Traveling Blog by Aden: Recreation
Showing posts with label Recreation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recreation. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Ranca Upas Camping Area

Last weekend we went to Ranca Upas for a camp. Ranca Upas itself is a camping area in the mountainous region, 45 km south of Bandung. A cool place fresh water atmosphere located near two main tourist destinations, Kawah Putih (white crater) and Situ Patengan (Patengan Lake), Ranca Upas offer is a green rug of grass and a picturesque forest. In this area we can also find deep farm and hot water bathing place.


Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Holidays in Crete

I have many places which I want to visit in the world, ones of the place was the birthplace of Zeus and the natural resting place for gods, Crete.
Crete Holidays will bring us to the largest and most southern of all the Greek holiday islands and has an interesting history, busy seaside resorts, pretty villages and a charm and character that will encourage us to explore this island of contrasts.

I hope next year I have a chance to take Holidays in Crete and want my holidays going to be easy, no difficulties and stay in a comfortable hotel. For that reason I just visited ulookubook.com, one of the best online services that could help us in many ways to have a nice experience holidays. In my opinion this website have a very good and reliable booking service and make we have a chance to save our money.

I plan to go there in April 2010 because I interested for a cheap Crete Holidays. April, May or October is just outside of the peak summer holidays and not too many people visit there. Its mean that time I will more enjoy with my holiday as the resort will be less busy and the food and drink will get cheaper too.

Wish me luck.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Cancun Vacation

I have many places which I want to visit in the world, ones of the place is an area of the Mexican Caribbean coast with beautiful white sandy beaches and colorful coral reefs and most of that the reef here is part of the second longest barrier reef in the world. This place also is a famous place for world class diving, snorkeling, fishing and water sports.
The place which I mean is Riviera Maya in the State of Quantana Roo, Mexico.
I hope this year I have a chance to visit there and I planned to take cancun vacation packages from Karisma Hotels for accommodation there.
Wish me luck.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Safari Park

If you visited Jakarta and love animal, I think you also need to visit the Taman Safari (Safari Park). Taman Safari is a natural wildlife collects various wild animals where you can drive into a path that most animals roamed freely. Animals such as zebras and deer, they tended to stick their heads into the car as they munched onto the carrots you held.
Here you can meet with the youngest animals. You also can take a picture with young Orang Utans, white and the endangered Sumatran tigers, African Lion. Watch and learn the Orang Utans, Chimpanzee, Proboscis Monkeys and more as they swing from branch to branch in their unique cultural settings as well as Cheetah, the fastest land animal in the world.
Taman Safari surrounded by the beautiful panorama and fresh atmosphere with temperature 24-25oC, it also has supporting facilities such as; recreational park for children. There are dozens of rides and games designed to be fun for people of all ages.
The location Taman Safari Indonesia is in the highway between Jakarta and Bandung West Java. It is just 80 km drive from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport Jakarta or only 1.5 – 2 hours by vehicle. While from Bandung, it is 78 km or 3 hours by car. If using a public transportation / bus from Jakarta or Bandung, stop at Cisarua / Safari T-Intersection then continue by Ojek (hired motorcycle) or Angkot (local public transportation) to reach Taman Safari Indonesia in 10 minutes.

If you take a bus form Jakarta, you go to Kampong Rambutan the Bus station in East Jakarta, or you can take the train or bus to Bogor, then transit by Angkot (Public Transportation) to Cisarua and continue by the mini angkot to Taman Safari Indonesia.

From Soekarno Hatta International Airport, you can take DAMRI Bus direct to Bogor City then transit to public transportation to Cianjur or Cisarua. Stop at the Safari T-intersection then continue by Ojek (hired motorcycle) or Angkot (local public transportation) to reach Taman Safari Indonesia in 10 minutes.

Of course hire a car complete with a driver will give you a more personal experience than taking a bus. Before you entering the Taman Safari I suggest you buying some carrots and bananas. Since feeding the orangutans is discouraged, I think the only animals that eat bananas are the small bears and elephants. Hence, do get more carrots instead.
Blow what you have for the beginning route right before entering the “danger” zones Obviously, those tigers or lions are more interested in you rather than your carrots and bananas!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Vacation in Montana

Have plan for your great vacation in Montana? That is the one of the famous premier national park resorts in the country. With the clean air and fresh atmosphere, there are a lot of fun things to do there. I’m sure this is the perfect vacation destination for any budget.

Montana Resorts is the one place we can go to spend for our vacation, there we will find the beautiful natural panorama and feel a great adventure that a welcome to remember, Montana is a rare and special place. With their Big and blue sky, and also open land, than majestic mountains and friendly people combine to make Montana to be come the Treasure State.

One place that I want to visit in Montana is Glacier National Park Lodging. According to my friend this is the natural place a little part of Montana as Montana has endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and a large variety of lodging options. The southern part of the park, known as Glacier, offers free naturalist-led activities such as hikes, slide shows and campfire programs. Climbing, horseback riding, boating, fishing, bicycling, launch tours, nature courses and cross-country skiing are also available for outdoor enthusiasts.

And my next vacation destination is National Park Resort Lodge!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Bunaken National Park

Hello guys. Have you heard about the coral reefs off Bunaken National Park?
This island located about 15 km from Manado, capital province of North Sulawesi in Indonesia. These magnificent virgin reefs are still relatively unspoiled. The drop-off walls at Liang cove are not only rare in the world, with caves, gullies and caverns, harboring an immense wealth of marine life. Spectacular formation of reefs begins with flat at about 5 m depth. These plunge downward to form underwater vertical crevices with often reach depth on several hundred meters. On these beautiful reefs, a wonderful collection of marine life thrives.

The Bunaken reef is a chain of over 40 five star dive spots. The Marine Park is spectacular with the greatest concentration of tropical fish, coral species and world famous wall diving.
Clear, warm waters with sea temperatures usually range between 27-30 Celsius degrees, light currents and calm seas allow easy access to the underwater attraction awaiting visitors to the five-islands of the Bunaken-Manado Tua National Marine Park which sits directly offshore of Manado. Bunaken is the standout favorite, with the highest density of schooling fish and the greatest probability to see larger species such as turtles, sharks, and napoleon wrasse. There are enough sites here to keep any diver happy for over a week without going elsewhere.

Getting Bunaken is easily. If we reached from Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, takes about 3 hours by plane to Manado (there is one hour time difference between Jakarta and Manado where Jakarta's time is 1 hour advance than Manado), then from Manado by motorized outrigger boat start from Manado harbor, Molas, Kalasey and Tasik Ria beaches. The public boats from Manado to Bunaken are leaving daily around 2 p.m., except Sundays, from Pasar Jengki near Manado harbor. Back from Bunaken to Manado usually early in the morning, around 7-8 a.m.
On the island you have the choice amongst a number of homestays, with rates starting at Rp. 40,000(about US$ 4.5) per day and person including full board. Some of the dive operations on Bunaken are offering more up-market accommodation, and even running water.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Jesus

Ahmadi Muslims hold the unique belief that Jesus (peace be upon him) survived the crucifixion and travelled towards India to continue his ministry among the Lost Tribes of Israel. Furthermore, they claim that his tomb, containing his body, has been recently re-discovered in India where it can be seen to this day. Ahmadi Muslims also assert that this belief is not only upheld by the Holy Quran and the Sayings of Muhammad sa, but even by the Holy Bible itself.

Friday, June 6, 2008

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