Travel And Resort

Escape to the jewel of the Mediterranean! Home to Zeus, Athena, and the history of the gods, Greece holds wonder and enchantment for all who visit. With many flights to Athens, visitors can make a connection to any part of the country by plane, train, automobile, or even be ferried to one or more of the many Grecian Islands for a holiday like no other.
For a holiday in Athens, a top priority should be to visit the Acropolis. One of the most well-known locations in all the world, the Acropolis give visitors and locals alike a glimpse into the culture that made the Greek Empire what it was. The Parthenon is the central focus of this majestic hilltop. Built in the 5th Century, this wonder was the central focus for Greek religion. Also located on the Acropolis is the Erecthion. According to Greek Mythology, this is the site where Athena and Poseidon battled over who would be the patron of the city. Obviously, Athena won, and Athens bears her name. Other sites near the Parthenon include a temple to Zeus, the location of the Temple to the Unknown God where the Apostle Paul delivered his address to the Athenian people, and an ancient amphitheater, known as the Herodeion, which, at one point, was the center to all Athenian culture. 

Also in Athens, visitors will want to visit the historical museum. This museum houses many of the original statues and frescoes from the Acropolis and throughout ancient Greece. Connecting visitors and locals to Greece’s past is key to building a strong and thriving culture. Nearby, visit the Olympeion. According to mythology, this was a temple originally dedicated to Deucalion, and later re-dedicated to Zeus. Antiochos Epiphanes IV tried to restore the temple and add to it before dedicating it to himself.

For the maritime travelers, catch a ferry or tour boat to one of the nearby Greek islands. From Athens, it is easy to island hop to one of the many islands for a Greek experience that is far from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. Many visitors enjoy Santorini and Mykonos. Santorini gives visitors a glimpse into the ideal island life. Home to hot springs and the ancient location of Thira, Santorini is what comes to mind when thinking of Greece. Thira belonged to both the Hellenistic (Greek) peoples and later, the Romans. The ruins still stand today and provide a great glimpse of historic island life. Mykonos, with the blue-topped dome buildings, and other wonders is a beautiful island. Great beaches, amazing nightlife, and fantastic food make this a great escape for the traveler and the local alike.

Accommodations throughout Greece are affordable and varied. From luxury hotels to backpacking hostels, there is a home base waiting for every budget. Many of the hotels and hostels also provide breakfast with your stay, giving you a great way to start your day. With frequent flights to Athens and an intricate ferry and train system throughout Greece, it is easy to see as much or as little as desired. Finding  flighst to Athens is easy and affordable trips are available year-round. As the cradle of western civilization and democracy, Greece will not disappoint.

Kata Beach 

This is probably the most popular surfing spot on the entire island.  Kata provides consistent surf and a friendly environment to meet with other surfers.  It also hosts the biggest competition in Phuket, the Phuket Surfing Contest, in mid-September.  The southern end of Kata is by far the best location, providing fast waves and a beach break.  Much of the beach is perfect for those that consider themselves beginners at the sport.

Kalim Beach

Kalim is a sheltered bay which is protected from the swell.  It also hosts one of the three major competitions of the island, the Kalim Surf Contest.  The rides in Kalim typically get anywhere from 150 to 300 feet.  While Kalim is definitely one of the best spots, it is also one of the most popular, so one should expect some large crowds when the swells are big.

Kamala Beach

Kamala has a little bit of everything a surfer could want from a beach.  Consistent waves with swells of up to 10 feet, reefs to provide stable sandbanks and a point break for the more experienced at the sport.  The best breaks at Kamala are at the northern end of the beach.  Kamala is also the location of the Kamala Go Surfing Contest, for those who may be looking to compete.

Nai Harn

Nai Harn is the southernmost beach on Phuket’s west coast.  While it is considered one of the best spots to ride, it also has the advantage of being one of the least crowded beaches.  Long rides and occasional barrels await one at Nai Harn.  The southern end of the beach has a permanent sandbank and provides the fastest ride.  The northern end has a beach-and-reef bank and produces some of the best swells.

Surin

Surin is an all-around great surfing location, with consistently good surfing at both ends of the beach.  Good waves come in at high and low-mid tide and can reach up to 7 feet.  There are some rocks in the middle of the beach, however, so one should keep his or her eyes open.

One of the best things about Phuket holidays for surfing is that riding waves is not a big cultural pastime in this region.  The number of local surfers is at a minimum, so even when one beach is crowded, there are others equally good that have plenty of room to spare.  Unfortunately, the lack of surfing enthusiasm also means that there are few places to rent equipment or, for the beginner, to get some lessons.  Anyone who desires a comfortable surfing experience would do well to take a trip to Thailand and enjoy the great beaches of Phuket.

The desert region with salt lakes is located around the Awbari town, an oasis in the middle of the desert whose majority are Tuareg tribe. This is a tribe that also inhabit the northern region of Niger and Chad. Even in their demands for Niger’s autonomous regions is not infrequent even armed contact with the central government in Niamey. Tuareg tribe – as the character of nomadic tribes – is the tribe that is karim (happy to help and sincere) unconditionally. Even they are offended when there are guests who got lost or his car submerged sand does not help is the shame for them, and more disgrace again if they were calculated with the help of money.

Libya has opened the door to such unusual attractions in the area to be used as tourist off-road and desert safaris that are more challenging than Dubai and other Gulf region, including also bathed in the salty lake located in the middle of a desert island with beautiful scenery and staying in tents simple Tuareg tribe. Time travel is usually done between the months of September until May because of cold air entering the season. While the curved season is very hot air that is not familiar to citizens of European countries. The tourists can soak floating on the sea like in the Dead Sea in Jordan, and can observe the life of the tribe of Tuaregs who daily live in the area. Among the famous lakes are the lake Gabr Aun, Umm al-Maa ‘and Umm al-Hisan. At least there are about 13 lakes that can be used as an exotic tourist attraction.

Edinburgh is an old city in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Edinburgh is also a city with a legacy of architectural masterpieces from the era of the 12th century. Each era has its own style and characteristics. Roman-style architecture (12th century) can be viewed at Duddingston Parish Church and St. Margaret’s Chapel which is the oldest preserved building in Edinburgh. The next century until the 16th century Gothic architectural style that was adopted from the UK and Europe are also found in Edinburgh and Scotland in general. In the 17th century, after 1560, it was known as post-reform era, given the influence on the architecture of the churches in Edinburgh that influenced the spirit of the Protestant religion.

Architectural style most often found in Edinburgh is a Georgian style (18th century). Georgian architecture at that time was Robert Adam’s victorious (1728 – 1792) who gave birth to important buildings such as the University of Edinburgh, Register House, Charlotte Square, and Hopetown House. Besides the style of Georgian, Victorian style (19th century) was inspired from Europe are also quite numerous in Edinburgh, such as The Royal Museum and The Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Read the rest of this entry »