Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
i know this tips are very useful to traveler, they should know how to survive in the desert so if they lost in the deserted area, they will not got dehidration, so here the complete tips :
- Keep a survival kit in your vehicle, and pack one whenever you hike. It should contain things like matches, a compass, mirror to use for signaling, a knife, lip balm, sunscreen and something that will hold water.
- Drink a small amount of water every hour. If you find a mostly dry streambed with just a small patch of wet earth, dig underneath to find water. Another method of obtaining water is to seal a plastic bag over a green plant. As the plant transpires the water vapor will collect inside the bag.
- Plan to travel at night and sleep during the day if you find you have to survive in the desert for a period of time to protect yourself from heat related illness. Seek the shelter of any shade you can find.
- Wear clothing. It may seem like you’ll be cooler if you shed your clothes, but clothing actually helps your body’s cooling process by preventing sweat from evaporating too quickly. Clothing will also help protect you from sunburn.
- Prepare to signal planes passing overhead. If you have flares available, shoot one off whenever you see a plane. During the day keep a smoky fire burning; at night, a bright, clean burning one. Spell out the word SOS on the ground as large as you can using whatever materials you can find.
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Ok, ok, we know what you’re thinking. You’re sat in a chair, staring at a computer. The jungles of the Amazon are thousands of miles away and all you have is your imagination. But for whatever reason, have you ever wondered what would happen if you were lost there? With nothing but walls of foliage and sounds of the undergrowth, it’s not hard to see why on many an occasion it has tested man’s ability to the limit. So from the downright obvious, to the slightly more obscure, we present 19 tips to survive if you’re lost in the jungle.
Orientation in the jungle
1. First, you should figure out where you came from and trace it back to a recognizable travel trail. Of course a map, a compass and a GPS unit would probably solve your problem much easier.
If you’re not part of a group and making noise would only attract animals you’ll have to pick a direction and stick to it. Head downhill to find a water stream, then follow it until it becomes a river, which will lead you out of the jungle. Choose the direction of travel wisely and if it turns out to be bad, quickly come up with a new plan.
2. With low visibility, you may need to rise above the canopy by heading part-way up a hill or ridge to get your bearings. A slight depression in the jungle where one side is higher than the other suggests there could be a river so go ahead and follow it. The wider the river, the more chances you have to find civilization.
Dangers in the jungle
3. Falling trees and branches are the biggest killers of people in the jungle. Therefore you need to choose your night camp on clear grounds and away from trees. Stay alert, move slowly and steadily through the dense jungle and stop periodically to listen and take your bearings.
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4. Protect yourself from mosquitoes. Malaria has caused more deaths than all the wars in history combined and if you’re unlucky in the jungle, you might catch it too. In the jungle, using mosquito nets are the best way to prevent you from being bitten.
If you don’t have a net, other options include sap from a camphor tree or eucalyptus oil. However, don’t count on them too much.
5. Keep your footwear and your clothes on you, when you get into the water. Currents, submerged branches that can pull you under, crocodiles, leeches, electric eels, anacondas, piranhas and stingrays, are common in the waters of the jungle. Tread with caution. Jungles are extremely dangerous places.
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6. You’ll have to resist the heat and keep your clothes on you. Excessive amounts of sun could lead to sunstroke, sunburn, heatstroke and dehydration. You should protect your head and neck from direct sunlight, drink plenty of water.
7. A machete and a knife always come in handy to cut through the vegetation or to build a shelter where you can stay dry and get some rest at night. Don’t cut unnecessarily and conserve your energy. Also, make sure you don’t make too much noise when you cut, because sound carries long distances in the jungle and wild animals like jaguars may track you down. (more…)
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
The natural wonders of the state of Yucatán are innumerable and some of the most important and unusual are the cenotes, or sinkholes. In the Yucatán there are over 3000 cenotes, with only 1400 actually studied and registered. The Mayas called them dzonot, which the conquering Spaniards translated as cenote.
Geraldo Díaz Alpuche was a military commander in the 16th century who was greatly impressed with these underground caverns and pools, and he tried to explain the meaning of the word cenote in the Spanish language as meaning “deep thing”. The Motul dictionary, a dictionary of Mayan hieroglyphics, defines dzonot as “abysmal and deep”.
Cenotes are magical, enigmatic and unique in the world and were once the only resource for fresh, sweet water in the local Yucatecan jungle. (more…)
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
I used to be only dimly aware of New Zealand, imagining it as somewhat of Australia’s Canada; close to Australia, similar to Australia, just not quite the same. After spending five months of the last year in New Zealand I’ve come to know it quite a bit better, finally learning why Peter Jackson chose it as the location of Tolkin’s Middle Earth.
New Zealand tourism received a huge boost from the Lord of the Rings trilogy since so many fans saw the amazing scenery in the films and wanted to know more about where it was filmed. One of the main reasons the Trilogy was so beneficial to New Zealand tourism was that it was filmed in so many locations. A number of guidebooks are available to show the enterprising fan around the country, pointing out all of the shooting locations for the film. Many private businesses that helped transport those working on the film to the various locations are now more than happy to transport fans to the same places for a fee. LOTR travel has become a great boon to New Zealand tourism; even though most people don’t travel to New Zealand explicitly to see the shooting locations many of them will take side-trips to see the locations for some of their favorite scenes.
Though the Lord of the Rings tourism has helped the country’s economy considerably, the biggest boost to New Zealand tourism has come from the advent of adventure tourism. These days taking a vacation no longer means merely hanging around on a cruise ship or traveling to a nice beach where you can lay around, drink cocktails with little umbrellas in them and maybe read a book. More and more people, especially younger travelers, are looking for a little more adrenaline in their vacations. New Zealand had jumped at the opportunity to provide travelers with all sorts of adventure opportunities. Near Rotorua you can go zorbing, which consists of sliding into what amounts to a giant hamster ball and rolling yourself down a hill. Many companies provide jet-boat rides up whitewater rivers and through tight canyons at breakneck speeds. You can toss yourself off the highest bungee jump in the world or take part in world class whitewater rafting. The Waitomo area offers a huge host of caving opportunities, from the board-walked tourist caves to rappelling and sliding through mud and water to explore extensive underground labyrinths. Though this new breed of New Zealand tourism may not give you any trouble finding adventure, you may have a bit of trouble fitting it all in.
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
For travelers, Indonesia is a paradise. This archipelago has so many things on offer- natural landscapes, beautiful temples and a rich culture and heritage. Staying in the hotels in Indonesia will leave you spellbound. The facilities and services that these Indonesia hotels provide are simply great! The friendly gesture of the staff, coupled with an array of facilities and services will make tours to this country worthwhile and a memorable experience.
Majority of Indonesia accommodation options are located at various focal points of the cities. They provide easy access to all the major tourist attractions and transportation. In all the important cities like Jakarta, Bali, Lombok or Batam, travelers will find a hotel of their choice and budget. Indonesia offers all kinds of hotels and resorts for both leisure and business travelers.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
indonesia the real asia
indonesia the real asia photo collections
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
- nusa dua
In this area is the reception table as well as the business centre & a small public function area suitable for meetings, exhibitions, weddings & parties. Perched on cliff overlooking the sea, is terraced down the side of the cliff to the ocean. This gives each villa unobstructed ocean views & privacy. At the top cliff is the villa’s reception area.
Private swimming pool & outdoor jacuzzi in addition to its extra bedroom is closest to the ocean & steps from Nusa Dua’s finest white sand beach & features has a private, open air living area which is covered & ideal for small intimate parties or reading & relaxing. These Bali villas are all self contained private residences managed by the Heavenly Residences & available when owners are not on Bali. There 2 are two bedroom villas & 1 four bedroom villa
Villas are similar in design & layout but differ in decor & furnishings. All are spacious & equipped with the absolute finest fixtures, facilities & amenities including wi-fi web access throughout the facility. This Bali luxury villas also features a large, commercial kitchen with the finest equipment & facilities that would be the envy of any restaurant. Bedrooms all have their own spacious & private en-suite bathrooms with standing showers.
The villa kitchens themselves are truly world class & will satisfy even the most demanding chef. Meals may be prepared & served by the villa staff. Each villa has its own living room & separate dining room, lap pool (yes, lap pool – not plunge pool). That said the main difference between the villas are in the size, features & location on the property.
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