Loango National Park in Gabon is perhaps the least well-known nature reserve on this list, but the acquisition of popularity among a wide range of tourists is only a matter of time. Loango is the only place in Africa where you can see whales, chimps, gorillas and elephants in the park. In Loango you can enjoy the contemplation of nature on the shores of the ocean, savannah, swamp and forest.
Loango National Park is perhaps the mos...
The protected area Ngorongoro in Tanzania has on its territory the world's largest crater, which is a natural aviary for nearly every type of wildlife found in East Africa. The Masai tribe still lives inside the protected area and it's almost a man's house-skilled - there the earliest traces of human habitation were found. The centuries-old practice of slash-and-burn shifting cultivation has led to a marked change in natural vegetation, the appearance of secondary and man-made land...
Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is our personal preference, due to the fact that this place is full of giraffes, elephants, lions, and another 105 other species of mammals. Hwange also has the largest population in Africa and wild dogs. There are a few fairly comfortable homes, where you can stay for a reasonable price. The park is located near one of the greatest wonders of the world - Victoria Falls. The Hwange National Park is a reserve of Zimbabwe , s...
Surprisingly, very few tourists visiting the Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia, Zimbabwe, have time to visit Livingstone town, adjacent to the falls from the Zambian side. Meanwhile, it deserves at least a full day for walks and visits to its local attractions. A lot of them: colonial architecture, The Locomotive Museum, the Museum of David Livingstone. It must be confessed that Livingstone was discovered spontaneously. Our path lay in Zambia from ...
Mosi-oa-Tunya is situated on the part of Zambia at Victoria Falls. In translation it means "thundering smoke". That is how the natives called the waterfall, which was feared as a terrible God. By cascading the 128-meter-high the water flows rapidly. Moreover, this superstition was alive in the last century. In the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park are found, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and monkeys. In the Zambezi River there are many hippos and crocod...
Victoria Falls is one of the wonders of the world, the largest waterfall in the world, an amazing natural phenomenon. It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, where the fourth-largest river in Africa - Zambezi rushes down from a height of 120 m to 30 m in a wide gorge of the Kololi tribe that lived in these places in the 1800s, known as Waterfall Mozi-oa-Tunya, the large smoke of falling water. The...
Santorini Island is an archipelago of five islands which capital is the island of Thira, the capital of the population of around eight thousand people and an area of seventy-six square kilometers. The coastline has a length of about seventy miles. The capital's streets are a maze of intricate, and over the roofs of buildings soaring blue-domed churches and sunsets here are, it must be seen with your own eyes The beaches are colored red, blue, white beauty. ...
The island of Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian Islands and the ridge is often called - "The Island Garden." These gorgeous beaches, green valleys and rugged mountains on the channel for a long time did not include guides and routes. Under the current law on the island no building should be higher than the Hawaiian coconut and hotels on the island are so divided that the tourists cannot go without ecstasy of beauty, "savagery&quo...
Maui is one of the most famous and popular with tourists (annually more than two million people go here). Maui is a very popular golf course. The landscape of this volcanic island of an almost unreal beauty is different: red soil, covered with bright green grass carpet, set off the deep blue ocean. Along with the exotic vegetation and hotels, many of which are real architectural masterpieces, this has the effect of an incredible luxury. One day Maui, the demigod Hercules with his pow...
General information about Bali
East never ceases to amaze even the most experienced travelers, and, of course, it's a pleasant surprise. Here you will find unforgettable encounters: exotic nature, a kind of architecture, ancient monuments, unique culture and extremely friendly people. These were the first impressions of managers on the islands of the Southeast Asia. And the most amazing thought is that the islands are so close to...
The history and present of Ubud
Located in the central part of the island, the town of Ubud is radically different from another popular resort and it is considered the cultural center of Bali. It is a recognized center of arts and crafts, much of the city consists of studios and galleries...
Extraordinary beautiful, the island of Lombok is located east of the favorite tourist island of Bali . Between the islands there is only a small, narrow strait. Despite the fact that Lombok is less popular, it is one of the best resorts in Indonesia. The nature of the island is very beautiful. Beautiful beaches, almost unexplored rainforests, scenic wilderness fills your memory the wonderful scenery of this paradise planet. To get from Lombok to Bali can be done by ferry, or ...
The Djemila city lies at an altitude of 900 m above the sea level. Its temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and other structures are striking examples of the Roman town planning adapted to the location in the mountains. Djemila was during the Roman town known as Cuicul. Today Djemila is a small village in the mountains of the north coast of Algeria, but the ruins of the former city are observed today and it is a worth visiting place for those passionate...
Algiers is the capital and the largest city of Algeria. The town's name comes from "al-Jazairi," which in Arabic means "the island" as before there were four islands close to the city that have become part of the mainland in 1525.
History
The city was founded in the X th century on the site of ruins of a small Roman settlement...
Surviving in an extraordinarily beautiful mountain town ruins of the first capital of the Hammadidov Empire, founded in 1007 and destroyed in 1152, you can create an authentic picture of a fortified Muslim city. The mosque, which prayer room has 13 aisles with eight rows of seats is one of the largest in Algeria. Beni Hammad Kala remarkable archaeological site is located 36 km north-east of Msila city. This ensemble of the rui...
In times of Temur, the Square became the center of Samarkand. It heralds proclaimed the will of Khan, calling people sounds copper pipes. There were public executions, and they celebrated the beginning of the successful end of war. The emperor marched victoriously over the area, returning from countries capturing treasures, slaves, and the heads of enemies, put on a spear. The first and the most important - Ulugbek Madrasah was built in 1417-1420 years. On...
In 1404, the favorite grandson of Amir Timur, Sultan Muhammad, who was to inherit the throne after the death of Tamerlane suddenly died. Temur was desperated and ordered to build a beautiful mausoleum in Samarkand for him. For himself, he prepared a humble tomb in his hometown Shahrisabse. A year later, Timur died on the way home from China and according to some records, because of mountain roads and snow, he was buried in the luxurious Gur Emir mausoleum. This mausoleum is crowned w...
In the village Khortang, twelve kilometers away from Samarkand, is one of the shrines of the Muslim world – the Memorial Complex of Imam al-Bukhari . The prominent Sunni scholar theologian Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail Abu Abdallah al-Bukhari went down in history as the author of the second largest after the Quran Islamic book - a collection of the most authentic hadith, " Al-Sahih al Zhomi . " He was born in Bukhara in 810, orphaned early, but s...
The Old Town of Trogir
Trogir (horv. Trogir, Italian. Traù, lat. Tragurium, gr. Tragurion) is a city and a port on the Adriatic coast in Split-Dalmatian county of Croatia . Since 1997, the central part of the historic city of Trogir has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Trogir is situ...
Dubrovnik is the most famous city in Croatia, the most majestic, elegant and beautiful. If someone had seen only a photo of Croatia, most likely, it was a photo of Dubrovnik - the most popular "character" cards and travel directories. UNESCO believes Dubrovnik, Venice and Amsterdam three of the most beautiful cities in Europe - the monuments of the Renaissance and Dubrovnik is included in the list of the world cultural heritage. "Those who seek paradise on the earth s...
What are the Plitvice Lakes ? Who does not know this phrase? Any person who was just a little interested in Croatia , of course, heard these words.
Plitvice Panorama
A walk in this park leaves an unforgettable impression for life. The v...
All hand-made creations of mankind sometimes cause admiration, wonder or respect. From the fact that sometimes nature creates simply breathtaking views: it can be both an artist and a sculptor, a musician and a poet. "The Cave of reed flutes” is a magical chaos of forms and colors. Guilin is an ancient picturesque city located in southern China. Guilin has long been proved to be a wonderful tourist destination thanks...
One of the most beautiful karst caves in the world, located in the bowels of the mountain massif Chatyrdag south-east of Simferopol, Crimea, the Ukraine. According to the legend, the cave was discovered in 1987 by a shepherd who was looking for some lost sheep. The Marble Cave is undoubtedly one of the most famous caves of the world which has great beautiful halls. Visible from various points and distances, the picturesque silho...
Jeita Grotto is one of the most famous natural attractions in Lebanon. It is a complex consisting of two karst caves - the Upper and the Lower Caves formed by a river of limestone rock. The length of the lower cave is about 6900 m and the top is about 2200 m. The Lower cave was inhabited in prehistoric times, then it was re-opened by an American missionary in 1836. It was opened to visitors in 1958. It can be inspected only by bo...
