Friday, October 19, 2012

Bird Migration in Kenya

The Kenya Lake System located in the Great Rift Valley is a migratory area that looks like a cageless aviary populated by tons of endemic bird species. Up to 4 million flamingos congregate among the great white pelicans and flocks of storks, grebes and spoonbills. Over 100 migratory species of bird make this place their haven from November until March which is the prime season for bird-watching.

Exploring Machu Picchu

Who does not dream of going to Machu Picchu? The Inca village soaring in the clouds is breathtaking but there’s so much more waiting for you in the Peruvian highlands if you want to explore the Sacred Valley. Make the most of your time in this amazing wonder with this guide:

Cusco

Many trips to Machu Picchu start here. This one-time capital of Inca is filled with shops, hotels, restaurants and historical sites, including the Coricancha. Behind the magnificent pink edifices, other colonial churches nearby the central square of Cusco offer amazing gilded altars, woodwork, paintings and sculptures. 

Sacsayhuaman

The terrace walls that originated in the 15th century at the hilltop on top of Cusco have  giant stone blocks (bigger than any of the pyramids in Egypt) suited together like jigsaw pieces into sawtooth retaining walls. The size of these stones will certainly make you feel a Lilliputian in Gulliver’s Travels.

Ollantaytambo

This remarkable site at the Urubamba River's bend situated in the Sacred Valley served as a background to a historical battle between Spanish invaders and retreating Incas. The place will reward you with picturesque sights of stair-stepped stone walls and the Urubamba canyon. 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Haulover Beach Park: Miami’s Pride


Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, Haulover Beach Park in Miami is a 1.5 mile-stretch of unspoiled white sand beaches, open sea surf and sand dunes that are stunningly landscaped.

This gorgeous beach is deemed as one of the USA’s best nude beaches. This is because, not like most North American beaches, Haulover isn’t concealed in one far-flung corner.  You can actually see the high rise buildings of Miami from the beach. But similar with other public beaches, any kind of lewd behaviour isn’t permitted.

Aside from its popularity due to its liberated attitude on swimwear, this beach is best for surfing and body boarding. Also, you can enjoy the fine-grain pure white sands which are somewhat uncommon for an Atlantic beach coast.

This famous beach is best for swimming and surfing. It also offers a full-service port, kite shops, sundries shops, tennis courts and charter-fishing tours.  You can also play your favorite sport like volleyball or just simply have a tan under the sun.

The people are usually friendly and pleasant so you should not be surprised when a stranger says hello.  You’ll find vacationers from overseas and even those who come from across the USA.