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Melbourne : Tourists’ Heaven in Australia

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:21:25 +0000

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia after Sydney, is the capital of the state of Victoria. The city has many famous Victorian architecture and museums, theaters, parks, gardens, and some other plave to visit. Its population of 3.5 million inhabitants is strongly multicultural (populous Greek, Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese, etc). They are also avid sports Melbourne hosts the annual Grand Prix Formula One in Australia and the Australian Open Tennis.

After several time went to that beautiful place, I listed some of “must-see” travel spots in Melbourne. You should try my recommendation if you ever visit that place sometime .

Here are the list of things that you must see or do in Melbourne :

Royal Melbourne Zoo – One of the oldest zoo in the world, founded in 1861. Admission is $ 23 (adult). It is a very nice zoo. Very few cages but open spaces (one crosses the park kangaroos and a huge sailer). You can meet the responsible stewards of animals and talk with them. The animals in the outback are well represented: kangaroos, wallabies, emeux, koalas, wombats, etc. Platypus. To get there: Take tram number 55 on William Street to stop “Royal Park”.
Melbourne Aquarium – near the Yarra, in the center, an aquarium with glass tunnel. Manta rays, sharks, tropical fish. Pleasant visit. The adult entry is $ 25.
Royal Botanic Gardens – Everyone agrees that the Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace in the city. Beautiful gardens, very pleasant.
St Kilda – Melbourne Beach! Very nice for cruising. Trams 96 or 109 from downtown.
Wine tours in the Yarra Valley.
The Penguin Parade to Phillip Iceland.
The Hanging Rock (known from the film “Picnic at Hanging Rock” from the seventies).
Healesville Sanctuary with Australian wildlife.
Queen Victoria Market – Very lively, north of the city, good food and many memories … Ideal for gifts! Go there on Sunday before closing for the best prices on fresh produce. In summer, the walk also takes place at night, many deco booths, souvenirs, etc.. and food has tasted on the spot.
Rialto Towers observation deck - the 56th floor of a tower, an observation deck can see Melbourne as a whole. Very nice sunset.

Melbourne has a very lively restaurants and offers a wide variety of styles. The newspaper “The Age” published a restaurant guide and there are usually a few leaders to keep track of the vast diversity. It should be noted that in most places, such as demand St. Kilda in good restaurants on Sundays or public holidays a surcharge on the regular menu price will be charged.

How about the accomodation while you travel there? Easy. Melbourne Accommodation can be choose to help you find the best but cheap accommodations, including hotel/apartments, transport, even clear information about everything in Melbourne.

Argghhhh…. I really love this place. I plan to go back there again sometimes.

The Galapagos Islands, Natural beauty and fascination

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:16:39 +0000

The Galapagos Islands are located over a thousand miles away from the continent and part of the Republic of Ecuador, located in the Pacific Ocean on the equator, the archipelago comprises 19 major islands and 200 islets and rocks scattered in an area of 70,000 square kilometers.

With large numbers of endemic flora and fauna, considered one of the unique and natural paradises in the world around you with beautiful clear beaches, lava tunnels, diving areas, a marine reserve, its prehistoric animals and a variety of beautiful and colorful birds. The Galapagos is a province of Ecuador, whose capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, characterizes these islands by the variety of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, located at the crossroads of major ocean currents, and in addition to several tectonic plates in constant motion. Also known as the Enchanted Islands and known for the studies by Charles Darwin, that from these studies established his theory of evolution by natural selection in 1959 was declared National Park in 1978 UNESCO included the Galapagos in the list Heritage, expanding it in 2001 also for the Marine Reserve.

There are several islands where tourists can observe the flora and fauna of Galapagos and the landscapes of incomparable beauty, places that can be visited on the island of Floreana is Post Office Bay, black beach, the Flamingos Lagoon, Cormorant Point and Pirate Caves. On Genovesa be seen in its natural environment to the frigates, fur seals, marine iguanas, tropical bird, among others. On Fernandina, there are many sea lions, iguanas, pelicans, penguins and flightless cormorants. On the Spanish island appreciate the dance of blue-footed boobies and albatrosses courtship is also interesting to see the geyser, the blower and Cucubes that have that wonderful charm, Santiago is ideal for diving enthusiasts, can take a tour paths of lava up to the volcanic cone of Bartholomew. On Isabela Island turtle farm exists.
In the Galapagos Marine Reserve there are areas where you can make snorkeling and deep, enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the aquatic species that inhabit this place.

The most visited place in the archipelago is Tortuga Bay, located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island where there are two huge sandy beaches of ivory color, separated by a point of mangroves, where lovers of the sun and enjoy the beach in style , Playa Negra is also on the island Floreana and want to swim to the beaches of Santiago Island, calm waters, other beaches you can visit and enjoy are the beach in San Cristobal Ochoa, Espumilla beach and the beach on Marchena in Darwin Bay the Genoese.

The archipelago’s climate is varied because the temperature variation of the waters surrounding the islands directly affects the temperature, for example the cold waters from Peru, currents that are present all year, the flow of the Child warm waters that binds to the cold in the north of the archipelago. What determines two marked seasons, the cold between the months of June to November with temperatures ranging between 17 and 22 degrees, characterized by persistent mist and drizzle on top of larger islands and cold and dry in the lower . The Galapagos Islands are volcanic in origin and that the archipelago located in the hotspot, with constant eruptions over time he has done to form the unique conditions of climate, flora and fauna not found anywhere else the world.

To enter the reserve in the archipelago visitors should know the rules to observe in the islands, such as respect for nature, not to introduce animals, plants or seeds outside this habitat, not contaminated with garbage terrestrial environments, signals respect security and signs on the trails, among others. Visiting the Galapagos is a wonderful experience, especially engraved on the mind of the extraordinary beauty and fascination with these islands.

Ballestas Islands, Biodiversity and lavish in touch with nature

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:02:58 +0000

The Ballestas Islands are islands that are located in the Pacific Ocean, are composed of rock formations where it is an important marine fauna like guanay guano birds, booby and mostly tendril.

It is located 260 km south of Lima, near the town of Paracas in Pisco province, where one can appreciate Peruvian penguins are in danger of extinction, is also the haven of two varieties of sea lions (lobos droll fine and wolves) and other mammals.

These sea lions are close to tourist boats and jump around, and this is a show in itself fully justifies the visit. It is also of particular interest when you are near these islands, hearing the cries of flocks of sea lions. It gives the impression of being surrounded by these animals practically 360 degrees. The show is extraordinary and unmatched beauty, these sea lions are harmless.

When we think of penguins quickly associate with the cold of Antarctica, the Humboldt penguin is the only species of penguin in Peru and lives in the desert coasts of Peru and Chile, he spends most of his life at sea, in Peruvian Humboldt current.

The abundant life that exists in the Paracas Bay and the islands is possible due to the cold Humboldt current, which fills the Ballestas Islands waters on plankton and microorganisms, further enriching the sea, shoals of fish like sole, palm ruff , croakers, toyos and anchovies.

This area is protected by the private institution that conducts research and ANCOREMA environmental education programs to promote actions for the population of coastal and marine environment in Peru. It is not allowed to land tourists on these islands, so as not to disturb the animals living there, but the boats are close enough so they can enjoy the beauty of these animals in their natural environment. The visit to the Ballestas Islands tour ecotourism is the best known of the Peruvian coast.

Numerous domestic and foreign visitors arriving in the province of Pisco, Ica looking to enjoy the natural wonders of this place located on the Peruvian coast south of Lima.

Hundreds of them embark on the beach in El Chaco to the surprising beauty that offer fascinating Ballestas Islands and on the road towards them is possible to have a close encounter with the inhabitants of the Paracas Bay that have not been given the importance they deserve, dolphins do not need to stray too far from shore to see them. Sometimes, the journey started from El Chaco the sliders can be seen, especially a species of dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, known as dolphins. Dolphins and their closest relatives, the whales, form a group of marine mammals known as cetaceans, whose most notable feature is its adaptation to a life totally dependent on water, where they are born, grow, reproduce and die. In the Peruvian sea known 30 species of dolphins and whales, of which at least 19 shows in the sea off Pisco.

People who have encounters with dolphins or dolphins do not imagine that the life of these animals is not easy. His capture both accidental direct their meat consumption (which is sold as “sea pig” or “muchame”), reducing their food by fishing, marine pollution, the use of their meat as bait in fishing sharks and dynamite fishing are among the threats facing dolphins and coastal Pisco that may eventually make them disappear from the Mediterranean.

Although most of these species live quite far from the coast, the dolphins prefer areas near the shore, allowing us to enjoy his company more frequently. The two groups of dolphins identified in Pisco are an added value as a tourist attraction in Pisco, visitors to the Ballestas Islands enjoy the presence of dolphins in the Bay of Paracas and when they visit the Cathedral have the opportunity to watch the Dolphins Supay just yards from the cliffs.

Each year, thousands of people travel the world to watch dolphins and whales in their natural environment. The industry of dolphin and whale watching has become a million-dollar company that moves more than $ 800 million annually, generated by the sale of airline tickets, lodging and related services.

With this background and the satisfaction it offers the tourist a meeting with these marine mammals is necessary to raise awareness about the need to maintain conditions for the dolphins are an important part of the unforgettable experience of those visiting the coast of Pisco and Ballestas Islands, prodigal in biodiversity, in search of contact with nature.

Puerto Madryn, Beautiful place to watch huge whales

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:36 +0000

Puerto Madryn is a small town in the province of Chubut, Argentina, on the shores of Golfo Nuevo, originally inhabited by the Welsh, because of its strategic location has great importance as a tourist destination, is the gateway to the Valdes Peninsula, was declared by UNESCO as Natural Patrimony of Humanity in 1999.

Considered the national capital of diving, is visited by thousands of tourists each year come to the place for diving in the beautiful reefs or enjoy the presence of large whales are sighted off the coast, is a spectacle to lovers of these beautiful whales. The calm waters of the Gulf and conditions of the peninsula makes it possible for southern right whales from reaching the site each year to have their offspring.

Doradillo beaches is the ideal place to spot whales franca, the appropriate months are between June and December.
The places where you can appreciate the varied fauna of the peninsula are the following: Punta Norte, Caleta Valdés, from here you can watch the whales, penguins from Punta Tombo, Punta Delgada, the sea lions from Point Loma, Punta Norte, the elephant seals from Punta Delgada, Punta Cantor, Caleta Valdés and birds from Island birds.

Along the coast there are seven resorts where you can enjoy the beaches or water sports or simply enjoy delicious meals in restaurants in the area. If it comes to travel, Puerto Madryn is a good choice, enjoy the beauty of nature, water sports, sightseeing, museums, protected areas, the option you choose.

It is advisable to travel if it’s summer, wear light clothing for day and night for a jacket or a sweatshirt in winter do not forget to bring warm clothes. As for accommodation, Puerto Madryn has excellent hotels, including hotels 1 to 4 stars or you can choose options residences, hostels, camping or rent a home temporarily. The city’s cuisine is varied, delicious dishes based on seafood, or the inevitable Patagonian lamb barbecue.

How to get from the federal capital are operating flights to the airport of Puerto Madryn, different airlines do this service and the city itself has a deep water port, which cruises arriving from different countries. There overland transport companies from joining the Federal capital city of Puerto Madryn.