Archive for August, 2010
Five Reasons Why People Worldwide Interested In Visiting Bali Island
Bali is one of thousand islands in Indonesia South East Asia. Bali is so popular with Bali bombing tragedies that happened on 2002 still interesting to visit. The Bali bombing tragedies make many international facilities like Hotel Air Port big caf and night club is keeping with detector. The improvement of Information Communication technology like internet connection make Bali Island more popular than before. The world wide tourists that come there depend of the season. Europe and American tourist always come on June until July but Asian tourist interested in coming on August. The domestic tourist more interested in coming on September until December because the month is full holiday for students so that the parent will follow the situation.
Nyepi is religion day that Bali Island closed to people out side. No light car passing or store opened. The Balinese will stay at home no eating and light. The Ngurah Ray Air Port as International Air port is closed no departure and arriving passengers.
The Bali bombing by terrorist make bad image and deep impressed to people world wide so that the people decide to build Bali bombing monument at Kute. Australian and American come there to pry for the victims.
Many reasons why people world wide interested in coming to Bali Island
1.Pure culture.
Bali people follow strong Hinduism. They devote their life to the Hindu religion. You will see many puras when going around there. The Balinese tradition life from birth until death followed by ceremony. You can see Galungan Kuningan Nyepi ngaben and others ceremony at Bali.
The artist from Bali creates many dances because of soul of art. The statue was created there reflect of Hinduism. You can see the Kecak and Barongsai dance performance from small village until five stars Hotel.
It is not astonished Balinese never interfered by others culture although people world wide come there never stopped.
2.Friendly people
Balinese is popular with smiling face. They are always friendly to others and welcome to new comers. You will feel like at your home.
3.Excellent craft
Balinese tend to be artist. They like to paint carving and make others beautiful craft. You can visit Antonio Blanco Museum the painter that married to Balinese woman Sukowati Art market center. You are always followed by craft seller whenever you go. They always beg you to buy the crafts.
4.Beautiful places to visit.
You never have time to rest when you are at Bali. There many interesting places you should visit. The scenery is so natural lets see Nusa dua beach that have International cruise ship bedugul Tanpak siring that have president palace. Kute and legian beach with international facilities or Tanah lot is beach especially for praying.
5.Save to stay
The regency of Bali and Indonesian police try to improve the security Bali after Bali bombing tragedies. Star hotel and caf with international reputation with detector facilities.
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First Time In Saudi Arabia – The First Chapter In A Travel In The Middle East
First time visit to Saudi Arabia
Sitting in my home in Sweden and looking out as the sun set and the clear autumn sky revealed its color rim on the black canvas developing slowly I could not avoid thinking of the adventure ahead of me.
In 24 hours I would be in Saudi Arabia a country I only had read about and seen in the news on TV. I rarely knew anything about the country apart from what I had read and that it is the major oil producer in the world and the central country for muslims and with a long story in Islamic faith. I raised myself from the chair and closed the door knowing it would be a long time till next time I would see this place again. Leaving behind me the memories of this place and embark on a new chapter in my life and to enter a completely new way of living. This country not allowing bibles nor crusifics with christ nor crosses on bracelets intreaged me as well as made me a bit nervous. How would it be to live in a country where there were no room for other faiths than Islam?
After spending several hours on the airplane from Gothenburg in Sweden and after a pit stop in Amsterdam we were only minutes from landing in Saudi Arabia. I still was a bit confused about where this place was it is called Dammam but I had finally got the understanding that it was in Saudi Arabia but whether it was the place I was going to stay or not I did not know at this moment. Also the excitement of entering the country of mysteries and secrets made me a bit nervous.
Seeing all those uniformed men standing looking at you as you wait for your luggage made me feel a little bit uncomfortable but trying to look unaffected by the situation I took my suitcases and left for the customs control. I had been told many stories and heard about adventures in this check point in Saudi Arabia before now I was there and the man looked first at me then the suitcases which he asked me politely to open and he just looked quick at them and asked me to close them. His attention was at my plastic bag I had in my hand which contained my newspapers magazines and leftover of my snacks and a diet Coke. Looking at the bag he pointed at it and asked to see it. I gave it to him slowly and he began eagerly to examine the magazines in there. The magazines I had was an issue of a Mans Health magazine an issue of a trend magazine and finally a car magazine. He did not say a word as I inspected page by page the Mans Health magazine and then began slowly to look at the Trend magazine. He stopped at some pages which of course had adverts of some women in bikinis and in beach ware as he apparently got more and more concentrated reading my magazines. He quickly shut the magazine and handed it over to me and said it was ok and asked me to go.
Standing outside the customs area looking for my man to meet me and give me the drive to the apartment they had allotted me made me worried maybe he was not there. Around 510 minutes scouting for someone that could be my contact person made me anxious maybe I was left alone here now and had to find the way myself to my accommodation. However as out of nowhere at short man stood next to me and asked If I was Steve. I turned my head and looked into his eyes and said i am Stig. He looked down at a note he had and looked at me again and said ok follow me. I assumed he had found the right man and I had found the guide I needed to get me to a bed to sleep in.
After an hour or so with paper work at the airport I was sitting in a Taxi running down an endless asphalt road aiming straight as an arrow patched with sand dunes here and there. It was dark so I could only see the lights of some buildings and the road signs. Names in Arabic combined with English made me at least understand we were in a country were infrastructure was ok. After one hour of silent driving as the driver did not make any attempt to talk to me we came to a security gate manned with men in helmets and guns. The driver talked something in Arabic to the guards and we drove further in to this enclosed area which apparently were Saudi Aramco facilities. Then another gate appeared in front of us and another guard in helmet approached the car and talked with the guard and he pointed at me and my driver showed some papers and we were told to drive apparently because the taxi moved again. After 5 minutes more driving we stopped at a parking lot and the driver told me this is it and we took one piece of luggage each and walked between some small grey houses. He stopped in front of one of them and pointed at the door. He looked at me and said this is the place you will to stay and he took out a key and opened the door. Inside a living room with carpet revealed itself and I could see an open kitchen in the end of the room and stairs leading up to next floor next to it. We sat down my travel pieces on the carpet and he just made some checks and gave me the keys. Ok he said have a good night bye bye. He closed the door behind him and there I stood in the middle of the living room alone very alone. The silence surrounding me only hearing the buzz of the airconditioning made me feel very alone at this moment. The silence was astonishing at this moment. I had arrived to Saudi Arabia and was completely alone what a strange feeling. I found everything prepared for me even some food and all necessities was there. I went upstairs and took a shower and my thoughts began to work how do I get to the people I am supposed to meet tomorrow I have no clue were I am and were they are? I just hope they will send someone to meet me tomorrow and guide me.
I buried myself in to the new bed with fresh sheets and a soft pillow closed my eyes and made a slow breathing. Ok Stig your first lines in the new chapter of your life Saudi Arabia lets see how it goes then.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;StigArne Kristoffersen
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Finding Treasure In Roatan: Scuba Diving Caribbean Life And Gold
About 35 miles off the coast of Honduras sits Roatan Island boasting Caribbean vacation homes lush tropical greenery local developments and fishing villas. Roatan Island is around 32 miles long and is slender elongated and curved like the blade of some ancient pirate’s cutlass. Surrounded by shimmering sun drenched waters of turquoise Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands. Hidden treasure of all kind waits patiently to be discovered on the island of Roatan.
Paradise Underwater
The first stop on our journey for treasure on Roatan Island will take us under the stunning crystal waters of the Caribbean to the 2nd largest coral reef in the world. Because the coral reef is so massive and breathtaking Roatan diving is becoming a must for those interested in scuba diving and snorkeling hence the dive resorts and villas nestled here and there on the island.
The sea life and coral come in every color of the rainbow. Enveloped by the bluegreen waters you will see fascinating clumps of coral which range in shape color and size. You will be left speechless from the pure beauty while you’re diving or snorkeling in Roatan and you never know what you will spot in this magical place of strange and beautiful sights.
Pirate’s Gold
Fueled by the whispered rumors of ancient treasure we will now be moving to various locations on Roatan Island some of which are said in stories to contain the forgotten gold and treasures of pirate visitors from long ago. In the 1700′s pirates had control of the island and it is still said that some of their buried treasure and booty waits to be discovered to this day.
From chests full of gold doubloons to coffins filled with gold in underwater caves there are numerous stories of treasure found on Roatan Island. Locals will tell stories of long forgotten places and adventurers who have found wealth through Roatan treasure! Will you be the next to discover riches and wealth on this untouched island left by a pirate of the old days?
Island Life
Our final discovery of treasure in Roatan is not gold but some would say it’s a better kind of treasure. Although there are ‘tourist hotspots’ on Roatan much of the island is untouched. However some individuals and companies are seeing the importance of the development of Roatan. There are already many people who regularly visit their Caribbean vacation homes villas in Roatan or quiet vacation condos.
One such is the Oceano Village development. Built away from the tourist areas Oceano Village remains within reach of hospitals tourist attractions and necessities. With a netzero construction the beach front homes are built of renewable resources and sit upon a beautiful lush landscaped area of Roatan. Each vacation home is greeted outside by fine powder white sand beaches and its own view of Paradise.
Caribbean vacation homes promise the quiet uninterrupted lifestyle of a stilluntouched island combined with the colorful culture of the friendly locals and the promise of a new discovery each day on Roatan Island.
About the writer: Oceano Village is sustainable beach side living at its finest. Nestled in the beauty of the Caribbean on the exquisite island of Roatan this Caribbean real estate community promotes an ecofriendly lifestyle without sacrificing luxury.