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Butterfly Valley is home to more than 40 kinds of butterflies which come by the million to breed during June to September. The world famous ‘tiger butterflies‘ especially the jersey tiger butterfly are among some of the rarest varieties that can be found here.

There are two ways to get to Butterfly Valley, from Oludeniz by boat taxi or by climbing down from the village of Faralya. The regular boat service from Oludeniz takes about 30 minutes to reach the valley. Alternatively you can take a minibus from Oludeniz along the cliff road to the village of Faralya. This is a short journey of about 20 minutes.

When alighting at Faralya, find the Georges House. This little bed and breakfast place is perched on the best cliffs above Butterfly Valley and at the back you will find the track leading down to the valley floor. The views from Georges House are spectacular as you can see the whole of the valley which ending in its sandy cove is about 3 km long and has very steep rocky sides of up to 350 meters high.

The valley is in fact private property and is established as a conservation area so they will charge a little money if you want to walk into the valley and visit waterfall. It only costs about one or two dollar and that money is used to help preserve the site.

The jersey tiger moth butterflies, are mainly seen in the months of April and May, but millions of butterflies of other varieties can seen throughout the season.

Bali Bird Park or Taman Burung Bali which location at Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Batubulan, Ginyar, Bali, Indonesia is the only and the biggest Bird Park in Bali.

I want to tell you why everyone’s flocking in, here’s the reason :

1. Over 1000 Bird’s

Bali Bird Park houses over 1000 bird’s from Peacocks to Parrots, Pelicans to Birds of Paradise. Birds from all around the world find their home here among st lush tropical garden and aviary environments.

2. Over 250 Different Species

Tropical regions boast the most diverse species of birds, and Bali Bird Park axhibits many species from Bali, Java, Kalimantan and Sumatra. Also on display at the park are bird families from each continent and juat like us humans each bird has its own personality!

3. Rare and Endangered Species

Bali Bird Park is fortunete to have been involved in captinve breeding programs of endengered species such as the Bali Starling – found no where else on earth!. The park has set up the Bali Starling Foundation to raise funds and protect the Bali Starling from possible extinction. Read the rest of this entry »

Prague (Praha in Czech) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated on the Vltava river, it is home to approximately 1.2 million inhabitants. (It can be derived from jobs statistics, however, that additional 300,000 work there without having registered as residents.)

Nicknames for Prague have included “city of a hundred spires”, “the golden city”, “the Paris of the Twenties in the Nineties”, the “mother of all cities”, and “the heart of Europe“. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites.

Prague is a popular tourist destination. There are lots of old buildings, many with beautiful murals on them. It contains one of the world’s most pristine and varied collections of architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.

Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.
Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.
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September, 1814 – Fort Erie, Niagara Region – Canada – The battle rages on. British troops maintain their hold on the Northeast corner of the fort and continue to fire cannonballs into the American defenders. The rest of the fort belongs to those flying the Stars and Stripes, but the redcoats continue to fight as the death toll nears 2000 men. Seemingly oblivious to the chaos around him, one young soldier calmly shaves another, chatting merrily about prospects when the war is over. The streaking cannonball takes them both out, decapitating the soldier being shaved and blowing off the hands of the shaver before crushing his chest. Then the powder magazine explodes and the scene gets eerily quiet as he loses consciousness.

Fast forward to today. Fort Erie has been rebuilt and is now a major tourist attraction for those on Niagara Falls tours and visiting other sites around Ontario. But It’s not just the historical significance of the fort that draws people in. Visitors report strange apparitions of American and British soldiers seemingly stuck in time where they once stood, fought and died. One of the most common sights is of a headless man and another with no hands wandering the grounds together.

When you book a Niagara Falls tour you expect to see the majestic wall of water the region is known for, visit some shops for a souvenir or two, and maybe hit one of the many local nightclubs if you’re staying a while. Have you ever thought of checking out some of the haunted happenings in the region? There are a number of them, some sites of the bloody battles of 1814 and others inexplicable and immersed in local legend and folklore. Folks have claimed battle visions at Chippewa Battlefield and Lake George, and others have visited ancient houses and inns that produce moans and creaks seemingly of otherworldly origin. Read the rest of this entry »

Bunaken is part of the Bunaken National Marine Park, which has some of the highest levels of marine biodiversity in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Bunaken is located at the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It belongs administratively to the municipality of Manado.

The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia’s growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 890.65 km², 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is the aquatic ecosystem that attracts most naturalists.

The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27 to 29 °C) Pick any of group of interest – corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges – and the number of families, genera or species is bound to be astonishingly high. For example, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken. The park has around 70 general of corals; compare this to a mere 10 in Hawaii. Although the exact number of fish species is unknown, it may be slightly higher than in the Philippines, where 2,500 species, or nearly 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific, are found.

Oceanic currents may explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park is such a treasure trove of biodiversity. Northeasternly currents generally sweep through the park but abundant counter currents and gyros related to lunar cycles are believed to be a trap for free swimming larvae. This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island, lying in the heart of the park. A snorkler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot over 33 species of butterfly fish and numerous types of groupers, damsels, wrasses and gobies. The gobies, smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins that allow them to attach to hard surfaces, are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing in the world beats a family beach vacation, whether it’s at a deluxe resort, or a simple campground on the beach.

Below, are some ways you might do your vacation:

Caribbean Beach Vacation
1. Families flock to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic for their all inclusives with watersports and kids clubs.
2. At some resorts the kids programs are outstanding, with separate leaders and activities for many different age groups.
3. Pool complexes – some resorts have waterparks.
4. The prices can be high, although they will drop from May to December. Hurricane season is in those months as well, although most resorts offer weather guarantees.

Mexico Beach Vacation
Even though tourists zip down to Mexico and do what they want at a condo or small hotel, beach vacations at all inclusive resorts are still the best way to go for families.

The Riviera Maya, an hour south of Cancun, has the second largest barrier reef in the world. It also has many activities for families to explore outside of the resort. You can rent a car, hire a taxi, or even take a public bus.

Hawaii Beach Vacation
When you go to Hawaii, you shouldn’t expect to find all inclusive resorts in the Aloha state. Hawaii is known for lush luxury resorts, such as the Grand Wailea on Maui, or the properties on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast.

To find more affordable options in Hawaii, the Waikiki Beach area is breathtaking, fun for the entire family, and offers several different lodging options.

With plenty of options available to you and your family, vacation ideas on the beach are always something to look forward to. There are many beaches out there, all you have to do is find the one that fits your needs – and your budget.

Canada Pike, Lake Trout, Salmon, Sturgeon, Walleye & More
Fishing in Canada is second to none. The seemingly endless crystal clear waters of the north remain relatively untouched. This means more fish, bigger fish and possibly the battle of your life! Canada freshwater fishing is widely acknowledged as among the best fishing in the world. Aggressive freshwater fish of all kinds can be found right across the country.

For serious anglers there are a large number of locations for fishing in Canada. Freshwater Fishing Canada offers the incredible water systems of Ontario and Quebec along with the amazing rivers of British Columbia. With the points in between, there are countless untouched waters for fishing in Canada. This means spirited battles from fish that grow in strong numbers and sizes!