Thursday 22 April 2010

Cederberg Heritage Caves Cape Floral Kingdom

In between World Cup chance in 2010, visit to the stone cave Stadsaal Desert Desert Cederberg region of South Africa.

Stone cave area of 71 thousand hectares of desert is part of a world heritage site of Cape Floral kingdom is estimated to live in the 300 to 6000 years ago. With bright colors, red sand stones were used by each visitor attraction.

The mention of the name is not the same Cederberg. For British people, call it by name Cedarberg, while the Africans call it Sederberg, the other destinations such as the Cape Cederberg (Cederberg cape). At this location, a reconnaissance plane could also be done, provided you keep standing in the 2000 meters of altitude cave.

Cederberg was in rough rocky areas and barren areas near Cape Town (300 miles north), Citrusdal, Clanwilliam and Ceres of the spit west coast of South Africa. Although looks barren, Cederberg is a new place for you who want to share an interesting experience. Especially in a place that you can still see a variety of animals and plants are already scarce.


Every journey into the cave in the mountain Stadsaal charm that reflects the dramatic art form of painting where the value of ancient animals san visible on the walls of this red rock cave, In order to remain intact and awake, Cederberg get special attention from the South African government called CapeNature.

Monday 19 April 2010

Airport in Ireland Return Closed

Airport in western Ireland on Friday 7th May 2010 was again closed due to back Iceland volcano produced an ash cloud reached 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) off the west coast of Ireland.

This was announced the Irish Aviation Authority was quoted as saying the AP.
Irish Aviation Authority said the shift in the wind that came from the north has been collecting dust in recent days. This collection later formed the ash cloud that continues to expand her every hour.

Europe control, which determines aircraft routes in and around Europe, said the accumulation of ash is a form of new obstacles to navigation. This is because the cloud gradually rose to an altitude 35 000 feet (10 500 feet) and into the cruising altitude of trans-Atlantic flight.

Irish Aviation Authority said the ash that can damage the engine going down the west coast on Friday. This will force the airport did not do a half-dozen flights during the day. However, airports in Dublin, Cork and Waterford in the southwest to the southeast will remain open.

"Limitation is necessary because of increased volcanic activity has recently been creating a huge ash cloud that stretches across 1,000 miles and covering 700 miles," authorities said in a statement.

Eurocontrol, intercontinental air traffic management in Brussels on Thursday also announced plans to change flight routes between Europe and North America in order to avoid the route of flight above the clouds of ash off the west coast of Ireland.

Until Eyjafjallajokul not stopped issuing the ash, the key direction of future crises in Europe ash cloud depends on the prevailing Atlantic winds.

When the wind is blowing to the northeast toward the Arctic that are not inhabited the danger to the aircraft can be minimized, but when the wind switching to the south, as happened this week and mid-April, the ability of airlines for landing and takeoff is dangerous.

Eyjafjallajokul volcano, about 900 miles (1,500 kilometers) northwest of Ireland, showed no signs of stopping since it began belching ash on 13 April 2010. In Iceland, the civil protection authorities said in August Gunnar Gylfason intensive volcanic eruption returned on Wednesday and continued to emit a higher volume of ash the next day, Thursday. He said the maximum height of ash plume that can move height between 20,000 and 30,000 feet.

Saturday 17 April 2010

Four Favourite Places in Durban

Durban City is the third biggest city in South Africa. The city also has the advantage and benefit from the warm waters throughout the year making it one of the top spot while on holiday in South Africa.

Durban is also one of the busiest port in Africa and most important. Not forgetting, the city also became one of the big event in South Africa 2010 World Cup to be held in Durban Stadium.


By visiting this site you can get two things at once is a grand experience of watching football and also visit places of interest below:

1. Golden Mile
Durban Golden Mile is the string of beaches that are protected from shark attacks by installing netting and coast guard patrols the alert in the daytime. This is one of the main attractions in the Durban area with vast expanse of glistening sand. Here you can swim or surf while enjoying the sub-tropical sunshine and warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

2. Promenade
Promenade extends along the coast of Durban and is home to many restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops and world-class aquarium uShaka Marine World. The famous one is the aquarium, which opened to the public Ushaka 2004. Here you can enjoy the entertainment with the family of dolphins using nets or diving with sharks. If you want to visit the aquarium, Ushaka open starting at 09:00 to 17:00 local time with a ticket price for adults R130, children R99 (about U.S. $ .12), parents in the age 60 years R99 (about U.S. $ .12)

3. Indian Victorian street market (Indian street market)
Durban has a large Indian population and a descendant of workers brought by the British to work the cane in the 19th century (one of which is young Mohandas Gandhi). Indian street market is a crowded place with interesting mosques and temples as well as many shops and delicious food.

4. Umgeni River Bird Park
With more than 3000 authentic, exotic birds and four waterfalls, lush vegetation and several endangered species, this bird park is a wonderful place to visit. This park is situated in Durban North, Kwzulu-Natal. This park is open every day from 11:00 to 17:00 o'clock local time, As an adult admission fee charged R20 a ticket (approximately U.S. $ .3.00) while children's R15 (about U.S. $ .2.00).

Thursday 15 April 2010

Safety Tip: Watching Festival

Watching a festival is both interesting and exciting experience for every visitor who came first.

To avoid feeling uncomfortable, you should bring supplies and strong mental preparedness as witnessed attractions festival has begun. Here's a tip for the audience to the festival:


1. Trust yourself
There is always a degree of confidence in your-self, especially when dealing directly with new things.

2. Save money in a safe place
The audience who attended the festival has a variety of intentions. Probably most of them really want to see the attractions featured in the festival, but some are deliberately targeted or pilfer the other spectators standing near him (the perpetrator). If you carry a lot of money, put it in a safe place and difficult to be taken by those close to you so close to each other when circumstances push.

3. Bring enough food
Usually the foods around the festival have relatively expensive rates. High initiative to bring food from home is very important when things like this.

4. A refreshing cold drink
Tiredness and the sweat of your soaking time after watching the festival, and therefore should be prepared cold drinks.

5. Complete Clothing
If the situation changed drastically in the location of the festival (from the rain into sunny), then you should bring a hat and clothing like a jacket or coat zip-lock for easy re-opened when the weather is sunny.

6. Carry the Ipod and mobile phone
To avoid feeling bored, music equipment, such as the Ipod is very helpful when you're waiting for the festival begins. As for you who want to invite friends to the festival together, use your cell phone at any time.

Tuesday 13 April 2010

Air Travel Tips

The world is the world's children play. When playing or traveling with children, try to always slip a valuable experience so that children can learn and add insight. One of them with day trips to the water rides. So, what should be done prior to preparation invites children to play water?

1. Ensure safe water ride attractions. That way, safety and security of children is assured.

2. Forum for the water to be clean. Thus, the child not to swallow water contaminated with bacteria or toxic.

3. Choose a vehicle that supports the growth of water or excitatory motor. For instance, the wave and ride the sled element.

4. Accompany the children. They will feel more comfortable and happy if u can play with their parents.

5. Note the safety instructions on the water rides and attractions obey the command and command of the Lifeguard.

6. Prepare the child's bathing suit that fits so comfortable when interacting with children in the water. Avoid using everyday clothes.

7. Bring a towel for each child. Also, bring towels and clothing so that children are not cold water when doing activities.

8. Prepare the tire and personal life vest for children safety when not provided for free in the water ride attractions.

9. Using sunscreen during outdoor activities. Use sunscreen serves to maintain the health of a child's skin.

10. Consumption of drinking water more often to avoid dehydration. Although located in the swimming pool, children still need the water intake.

11. By paying attention to these tricks, your child can avoid accidents while playing. In addition, they also will go home with feelings of pleasure.

Thursday 8 April 2010

Will Travel Insurance Protect You?

Volcanic eruptions in Iceland has been making in the European air traffic disrupted, As a result of this natural disaster, many of the tourists who contacted his insurance company. Some can be treated but many do not.

"According to insurance industry estimates, approximately one of three holidays are covered by insurance. Access like America, the largest travel insurance companies, for example, received reports of thousands of customers affected by the impact of volcanoes in Iceland," says Christopher Elliott, travel columnist was quoted as saying msnbc.com.

Here are the steps that can be done when your travel to face natural disasters such as in Iceland:

1. Read your insurance policy
Most people ignore travel insurance policies when they reserve a trip. In fact, this insurance is something important. When buying insurance, read in detail the provisions restrict. Not every policy that specifically mention events such as volcanoes, but rather refers to a natural disaster. However, it helps you a bit fussy to ask your rights.

2. Contact the insurance company
You should immediately contact the insurance company when there is a problem in the travel and wanted to do claim. This preliminary information will be useful for insurers to follow up the claims process further. Instead, communication is done through electronic mail (email) so that your reports are well documented. Furthermore, the formal claim process you can do after arriving home.

3. If you have a legitimate claim, ask.
When submitting a claim, you must fill out the claim form as completely as possible and complete all the required documents. If your claim is rejected, the rejection notice must include the reasons why the claim is rejected, such as lack of information or documents and instruct you to complete lack of documents.

4. Do not accept no for an answer
If you are denied, get information in writing. Ask what the complaints process and follow the prompts. If the complaint is not resolved, you can write a letter to the insurance company officials. Then also there is no answer, could write a complaint in letters to the media. This complaint will normally be given priority to be completed by the company.

Monday 5 April 2010

Traveling Alone, Why Not?

When planning the trip alone, you might think would have felt lonely. This assumption is not correct because a solo trip can be very pleasant and helpful. If you are considering a vacation alone, the following are travel tips that have been tested and can make your trip easier:

1. Buy books solo traveler
Accommodation, restaurant hangout and be fully registered with independent travelers. By knowing these places you will have ample opportunity to get in touch with various people who have the same goal.

2. Check the meeting place of independent travelers
Several guide books (such as Lonely Planet series) contains a list of them, so many cities that have a famous place for independent travelers, ranging from bookstore to cafe for young people with the bulletin board and calendar of local events. It's like a treasure trove of cheap list for the tour, a traveling companion, or social gatherings where you can join.

3. Started by smart
Even if you do not want a structured, book accommodation at least be in getting advice on your first night. It may cost you more than you want to spend the rest of the way to the inn, but this makes things easier. Most importantly be sure you're not tired when trying to get everything together.

4. Avoid things that can interfere
Always trust your instincts. If you are really being harassed, go to the shop or hotel and explain that you are a tourist and there are people who annoy you. Then they can ask help by calling the police or tell someone annoying to go?

5. Dress conservatively
If you are a woman you should take the instructions of local women how to dress, at least this way you will not attract anyone's attention.

6. Talk to strangers
Some of the most meaningful travel experiences come from spontaneous invitations to join someone, family or group for dinner or other activities. As much as possible to talk with them, even if you do not speak their language, a smile is a way of telling.

7. Eating alone
Eating alone in comfort is your skills will develop rapidly. Select a cafe or restaurant with many people. Consider sitting on a table and watch the food is ready. Bring reading or do something like writing for instance. Once again, use the smile to reach out and make contact with the visitors so that you can find someone to talk.

8. Avoid romantic destination
Ask yourself if your desired destination is perfect for honeymooners. If yes, then avoid this location. Some of these tips may help before you travel alone, but most importantly you must dare to take risks.