Sunday, January 9, 2011

Travel to Lake Toba

Pulau samosir dan Danau Toba
Lake Toba is the site of a supervolcanic eruption that occurred 69,000-77,000 years ago, a massive climate-changing event. The eruption is believed to have had a VEI intensity of 8. It is believed to be the largest explosive eruption anywhere on Earth in the last 25 million years.

According to the Toba catastrophe theory to which some anthropologists and archeologists subscribe, it had global consequences, killing most humans then alive and creating a population bottleneck in Central Eastern Africa and India that affected the genetic inheritance of all humans today.

Istana Maimun

Istana Maimun
Istana Maimun ( Maimun Palace or Maimoon Palace ) is a well-known landmark at Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra

Built by the Kesultanan of Deli (Sultan of Deli), Sultan Makmun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah in years 1887–1891, the palace covers 2,772 m² and has 30 rooms. The Palace has become a tourist destination not solely because of age but also because of the unique interior design of the palace, mixing elements of Malay cultural heritage, Islam, Spanish, Indian, and Italian style

Travel To Frankfurt

Alternative Routes to the Sustainable City: Austin, Curitiba, and Frankfurt
Travel to Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt on Main), situated in Central Germany, the fifth biggest city in Germany, is an attractive destination in Europe. Frankfurt got its name around AD 500, when the Franks ruled the area and the settlement along the Main Fort transportation route became known as 'Franconovurd'.

The city is the financial heart not only of Germany but also of the whole European Union, playing important role in world economy. It's been a major banking city ever since the Rothschilds opened their first bank here in 1798. Frankfurt also has a leading stock exchange.

Travel To France

France (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
Travel to France
If you would like to discover France, it is a good way to drive around the region by car.  You don't need a visa to enter France for visits of less than three months. Naturally, a valid passport is required.  You can use carpool services and find car going in your direction. It is cheaper and it can be fun. You can also book car rental in France from any country, there are several car hire websites to compare.

Travel To Bali Indonesia

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Indonesia and the Indian Ocean
Travel Indonesia
Traveling to Indonesia is definitely a trip you will never forget.Plan for a long ride to get there, as it is a 31 hour flight from New York. Bali is a wonderful area with an array of fun filled activities to choose from. It is the main tourist area of Indonesia.

The people of Bali are very friendly, and enjoy having visitors come to their area. Many speak English to interact with tourists. They have chosen to preserve their culture for all to see rather than change it to become like other countries. The beaches are a main attraction with surfing being one of the most popular activities. Others enjoy renting a boat for the day to relax on the open waters.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Travel To Belize

The Rough Guide to Belize (Rough Guides)
Belize
They have said that Belize is one of the most beautiful places to spend your honeymoon or a romantic getaway. Belize is a place where you can enjoy a different type of lifestyle if only for a few days. Once you have visited this beautiful place, you will not want to leave. Belize is known worldwide for the unique wildlife and their many historical structures that date back hundreds of years. Belize has some of the most wonderful structures you can find in the world such as the Maya ruins.