Archive for January, 2010

Vietnam - Sailing Away in Halong Bay

Many generations ago, Ha Long Bay was virtually deserted, a few traders or fishermen sailing their brown-sailed junks through its misty waters. The mysterious islands were full of legends but free of footprints, only a few artists or poets taking the trouble to hire a fishing boat and explore the bay, drinking chrysanthemum wine and [...]


Top 5 Big Fish in Costa Rica

Sailfish
Sailfish are probably the most abundant fish in the waters off Costa Rica. They are generally bluish grey in color and are easily recognized by the large dorsal fin that runs the entire length of its back. Sailfish grow very fast often up to four or five feet in one year, reaching full growth at [...]


Coast Plengkung, Banyuwangi

“G-Land, The Seven Giant Waves Wonder” nickname was given by foreign surfers to the waves roll on shore Plengkung, which is located in the National Park Alas Purwo (TNAP), Banyuwangi, East Java. G has three different connotations: Green, because of its location on the edge of the forest, Grajagan, the name of the nearest point [...]


Ijen Crater - Crater Exotic turquoise Watery

Ijen Crater Tourism Region is located in the middle of nature reserve area Ijen crater which is in the Bondowoso District, District Klobang and Banyuwangi, Sub Smooth. This crater lake of green tosca arriving at an altitude of 2368 meters above sea level. Caldera crater walls as high as 300-500m. Lake Ijen has zero degrees [...]