The Beauty and exotic of Mentawai

Numerous foam bed or stored in the custom house uma Mentawai Butui, District of South Siberut, Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The existence of manufactured goods were very striking compared with other uma content, such as animal skulls and cooking equipment are all made citizens of the Mentawai.

"The bed was for the tourists. They also bought, as well as other items such as bags, "said Aman Jazali, sikerei inhabiting these custom homes. Sikerei is a ceremonial leader.

According Jazali, Almost Every week 'there is usually only foreign Tourists from America and Europe-WHO stay 1-2 nights in the uma. There are two attractions there: own experience of the exotic Mentawai tribal life and enjoy the crystal clear river stream Butui nan and surrounded by white sand and rocks in front of the uma.




Exoticism of Butui is still beautiful journey to achieve it, namely taking pompong-wooden boat with outboard engine, for about four hours from Muara Siberut, the capital district of South Siberut, toward the village of Madobag. From Madobag, about 1.5 hours walking through the forest to get to the uma. While Muara Siberut is within a motor boat ride for 10-12 hours from Padang, West Sumatra.

The presence of foreign tourists make Jazali earn a decent income for each group usually gave the money before leaving. It also makes few able to speak Indonesian, English, and arithmetic.

"When you stay, tour guides and foreign tourists are often taught me and my family," said an unschooled Jazali school. While her three children now learn in school forests managed by a monk because formal schools are far from Uma.

The presence of foreign visitors also made a number of places in the Mentawai overgrown with luxury resorts, especially in the coastal area that has good waves for surfing. In tourist resorts were enjoying the exotic Mentawai moneyed which consists of 213 islands as well as for surfing.

Waves in the Mentawai Islands surf-by various organizations-is a universal third best after Hawaii and Tahiti.


Surf Mentawai.. In Mentawai, surf Nyangnyang usually done on the Island, the Coral body of, Masilok, Botik, and Mainuk. The peak tourist visit there in July and August. When the height of waves in the Mentawai reaches 7 meters.

"The island is beautiful. I'll come back here again, "said Andrea, tourists from Italy, about the Mentawai visited for one week.

In addition to beautiful, Mentawai also important for conservation. Since 1981, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural (UNESCO) set of Siberut in the Mentawai Islands as one of biosphere reserves so that its existence must be protected and kept away from exploitative.

Siberut are the four endemic Mentawai primates, namely simakobu or pig tail monkeys (Simias concolor), Kloss's Gibbon or dwarf gibbon (Hylobates klosii), joja or Mentawai langur (Presbytis potenziani), and monkey Mentawai (Macaca pagensis).

To investigate the wealth of this Mentawai primates, Primate Center University of Gottingen, Germany, in cooperation with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture founded the Siberut Conservation Project.
Overlooked

However, the various advantages it has not been able to create a state as to look more seriously Mentawai. Public facilities like health and education in areas that are generally rich still dormant. Electricity and roads is very limited.




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Matrix-style hotel Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani, already know? World renowned fashion designer from Italy. he opened his first hotel in Dubai. Hotel is super slim and futuristic design reminiscent of the location and background movie 'Matrix'.

Armani puts his hotel in the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. Hotel stands on the concourse floor selected, 8, 38, and 39. Hotel design color palette dominated by dark gray, brown and black combine modern furniture create a strong impression of futuristic minimalism.

Fluorescence colors in the ceiling and down the hall further reinforces the impression mysterious hotel. Glance, people would not think there is space behind the doors that look solid management technology. The presence of eight restaurants, 160 rooms and suites, a spa, and luxury shopping centers including couture Armani / Galleria, Shop sweets Armani / Dolci, and flower boutiques Armani / Fiori complement the hotel called the Armani Hotel Dubai.

"I have long dreamed of having a hotel that I can live and entertain family and friends. Hotel presents the Armani aesthetic style hospitality combined with the warmth of Italian style," Armani said, as quoted from Frisky. "I opened the door of the Armani Hotel Dubai and invite guests to feel the experience of being in my world."

In the near future, Armani plans to develop business in Marrakech Resort Armani's hotels, Armani Residences Villas in Marassi, Egypt. He also plans to make the Armani Hotel in New York, Tokyo, Shanghai and London.

Working together with the Imar Property, the famous Italian designer, Giorgio Armani, expands his empire up to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 and the official Armani opened his Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the Burj Al Arab, Dubai. The opening of the hotel is expected to generate economies of Dubai who had tangled debt crisis some time ago.

The hotel is decorated with minimalist style and soft colors that have long been a hallmark of the Armani. Minimalist strong impression reflected in the absence of a single wall hanging that is placed in all hotel rooms. For a standard room at this hotel is set 1100 rates per night in U.S. dollars. While for the Presidential Suite rate per night is almost 11 thousand U.S. dollars.

In addition to rooms, guests can rent a special lounge at the rate of about 900 U.S. dollars per visit. Private lounge has the world's largest LCD screen. In the lounge guests can enjoy the meeting was private and confidential. Hotel with 166 rooms it fills six floors of the tower Burj Khalifa, part of the area of Burj Al Arab, the tallest building in the world.

Dubai Property began skyrocketed since 2002 when foreigners are given permission to buy property in this area. luxury resorts, hotels, apartments and villas which can attract foreign tourists to seven million people per year.

However, the seductive euphoria Dubai property could not be separated from the blow of the economic crisis. The crisis forced the Government of Dubai filed bankruptcy due to bad loans and ask for help from six other empire in the United Arab Emirates region. The opening of the Armani Hotel, is expected to slowly raise the economy of Dubai who had hit a storm.


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Chittorgarh Fort, India - a reminder of the past glory of the Rajputs.

Chittorgarh Fort is considered as the largest fort in India and the best in the state of Rajasthan. This fort was built on hilly area of 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq miles) in the 7th century AD. King of the building is Iwan Fals Rawal with a goal as a dowry for the daughter of Solanki.

Historical records show that the citadel Chittorgarh was the capital of Mewar over 834 years. This dynasty was founded in 734 AD by Shlomo Carlebach Rawal, a founder and ruler of Mewar in the hierarchy Sisodia.

The highest elevation in this castle is 1075 m (3,526.9 ft). Building the castle is located on the left bank of the river Berach (a tributary of the Banas River). Building the castle is linked to the new city of Chittorgarh (known as 'Lower City') which was developed on the plains after the year 1568 AD the fort was deserted following since Udai Singh II, who fled to Udaipur after Emperor Akbar the fort was attacked and looted.

A road winding hill that more than 1 km (0.6 miles) from new city leading to the western end of the main gate, called the Ram Pol. From inside the fort, a circular road provides access to all gates, and monuments are located within the walls of the fort.

Once inside this fortress there are about 84 water reservoirs. The form consists of ponds and wells. But now only the remaining 22 are still functioning. Places where this water to accommodate water from springs around and rainfall. Of all the places where existing water so they have a capacity of 4 billion liters of water, so it can meet the water needs for 50,000 troops. Even in his time can provide water are useless during a period of four years.

This fort has seven gates (in local language, the gate is called "Pol"), namely Paddan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jodla Pol, Laxman Pol, and the main entrance of Ram Pol (gate of King Rama). A circular road connecting all inside the castle gates and provides access to various monuments (palaces and temples 130) inside the citadel.

In addition, the gate with arch forms are designed with very strong to be able to fend off the elephants and cannon fire. The top gate has also been designed to simplify the archers shoot arrows towards the enemy army. And another one is very unique in this castle is that there are two towers are very beautiful as the picture above. This is evidence of the progress of their architecture long ago


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Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Dome - Vacation on the Indoor Beach

Japanese high technology seems not only can create a variety of electronic and industrial works. Sakura country also proved capable of creating an artificial beach is unique, because there is only one of the world.

Yes, Japan has a beach that is in the room. This inddor Beach became the first and largest in the world. The place was in Japan's Dome area, which are located about 1,200 miles south of Tokyo in Miyazaki. More precisely located on the island of Kyushu is the southernmost island in Japan.

This beach has an area of 300 X 100 meters and has a water volume of 13 500 tonnes of sea water free of salt content. Even though only artificial, but this beach has waves suitable for surfing. Even more secure than the original ocean, because there are no predators like sharks.

In the coastal zone, an artificial beach is more felt comfortable with the addition of clean sand beaches as well as hygienic. There are also palm trees that make the atmosphere feel like a real beach. Water temperature is contained in an artificial beach was also very balanced. In fact, even in the water flora and fauna that live in the sea.

This place is named Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Dome is also entered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Interestingly, we also can see the scenery of blue sky in this place. Therefore, the roof was also given a real feel of the sky.

Seagaia Dome roof also has a retractable system, ie the roof can be opened and closed like a football stadium.

In the Dome, there are also other places such as hotels, spas, tennis courts and golf, the Phoenix Zoo, restaurants, and other facilities that can be enjoyed. To get into this place the necessary cost of JPY 2600 to 1600 for adults and children.



Well, if curious, it seems this place could be an alternative material for a vacation on the beach with more secure.

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Ephesus: STORY OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION

Located right in the town of Selcuk (30km from Kusadasi, Turkey), Ephesus was part of the many facets of historical development. Tour to this place, not only provides recreation, but also to provide historical information, which many associated with religion, science, and human civilization.

Not only that, Ephesusu also presents a journey of Christian religious development, and also the various phenomena that are born in this place. Ephesus region itself is an area that is very high fertility rate, and the state was used to form the port area and center of economic activity and commerce.

From some of the legendary tourist sites and save a lot of historical value, there are some that you should see and enjoy. WELCOME to Ephesus, one of the BEST MUSEUM Outdoor TURKEY!

Located at the summit of Mount arose arose, the Temple of the Virgin Mary or the Temple of the Virgin Mary, gave you an atmosphere of spiritual and religious experiences. Being in the shade of the trees, this temple is believed to be the house where the Virgin Mary spent her last days.

When judging from the historical story of Christian; religious journey, just before Jesus was crucified, He entrusted His mother to John. And the Apostle John was invited Mary traveled to various places, to spread the teachings of Christ, until finally they arrived in the area of Ephesus. In his old age, the Virgin Mary would prefer to stay quiet in this area, than to settle in large cities with high concentrations of population.

The House of Virgin Mary is a typical ancient building with a touch of the overall architecture made of stone. Pope Paul VI's first visit to this place in the decade 60's, and then officially by Pope John Paul II declared this place as a religious site catholic religion.

Each dated August 15, they held a celebration to commemorate the presence of Mother Mary in Christian religious development milestone


Besides the Temple of the Virgin Mary, the Christian holy area for this one, especially for adherents of the Catholic religion, it also keeps a lot of stories. Basilica of St. John or the Basilica of St. John consists of six corridors. From its construction, this building is a blend between the rocks and bricks that his composition is very rare in the world of architecture, especially in the period concerned.

With marble covered courtyard, the tomb of Saint John under the main corridor, which is supported by four pillars at each corner. Corridor located in the front, representing the monogram of Emperor Justinian and his wife, Theodora. Wall around the church, made solid with the intent to attack the Arab nation melindungiya from the 7th century and 8th. And since the invasion of the Turks in the 14th century, eventually changing the function of this basilica, and is used as a mosque.


Other requests are Celsus Library. Building this one has a very beautiful architecture. Founded in the 17th century, Celsus Library is the work of Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus. Here, we can finding the statue of Athena who placed in the library complex. Ancient archives and all historical heritage, stored neatly in this building.

Celsus Library consists of two floors with three entrances to the library area. Find all niches statues symbolizing Wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, and vavor (wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, and courage).

In the area of the library there is also an auditorium normally used to hold public lectures and presentations. Public spaces are very useful in his time, because people often hold meetings to make decisions together.

In the past, Celcus Library is also a hidden entrance to the nobility, to get to the location of Prostitution! The first historical evidence of the existence of street Prostitution tersembnyi to locations were found in the Marble Street, Ephesus. Marble Street extends along 800m. The front of the Celsus Library, two-story, but a three-story interior. There are as many as 12 000 archives contain historical legkap who, as well as various stories of Greece since the time of Alexandra & Pergamon, erosive Celsus Library was listed as the third-largest library in the World!


this building was never passed! listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Old World, who expected to be completed magnificent temple was built in 550 BCE is called the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana. As the name implies, this temple is a form of ancient Greek public offerings to a goddess of them, Artemis.

Features of the temple who lies in its structure made entirely of marble. Indeed, who is now left is the foundation and scattered fragments of the mast-mast. Even so, the magic aura continues to be felt and very well maintained. Because of that, a Greek poet, Antipatros Sidonios, also wrote a wonderful story in the mid-1BC, who described the superiority of the Temple of Artemis among the seven wonders of world

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Terrarium, garden art in glass

Limited land is not a barrier to maintain and derive pleasure from ornamental plants. Terrarium or vivarium into the solution. Terrarium is able to present its own artistic value in glass bottles, which can not be found on plants that just put on the shelf stacking, in pots or even a large garden.

Terrarium or vivarium is medium or container made of glass or transparent plastic containing plants, which cater for diverse needs, such as for research, methods of planting and decorating. Can be said that the terrarium is the most natural artificial biosphere because of the biological function occurs in the terrarium was similar to what occurs in nature. So that the terrarium can also be used as a mini biology laboratory.


Terrarium will display a miniature garden in a glass media. Terrarium can simulate the actual conditions in the wild in the medium of glass. For example terarim can simulate a desert ecosystem, desert ecosystem, ecosystems and other tropical rain forest.

Terrarium was first introduced in England. Begins with a mini greenhouse in the United Kingdom and the nobility and terrarium become famous throughout the world.

Terrarium currently available, can be divided into three categories, namely:

* Open Air Terrarium, the terrarium with the top open or closed. To create a miniature plants, such as the media is the most easily used and maintained. You can even create decorative plants in a terrarium type this in a very short time.
* Terrarium Closed, namely terrarium with a sealed condition in all sections. The goal was to create a unique biosphere in the terrarium. Terrarium is the most difficult to be made and maintained. More challenges in making this type of terrarium. Some factors that must be special attention to a closed terrarium is a matter of quantity of water and proper lighting. Terrarium this type typically have a small part of which to put plants and other materials inside the terrarium. Of course this can be a challenge.
* Terrarium Animals, as the name implies, this type of terrarium used for small animals to put on display. For example lizards, iguanas, frogs, small turtles or snakes. The aim is to display replica of the real world of fauna in the wild with a move into an attractive glass media.

Given the medium of glass terrarium is limited in size and has a unique biosphere, the selection of plants placed in the terrarium must be equally appropriate. Some plants commonly used in the terrarium, among others sansiviera, cactus, succulent and Bromelia.

Terrarium can be placed indoors for long periods without sunlight, by replacing sunlight with a special lamp. You can put the terrarium in the house, in your shelf, in office or gallery. This will add a unique decor and also adds a collection of indoor plants in your room.


Although easy, without a careful review of techniques and media, can not survive long terrarium. Without proper treatment technique terrarium, the plants will languish because of damage to the water cycle.

Siramlah plants or soil with water when it starts to look dry. Routinely done watering once every week or less if necessary. Cut leaves from damaged plants in a terrarium in order to remain beautiful.

The location of plants is also noteworthy. Do not place in areas exposed to direct sunlight because it can make a quick dry soil conditions.

If you also put small animals in a terrarium, clean the inside of the terrarium animal waste and food scraps. Thus, your terrarium will still look attractive.

Truly unique! Miniature tropical rain forest, desert ecosystem, vegetable gardens and so forth is only possible with a terrarium.

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Amber Room, the building was built in 1709 the Gold-plated

Of all the lost treasures of the world, Amber Room is one of the most famous. A room that was built completely from the gold-encrusted yellow and gold leaf, so incredibly beautiful that has long been known as the Eighth Wonders of the World.

Building which was built in the year 1709, it was a place of King of Prussia until he gave as a gift to Russian Tsar Peter the Great in 1716. It remained in Russia for more than two hundred years and then disappeared.

When the Nazis invaded Leningrad (St Petersburg) in 1941, the Soviets tried to hide their famous treasures. Tp however, not easily fooled nazi. It took 36 hours to retrieve the contents of the Amber Room in the ark, and the train was brought to the German city of Konigsberg.

When the war ended in 1945, the Soviets tried to retake the Amber Room. But the eight wonders of the World was never seen again.

Over the last sixty years, many countless rumors about the existence of Amber Room. Some say that was destroyed in the bombing of Konigsberg and there stating that it was buried somewhere in the Ore Mountains or buried in a submarine that sank to the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

But now, German treasure hunters say they have discovered an underground cavern forgotten that content with Nazi gold. And they believe that the Amber Room is also hidden inside. Opening the cave will be difficult, as it is known that the nazi booby-trap on their property with explosives.







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