The Boeing 737 MAX

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General information

• Boeing is developing the 737 MAX series. 
• Successor to the current 737 Next Generation series. 
• Designed with an emphasis on fuel efficiency.
• Has larger, more efficient engines than previous models. 
• Enhancements to the airframe help reduce aerodynamic drag. 
• Fuel savings up to 20% per seat compared with other narrow-body airplanes.
• Operating cost 8% lower per seat than their main competitor.
• The most cost-efficient single-aisle aircraft on the market.

Malaysia Resorts

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Islands in Malaysia offer some of the most spectacular scenery and most relaxing atmospheres in the country. Coastal areas allow for easy transportation to other points of interest while resorts in areas such as the Borneo rainforest are where nature lovers can see an incredible amount of exotic flora and fauna. With a variety of areas to choose from, Malaysia resorts offer chance to many different sides of the region.

Malacca Water City is one of the great Malaysia resorts located in Malacca and offering an array of activities and sights. Unique architecture sets it apart and professionally landscaped gardens flank the area providing a pleasing tropical background with many things to do. Five-star facilities including terrific dining are perfect added touches. This family-friendly destination offers activities including kayaking, boating, tennis, cycling, fishing, swimming and more. Malaysia spa services are also available for a rejuvenating experience.

This Malaysia resorts accommodations are situated in spacious apartment-style units that include a dining room, living room and bedrooms making it perfect for families. Excellently appointed suites come in a variety of one bedroom, two-bedroom and three bedrooms with all facing the attractive lake. Amenities include TV and in-room movies, microwave, refrigerator, electric kettle, coffee making facilities and king and single beds. The 140,000 square foot swimming pool is a big hit.

Pula Arena Croatia

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Pula is one of Croatia’s many happily sleepy and perfectly enjoyable small cities. It is marked out from the rest, however, due to the magnificent arena that can be found here. For decades, historians, architects, and humble vacationers have made a beeline for the arena in Pula Croatia, which is the only surviving Roman amphitheatre that has all four side towers intact. The Pula Arena is thus a lasting testament to the mastery of Roman architecture. But this is more than just a historically important artifact: The arena at Pula is also a magnificent edifice that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is interesting to the mind. Whether or not you’re interested in ancient architecture, the Pula Arena is a must-see attraction in Croatia.

Also referred to as the Pula Colosseum, the arena hails from the somewhere between the first and second centuries AD. Since then it’s gone through various renovations and structural changes; the amphitheatre began life as a timber construct, before being reinforced by stone sometime around the fifth century AD. The structure vacationers can see today is composed only of stone, and it’s remarkably well-maintained, given its age.

The great minster Zurich

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The Grossmünster ("great minster") is a Romanesque-style church that played an important role in the history of the Protestant Reformation. It is one of the three major churches of Zürich (the others being the Fraumünster and St. Peterskirche). The core of the present building near the banks of the Limmat River was constructed on the site of a Carolingian church, which was, according to legend, originally commissioned by Charlemagne. Construction of the present structure commenced around 1100 and it was inaugurated around 1220. 

On an open terrace above the river stands Zurich's principal church, the Grossmünster (Protestant), which dominates the city with its twin towers (domed tops added in 1782). Built between the 11th and the 13th C., it is a Romanesque three-aisled galleried basilica with an aisleless chancel over a crypt of about 1100. The upper levels of the towers date from 1487.

The Oslo Fjord Norwegian

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The Oslofjord is not a fjord in the geological sense - in Norwegian the term "fjord" can refer to a wide range of waterways. The bay is divided into the inner (indre) and outer (ytre) Oslofjord at the point of the 17 km long and narrow Drobaksundet. In the summer there are boats of all sizes on the fjord, and it is possible to go kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and sailing. There are many activities for both adults and children.

The Oslofjord (Norwegian: Oslofjorden) is an inlet in the south-east of Norway, stretching from an imaginary line between the Torbjørnskjær and Færder lighthouses and down to Langesund in the south to Oslo in the north. It is part of the Skagerrak strait, connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat sea area, which leads to the Baltic Sea. The Oslofjord is not a fjord in the geological sense - in Norwegian the term "fjord" can refer to a wide range of waterways. The bay is divided into the inner (indre) and outer (ytre) Oslofjord at the point of the 17 km long and narrow Drøbaksundet.

Zacaton Cenote Mexico

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Zacaton cenote is a natural pool for traveler 'crazy'. Obviously only, besides because it is difficult-reach, its water also judged not feasible to be enjoyed. Zacaton Cenote has a water which originating from various wastes. Uniquely, it actually looks pretty pool.

Zacaton Cenote is located in the city of Aldama, the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Being in between hill karst, makes pool this is difficult which to dive. Zacaton Cenote also known as the natural pond most in a in the world.

 

 

Indeed, no one would have to go into it, remember this pool containing waste. However, NASA tried to sink the robot to know the depth of this pool. The robot successfully detected that Zacaton Cenote has a depth of 339 meters.

Although it has derived from the waste water, the pool still has an amazing sight. In addition, Cenote Zacaton also odorless. So do not be surprised if the waste pool are included in one of the most beautiful natural pool in the world.

 

Le Morne Brabant

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Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme south-western tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on the windward side of the island. It is highlighted by an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 metres (1,824 ft) above sea level. The summit covers an area of over 12 hectares (30 acres). 
There are many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes. It is largely surrounded by a lagoon and is a well known tourist attraction. It is also a refuge for two rare plants, the Mandrinette and, growing only on the sides of the mountain, the Boucle d'Oreille.

The peninsula was notorious in the early 19th century as a refuge for runaway slaves. After the abolition of slavery on Mauritius, on 1 February 1835 a police expedition traveled there to inform the slaves that they had been freed.
However, the purpose of the expedition was misunderstood and the slaves leapt to their deaths from the rock.[citation needed] Since then the date is celebrated by Mauritian creoles as the Annual Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery.

 Le Morne Brabant is a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is a peninsula in Mauritius. What is so special or interesting about this tourist attraction of Mauritius is the single standing basaltic rock of 1821 feet above sea level. This place is surrounded by lagoons and is home for certain rarest plant species of the world like Mandrinette and Trochetia boutoniana.

Uummannaq is a city in Western Greenland

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Uummannaq is a town in the Qaasuitsup municipality, in northwestern Greenland. With 1,299 inhabitants as of 2010, it is the eleventh-largest town in Greenland, and is home to the country's most northerly ferry terminal. Founded in 1763 as Omenak, the town is a hunting and fishing base, with a canning factory and a marble quarry.

Uummannaq is located 590 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle on Uummannaq Island located in the south-central arm of the Uummannaq Fjord. Uummannaq is also the general name given to the series of inlets north of the promontory at Niaqornat on the Nuussuaq Peninsula.

 Uummannaq is a city in Western Greenland. The city can be experienced on foot. The surrounding region can in the summer be visited by boat, and in winter by dogsled or snowmobile. Dog sleds are used during the winter months to travel around the city, to fishing sites, and to the nearby settlements. Travelers can experience the midnight sun in Uummannaq from May 17th to July 28th.

Nuuk is the capital of Greenland

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Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland. It is the seat of government, as well as the country's largest cultural and economic center. The major cities closest to the capital are Iqaluit and St. John's in Canada, and Reykjavík in Iceland.

Nuuk is the seat of government for the Sermersooq municipality. In January 2010, it had a population of 15,469, making it one of the smallest capital cities in the world by population.

Nuuk is the Kalaallisut word for "cape". It is so named because of its position at the end of the Nuup Kangerlua fjord on the eastern shore of the Labrador Sea.

 Nuuk is the capital of Greenland. It is situated at the mouth of the Nuup Kangerlua inlet on the west coast of Greenland, about 150 miles (240 km) south of the Arctic Circle. The city was founded in 1728 by the Norwegian missionary Hans Egede when Greenland was a Norwegian colony under the Dano-Norwegian Crown. Today Nuuk as the rest of Greenland is populated by Inuit and Danes.

The site has a long history of habitation. The area around Nuuk was first occupied by the ancient pre-Inuit, Paleo-Eskimo people of the Saqqaq culture as far back as 2200 BC when they lived in the area around the now abandoned settlement of Qoornoq. For a long time it was occupied by the Dorset culture around the former settlement of Kangeq but they disappeared from the Nuuk district before AD 1000.

 The Nuuk area was later inhabited by Viking explorers in the 10th century, and shortly thereafter by Inuit peoples.[4] Inuit and Norsemen both lived with little interaction in this area from about 1000 until the disappearance of the Norse settlement for uncertain reasons during the 15th century.

The Church Of Hallgrimur Iceland

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The Church of Hallgrimur Majestic is a Lutheran parish church which is extremely tall and its height is calculated to be about 74.5 meters. This church is a symbol of Iceland’s golden past and it is a crown of Reykjavik which is the capital of Iceland. It is the largest church in Iceland and the seating capacity includes around 1200 people. The construction of this building took many years and there was also some controversy involving the building in the initial years.

The construction of the church began in 1945 and took nearly 38 years to complete the whole building. The landmark tower of the building was completed much before the whole building. So, now let me tell you about some essential features of this great structure.

Aalborg Zoo Denmark

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Aalborg Zoo as the name indicates is located in the Aalborg city of Denmark. It is considered to be one of the most wonderful areas. The zoo is the integral part of the Aalborg Park and it is visited by thousands of visitors every year. The main aim of creating the zoo was to preserve the nature and the animal species that are threaten and can extinct.

The zoo is a very large one that is spread in an area of nine acres consisting of about 1200 animals and 138 species. Though the zoo is run by the government but still there is a fee charged for visiting the zoo. When this zoo was created it was the first ever zoo in the world that got ISO certification from the environmental and the safety management. Outside the zoo there’s a parking lot which can accommodate about 500 vehicles.

Apart from the different kinds of animals the zoo is very popular for the giraffes. Though there are less giraffe in the zoo but is the most attracting feature for the tourists. There are about eight species of the Rothschild giraffe while the twelve of them are wild. It is really a fascinating experience to watch them because they are rarely found in zoo.

The zoo consists of green forest which is spread in several acres of land.  The green environment helps in providing fresh air to the animals and also to the visitors. There are tall trees in the zoo which gives an amazing look to it. The backgrounds are like the beautiful backdrops that serve both as beauty feature and also as a source or recreation. Thus one can enjoy the nature’s beauty here along with the wildlife.

Also you can spend some time in the zoo roaming around and watching the activities of the animals.  The trip to the Aalborg zoo can be completed in about four to five hours. Inside the zoo there are restaurants where you can have your lunch and enjoy different food varieties. Apart from visiting the zoo there are perfect accommodation facilities that are budgeted and also reasonable in price. You don’t have to go anywhere but they are located just outside the Aalborg Zoo.

Kayaking the stress busting fun activity gets popular in Kerala

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There are countless ways to beat stress; you can curl up with your favourite book, plan a holiday to a beach resort or hit the bars. However, for something truly interesting and new, check out this fledgling outdoor activity of kayaking in the backwaters of Kochi. Yes, you heard it right the unexplored activity of kayaking in the backwaters of Kochi is finding many new takers including high profile professionals like doctors and techies among others. The delightfully quiet isles of Kothad, Pizhala and Kadamakudi near Ernakulam are all well cut for kayaking.

On popular demand, the organisers, Scuba Cochin, have decided to make their two-and-a-half hour kayaking trips into a weekly event, which is open to 20 people at a time.  Though kayaking is a popular holiday activity in the backwaters of Aleppey, it is a new trend in Cochin, which is attracting not just water sports enthusiasts but also families and youth groups. The best thing about kayaking is that it brings you closer to nature, and it is something that can be done at your own pace.

Though kayaking is a popular event in overseas holiday itineraries, it is a relatively new trend in Kerala. By creating interest in Olympic events like sailing, rowing and kayaking, Kerala can go a long way in tapping the youth potential in these watersports, as well. So next time when you get stressed up with your workload, all you need to do is to plan an interesting spell of kayaking to get refreshed.

Ketupat War in Bali

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Ketupat war Ceremonial often called Aci Rah Pengangon is a meaningful ceremony to gratitude to Sang Hyang Widhi (God), for the harvest, spared from the drought, as well as prayers invoke the safety and welfare of mankind. Ketupat War ceremony was held in the village of Ships, Badung regency approximately 20 minutes from Bali's capital city Denpasar.
Appearance of war is quite thrilling spectators, because dozens of ketupat which brought the two warring groups, used the tool "Action throwing diamond lasts approximately 30 minutes. 

Sometimes this ketupats "stray" towards the audience or the photographer who was capturing the moment. Even so, no one was angry and when the war ended, everyone shook hands happily tossed "against one to another.
Ketupat War is a form of gratitude from local citizen to Sang Hyang Widhi for great harvest as well as a prayer to avoid desease.

Ketupat War is one of the indigenous traditions of Hindu culture in Bali is quite unique and heritage that is still being carried out hereditary from generation to generation til today. War Ketupat ceremony was first held approximately in 13th century ,celebrated once a year at this time.

Ketupat War is implementation in the beginning with a ceremonial prayer shared by all villagers in the local temple. At the ceremony , while read spell the elder of local holymans splash holy water to all citizens who become participants in Ketupat War and pray to Hyang Widhi so the ceremony become a "succesful War" and provide welfare and safety to all villagers.

Tide pools

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Archipelago are the visible part of various pegunungan terendam.Terdiri of 21, the island of volcanic origin islands and rocks, the island has an area of the main 18 km ² (7.1 mi ²), being 10 km (6.2 miles) long and {{convert | 3 , 5 | km | 2.2 | mi}} width maksimum.Basis of this formation is a very large volcanic 756 m below the main permukaan.Pulau, 

from which the group derives its name, forming 91% of total; island of Rata, Sela Gineta, Cabeluda and Sao Jose, together with the island of Leao and Viúva make high sisanya.Dataran central main island called Quixaba Carlos Secchin, Clovis Barreira e Castro,”Arquipélago de Fernando de Noronha”, 2nd ed.1991.

Kini village in Syros

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Kini is located on the west side of the island of Syros, just 9 km from the capital Ermoupoli. It is a picturesque seaside village with sandy beach which has been awarded the Blue Flag, proof of a clean and well organized beach. 

There you can find taverns, restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy the unique-to-sunset color harmony and the sea view accompanied by coffee or ouzo. Before reaching the village you can visit the monastery of St. Barbara, built in the last century, where you can admire the exceptional images that depict the life of Saint. In the monastery there is also an exhibition of handmade textiles, made with the traditional loom. 

Located about 100 meters from the beach of the village is the “museum of fishing vessels, tools, shells and aquatic organisms,” which is unique of its type in the Cyclades. The cultural life in Kini is quite rich and during summer there are organized various events and reports from the Maritime Cultural Ecology Group Kini. On June 29, there is a feast organized dedicated to St. Peter, a celebration for locals and visitors, that has a great success. The image of St. 

Peter sails by boat in the bay of Kini with escort and other decorated boats. At the festival wine, soup and paella are offered and the party continues with live music, songs and dance. In mid-August the custom of “fotarides” is revived. Each family lits fires in tin cans and decorate their home while the children are responsible for the decoration of the beach and terraces.

Giola Thassos Natural Pool Greece

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The Giola lagoon is a natural lagoon located in the island of Thassos that is carved into the rocks and looks like a swimming pool. 
It is near the village Astris and the access to that place is very difficult. Those who go there they will be rewarded by the amazing and breathtaking view.

Giola Thassos is a stunning natural lagoon, like a swimming pool fixed into the rocks. The water is slightly warmer than the sea, which makes it enjoyable for swimming. The place is unfamiliar and the access there is difficult. 

The view was truly charming and the only thing somebody could hear was all the kind of exclamations. If you visit Athens make sure to stop by the Island of Thassos and experience this wonderful lagoon for yourself.

Yushan National Park Taiwan

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Beautiful Yushan National Park is situated in the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan. The park is centering on Jade Mountain Main Peak. The park covers a huge area of over 105,000 hectares spread out over the four counties of Nantou, Chiayi, Kaohsiung and Hualien. It is a classic subtropical mountainous national park. 

The park includes many habitats ranging from broadleaf forest at lower altitudes to mixed forest, coniferous forest, bamboo, and lastly, at the highest elevations, waist-high arrow bamboo, clumps of conifers, and bare rocky outcrops.

The park also has wide range of flowers which includes azaleas, which flourish in spring, and many colorful alpine blossoms. Yushan National Park is home to a great variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. Yushan Peaks Trail, Batongguan Japanese Era Cross Hill Trail, Three Mountains of Southern Cross-Island Highway and Guan Mountain Trail, Southern Section Two Trail, Xinkang Mountain Trail and Mabolasi Crossing Trail are the famous trials for hike here. Many Travellers come to hike and walk in these tracks.

Semuc Champey

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Luckily, the beauty of Semuc compensated for the difficulty getting there. In total, our trip to the natural reserve required us to ride a: ferry, van, bus, and pickup truck. Getting from there to our next destination, Belize, added tuk tuk (Guatemalan taxi the size of golf carts) and propeller airplane to our modes of transportation.

 

At 7 a.m. the day of our trip to Semuc, we left San Pedro La Laguna on the banks of Lake Atitlan. The ferry dropped us in Panajachel, the port town that serves as Atitlan's hub. Along with our German sidekick, Wolfgang, who joined us on the bus to Antigua, we scheduled a 9 a.m. shuttle to Coban, seven hours north and the closest major town to Semuc. On the bus, we met Lutz and Ingo, two other German guys who became our travel companions for the next few days.

 Semuc Champey which means 'holy water' a pool composed of several small ponds. With the combination of a bright green color, has a small waterfall and accompanied by a variety of biological diversity and tropical forests flanking life. The pool of Semuc Champey flow slowly from a rocky plateau, river-Cahabon underground river located at the top of the pool, fused into a single flow along 400 meters down. The existence of cliffs and steep rocks and steep stream pool of Semuc Champey, making it more exotic and wild.

museums of Cologne

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One of the most famous museums of Cologne is the Museum Ludwig, which is one of the ten municipal ones. But there are also many ecclesiastical and private museums in this cathedral city. Once a year in autumn the "Long night of the museums" (November 3rd, 2012) takes place. The museums then open until late at night.

 Cologne city has one of the world's best collections of museums and galleries. Cologne boasts 36 museums and more than 100 art galleries. As well as world class museums of art and archaeology, Cologne offers two museums of ecclesiastical art, both housed in architecturally stunning buildings. There is also an ethnographic museum, a chocolate museum, the German Sport Museum and an abundance of Roman remains.

The City Hall of Brussels

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The City Hall of Brussels is a masterpiece of the Gothic civil architecture of the 15th century. The wealth inside also makes it one of the most luxurious city halls of the country. It possesses an important artistic and historic heritage (paintings, sculptures, tapestries).

Inside the City Hall various styles and time periods mix. The reconstruction by the States of Brabant left us a row of luxurious rooms in the style of Louis XIV at the beginning of the 18th century. Some are used for the meetings of the College and the City Council today.  

 Once in Grand Palace area you will be greeted by the old town hall tower with gothic style. The building was built in the 1400's by architect Jan Van Ruysbrueck architecture. At the top of the tower of the building is a statue of St. Michael who is destroying demons. It is an attractive building with arched windows, towers and adorned with sculptures.