Sentosa Island, The Singapore playground

Sentosa Island

At Sentosa, there are endless activities to indulge your every interest. Their biggest attraction, Imbiah Lookout offers something for everyone; thrill seekers can take a ride on Skyline Luge Sentosa, nature lovers can explore the walking trails and wonders of Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom or learn about flora and fauna on a guided tour of Sentosa Nature Discovery. For some culture, try Images of Singapore. The sporty side of you can enjoy a game of beach volleyball on Siloso Beach, ride the barrelling waves at Wave House Sentosa and at night fall, be awed by Songs of the Sea, a multi-sensory extravaganza.
Sentosa enhances your leisure options with a world-class family resort, Resorts World™ Sentosa, great shopping and dining experiences at VivoCity and Harbourfront Centre, the multi-concept entertainment hub at St James Power Station, and nature trail at Mt Faber all located within close proximity to Sentosa!
On top of that, play to your heart’s content with our Sentosa PLAY Pass. Choose from our Day Play Pass or ‘Noon Play Pass or zip off to an exclusive adventure’with our Premium Play Pass. Get all set for a fulfilling day that promises laughs, thrills and fun! It’s fuss-free, affordable and flexible – the perfect start a playful day.
Their Sentosa Rider offers holiday makers a fuss-free way to get to Sentosa from Singapore city center such as Orchard Road, Chinatown and Marina Bay, for just $5 only! Our friendly tour hosts onboard will offer personalized assistance in planning your Sentosa itinerary. Enjoy savings when you purchase any one of the themed attraction packages available onboard, and beat the queues at Sentosa ticketing counters!
A must-visit destination for tourists and a popular recreational playground for all, so begin your Singapore experience with a trip to Sentosa!

"Song of the Sea" nice show!

Luge sky ride. Fun!  ..... 

The main symbol of Universal Studio Singapore.

Awesome fireworks. 

Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey

The Archaeology Museum

The museum was founded by painter and archeologist Osman Hamdi on June 13, 1891. It was called at that time the Imperial Museum. Two side wings were added in 1902 and 1908, and on its centenary in 1991 the museum was enlarged with a new section and reorganized. The architect of the monumental building was the famous Valaury. 

To the left of the entrance, after the gift and book shops, there is the room dedicated to Osman Hamdi, and then come the halls containing the works of art he personally discovered in the royal necropolis of Sayda (Sidon). The first three sarcophagi belong to the family of Saydan King Tabnit. An exceptionally beautiful Lycian sarcophagus and the Satrap sarcophagus are also in this room.

The next section contains the Sarcophagus of the Mourning Women and the very famous Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, which in fact did not belong to him. The four sides of this sarcophagus are decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of the war between the Macedonians and the Persians, and hunting scenes. 

·         Address: Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu, Topkapı Sarayı, Sultanahmet

·         Phone: +90-212-5207740

Archaelogical

Sarcophagi

Sarcophagus

Ancient Greek in Istanbul

What a view! Table Mountain, Africa

The view of Table Mountain.

South Africa's most famous landmark, Table Mountain, is more than just a pile of rock in the bay. A protected national park, it has some remarkable features that make it a great destination for nature-lovers, The Table Mountain Aerial Cable way was the solution to the arduous walk and climb to the top. Since its opening in 1929, more than 22 million people have taken the trip to the top of Table Mountain. The new cable way was upgraded and officially reopened on 4 October 1997.
At the upper cable station you will find a restaurant and a curio shop as well as a network of footpaths to explore the table top.There are plenty of hiking trails from the Camps Bay side of the mountain, as well as from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and even from the city centre itself.

You can walk or climbs the mountain, or even abseil down it, depending on your expertise and fitness levels, but be warned. Although the mountain may look tame on any given day, each year it claims lives as people set off under-prepared for a sudden change in weather. Always hike in a group and carry water and warm clothing with you. Better still, hire a guide or ask an experienced hiker to take you along. 

Cape Town Sea, Table Mountain

Cable Car

Top mountain view

Explore mighty Table Mountain in Cape Town in South Africa

History of Borobudur, Indonesia

Buddha statue

Borobudur temple is located in Borobudur, Magelang Regency, and Central Java Province. Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. Borobudur Temple was built by using / – 55,000 m3 of rock. This building height is 42m, with a base width of 123 m. It is upright and sturdy mount to the sky and part of the history of 12th-century-old. When exactly Borobudur was founded is not known with certainty. The absence of written evidence caused the full darkness of Borobudur. Determination of age was conducted by observing the basic pattern and carved temple-style carvings, showing pattern of Central Java at 8 BC.
The name of Borobudur itself according to some people means a mountain terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high places. Borobudur has punden berundak shape which consists of 10 levels. Its height was 42 meters before being renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation, because the lowest level was used as guard. Six lowest level and square in the upper three floors and a circular highest level of Buddhist are facing to the west. Each level represents the stage of human life. Accordance to Buddha Mahayana, anyone who wants to reach the level of Buddha must go through each of those life stages the base of Borobudur temple, called Kamadhatu, and is symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels mentioned above represents Rupadhatu humans who have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape. At these levels, a statue of Buddha placed in open space. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupa placed in the holes is called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been freed from lust, appearance, and shape. The top level is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Borobudur temple

Beautiful, Peaceful on Topas Ecolodge

Sapa has been becoming a major tourist destination of north Vietnam, a natural starting point for the unique experiences in the mountainous area, which includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Indochina’s highest peak of Fansipan (3,143m) and 5 different hill-tribes, each one colourful, distinct, and with its own language and cultural values. Some of the villages, especially the more remote ones, are still largely untouched by modern ways of life.

A few times a year they invite the local people from the villages to the lodge so they can perform there authentic music and dances. By doing so, they have a unique opportunity to show their guests another side of there lifestyle. The music and dancing together with their colourful clothing are all part of celebrations at the villages at different times of the year. 

This is a special place that everyone can visit again. The lodge is deeply respectful to local people and the environment. Local minorities staff the lodge and guide hikes and bike rides throughout the area. The lodge is on a working rice farm, so local people are working the rice terraces with their buffalo on the hillsides surrounding the lodge. Pretty, comfortable rooms dot a hilltop with stunning vistas. There's even a petanque court! Excellent, fresh local food and a good selection of drinks are served at the main lodge, where guests gather to relax and play games. This is such a little gem-- at a really reasonable price. It's great for family but is also a nice spot for a couple on a romantic holiday

The night view

Living room

Restoran

The view of room

The Perfect Travel Experience-Kangaroo Island

kangaroo Island, Australia

A visit to Kangaroo Island is a must for South Australian holidaymakers. Discover natural beauty, an abundance of wildlife, culinary delights.

This wild and beautiful place Kangaroo Island (KI) was a well-kept South Australian secret – a place where city types came to camp, fish and generally escape the pressures of modern life. But now the secret is out of the bag thanks in part to KI’s burgeoning reputation as a wildlife sanctuary and producer of fine wine and the advent of luxurious accommodation such as Southern Ocean Lodge.
Fast forward 200 years and KI has morphed into the perfect travel experience – a combination of wild natural beauty, indulgent accommodation and gourmet food experiences. While many day-trippers make the crossing simply for a chance to see koalas, fur seals, sea lions, echidnas, kangaroos and other native animals, you should set aside a few more days to fully explore Kangaroo Island.One must-do is Seal Bay where you can take a guided walk along the beach among the large colony of Australian sea lions – an amazing experience you would associate more with the Galápagos or Antarctica.

Cave

Swiming in the clean water.

Sea Lion 

Really enjoy the environment!

Angkor Wat,Siem Reap

Angkor Wat,Siem Reap

Siem Reap province is located in Northwest Cambodia. It is the major tourist hub in Cambodia, as it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor ( the Angkor temple complex is north of the city). The provincial capital is also called Siem Reap and is located in the South of the province on the shores of the Tonle Sap Lake, the greatest sweet reserve in the whole Southeast Asia. The name of the city literally means Siamese defeated, referring to the victory of the Khmer Empire over the army of the Thai Kingdom in the 17th centruy.

The proximity of the Angkorian ruins turned Siem Reap into a boomtown in less than half a decade. Huge, expensive hotels have sprung up everywhere and budget hotels have mushroomed. Property values have soared to European levels and tourism has become a vast, lucrative industry. The Siem Reap through some of the town's previous ramshackle charm may have been lost the developments of the last few years have brought livelihoods, if not significant wealth, to a good number of its citizens. This has been at a cost to the underprivileged people living within and beyond the town's limits that now pay inflated prices at the central markets and continue to survive on poorly paid subsistence farming and fishing. If Cambodia is a country of contrasts Siem Reap is the embodiment of those contrasts. Despite the massive shift in its economic fortunes, Siem Reap remains a safe, friendly and pleasant town. There is an endless choice of places to stay or dine and a host of possible activities awaiting the visitor.

Though some of the town's previous ramshackle charm may have been lost the developments of the last few years have brought livelihoods, if not significant wealth, to a good number of its citizens. This has been at a cost to the underprivileged people living within and beyond the town's limits that now pay inflated prices at the central markets and continue to survive on poorly paid subsistence farming and fishing. If Cambodia is a country of contrasts Siem Reap is the embodiment of those contrasts. Despite the massive shift in its econmic fortunes, Siem Reap remains a safe, friendly and pleasant town. So there is an endless choice of places to stay or dine and a host of possible activities awaiting the visitor.

Dawn at the temple Angkor Wat

Face towers in   the upper terrace of the Bayon temple. Siem Reap, Cambodia