10 wonders of the ancient city in the world

1. Easter Island (Chile)

 

Easter Island is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeastern most point of the Polynesian triangle. A special territory of Chile annexed in 1888, Easter Island is widely famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapanui people. It is a World Heritage Site with much of the island protected within the Rapa Nui National Park. The history of Easter Island is rich and controversial. Its inhabitants have endured famines, epidemics, civil war, slave raids and colonialism, and near deforestation; their population has declined precipitously more than once. They have left a cultural legacy that has brought them fame disproportionate to their population. 

2. Machu Picchu (Peru)

 

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,430 metres (8,000 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the vicalamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World. 

Central America & Caribbean

3. Teotihuacan (Mexico)

 

Teotihuacan is an enormous archaeological site in the Basin of Mexico, containing some of the largest pyramidal structures built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Apart from the pyramidal structures, Teotihuacan is also known for its large residential complexes, the Avenue of the Dead, and numerous colorful, well-preserved murals. At its zenith in the first half of the 1st millennium CE, Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas. At this time it may have had more than 200,000 inhabitants, placing it among the largest cities of the world in this period. The civilization and cultural complex associated with the site is also referred to as Teotihuacan or Teotihuacano. 

5. Palenque (Mexico)

Palenque was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the seventh century CE. After its decline it was absorbed into the jungle, but has been excavated and restored and is now a famous archaeological site attracting thousands of visitors. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas, located about 130 km south of Ciudad del Carmen (see map) about 150 meters above sea-level. 

Europe

6. Château de Chambord (France)

The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinct French Renaissance architecture that blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Italian structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King François I in part to be near to his mistress the Comtesse de Thoury, Claude Rohan, wife of Julien de Clermont, a member of a very important family of France, whose domaine, the château de Muides, was adjacent. Her arms figure in the carved decor of the chateau. Chambord is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, but was built to serve only as a hunting lodge for François I, who maintained his royal residences at Château de Blois and at Château d’Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed, though with several doubts, to Domenico da Cortona, whose wooden model for the design survived long enough to be drawn by André Félibien in the seventeenth century. 

7. Chartres Cathedral (France)

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, a Latin Rite Catholic cathedral located in Chartres, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Paris, is considered one of the finest examples in all France of the Gothic style of architecture. The current cathedral is one of at least four that have occupied the site. From a distance it seems to hover in mid-air above waving fields of wheat, and it is only when the visitor draws closer that the city comes into view, clustering around the hill on which the cathedral stands. Its two contrasting spires — one, a 105 metre (349 ft) plain pyramid dating from the 1140s, and the other a 113 metre (377 ft) tall early 16th century Flamboyant spire on top of an older tower — soar upwards over the pale green roof, while all around the outside are complex flying buttresses. 

8. Pont du Gard (France)

The Pont du Gard is an aqueduct in the South of France constructed by the Roman Empire, and located in Vers-Pont-du-Gard near Remoulins, in the Gard département. It has long been thought that the Pont du Gard was built by Augustus’ son-in-law and aide, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, around the year 19 BC. Newer excavations, however, suggest the construction may have taken place in the middle of the first century A.D; consequently, opinion is now somewhat divided on the matter. 

9. Acropolis of Athens (Greece)

The Acropolis of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification. The Acropolis was formally proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments on 26 March 2007. The Acropolis is a flat-topped rock that rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens, with a surface area of about 3 hectares. It was also known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the first Athenian king. The entrance to the Acropolis was a monumental gateway called the Propylaea. To the south of the entrance is the tiny Temple of Athena Nike. A bronze statue of Athena, sculpted by Phidias, originally stood at its centre. At the centre of the Acropolis is the Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin). East of the entrance and north of the Parthenon is the temple known as the Erechtheum. 

10. Archaeological Site of Delphi (Greece)

Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew the Python, a deity who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth. Python (derived from the verb pythein, “to rot”) is claimed by some to be the original name of the site in recognition of the Python that Apollo defeated (Miller, 95). The Homeric Hymn to Delphic Apollo recalled that the ancient name of this site had been Krisa. His sacred precinct in Delphi was a panhellenic sanctuary, where every four years, starting in 586 B.C. (Miller, 96) athletes from all over the Greek world competed in the Pythian Games, one of the four panhellenic (or stephanitic) games, precursors of the Modern Olympics. 

10 world's most unique animals

This world is filled with strange creatures. From vertebrates to invertebrates, many different living from the other. Here will be discussed 10 of the strangest animals in the world.
1. Raja Heriang


Heriang bird is usually seen as a black bird, ugly and boring. However, King Heriang are animals warni.Tubuhnya white-colored on top and white on the bottom, while his head covered with a variety of colors ranging from red, orange and yellow to blue and purple. He also had a wattle in his head. Heriang not have a larynx, but they still give off a loud noise. According to Maya mythology, this bird is a messenger from God.

2. Kepiting Laba-laba Jepang



 Largest arthropod in the world, it has great crab legs that can reach 4 meters in length (13 stiff) and weighs 20 kilograms (44 pounds). They also can live for thousands of years.

3. Laba-laba Laut

 Animal that looks like the spider who lived in different depths in the sea. The most distinguishing characteristics other than their home is a big foot (when compared to their bodies). They have no respiratory system, but use diffusion to survive. The largest of this kind is Colossendeis colossea species.


4. Kalajengking Cambuk






 
Scary arachnid has pedipalus (clamp) the magnitude and "whip" on the edge of their abdomen. Even more frightening is that these animals can inject various chemical liquids from their stomachs, including formic acid (formic acid) (CH2O2), a mixture of chlorine and acetic acid (C2H4O2) and oktanoic acid (C8H16O2), depending on their species. Their last spray smells like vinegar, which is why they are also called "Vinegarroons". Similar animals that include a whip scorpion (also known as tailless whip scorpions) and micro whip scorpions.

5. Lele Terbalik


 
As the name implies, fish from Africa are often found swimming in the circumstances upside down. It is estimated that they do this so they can reach food at the water surface, such as insect eggs. Their body color is also upside down, unlike most fish, their stomachs are much darker than the top of their bodies. This is useful for camouflage against predators at the top. They are a popular pet fish and may be in the near future sale in the local pet shop.

6. Beruang Air
 
Small animals such as this caterpillar is one of the greatest creatures that ever existed. They can live almost anywhere, ranging from hot springs to polar regions. Amazingly, they can get into cryonic state (state of very low temperature) which makes them almost entirely immune from environmental damage. They can survive at temperatures over 150 degrees Celsius and even close to absolute zero temperature. They can withstand enormous pressure, radiation and even a vacuum. Most often found in moss and other wet places.

7. Ngengat Vampir



 

Not all butterflies and moths drink nectar, moths vampires drink blood reality. This is done by using a trunk that penetrates the skin and drink the blood of the target. And, yes, they sometimes bite humans. Fortunately they do not cause disease. Only males that bite.

8. Megalopyge Opercularis
 
This kind of hairy moth, especially as a caterpillar. Famous for some of the title, like a moth cat / caterpillar cats, southern flannel moth, and venomous caterpillars, moths are more similar to Persian cats than caterpillars. They may look cute but DO NOT ever touch it. Like most caterpillars, small insects have defense systems: their hair is actually poisonous spines. Touching it will not kill, but it will hurt and cause scars. First aid should be done if accidentally touched this caterpillar. They use their fur as a chrysalis.

9. Kumbang Penggerek Jerapah
 
As thought, this weevil has a long neck and slender (only males have). This long neck helps the weevil to build its nest. They are also colorful, mostly black body and red.

10. Paus Sperma Kerdil

 
Sperm Whale is a formidable animal. They are animals with the largest gear, dive into tremendous depth and are known predators of squid. However, this is the smallest species of whale ukan. Length no greater than an adult human body. These animals may issue a reddish substance to repel predators (which can also be done by the same species, dwarf sperm whale).
 

Top 10 New Shoes Styles

You’ve got plenty of sneakers, pumps, and flats in your wardrobe but you’re itching to buy something new. Sound familiar? Well before you head out and shop till you drop, check out a few of our favorite new shoe styles.

Via Spiga, Urban Outfitters

1. Cropped Leather Booties are the new black boots. Put your knee-high leather numbers in the back of the closet! This season is all about short and sweet ankle booties. Once a staple of ‘80s club kids, the sleek little shoes return to give a dose of street-inspired edge to any outfit. Zippered versions go best with the season’s other ‘80s essentials, fitted mini-skirts and leather bomber jackets.

Stella McCartney, Toms Shoes

2. Eco-conscious styles are the new splurge for shoe fanatics. You’ve got loads of Louboutins and mountains of Manolos, which means it’s time to get into the vegan-shoe game. Stella McCartney kicked off the trend for eco-conscious footwear several seasons ago, but her latest collection ups the ante on leather-free style. Meanwhile, for every Tom’s shoe purchased, the US label donates a pair to a child in need. The season’s glittery slip-ons are sure to turn heads and warm hearts.

Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta

3. High-heeled gladiators are the new gladiator sandals. A staple of Mediterranean-bound travelers for years, the leather gladiator gets an uplift this season—literally. When paired with a chunky wedge heel the classic footwear becomes tres trendy—just ask Mary-Kate Olsen, who has been known to sport Balenciaga’s style from time to time.

Gucci, Stuart Weitzman

4. Bright patent heels are the new black pump. True trendsetters know that a little punch of color is all you need to turn any outfit into an up-to-date ensemble. The easiest way to incorporate color into your wardrobe is with a few vivid accessories. Skip over your basic (boring) black pumps and opt for a more colorful pair instead. The style works best for those who have strict dress codes at the office. Fortunately for us, rare is the employee handbook that has rules on rainbow-colored heels.

Rupert Sanderson, Urban Outfitters

5. Jazz shoes are the new ballet flat. Cute ballerinas are all well and good (especially when Chanel and Tory Burch make so many tempting versions) but the cool kids have traded in their slip-ons for lace-up leather jazz shoes. Comfortable and lightweight—just like the real dance styles—designer versions come in cheery colors, sleek leathers, and a dose of downtown flair. Wear yours with light wash jeans, neon bracelets, and a simple white tee to achieve the complete, hipper-than-thou look.

Gucci, Sergio Rossi

6. Ankle-strap wedges are the new platforms. Lady-like and fashion-forward at once, designers’ ankle-wrap wedges serve as one of the most versatile styles around. Even better than that, the ankle strap keeps shoes firmly on your feet—even when you’re kicking up your heels on the dance floor. To keep in the spirit of the ‘70s inspired shoe, try wearing with a wrap dress to channel a disco queen’s style.

Marc Jacobs, Made By Elves

7. Sock-like booties are the new comfort shoe. We’ve all had days were dressing up stylishly seems like an uncomfortable chore. (Wedging feet in pointy-toed heels! Cinching one’s self into barely-there belts! It can be like medieval torture sometimes!) Fortunately Marc Jacobs and similarly thoughtful designers have whipped up trompe l’oeil booties that look like pumps worn with socks. Slip them on and try imagining yourself at home, in socks and pjs. What could be more wonderful?

Dolce & Gabbana, Shellys London

8. Tony slippers are the new driving loafer. Ladies of leisure need their go-to footwear, but lately driving loafers have seemed a bit passé—especially when compared to these plush flats. Covered in boudoir-worthy velvet and finished off with regal crests, the tony slippers seem work with the season’s neo-prep styles, a look which appeals to both uptown and downtown tastes.

Prada, Olivia Morris

9. Nude heels are the new bridesmaid shoe. Be the nice bride you want everyone to remember you as being: If you’re making your adoring bridesmaids all buy matching shoes, at least make them 1) in fashion 2) flattering 3) something they’ll actually want wear again! Designers’ nude patent heels satisfy all these qualifications and then some. Skip the dye-to-match satin heels and opt for sleek patent in taupe, tan, and beige hues—any of which tend to elongate the leg. Your bridal party will love you, love what they’re wearing, and will think you one very chic bride indeed.

Michael Kors, Hunter

10. Bright rubber rain boots are the new Uggs. While shearling-lined boots suit the slopes, cheery rain boots work well in more cosmopolitan climates. In a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes the classic style pairs well with tights, a-line skirts, and dark skinny jeans.

BATU NIGHT SPECTACULAR

Staying at the time sightseeing in the town of Batu certainly feel different this time. At night you can enjoy the most spectacular vacation time in the East Java town of Batu Night Spectacular (BNS). Oyek recreation located in Oro-oro Ombo Village offers various rides that can be enjoyed by all members of your family. There are dozens of rides that you can not forget after enjoying it like a gallery of ghosts, slalom test, the highest air bike, garden lanterns and trampoline. In this wisataBNS object can also test your adrenaline by trying some interesting facilities, such as the drag race, the mouse coaster, and some other games. Many vehicles are also specifically provided for children such as kids zone consisting of 25 kinds.
In addition to a variety of exciting rides, unique Stone BNS also supported a very strategic location in the highlands. From tonight attractions you can enjoy the night scenery of Malang city and surrounding places. Sparkling lights in the area of ​​Malang Raya night konkow atmosphere will accompany you in a few cafes that are available. BNS Stones also set up some unique rides that loss if passed like garden lanterns, ghosts gallery, four-dimensional cinema, go kart circuit longest, the 50-meter screen at the food court area, and the dancing fountains.

After enjoying a variety of vehicle is available in an area of ​​3 thousand square meters, we encourage you to the night market, there are hundreds bejajar chairs provided for visitors in the area foor court. There are many choices of food maupaun drink menu in this area. Just choose the drinks cold or hot. As soon as the food. Many menus to choose from sesuia taste. Enjoyment at the food court not only on the food menu or minumanya. But, also serving the dibeerikan as visitors enjoy the food and beverage. In the midst of enjoying the meal, management BNS Stone will present the show time. There is a stage musical that presents the latest music.

No less interesting, when show time is serving fontain dancing (dancing fountain.) The concentration of visitors in the food and beverage guaranteed dispersed. Dancing fountains accompanied by colored lights the game was able to force the eyes of visitors drawn to liukan water. This fountain looks pretty good at dancing to the song rebound. From the instrumental songs, pop rock, dangdut koplo. Satisfied watch fountains dance, the end is still treated with shows outer journey (around outer space) via a laser show on a giant screen. Show outer journey gives sensation for visitors. With a screen 50 meters above us, the visitors seemed to be invited around the sky. Sometimes tens, we were surprised by helicopter animation that seemed to walk on us.  exciting!

Here is a vehicle for the game at BNS
*) CINEMA 4D *) SCREEN longest *) MAGIC SQUARE
*) GO KART CIRCUIT *) Fountain dance *) GAMES ROOM
*) Slalom TEST *) NIGHT MARKET *) HAND PHONE CENTER
*) DRAG RACE *) GLASS HOUSE *) CAFÉ ELITE GHOSTS
*) lanterns GARDEN *) CAFÉ SULAP *) KARAOKE FAMILY
*) * GHOST GALLERY) Bumper DISCO CAR) * FOOD COURT
*) HUNTING GHOSTS *) BICYCLE AIR *) WARUNG Bethany
*) Fling Swinger *) AERO TEST *) and masi
*) trampoline *) KIDS ZONE more

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DISNEYLAND HONGKONG

Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates Five Years!

Sorcerer Mickey and Tinker Bell have prepared an extraordinary Celebration in the Air to mark Hong Kong Disneyland’s 5th birthday. The action never stops as a host of beloved Disney characters take all the magic and excitement to new heights with the Flights of Fantasy Parade, while at the pixie-dusted Tinker Bell Castle visitors will experience amazing magic during this anniversary year which kicks off in 2011 on January 21.

Hong Kong Disneyland - Non-stop Fun from Day to Night

Families visiting Hong Kong Disneyland will embark on a magical journey through four themed lands – Main Street U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland. The two Disney-themed hotels also give you a home to go back to after a day of fairytale adventures. Disney stories and characters really come to life here! Must-see attractions like Disney On Parade features all Disney characters singing and dancing along Main Street U.S.A; Donald Duck relives the memorable moments of Disney’s animated films in the 3D show Mickey’s PhilharMagic; Mickey and his friends perform in the Broadway-style musical show “The Golden Mickeys”; and Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy make surprise appearances in the Fantasy Gardens, so don’t forget your camera and autograph book.

Want more adventure? Get on the exciting rides of Space Mountain or help Buzz Lightyear to fight against the aliens in the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Riding in a boat at “it’s a small world” will take you across the colourful world where you will encounter more than 100 brightly costumed and animated dolls.

Hop on the Disneyland Railroad for a relaxing journey around the park. Learn the secret of how to draw Mickey Mouse and his friends in the Animation Academy. And you can watch the Disney in the Stars Fireworks at night.

The two Disney-themed hotels also give you a home to go back to at night. Enjoy a fabulous international buffet with Disney characters and be on the lookout for Goofy who drops by the hotel pool for a refreshing dip. Be sure to put this amazing adventure into your holiday plans!

Year-round Special Events

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates every season with a unique mix of attractions and Disney entertainment designed for both Chinese and Western occasions, such as the festive Chinese New Year, the spooky Halloween, the romantic Christmas and the hot Summer!

Komodo Dragon Tour

The Komodo Dragon is protected by law and although they are considered harmless, it is advisable to keep them at the distance. Komodo Island is now a nature reserve, home to a number of rare bird species, deer and weld pigs, which are prey to the lizards as well. In general, the vegetation at Komodo are only comprises of trees and grass. The forest is not too thick, and the ground is covered by the grass while there are only rare trees to grow. The situation there just like the savannah. Beside the komodo it self, the site also the home of many other animals including wild water buffalloes, deers, and long tailed maccaque. The islands of the Komodo Dragon: Rinca & Komodo Islands are part of the complex of 175 islands (about 90% unhabitant), situated 200 nautical miles east of Bali, between the islands of Flores and Sumbawa.Actually, there are 2 main gates entering Komodo. The first one is the Bima harbor. the second one is the harbor of Labuhan Bajo. Start the tour from Labuhan Bajo will provide us less time to sail. Its only need about 3 hours to sail from Labuhan Bajo to Komodo island. Most of our guest taking the trip to Komodo from Labuhan Bajo, as it is closer to the site. Less time needed to sail on the boat. Labuan Bajo is accesible only from Bali by airplane for about 1 hour 40 minutes. During your stay at Komodo island, we will do some trekking to the former feeding site of komodo on Banunggulung on Komodo island. There is a trekking trail of about 20 minutes from the sea shore to the site on where most peoples see the the Komodo lizard on it's habitat. We will also pay a visit to the other island nearby (The Komodo island group comprises of many big and small island. Among the big one are the Komodo island, the Rinca island, and Padar island) Along with the national park's rangers we will silently explore the islands on foot for the encounters with the dragons. The Komodo dragons are large, ferocious predators that are fully capable of killing and eating a human being and capable of running as fast as a dog! But don't worry, the rangers are experiences and know well how to deal with dragons which can reach a length of 3 meters (about 10 feet). Nowadays the dragons estimated at 5,000 - 7,000 inhabited the islands of Komodo, Rinca and other tiny surrounding islands, and on the westernmost part of Flores Island in Indonesia. Besides the dragons komodo, you can also experience wildlife tour on Rinca Island by trekking through the island to observe the other wild animals such as deer,horses, birds etc, in their wild life. We will spend an adventurous night on the boat. In the morning or afternoon you can snorkeling and diving around Komodo, some of the best in the world, especially for seeing soft corals. Some of the beaches nearby have beautiful pink sand, tinted by fragments of red coral mixed in with other shell and coral fragments. Komodo Dragon Tour and Snorkelling The water of Komodo is very ideal place for many kinds of sea activites. A lot of our visitors enjoy very much the underwater side of Komodo. It's just like the missing paradise fot he underwater world lover. It has many excellent dive spots. In the sea it's vibrant color and exotic life will enchant divers and snorkelers alike as endless schools of fish ride the waterways rushing up from deep sea vents, below them the seabed is covered with a thick carpet of florescent corals and marine invertebrates - an underwater photographers paradise. The corals in Komodo National park are pristine, with Mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugong, many pelagics, to the tiny pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, frog fish, you name it we've got it. The sites vary from gentle easy coral slopes to heart pounding adrenalin rides, from the warm waters of the Flores Sea in the north to the chillier waters down south in the Indian Ocean, the underwater terrain is so varied with sheer cliff walls, pinnacles, sandy flat bottoms, underwater plateaus, slopes, caves, swim-throughs, channels, all with varying colours, sizes and types of coral both hard and soft. You will board on a fisherman wooden boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist, equipped by Radio Navigation, Electricity, Toilet, One big cabin which has 6-8 beds, Life jackets and Mattress. Accomodation - Komodo Dragon Tour Golo Hill Top, is Dutch/Indonesian owned and has AC and Basic rooms, they have a very nice view over the harbour of Labuanbajo, they are away from the noise of the main road and they serve good food in their restaurant. Gardena has basic fan rooms, is Indonesian owned and also has wonderful views over the harbour, it is rather noisy here, as it is one of the busiest places and is near the main road, they have a good restaurant with very reasonable prices. Eco Lodge. The highest standard of rooms in Labuanbajo, AC/hot water rooms, swimming pool, out of town near the beach, very peaceful, has a Restaurant serving a variety of dishes.