Check out this article on swimming with whales.

http://www.uwphotographyguide.com/diving-tonga-humpback-whales

In the heart of Hanoi capital – 1000 years old, is a 3 star hotel named HANOI MANOR. Renovated in May 2010, Hanoi Manor Hotel was reopened in June 2010 with a new brand name, new decoration, new ownership and management.
Conveniently situated in one of the busiest street of the Hanoi Old Quarter called Luong Ngoc Quyen, just walking distance to the famous Hoan Kiem Lake. It provides easy access to many famous attractions such as the Opera House, the Water puppet Theatre, the Temple of literature, Dong Xuan Market, the Vietnamese Art Museum, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
The hotel’s entrance gate was designed with a tiled roof like that of a Vietnamese lord's residence. Walking along the tree lined terrace, you will see a exciting eight storey manor. Impressed by the warm and luxurious atmosphere of our lobby and reception, you will quickly feel at home.
Boasting 42 nicely designed rooms, they are large and well furnished with mini bar, LCD TV, air – conditioning, safety deposit box and bathtub or standing shower. Most of the room has a panoramic view of the city. Restaurant, tour arrangement and  massage service are also available on site. Hanoi Manor Hotel is definitely the best choice for leisure and business travelers.

“Dedicated to care for your stay in Hanoi”, in order to make Vietnam a safe and interesting destination for you.

Under new management and with a new staff, We are applying a business philosophy which is to treat employees, customers and partners with honesty, fairness and respect.

With its various national parks, ski resorts, lakes and mountains, Utah is a wonderland for adrenaline and adventure travelers.

Utah has five national parks where you can find lots of different acitivites as white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, fishing, skydiving, ballooning, caving, between others.

Moreover, these national parks are located close together, making it possible for visitors to experience them all in an unforgettable trip.

The oldest national park in the state, Zion National Park is known for its breathtaking canyons, natural pools and overall scenery which attract thousands of travelers from around the world every year. Here, hikers of all ages and skill levels can find the perfect trail to explore.

 Indoor skydiving

While is extremely exciting to jump from a plane just using a parachute as means of life saver, there are some people who still love the thrill of flying through the air without the extreme danger.

Indoor skydiving or vertical wind tunneling was invented in Quebec in 1979 and it was mainly used for skydivers training. However, not many people had heard of this type of “sport” until the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, where they built a special vertical wind tunnel called the “Wind Machine” for the closing ceremony.

Many people as said before had never seen something like it and were intrigued and fascinated with this machine where you could fly without any wires attached. What is more, this was a really big attraction for those who are afraid of heights, or afraid to go at extremely fast speeds. Inside the tunnel you can moderate speed, as well as having the safety benefits as, cushions and a safety net in case you fall.

Nowadays, indoor skydiving is very popular as it targets all ages, and the flying centers are all over the world, being the most popular Canada, USA, Holland, Germany and UK.

Vietnam is one of South East Asia’s most beautiful countries. It offers its visitors are wide variety in regard of landscape, culture and food. The southern part of Vietnam offers travellers untouched beaches, as the tourism industry of the country is relatively new. Central Vietnam is the home of the famous and remote Mekong Delta. The landscape of the northern part of the country, with its borders to the Chinese provinces Yunnan and Guangxi, is ruled by the Cordillera mountains. The two biggest cities of the country are the capital in the northern part of Vietnam, Hanoi and the largest city of the country, Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon in the south of Vietnam. No holiday in Vietnam should miss a visit to at least one of these two energetic cities. Vietnam offers its visitors a wide range of possibilities, beaches, adventurous traveling on the remote rivers of the Mekong and the Red River and of course the never ending city lives of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Travellers from Europe can fly directly from Paris, London and Frankfurt to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Travellers from North America can travel via cities in Europe or Asia directly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. There are five sites in Vietnam on the world heritage list which are worthwhile a visit during Vietnam tours. The Complex of Hue Monuments, the famous Ha Long bay, the old town of Hanoi, the My Son Sanctuary and the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, and this are just a few options for great Vietnam holidays.

As the tourist industry in Vietnam is still growing and outside the large cities and resorts at the coast there are not many tourist facilities at western standard, Vietnam is a favourite country for young backpacking tourist from all over the world. The only problem for your Vietnam holidays is to choose where to start and what to do.

Before you set off on your exciting travel adventure, be sure to use some of the many planning and organizing tools out there such as online resources, which will help you get your travel adventure plans in order easily and quickly, such as the travel guide at http://www.puretravel.com/Guide/Asia/South-East_Asia/vietnam which features lots of tips, advice photos and itinerary samples for your trip.

Espacio destinado a reserva comunitaria sustentable

El sitio se encuentra a 45 min. de Xalapa, la capital del estado de Veracruz en México. Cuenta con 1 río de categoría 5 navegable todo el año y 2 riachuelos pequeños donde se pueden encontrar langostinos.

- See location map here:

Anna and Sam travel South East Asia

Our travels around Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Kuluar Lumpur, Singapore and Dubai

Document from Issuu

This is the translation of an excerpt of a publication in Natuurwetenschap & Techniek (Science & Technology), a Dutch scientific magazine. The excerpt was written by Maarten Keulemans. The publication was made in the 11th edition of 2009.

The movie 2012, which premieres this month, shows the viewer cities and continents being whiped from the face of the earth when the world comes to an end. However, research has just shown that the 'end of time' of the 21st of December 2012 has been miscalculated by two centuries.

Mayan ruins can be found all over the Yucatán Peninsula. The area stretches over the East of Mexico, Northern Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and the North-West of Honduras.

The map above displays only a few sites. Mayan ruins can be found all over the place in this region, even on islands such as Cozumel in the Caribbean and Topoxte island in a Guatemalan lake.

Have a look at this lovely picture from the National Geographic site. It's actually quite rare to see an elephant swimming  ;)

Only a few weeks remain in National Geographic Magazine's International Photo Contest. Here's a standout from this week's batch of entries, taken by Cesare Naldi.

Nazroo, a mahout (elephant driver), poses for a portrait while taking his elephant, Rajan, out for a swim in front of Radha Nagar Beach in Havelock, Andaman Islands. Rajan is one of the few elephants in Havelock that can swim, so when he is not dragging timber in the forest he is used as a tourist attraction. The relationship between the mahout and his elephant usually lasts for their entire lives, creating an extremely strong tie between the animal and the human being.

For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site. The International Photo Contest ends October 31st, so submit your favorite images in the People, Places, and Nature categories now.

Original article here.