Immigration Museum in Melbourne

The Immigration Museum, located in the heart of the city explores stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Victoria.

Stories are brought to life through contemporary displays of memorabilia, moving images and computer interactives.

You’ll discover the dreams, achievements and disappointments of individuals and families who settled in Victoria from the 1800s right through to the present day.

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Unique Flora And Fauna In Virgin Tropical Forest In Danum Valley

Danum Valley is about 70 kilometres (44 miles) west of Lahad Datu, Sabah’s fourth largest town. It comprises 43,800 ha of virgin forest. It is a vast reserve of lush tropical lowland forest rich in Sabah’s unique flora and fauna. The area has been recognised as one of the world’s most complex ecosystems.

The Danum Valley provides visitors with ecological experience into the wilds and wonders of ancient tropical forests. The hot and humid jungle teems with a variety of towering tropical trees, lingering lianas, exotic orchids and overhanging epiphytes.

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Edinburgh Castle: Castle of Castles

Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh like no other castle in Scotland, and Edinburgh Castle is unequalled in the whole of the British Isles.Over one thousand years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock, and when you see Edinburgh Castle you will understand why over a million visitors a year visit Edinburgh Castle.

When you come to Scotland and visit Edinburgh Castle you will see why the early inhabitants of the area we now call Edinburgh, made their first settlements here, in what is now the city of Edinburgh.

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Knossos Palace: Top Crete’s Sights Not To Be Missed

Crete’s illustrious history elevates it among the Greek Islands, Crete was the foundation of civilisation’s oldest culture, the Minoans, and the island has inspired epic tales of monsters and heroes.

The Minotaur is one of Crete’s most famous mythical beasts, having the head of a bull and the body of a man, and his home was the Palace of Knossos.

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The Potala Palace, Dalai Lama’s Palace At Tibet

Visiting the Potala Palace need some physical force. It was built on Red Mountain in the centre of Lhasa Valley (3,700m above sea level),And you need climb up about 170 meters’ steps to visit it.

The Potala Palace was originally built by King Songtsen Gampo in 637. It’s a gift for King Songtsen Gampo’s bride, Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty of China. It had been rebuilt by the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1645. Since then, Potala Palace has become the seat of Dalai Lamas and also the political center of Tibet.

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Boracay Regency Beach Resort & Convention Center

Boracay is one of the most visited island in the Philippines, it boast of its pearly white sand and captivating beaches. Visitors from around the world (including local visitors) flocked to its beaches during the summer (from March to early June) to enjoy the sun, sand and water.

While in Boracay, one must enjoy not only its beaches but also its nightlife and good accommodation, one of these is the Boracay Regency Hotel.

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The World’s Most Sacred Mountains

Some mountains have attained legendary status for their danger and difficulty. Others simply dominate the landscape, commanding the attention of all who pass by. Still other mountains are revered as sacred.

Whether thought to be the homes of gods or the sites of important historical events, these sacred mountains continue to draw pilgrims who often endure extreme hardships to show their devotion.

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2009 New Year Eve Desert Tour with Camel Trek

Enjoy a special New Years Eve celebration of traditional music and drumming and whole roast lamb (Meschui); camel trek a second night under the winter stars, sleeping in a Nomad tented camp.

This all inclusive five day tour from Marrakech takes you through the snowy High Atlas mountains to the Erg Chebbi dunes of Sahara. Enroute you will visit Old Salt Road World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorge, including walks and 4×4 piste options to explore the markets, environments and villages of the desert Nomads and Berber people.

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“The Miracle Inn” - La Posada Milagro, Texas

LA POSADA MILAGRO, located atop the Ghostown hill in Historic Terlingua, Texas features rustic luxury accommodations at an affordable price.

Guests enjoy sun decks, fire pits and an extraordinary view of old Terlingua, the Chisos Mountain range and Big Bend National Park.

A spectacular restoration of original Terlingua architecture, La Posada Milagro offers guests a lodging experience like no other.

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Buenos Aires Tango Tour and Tango Lessons

If you are planning a trip to Buenos Aires, you will want to experience the tango, and not tourist tango, but the real dance of the local people.

Ruben is Argentine, Cherie is an expat from California, and for more than 4 years they have been teaching bilingual classes in tango milonguero.

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