Thursday, November 17, 2016

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The luxury hotels in Bali Indonesia

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Nothing to argue about the popularity of Bali; Not only does it attract tourists from everywhere by beautiful beaches, but this Indonesian island also attracts by numerous luxury resorts. Thanks to flashy architecture with the best services so although price is expensive but tourists still flock to the resort in Bali. Here we will introduce to you the luxury hotels in Bali, Indonesia.

Ametis Villa

Ametis Villa is a popular resort by architectural beauty blend of modern and traditional. All 14 rooms have balconies overlooking to pool or garden and offer full range of essential amenities such as air conditioning, high speed wireless internet (free use), 42-inch LCD TV satellite TV channels.

In addition, Ametis Villa also includes other services such as massage, spa, swimming pool, etc. with international quality standards. Service of complimentary shuttle visitors helps visitors to move to the airport and the beach easily. The rent is about $ 250



The Samaya Bali, Ubud

Located in Ubud, The Samaya Bali offers luxury rooms with air conditioning, high-speed wireless internet connections and cable TV. The resort has spa services, offers a variety of health treatments and beauty therapies.

Beautiful garden of The Samaya Bali is an ideal place for visitors to sit for chatting, reading or relaxing. Furthermore, inside the resort also has an outdoor pool, sauna and fitness center for those in demand. The rent is about 300 $



Four Seasons Resort Bali, Sayan, Ubud

Located in Ubud, the 5-star resort Four Seasons Resort Bali has location quite close to Ubud Market, Gaya Art Space, Neka Art Museum, and so on.

This resort is modernly designed with full services from the pool, spa, jetted bathtubs, gym, sauna, to bars, restaurants, etc. All 60 rooms in the resort are equipped with full of air conditioning, TV, DVD and high speed internet (surcharges apply).
Outdoor space of the Four Seasons Resort Bali is extremely spacious with green plants sprouting everywhere. This is purely an ideal destination for families on every summer holiday. The rent is about $ 335



The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah

Away from center of Ubud is about 3km; Tanah Gajah is named after the name of Goa Gajah temple nearby. The villa is designed based on criteria freedom and comfort. All rooms here are equipped with high-end furniture with luxurious style.

The Chedi Club Gajah Tanah has full of outdoor pool, tennis courts, spa area, etc. In addition, at this resort, guests can choose to dine at the restaurant, the bar near to poolside or the bar at great hall.

The staffs here are friendly, enthusiastic and able to use proficiently multiple languages. Therefore, visitors do not need to worry if you cannot communicate in the local language. The rent is about $ 365



The Purist Villas & Spa

Despite excessively high rent but The Purist Villas & Spa still has attracted numerous tourists because of the quality of premises and services. The Purist Villas & Spa is a vacation villa complex including 7 separate zones.
Most furniture in room is made of wood meanwhile, the outdoor area is equipped with benches for visitors can relax and enjoy the fresh air.

3 out of 4 villas has private swimming pool. The remaining areas are smaller but still are luxuriously designed with white limestone floor. The rent is about 400 $



Above are the luxury hotels in Bali, Indonesia that we introduce to you, by the actual condition and by the time, the number could be greatly increased, the quality of service and price may also be slightly changed./
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Hotels for the 3rd gender in Cambodia

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To increase the confidence for gay couples when traveling, some places even boldly post the preferential information or notes hotels for third gender.

In 2012, Hotel NYC OUT became the first destination for millions gay travelers to New York City. The hotel is not far from Times Square and Broadway Theater; it not only becomes the great entertainment area for gay people but also appeals to both friends and their relatives.

The hotel has a wellness center wide to 1524m2, three separate playing fields with beautiful lawn, a sunbathing yard, a fitness room, and a luxurious restaurant. In addition, there is also a nightclub called XL in the hotel and plenty of space to organize events such as weddings, meetings, etc. Clearly, this is a leap forward, when the first time that having a place invested methodically to serve the third gender.

Realizing the potential of the service can be said to be "unique and strange", Cambodia also launched a chain of hotels to cater to its customers having 3rd gender. Here we will introduce some hotels for third gender to your reference when needed.

MEN's Resort & Spa Hotel

Located in Cambodia, in the heart of the city Siem Reap and near the Angkor, Hotel Cambodia MEN's Resort & Spa has quite convenient location for visitors to discover, visit places in the city such as Museum Angkor national, Kabal Spean, Angkor Thom, etc. The hotel also offers 14 types of rooms with different services for couples.

Tara Angkor Hotel

Also in Cambodia with a choice of somewhat more luxurious, gay couples can choose hotel Cambodia with 4 star standards is Tara Angkor Hotel. This place also has a very good position to explore Siem Reap, the magnificent temples steeped in legend and history.

The hotel has 206 rooms also equipped with modern amenities and elegant interior with special hospitality would help to couples about time cannot forget.



Angkor Home Hotel

Also located in the fairly upscale selection on hotels in Cambodia, Angkor Home Hotel is located in the city Siem Reap. Just away gorgeous entrance of Angkor Wat about ten kilometers, 8 minutes to get to the Siem Reap International Airport and five minutes to go to the town of Siem Reap, Angkor Home provides comfortable modern accommodations for travelers, especially for the "couple".

At this moment, the third gender almost has been recognized worldwide, the travelling, selecting hotel is no longer too difficult for the visitors bringing third gender anymore. Be confident pick backpacks up to travel and choose for themselves the best hotels. /
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Cheap hotel reservation when traveling in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Reservating hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit the region full of mystery with the Angkor Wat temple always inspires those who love adventure tourism.

Siem Reap is known as the rapidly developed city in Cambodia and is the most charming gateway with a lot of ancient temples, bustling night markets and systems motels, hotels, resorts 5-star resort with international standard.

Old Market is the neighborhood for tourists, very crowded West people; there are many services of restaurants, hotels, affordable, evening here is extremely crowded and busy. The, in the afternoon, you can stroll around Siem Reap for shopping. Here also have many motels and hotels.

Entrance ticket at Angkor is 20 usd a person, and you can visit whole day. But with a few small hints of indigenous people, you still can go to Angkor Wat ... freely, of course, find a nice angle to watch the sunset over the water as silent as sheets front you.


A corner of Siem Reap through the len of photographer​

After a hard day to go and visit the famous temple and the most important in Angkor having been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage, at the evening, you can go to massage, especially the fish massage, foot massage; it is very cheap, the store grows besides the road with full prices, very characteristic.


A female tourist is relaxing with fish massage in Siem Reap​

Hotels in Siem Reap have many price levels and different standards, so diverse; you can refer to a number of hotels:

Hotel Siem Reap Evergreen
Hotel Siem Reap Evergreen with 48 rooms is designed for both travel and leisure. Siem Reap Evergreen Hotel is located in an ideal location at Psa Leu Market, one of the popular areas of the city. From here, guests can enjoy easily the live beauty of the city in every corner. Carrying friendly appearance and nearing to Phsar Leu, Pha Samaki, Wat Bo makes this hotel has a special charm.

Price from: 300,000 VND
Address: Lord where I Neuy Road, Psa Leu Market, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Hotel Angkor Saphir
Angkor Saphir Hotel has a very convenient location, just 1 km from the city center, ensuring that customers can visit the tourist destinations quickly and easily. If do not like walking, with only $ 1 tuk tuk, the customer can go to the main attractions in the city such as Night Market, Royal Residence, Preah Angkor Chek, Preah Angkor Chom, etc. A hotel reviewed by travelers is having good service quality and convenience.
Address: National Route Street, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Hotel La Niche D'angkor Boutique
La Niche D angkor Boutique with 36 beautifully decorated rooms and full facilities, having massage and outdoor pool. The hotel is located near shopping area, restaurants in Siem Reap. Hotel Boutique La Niche D angkor is famous for servicing both travelling guests and businessmen.
Price from: 749,000 VND
Address: Street 27, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Soria Moria Boutique Hotel
Soria Moria Boutique Hotel with 38 rooms with all the furnishings are comfortable and soft. The hotel provides elevator, Wi-Fi in public areas, bar, restaurant, transporters at hotel / airport to ensure their guests be greatest comfort. The hotel is rated with very good service quality, located near the main tourist destinations such as Apsara Theatre, Wat Preah Prum Roth, Angkor Business center, etc.
Price from: 431,000 VND
Address: Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Monica Angkor Hotel
Monica Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap brings excellent service to satisfy even the most discerning guests with luxury amenities. The rigorous selection of leading devices like concierge, shuttle service, meeting facilities, poolside bar, and car park for guests can comfortably enjoy at the hotel. You may be happy with the location of the hotel is near the main attractions of the city such as Angkor National Museum, Phokeethra Country Club, Wat Po Lang Ka
Address: Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Wish you a happy holiday and can choose for yourself the best room with a reasonable price in Siem Reap./
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Travelling Jakarta and enjoying specialties of Indonesian

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Nasi Uduk, Gado Gado, Nasi Tumpeng, etc. are Indonesian delicacies that you should try when visiting this country. All are processed by own way indigenous peoples, each dish carries a different traditional taste.

Today we will introduce you the 7 dishes that travelers around the world assess as Indonesia's specialties.

Nasi Uduk

The name is derived from the processing of this dish, because people use coconut milk to cook rice. This creates characteristic for the dish. Nasi Uduk is usually eaten with fried onions and a series of side dishes such as spiced meat, fish, chicken, boiled egg, chili sauce and crackers.

Suggested locations for you: Nasi Ayam Goreng & Zainal Uduk Fanani
Address: No. 5, Jalan Kebon kacang 8, Tanah Abang, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia


Sop Buntut

Also known as oxtail soup with main components are oxtail and some different vegetables, this dish is usually served with steamed rice.

Suggested locations for you: Bogor Café
Address: Hotel Borobudur, Jalan Lapangan banteng Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia



 Nasi Tumpeng

Nasi Tumpeng is quite common rice dish in Jakarta with two blue, yellow fancy. Nasi Tumpeng is also cooked with coconut milk, but underwent two of different staining phases, blue from Pandan and yellow from turmeric. The shape of this dish is also quite strange because it has peak form and is surrounded by a variety of side dishes. This is a traditional dish in Jakarta, usually appears on special occasions such as holidays, Lunar New Year.

Suggested locations for you: Lumpang Mas
Address: 146 Jalan Panglima Polim 3, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia



Nasi Rawon

As a traditional Indonesian dish, Nasi Rawon is made from rice cooked with black beef soup. The characteristic of this dish is the black color of soup; to have this black, they must to use Leluak particles. This particle is what helps Nasi Rawon has unique and strange flavor, sure to make you ecstatic right from the first time tasted.

Suggested locations for you: Rawon tumbuk Mbak Endang



Rijsttafel

Due to Indonesia used to be colonial country of Dutch, coming to this the country of thousands of islands you can easily find many dishes originating from the Netherlands. Rijsttafel in Dutch means Rice Table - a meal of rice served with various side dishes can go up to more than 30 dishes such as meat, seafood, vegetables, egg rolls, nuts, fruit, and so on.

Suggested locations for you: Oasis Restaurant
Address: No. 47 Jalan Raden Saleh Raya, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10330, Indonesia



Bakso

Also called Baso, this is meatball dish made from beef and tapioca. Outwardly, it is similar to meatball in some countries of Asia. This dish is usually served with bread, noodles, vegetables, tofu and eggs.
Suggested locations for you: Bakso Akiaw 99 Medan



Es Teler

Es teler is one of the desserts many tourists love when come to Jakarta. The main components of Es teler often include grinded ice with butter, red beans, colorful jelly, pearl beads, condensed milk and pandan syrup.

Suggested locations for you: Es Teler 77


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Together to enjoy some specialties in Philippines

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Philippine cuisine is influenced by many neighboring countries, but still has distinctions in the use of raw materials, spices and processed. This is why their dishes outside looked quite similar to the cuisine elsewhere, but when tasted, the taste is absolutely different and brings its own special features.

Filipino Lumpia Recipe
This spring roll dish often appears in the city having Chinese people in the Philippines. The inside part consists of minced bamboo shoots mixed with chicken or shrimp grinder, spices, then rolled in rice paper and fried. Filipino Lumpia Recipe is usually eaten with immature shallots or leeks and a sauce made from sweet soy sauce. Sometimes, this dish is dip with sweet and sour sambal sauce or eaten with fresh peppers.



Sinigang sour soup
This nutty sweet and sour soup is one of the specialties. Tamarind sauce and lemon juice calamansi provides the featured sour for sinigang, combined with the sweetness of bacon, taste of vegetables and coconut juice.




Grilled pork Lechon
This is a familiar dish in the party or special occasion. The pig is whole grilled on charcoal until having the yellow skin, delicious soft meat. The pork is chopped pieces and dotted with liver sauce.

Pancit Palabok
This dish is very popular, with shrimp, pork, boiled eggs, green onions and aromatic shrimp sauce sprinkled over rice noodles.

 
 Pancit Palabok, a specialty of Philippines​

Adobo
The meal of Filipino is often indispensable Adobo. In which, pork or chicken is cooked with vinegar, salt, garlic, pepper, soy sauce and other spices until ripe. Adobo is very suitable to eat with white rice.




Sisig
The pork meat parts that are little used as head meat, cheek meat, liver, etc. are shredded mixed with onions, peppers and eggs. Sisig can be processed in many ways, fried or steamed and then grilled. This dish has attractive aroma, crunchy and chewy taste very suitable with beer.

 
Sisig, a specialty dish of Philippines​

Kaldereta
In the past, this stewed dish is made from goat meat, but now can use beef or pork instead. The meat is cut into large pieces, boil the potatoes, tomato and add the liver sauce creating attractive aromatic flavor.



Leche flan cake
This sweet and soft dessert is made of condensed milk and eggs.


Halo-halo
Another option for dessert is halo-halo. This dish usually has many brilliant colors, including caramel, condensed milk, ice cream, shaved ice, added dried fruit, beans, etc. presented in cup or coconut fruit. Nothing rather than being enjoyed a cool halo-halo cup in the hot days at Philippines./
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Top 5 impressive temples you should visit while traveling Bali

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Not only owns stunning beaches, majestic waterfalls or lush terraced fields, etc., but Bali is also famous for possesses many beautiful sacred temples. Joining with Travel Tips discover Top 5 temples considered the most prominent that you should not miss when traveling Bali.

Tanah Lot temple

Built on top of a huge rock surrounded by sea, Tanah Lot temple is one of the cultural icons and a famous tourist destination of Bali.

The temple is located far from the city of Tabanan 13 km to southwest and is one of the main shrines within the series of temples worshiping Bali deities. Thanks to the unique beauty and the sacredness, the temple Tanah Lot attracts a large number of tourists visit to every year.

Although becoming an attractive destination for tourists, Tanah Lot temple still remains an important role in the spiritual life of the Bali people and is a place that frequently held rituals. When visiting the temple on the occasion of the festival, visitors will encounter images of women dressed in colorful wearing a basket of offerings or the men in white suits going up to the temple or witness the worshiping customs of Hindu.




Uluwatu Temple

Lie far from main town Kuta about 50 km, Uluwatu temple is one of the oldest temples in Bali, located on the coastal rugged cliff. The temple was carved from black coral rock, situated on the ledge of the cliff 76 meters high, overlooking the Java Sea. This is a very appropriate place for watching spectacular sunset over the sea.

Built from the twelfth century, the temple carries characterized features of Balinese architecture with roof was thatched with black palm leaves stacked. The most impressive thing that anyone seeing Uluwatu Temple also amazed is prime location, precariously between heaven and earth, giving it a majestic and fanciful beauty, bobbing with overhead clouds and the waves lapping onto the cliffs creating the white foam at the foot.


Goa Gajah Temple

Goa Gajah Relic located in Pedulu village is a collection of ancient architectures built inside a steep valley near Petanu River; this place is also known with the name Elephant Cave.

This area is very quiet, so peaceful, is a great place for the ancient monks to mediate. Right from Goa Gajah entrance, visitors will really be impressed by the image of a big mouth of a mythical god along with many finely carved motifs scattered on the green moss-covered rocks. People here believe that the ferocious strokes of god in front of entrance will ward off evil spirits and protect religious believers.



Ulun Danu Temple

Water temple Ulun Danu floating on the surface of sacred lake Bratan used to be crater of the volcanic Catur which was decommissioned. Located at an altitude of 1,300 meters over sea level, the temple Ulun Danu carries chilly air of the mountain with characteristic temperate flower species. In the mist covering the lake surface, the dark black color of the temple increasingly exudes a serene beauty, like an ink painting.



Besakih Temple

Besakih Temple is also known as the Mother Temple, because this is the largest temple in the island built over 1,000 years ago on the sacred mountain Gunung Agung.



Being a combination of three major temples and other 20 small shrines, this temple complex creates a sacred space, attracting tourists to explore and visit. Besakih is also the place that takes place the major festivals of Hindu followers living on the island. Tourists coming here must to wrap the sarong to show respect for the owner of the temple./
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Bintan Island, an ideal destination in Indonesia

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Bintan Island or Negeri Segantang Lada is an island in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia. This island belongs to Province Riau Islands-the provincial capital is Tanjung Pinang lie in the south and is the main community in this island. There are many hotels and resorts on the island, and the most famous of which is the Bintan Resorts with an area of 300ha.

Pulau Bintan is basically an island divided into 2 parts. The first section, with sprawling, it is port of Bintan resort designed fussily, describing image of miniature seaside resort, located in north of the island. And the rest is the area where the locals live. The rest in the other side of the island is completely separated from the Bintan resort with big fences and guards.

Bintan has history from the first century 3. This Island prospered as a trading outpost on the route between China and India, and for centuries been under the control of China, United Kingdom and the Netherlands when it was declared as part of the West Indies Dutch by the pact Anglo - Dutch 1824. In the 12th century, the island Bintan is located in the Strait Malacca and known as "Pirate Island" due to the Malay pirates hijacked ships running through this island. Coming to Bintan, you'll be immersed in the "mixture" of cultures and different ethnic groups including Malay, Bugis, Chinese and a special ethnicity called Orang Laut (sea nomads).


There are so many billionaires in the world chose Bintan island as a place of wedding​

Being the largest island of 3,200 islands in the Riau Archipelago and the largest island province among the 27 provinces of Indonesia, Bintan Island covers an area of approximately 1,140 km2, with a coastline of 105 km and a population of less than 250,000 people.

To go to Bintan Island, you can depart from HarbourFront Center (Singapore). Arriving HarbourFront MRT and then will see signage to the port, buy tickets at Sindo Ferry (Penguin). In addition, there are also many others for you to choose. Roundtrip ticket is approximate 50S $. For a return ticket, you have the flexibility to choose the time to return to Singapore, but must to do the procedure before 1 hour.

Journey to the 2 towns of Bintan Tanjung Uban and Tanjung Pinang - is a great way to learn about the people and culture of this island. Coming to these 2 towns, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many of delicious local cuisines, shopping or visit traditional villages, etc. Furthermore, you can explore the highest mountain among the mountains of Riau Islands - Bintan Besar with 400 m in height.


Flights to this island are very limited, almost no because it does not have an international airport, so travelers often have to stop at the airport of other island and then come here. But the easiest way for you to come to Bintan Island is navigating from Singapore. It only takes about 45 minutes by boat (about $ 50 per head) is that you can come up with the "dream" of the travellers. There are many hotels and resorts on the island, the most famous of which is the Bintan Resorts with an area of 300 hectares. Currently, Indonesia is promoting for Bintan to become a destination for tourists besides Bali.

There are many beautiful beaches on the island, you cannot miss when you come here; lying on the white sand beach, hearing the whisper of wind with sunshine of tropical region will create a sense of relaxation to you. Tanjung Pinang is the main port city on the island Bintan, the city is located in west of Bay Bintan which is also the largest city in Riau Islands, from here you can easily go to Singapore.


Sungai Chua temple (Snake River) is the attraction on the opposite side of Tanjung Pinang harbor. Guests can go to some small islands to visit fishing villages with just a few minutes by boat from the town and of course cannot without mention Penyangat Island, the place where many mosques located, especially Masjid Raya, mosques of old royal.

Tanjung Pinang is very famous for delicious and cheap seafood; there are many choices of seafood including mussels, shrimp, fish, and squid. Riau traditional dishes are also served here, one of these is the specialty "Otak Otak" - fish cooked with coconut milk and spices of Indonesia, is wrapped in coconut leaves. And of course you can also find traditional rice dishes Padang.

You can move to Tanjung Pinang by airway with flights departing from Jakarta. Because of being island so there are relatively many waterway vehicles connecting with other places, many ferries arriving from Singapore, Malaysia and the neighboring islands. Many domestic and international companies operate ferry service transporting passengers./
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The impressive tourist attractions in Egypt

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As one of the oldest and attractive tourist destinations in the world, Egypt with the retention of many collections of famous antiquities and legendary national treasures that many tourists have to admire in centuries. Egypt country with an impressive culture not mixed with any other place will definitely be a big challenge for those who want to discover all the beauty of it. Here are the impressive tourist destinations in Egypt.

Cairo

Once you can overcome the chaos, the culture shocks and the "ticket brokers" in Cairo, this city is a dream destination. For history fans, this is the place intended for them, because the cultural tradition seems to be kept perfectly to every corner of the city.

There are many ancient temples, tombs, churches, monuments and museums here for guests to explore. And you do not forget to visit the famous antique market Khan el-Khalili or the other street markets, especially when you're looking for a few things like flying carpets or copper jewelry.

Alexandria

The second largest city of Egypt, Alexandria gives us the feeling of being in the Mediterranean or the world-class cities like Marseille or Athens. Known by the tall buildings and the luxury plaza, in the past, the Alexandria was a very modern city. Although currently some attractive features have faded a little, there are many attractions to visit in here.

 Montazah Palace Gardens​

You can visit the Montazah Palace Gardens with spacious quiet gardens, learn about the history and architecture of Qaitbay, an impressive fortress built in the 15th century; or choosing one of the old cafes, sipping a cup of coffee in hand while looking the Mediterranean Sea is also a good idea.

Red Sea Coast

Sharm el Sheikh is known as the most impressive resort in Egypt with the warm and clear blue water and cool ocean strip and beautiful coral reefs, and is considered one of the unique destinations in the world. Sharm el Sheik has luxury resort with many casinos, a nightclubs, along with the sunshine, sea and white sand, is very suitable as a haven for scuba diving enthusiasts explore the underwater world of colorful.


However, the real beauty here is the Red Sea with clear blue sea water, with the amazing number of fish and corals. And that is why this place is considered as one of the most amazing dive sites, giving you the experience of the world's best scuba diving. Having the opportunity to try scuba diving in a great place, with an experienced guide and passing the challenge of yourself will make you never be regret.

Pyramids of Giza

There is not any tourist can leave Egypt without visiting the Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza. They are the only places left in the seven wonders of the ancient world and have dating back more than 4,600 years old. This is a really magnificent spectacle, and also hides a lot of mystery. If you have time, you can visit the main parts of the pyramid for about 2 hours, but to explore the many attractions further you need to spend about a day!



Luxor city

Only a few places in the world can be lovingly called an outdoor museum and the city Luxor of Egypt is certainly one of them. In fact, the number of protected areas and monuments in Luxor area is larger than that in anywhere else in the world and most of the holidays in Egypt will have no meaning if you do not visit Luxor.

If having the opportunity to travel to Egypt, you should take one to two days to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens with more than 60 underground graves. Make sure you will have a visit to Luxor and impressive temple Karnak in here./
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Devil's pool where is not for the faint of heart

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Swimming on the mouth of death at the Devil's Pool (pool of demons) is experience that anyone visiting Victoria Waterfall located between Zambia and Zimbabwe border will want to do once in a lifetime. Referring to the Victoria waterfall, it's impossible to not to mention the Devil's Pool, one of the most bizarre and dangerous swimming places in the world.

Devil's Pool is a natural deep-water pool located on top of the Victoria waterfall, it was created by erosion from thousands of years ago, with the edge of the lake is about 70cm helping to prevent swimmers from being swept away by the splashing waters on top of the waterfall.

Every year, there are many tourists coming here to conquer the feeling of swimming at an altitude of death. Many people admit that just a little caught off guard, they may have lost their lives while swimming in this lake. In the dry season, the period from September to December is the time that Devil's Pool most beautiful, as the water of Zambezi River flows not too fast, you can comfortably enjoy swimming here.

When swimming in the pool, you will see firsthand the spectacular natural views right in front of. Especially, water vapor combined with African sun will create stunning giant rainbow, hovering across the abyss.


Devil's Pool, where is not for the faint of heart​

Appealing like this, so Devil's Pool always has a special attraction for tourists all over the world. Because there is nothing can cause heart disease except swimming between a challenging boundary of a natural ledge between high waterfall and the abyss.

However, the risk is unavoidable and besides that, there are also the guests too enjoying thrills and could not restrain their actions; so each year, the Devil's Pool still takes away the lives of many.


At this depth, just a little negligence you may fall to abyss​

In order to please those who love thrills, this place offers preparation services for the "1-0-2" picnics on the edges of Victoria waterfall. To ensure absolute safety for tourists, each journey always has tour guide and only allows a maximum of 16 swimmers at the same time.

Since its threat level, Devil's Pool will never be the destination on list of the faint of heart.
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The best chicken rice you should try while traveling in Singapore

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Hainanese chicken rice was dubbed "the best chicken" at Lion Island and it is worthwhile for visitors to pass thousands of kilometers coming to Singapore to enjoy.

Hainanese chicken rice is one of the traditional dishes of Singapore. This dish is simple but attractive over the years. The boiled chicken for doing this meal must be kind having thin greasy fat layer in between the meat and the skin layer, used with chili fish sauce, served with fragrant rice cooked by chicken broth. The chicken piece is solf like melted in your mouth; sweet gravy stimulating all the senses.

When Hainanese people migrated to Singapore in mid-19th century, they only served the British colonial or assisted in the cafeteria. Hainanese often serves chicken rice for landlord. They think that the simple boiled chicken will satisfy every different taste. Chicken rice story began to change when the Japanese to the occupation in World War 2. The British was forced to leave Singapore and Hainanese people lost their jobs. At that time, the first chicken rice restaurant was born to make a living.


Hainan chicken rice with famous quality taste worldwide​

According to the sharing of Mrs. Foo, the Tian Tian padrone, chicken is boiled for about an hour and then soaked in ice water. This formula will help to keep the flavor and the beautiful skin of chicken. After soaked in the cold water for about 30 minutes, the chicken was hung until dry in the next 30 minutes before sliced to present on the rice.

The chicken broth is taken to blowing rice, making soup and adding to chili sauce. The remaining chicken fat is mixed with sesame oil to sweep on chicken before serving diners. The total completion time chicken rice is about 2 hours. However, traditional secret deciding nicely flavor of chicken cannot be disclosed.



From first glance, chicken rice here is not much different from the version in the restaurant Tian Tian, except be placed in the expensive plating bowl.

The most important part of the dish is not chicken, that is cooked rice. The rice must be fragrant, padrone of Chatterbox shared. With citronella, ginger, garlic and pineapple leaf, the rice is delicious to the extent separately eating is also delicious. Chicken rice at Chatterbox is delicious and has enough tastes as in Tian Tian. However, with four times more expensive price, you will get larger rice section, luxury dining room and chicken meat from Malaysia. Chicken meat is softer and more delicious.

In the past, people often use old hens no more laying eggs to do chicken rice. Therefore, to ensure the most possible tasty flavor, they use water in both rice and soup. As much as possible, Chatterbox restaurant owner told the origin Hainanese chicken rice. Chicken rice is nutritious and saving dish.


One of the first chicken rice restaurants at that time is Yet Con (25 Purvis Street), emerged from the 1940s. Currently, it is still at the old address and serves traditional chicken rice. Chicken rice here has not sauce of sesame oil on the surface.

In the period from late 1970s to early 1980s, the chicken rice began to have sesame oil sauce to raise attraction. But in the Yet Con restaurant, chicken rice still remains version 1949. A big difference in the chicken of Yet Con is that chicken is dry naturally without freezer, chicken meat is drier than chicken in new style
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Discovering the scientific customs of India

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Coming to India, you can be drawn henna, the motifs that not only help you with mysterious beauty and especially, but also help to prevent the headaches.

Tilak, red lipstick mark on forehead

Since ancient times, on the forehead, between the eyebrows is considered an important nerve point in the human body. The Tilaks is thought as to prevent the loss of "power"; it is located between the eyebrows to keep the energy in the human body and control the different levels of concentration. The red dot on the forehead will also impact forces on many points on the area between the eyebrows and the chakra (also called Adnya-chakra, the concentrated mental energy area of the body), creating favorable condition for supplying blood to the muscles of the face.

When you watch the Indian dramas, surely you also see that most women in this country have a red dot on the forehead; this is not something strange, and not only do actors have, that 100 % new born girls were put red lipstick mark tilak on the forehead.


The girls are tattooed the red lipstick mark Tilak on his forehead​

Why Indian women wear the ring on toes

Wearing a ring on the toe not only represents that women are married but also has scientific meaning behind it. Usually, the ring is worn on the second toe, which has a special nerve connecting to the uterus and heart. Wearing the ring on this toe helps the uterus be healthy by regulating blood flow and the menstrual cycle will be steadily. In addition, silver is a good material; silver rings absorb energy from the earth and transferred to the body.

Drawing Mehndi, Henna on the hands and feet

Henna is a type of tattoo drawn directly onto the body, especially the palms of the brides preparing to go to her husband's house. Groom's name will be written stylishly with very small size on the palm of the bride and the groom will have to find his name behind the fragrant herb drawings, a good omen helping their love be sublimate and lasting. However, the wedding also brought many emotions, excitement mixed with nervousness and a little bit stressful for the bride and groom. These feelings can bring a headache or a mild fever. In addition to the colorful drawings, henna can help to relax because this herb works to cool the body and keep the nerves are not under stress. This is also the reason why henna is painted on hands and feet, the convergence area of the nerves running along the body.

The Hindus Indian piercing ears

Piercing ears and then towing a ring of jewelry down to nose has a great importance in India culture. The Indian doctors and philosophers believed that piercing ears helps for the development of the intellect, the power of thinking and decision-making ability. Habit of say much makes the lose energy in life; wearing earrings will help children know the autonomy in voices, limit disrespectful behavior, as well as protect the ear conduit from functional disorders. Even Westerners are also attracted by this idea and they consider earrings as a dish fashion beautifying for the ears.


A girl pierced ears​

Clasping hands close together to salute

In Hindu culture, people greet each other by clasping his hands close together called "Namaskar". Common reason behind this tradition is to show respect. However, according to scientists, the fingertips correspond to the acupuncture points of the eyes, ears and mind. Clasping his hands together, ensuring all fingers touching each other is said to activate the acupuncture points to help remember who we greeted in a long time. Another point is that when greeting, we do not touch each other, and do not transmit any bacteria because there is no physical contact.

No turning the head to the north when sleeping

In spiritual perspective, it is the act inviting the devil or death, but in term of science, the human body has its own magnetic field and the Earth is a giant magnet. When we sleep with the head that points north, the magnetic field of the body becomes totally asymmetrical with Earth's magnetic field. That is the cause of the problems related to blood pressure and heart need to work harder to overcome this asymmetry. Another reason is our body has substantial amount of iron in the blood, while we sleep in this position, the iron from whole body begins to accumulate in the brain, which can cause headache, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease and degenerative brain diseases.

Hanging bell in old temple

Those who visited the temple should and will ring the bell before entering the main hall, where worships the important gods. According to the god Agama Sastra, the sound of bell dispels evil and pleases God. However, according to scientific explanation, bell sound helps to purify the soul, makes our mind be clear and absolutely toward kindness. The bells were made in a special way that when they make sounds, this sound will create a unity of the left and right brain. The moment we rang the bell, it will produce a sharp chime, echoing and lasts at least 7 seconds, enough to trigger 7 nerve groups treating in the body, as well as helpd brain avoid from negative thoughts.

Sitting to eat on the floor

This tradition is not just sitting on the floor and eating, but it also involves posture "Sukhasana". Sukhasana posture is the asana that we usually start the Yoga asanas. When you sit on the floor, you would sit cross-legged - "sukhasana" or "semi-padmasana" (semi-lotus flower), which is the position that immediately brings a sense of calm and supports to digestion. This action automatically triggers the signals to your brain to prepare for the digestion of stomach.

All the customs and culture of the Indian are scientifically proven very good for your health and do not follow the trend of superstition, if you like a certain tradition of them, learn more about and do it
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Take a tour and learn about the Holi festival in India

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Held on the full moon day of Phalgun month in the Hindu calendar, Holi festival is also called festival of colors, one of the important festivals of India, as well as many countries having Hindu community. This year, the color festival was held on 23.03.2016 with many interesting activities. Let's go with Travel Tips - Touris.org to look the photographs filled with the colors of the Indian people.

Holi festival is celebrated on the full moon in March every year. However, the festival is also held a day earlier in a number of Eastern regions of Indian, such as West Bengal. This colorful festival is held in almost everywhere of India. The festival is largest organized in Mathura, far from Delhi about 4 hours.

It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring with hope for a good harvest. This festival also celebrates the victory of good over evil. In addition, it carries many characteristic cultural beliefs in this country.

Festival participants throw colored powder on each other​

The days before the festival, the people began to gather wood and other combustible materials for campfires in parks, community centers, areas near temples and other open spaces. On the pyre is an effigy symbolizing Holika, who cheated Prahalad onto fire. In the house, the woman prepared to cook typical dishes of the holiday as gujiya, mathri, malpuas, as well as many other delicious dishes for festive occasion.

On the eve of the festival, usually in time or after the sun sets, everyone gathered together and set fire to the pyre. This ritual is known as Holika Dahan. Ritual symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Everyone sings and dances happily around the fire.

Traditionally, these colors are blended from natural plants, so can be easily cleaned as saffron, sandalwood and rose. People downs to the streets together to participate in this exciting game. Till the end of the morning, everyone looks like a colorful painting. And this is why the festival Holi is also known as the "Festival of Colors".

Holi festival officially begins in the next morning and people play with colors. Everyone holds dry powder or the balls containing the dye solution to throw and spray on others.

People concentrates in groups, sing and dance in the drums and dholak. Just at each time "war with colors" is suspended, people eat together the dishes gujiya, mathri, malpuas and many other traditional dishes. Bhang, a beverage made from local herbs is also an integral part of the Holi festival.

After a day of playing with color, people take a bath and wear new clothes to welcome friends and relatives coming to visit. Holi is a festival of forgiveness and starting a new beginning, with the aim of creating harmony in society, leaving behind all the hatred./
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Ati-Atihan Festival, Spring Festival in the Philippines

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Has appeared for 800 years, Ati-Atihan Festival is considered the largest spring festival, colorful and most fun in the Philippines.

If coming to Kalibo, center of Aklan province in Panay Island, Philippines on the 3rd week of January, you will be participated in the festival that is most spectacular and the oldest of this country. This is an occasion to Filipino people honor the Baby Jesus, the patron for the whole country. Every this occasion, Kalibo becomes vibrant with colorful costumes, wild dances and drumming thrill everywhere.

Ati-Atihan Festival stemmed from the thirteenth century when a group of Malay immigrants came here. To easily integrate with the indigenous people having dark skin, they painted their face black and sang, danced to express gratitude for being provided food and land to live. Today, to keep this ancient origin, who participated in the main parade in festival also painted their face with soot and wearing the brilliant national costumes.

Although lasting for a week, the focus of this festival is 3 days from Friday to Sunday. In particular, Sunday is the biggest day with procession of Baby Jesus statue from the church Kalibo to the park Pastrana nearby. This lavish procession ceremony has become a parade attracting many participants.


Not just that, Ati-Atihan festival also attracts visitors with outdoor dancing contest. To participate in this competition, the dancers of the groups of contestants had to prepare several weeks before the performance. Each team consists of 40 to 50 people will represent for their local to participate and try to get the bonus.

However, at this time, the hotels and resorts around here again have been fully booked from the previous month. If unfortunately you cannot find a hotel room, you can also rent a room of the people around there to rest. Another noteworthy point is that although the festival is held spectacularly and lasted for several days, there is always security police here. Moreover, after participating in the festival, visitors can also visit the beach Boracay after an hour going by car to have fun and swimming.


People disguise and perform traditional dances in the parade on street​

Please prepare for yourself what is needed and travel to Philippines in the early days of spring to participate in Ati-Atihan festival and discover many interesting things in this country, wish you happy holiday
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Bikini Festivals in China when summer comes

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Thousands of young girls in colorful bikinis welcomes the summer together at Chimelong Water Park, Guangzhou City of China in every summer.

Bikini Festivals is held as an annual event in Chimelong Park Water, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province of China to welcome eventful summer. There are so many young girls from both domestic and foreign come to show off slim figure together in colorful bikinis.

The bikini event welcoming the summer is organized in large-scale and attracts the participation of many young. They stand in the long connected together lines in this festival looked very interesting.

In the summer, when visiting China, the coasts in some places are always the places happening bikini festivals in small scale, and some programs for families of foreigners to visit. Their purpose is encouraging tourists to come to them more in the future.


These young girls are having fun at the sea​

This festival do not distinguish the age of attendees, everyone is entitled to participate in this festival if they feel confident about their bodies. However, most the participating girls of the bikini festival are aged from 14 to 27.

Bikini-Summer-Festival.jpg They show together on an artificial beach​

They usually come in a group and play together; after the festival ending, they take photography as a souvenir and get acquainted with girls from other countries.
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The cheap hotels when traveling Bali

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Known as the island of the Gods, Bali is considered as one of the most attractive tourist destinations of Indonesia and is the largest tourist center in the world with a lot of unique features in culture, belief, and architecture, the beautiful beaches and the the most beautiful terraces system in Indonesia with cool blue as jade. Bali Tourism always has something extremely refreshing to explore whether you came here many times.

Besides that, Bali Island is also the place owning some of the best hotels and resorts in the world with good price that is suitable with many people's pockets. Here is a list of 5 great hotels under $100/night.

Indigo Tree

Try to imagine that you will walk on the path of warm stone surrounded by coconut trees that leads to a great beautiful turquoise pool, along with the discovery of a lush tropical forest with paddy fields stretching to the skyline, where the sun rises, etc. That's exactly the experiences could have at Indigo Tree in Ubud, Bali.



Far away about two miles from the Royal Palace and Traditional Markets in Ubud, Ubud area, Indigo Tree Hotel is absolutely not a typical tourist area with a full of equipments, so you do not expect service at hotel luxury or has good dining restaurants. However, the hidden beauty inside the warmth of the hotel is provided by friendly staff. Each morning here, you will be spoiled for enjoying a healthy breakfast with a warm attitude; and on request, you will be served local dishes in a beautiful outdoor dining table overlooking the pool.

Room rate is about 70$/1night

Sri Bungalows

SRI means the Rice Goddess - a symbol of prosperity in Java and Bali. Sri Bungalows is located in the center of Ubud, near Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, where you can participate in local exhibitions with artists performing traditional dances, stroll around the clothing shops and cosmetic stores, antique shops and various restaurants, etc. Besides, the hotel is also very close to Ubud Monkey Forest and Royal Palace Ubud or Ubud Market.


If you are looking for a hotel with authentic Bali style, the Sri Bungalows is extremely perfect choice with elegant design including ceramic tiles, bamboo and wood decorated bedroom. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens, rows of coconut and bananas creating a cool space with swimming pool overlooking the lush green paddy fields.

Room rate is about 50$ /1 night

Tony's Villas

Located in bustling area Seminyak of Bali, popular area with white sand beaches, chic cafes, Tony Villa is nestled in the rows of lush green trees and away completely from the noise of city.
The hotel is only far the center of Seminyak 10 minutes of walking and 5 minutes to come Potato Head Beach Club, where you can spend a beautiful day for sipping a cocktail nearby an infinity pool overlooking the sea.


Here, you can experience the feeling of lying on a large luxury white sofa for relaxing nearby the pool, while watching the sun set. Along with that is the narrow stone path leading to the hotel and each room has a small yard in front. It is particularly in Tony's Villas that all rooms is designed with very large window bringing a lot of natural light every morning, the perfect way to wake you up early. What a great spot to relax for couples, friends or families.

Room rate is about 70$/1night.

Ananta Legian Hotel

Charming, warm and relaxing are what one can say about Ananta Legian Hotel. Located behind the beach Legian-a famous beach in the world including restaurants and cafes, as well as beautiful and tranquility beaches, the hotel is proud of having a unique design but balancing with a simple style but elegant and pure.


Resting at the hotel, you will be back to the Roman period with huge pillars along with the welcome lobby is a pyramid-shaped building inspired characteristic forms of glass crafts, and traditional decoration motifs in Bali. At the night, the lobby looks like a exquisitely carved lantern.

All rooms offer views of the large pool located in the heart of the hotel. That's where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast in each morning.

Room rate is about 70 USD/night.

Horison Hotel Seminyak

This Resort located in Seminyak belongs to shopping malls, on a beach that far from Double Six Beach, Legian Beach, and Seminyak Beach just a few minutes. Nearby are Kuta Beach and Seminyak Square. Here, you will be served a full range of different options for dining, be visited the shops, art centers, clubs and bustling bars. Besides, the luxury swimming pool at the hotel is very spacious and bright, a great place to relax in the evening after you have already admired the sunset over the rice fields near the skyline.
Hotel serves breakfast buffet at the restaurant Mantrimanika, located on the ground floor, having seating by the pool, where you can admire the sun reflecting beautifully on the water surface, one of the great ways to start your morning!

Room rate is about 70$/1night./
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Snorkeling in the Philippines, an enjoyable experience

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There are many snorkeling points in Philippines, but this place will definitely be one of the best sites, where there are a lot more experiences that you may probably need to try once in your life.

Tubbataha Reef National Park
Been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage site, Tubbataha Reef National Park is one of the best dive sites in the Philippines. This place focuses more than 600 species of fish, 360 species of coral, 11 species of sharks and 13 species of whales. Tourists will have the opportunity to admire the brilliant setting on the ocean floor between the cool sea waters. Not only having great value on beauty, but this park is also a place important to keep and preserve the rare marine species.

Apo Island
Not only being one of the 5 best dive sites in Philippines, but Apo Island also is in the list of 100 best dive locations in the world. Local authorities have tried to build the island became popular tourist place to contribute to attract people traveling to Philippines. Besides diving activity, visitors also can visit the sanctuary on Apo Island to learn more about the exotic underwater animals.



You will be watched these fishes when participating in diving at Apo Island​


Honda Bay
Honda Bay in Palawan is also a popular stop for many tourists because of the impressive white sand. Visitors can observe the image of several islands floating between the blue sea; it is pretty beautiful. In addition, the animal and plant life in the ocean are also very rich, varied and colorful. However, the price here is more expensive than other dive sites in the Philippines.


 Guests dive into bottom of the sea and watch huge coral​

Malapascua Island
A lot of divers from around the world want to come to the Malapascua Island in Cebu to see sharks having quite bizarre shape, unlike the usual sharks. Guests must be patiently waiting to have an opportunity to see them. And the shoals Monad on the island is where the sharks often swim in the afternoon. In addition, there are also many other marine species that are quite featured characteristics.


Standing on the shore you still can see the bottom of the sea at a depth of a few meters​

Puerto Galera town
Puerto Galera town is a famous seaside town in the province Mindoro, attracts many tourists visiting while traveling the Philippines due to the cool, fresh climate. Series of restaurants, hotels and resorts are scattered everywhere. And the most favorite activity is diving. This town has more than 40 dive sites being suitable for all levels, from beginners to professional divers; this town also aggregates numerous of colorful fish species, impressive coral reefs. Besides, tourists can be admired the romantic sunsets on the beach when the afternoon began to wreak./
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Discovering 6 beautiful places when traveling Philippines

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With beautiful destinations that we introduced below, you are sure to startle wondering why you have not traveled the Philippines.

Puerto Princesa Underground River
Ranking second in the world in length, Puerto Princesa Underground River is located on the northern coast of the Palawan Island, Philippines. Underground river system flowed 8km making Puerto Princesa become one of the beautiful tourist destinations.

Puerto Princesa with many hotels, luxury resort is also a paradise for boating tourists prefer to visit, because your journey will need a boat to go into the cave.

Palawan residents boast that the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a wonderful gift God gave to the Philippines and humanity. Puerto Princesa is one of the few underground rivers in the world where the public can admire. Take a Puerto Princesa Underground River around, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the arches, columns, rocks, stalactites and stalagmites…

Here is paradise for tourists prefer boating tour. When boating on this river, visitors will have the opportunity to admire some sculptures formed by nature.


 Visitors boating Puerto Princesa Underground River tour​

The ancient city of Vigan
Vigan is a town in the Ilocos Sur province of Philippines. The Vigan town is a world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, because this is the Spanish colonial city still the most intact today in Asia.

The ancient city Vigan is one of attractive destinations for many foreign tourists coming to the Philippines because not only brought many beautiful architectural features, but also a place to visit and rest. Small roads winding cobbled, the tilted roofs with unique architectural style of the Baroque and the lives of indigenous people ... all created a separate cultural identity only in Vigan.


The scene of devastation and the chariot is mainly transportation in the ancient city of Vigan​

Maria Cristina Falls
Located in the province Lanao del Sur, Maria Cristina waterfall is the second high waterfall in Philippines and sometimes called the twin waterfall because there is a rocky peak protruding outwards splitting the waterfall. It is famous with tourists because of the seductive majestic natural beauty.
You will feel more relaxed mind after visiting this waterfall. Add one more thing that some people do not know is that 70% of the electrical system of the surrounding area is created from water of Maria Cristina waterfalls.


Source of blue water and cool entrance are endowed by nature​

Lake Pinatubo
Nn 1991 the Pinatubo volcano awoke after sleeping for hundreds years in the gentle and friendly guise. During the gradually cooling process of volcanoes, Lake Pinatubo was formed.

The lake is located in the Pinatubo crater located in the province of Zambales, Northwest of Philippines. Currently, it is a very popular tourist destination in this thousand island country. It has become the # 1 choice for those who love to explore, want to "escape" from the crowded and stuffy of the capital Manila in weekends.

Lake Pinatubo is a peaceful place for you after hard working days​

Chocolate Hill
Chocolate Hill in Bohol Well, Chocolate Hill is one of the surprise marvels of creation. With over 1,000 undulating conical hills spread over an area of 50 km², this scene really is the perfect shape making the guests think of a huge chocolate feast. Although scientists have explained that the chocolate hills is the result of major changes in geology from a big coral reef but visitors are still cannot avoid being surprised and impressed by this wonderful natural work.

With distinctive features depending on season, on the hill Socola, there are not many living plants, but at its foot always has a natural jungle. Maybe the geological change carried away viability of many species on this hill.


Chocolate Hill with hills not having many trees​

Palawan Island
Palawan Island is dubbed "the End of the World", because when arriving here, you seem to forget all troubles, separates from the suffocating city with high-rise and drop yourself back to nature.

The stunning limestone cliffs scattered on the island creating for Palawan Island a unique beauty. In space of the blue sea, undulating mountains and green forests untouched, you will be visited the peaceful fishing village where the locals are friendly to tourists and creating opportunities for them to soak up the culture of the island.


The night stars decorates for Palawan island where is known as the end of the world​

With its peaceful setting and romantic, besides that, there is the serene blue water and flat sandbanks will be the place for you to participate in activities such as camping or recreational sports activities. You should go to these places once and release the soul into the wind to feel the relaxing after a hard working day.
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