Madain Saleh, The ancient city of saudi arabia (Trace Pride Thamood)

Madain Salih is an ancient city located in northern Hejaz (now Saudi Arabia), about 25 km from the northern town of Al-'Ula. In the 500SM to 100M, Nabatean people create grave by cutting a rock face.
Madain Salih, also known as al-Hij

Mada'in Saleh was inhabited by the Nabataean tribe 2000 years ago. Petra (located in Jordan) is the capital of the Nabataean kingdom.

Madain Saleh is the ancient city that was inhabited by the Prophet Saleh and his people As Thamud 3000 years BC, is famous for its cleverness Thamood mountains carve stone and make it as a sturdy building their homes and make a hole on the mountains as a refuge, Madain Saleh was is a valley called Al Hajra, (Surah 89: 9).


The Nabataeans were of Arab descent who became rich with their monopoly on trade in incense and spices, especially between the Eastern and Roman, Greek and Egyptian empire.

Madain Saleh before inhabited by Prophet Saleh As with his people, hundreds of years previously inhabited Ad Prophet Hud and his people, but because of the 'Ad denied the minutes of the prophet Hud, Allah destroyed them, with a powerful typhoon storms, until the buildings collapsed scattered, and many of them lying dead. (Surah 69.7)
In Madain Salih there are about 130 homes and tombs that extends about 13 kilometers.

In July 2008, UNESCO declared Madain Saleh as a World Heritage Site.
The Saudi government has set as a place to visit Madain Saleh Tour

Yogyakarta city, full of nostalgia

Jogja (some people call Yogyakarta, Jogjakarta, or Yogya) is one of the cities in Java, Indonesia, famous for its historical and cultural heritage. Yogyakarta is the center of Mataram Kingdom (1575-1640), and until now there is the Palace (Palace) which is still functioning in the real sense. Yogyakarta also has many thousands of years old temple which is a relic of the kingdoms of antiquity, among them the Borobudur Temple was built in the 9th century by the dynasty Syailendra.
In addition to the cultural heritage, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. Green rice field surrounding countryside with Mount Merapi appeared as a backdrop. Beaches unspoiled easily found in the south of Jogja.

The people here live in peace and have a unique hospitality. Try to get around the city by bike, pedicab, or horse cart; you will find a sincere smile and warm greeting in every corner of the city. Without you realizing it, suddenly you will feel like being at home.

So was the atmosphere of art in Jogja. Malioboro, which is the artery of Jogja, flooded with handicrafts from all over. Street musicians were always ready to entertain visitors lesehan stalls.

Many people who have visited Yogyakarta to say that this city always makes miss. Have a look here, you'll understand why.

Beach in Yogyakarta:
1. Krakal Beach
2. Ngobaran Beach, from Temple to Fried Sea Urchin
3. Ngrenehan Beach
4. Parangtritis, the Most Popular Beach in Yogyakarta
5. Parangkusumo, the Love Beach in Yogyakarta
6. Ngrenehan Beach
7. Sundak Beach and Dog and Sea Urchin Fight which Result a Blessing
8. Wediombo Beach, Fishing from the Coral Hill


Temple in Yogyakarta
1. Temple Gebang (Gebang Temple)
2. Borobudur, the Biggest Buddhist Temple in the Ninth Century
3. Mendut (Mendut Temple)
4. Pawon (Pawon Temple)
5. Plaosan Temple, the Twin Temple in Yogyakarta
6. Prambanan, the Most Beautiful Hindu Temple in the World
7. Tara Temple, the Oldest Buddhism Inheritance in Yogyakarta
8. Reading the Message from Nirvana in Gampingan Temple.

Port Elizabeth "NELSON MANDELA BAY" or nickname FRIENDLY CITY

POrt Elizabeth or also known as the Nelson Mandela Bay is one of the most sought after tourists in South Africa. Known as the "Friendly City". Cities in Eastern Cape province is surrounded by clean beaches and is one of the port city.

The buildings there is a heritage building from the 19th century. One of them is the Opera House is a Victorian-style architecture is still in use. The city is also the richest city with a collection of buildings Noveau Art in South Africa as well as the bustling port city and as the motor industry.

Enchantment of the Eastern Cape's Nelson Mandela / Port Elizabeth. With five BIOMA who meet here, making this region the list to be visited by tourists to enjoy a variety of geographic from South Africa. There's even a rumor that the city was the inspiration for it the popular book The Lord of the Ring because of the beauty of the sunshine coast and parts of other beach unspoiled.

Initially the city was inhabited by primitive tribes Khoi and San in the near Sundays Rivers. After the British settlers arrived in 1820, this city quickly became the entrance to the British settlers to South Africa despite opposition from residents along with the original. Until 1820, Sir Rufane named this city as Port Elizabeth (in honor of his late wife Elizabeth) in India.

Data and Facts

Name: Nelson Mandela Bay / Port Elizabeth

Province: Eastern Cape

Population: 1,005,779 inhabitants

Elevation: 0 m above sea level

Geographic: Being in the shade of Algoa Bay

Climate: Sub tropical with winter rain. Having a cool air temperature between 20 C - 9 C during winter and 25 C - 17 C in summer

Economic sectors: the motor industry, Tourism

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam Tour Beauty Secrets

Tourism became one of the mainstay of Vietnam. State revenue contribution from this sector are expected to increase from year to year. Vietnam, including a successful tackle, they are even prepared to absorb foreign tourists.

This could be a threat for neighboring countries who previously worked on a successful tourism sector. Call it Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. In fact, the more serious threat.

Growth of tourism in Vietnam experienced very rapid progress began in 2006. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and Oxford Economic Forecasting, Vietnam ranks sixth. Incredible.
Held the largest tourism growth in Montenegro. Balkan country's 10.2 percent growth. China occupied second place the progress of 8.7 percent. A row followed by India (8 percent), Romania (7.9 percent), Croatia (7.6 percent), the new Vietnam (7.5 percent). Behind Latvia (7.3 percent), Maldives (7.2 percent), Albania (7 percent), and Cambodia (7 percent).

What's the secret Vietnam? They are able to optimize all of which have tourism potential. Vietnam opened the door wide open for foreign investment, including in the tourism sector. Thus, the tourism industry in the tourist centers of thriving, and more satisfying. In fact, tourism in Vietnam increasingly become the reference world.

Cu Chi tunnels, for example, continue to promote the Vietnamese government. Tunnels during the war to 10,000 Vietcong hiding places that did have a dramatic story. Therefore, the tunnel was also the key to victory of Vietnam against the United States is helping the government of the Republic of South Vietnam.

In this place, the packaging is made like the original tour. Lives of the Vietcong during the war could ditapak tilas. Hiding holes made attractions to show the employees. Vietnamese soldier dolls were also made in some corners, so that such nuances are still in an atmosphere of war.


The most important thing again, very satisfactory service. Hygiene also appeared stressed and guaranteed the best possible security. There are some thugs dressed in police, unseen. If at any time there is a criminal, then the direct meraka action. That is also why, perpetrators of crimes thought to action 1000 times, not knowing where the police are.

Historic buildings bleak Cathedral, Palace of Unification, the post office, pagodas, also a mainstay. That's all there in Ho Chi Minh City, or South Vietnam. In Hanoi as the capital, also many resorts are developed.

Halong Bay became the main campaign. Moreover, the islands and rocks in the sea would become one of the conservation of the UN-protected world.

Vietnam is also good at optimizing their rivers become attractions, such as Saigon and the Mekong River.

The presence of foreign investors making tourism sector in Vietnam is very good. Until now, there are 92 tourism companies both local and foreign.

In the Saigon River, for example, there are several foreign-owned ships that provide tourism services. Usually they provide a package of restaurants. So, eating up the river for two hours. During the ship, visitors were entertained band, magic, and other attractions.

The story in HO CHI MINH CITY

Not many of us who have visited Vietnam and recognize the new country to war in 1975 over this. Our knowledge of Uncle Ho's country may be limited to the films made in Hollywood Vietnam War, starring Chuck Norris or Sylvester Stalone. The thought of entering a sensible country of socialism that was it scary.

That's what I imagine during the trip from Jakarta-Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City, following the first flight with Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-300 owned by Garuda Indonesia. The shadow seemed close to reality as we landed on the runway International Airport, Tan Son Nhat, part of the building relics of the past still visible here and there.
But the shadow was dispersed, when he saw the airport rooms neat, clean and cool. The immigration officer greeted us warmly. "No visa, no visa for Indonesia," the officer said with a friendly smile, the Vietnamese government in December and had just applied for visa-free policy of ASEAN. It takes time to check our passports, and they enter data into the computer.
Exit the immigration hall, on the set of goods, there is only one of the exchange would only accept exchange of foreign currencies, primarily the U.S. dollar, the dong (Vietnamese currency) and not vice versa. Outside the airport, bustling atmosphere and similar Polonia airport in Medan. However, that was exactly it safe until we could not worried one bit. International airport Tan Son Nhat now receive flights from various parts of the world, especially from Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
On the way to town, we see that the streets are relatively clean, here and there is still installed signs former SEA Games. Even before Christmas, when it was, the city government put shelves fir tree-shaped pots containing ornamental plants. The scenery was beautiful and interesting, especially when considering a new city outside the war 25 years ago.
Ho Chi Minh City is very dense population of approximately 6 million inhabitants. Walking the streets of this city that feels it smells capitalists. Just imagine, outside advertising space seem big along the way that promotes all things-from consumer products such as beer until the state propaganda.
Our event on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City are having lunch at a restaurant in District No. 1, center of town and tourist area. This region is highly nuanced French accent. Old buildings of European architectural style is still very well preserved. Even the iconic is the number of buildings like the Cathedral of Nortedram the red brick (is said to imitate the original cathedral in Paris) or the post office building, and city hall. In some areas even found the parks with a large mahogany tree-large. Jakarta residents for us or the big cities in Indonesia, jealous to see the areas that are still intact. Compare this with the city area in Jakarta that have been destroyed and the helter-skelter is not maintained, so that its authenticity has not looked back.
The Vietnamese colonized by the French from 1867 until 1957. Saigon became the capital of the French occupation covering an area of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in the 19th century. Saigon City is built like a model city in France. The characteristics that still seems to present such a wide boulevard, buildings French architecture, the majority Catholic population. Even on the outskirts of the way many vendors who offer a delicious iced coffee. Saigon River which divides the city also provides the added nuance of this vibrant city.

Senegal, Friendly Lion Country

Hear the word Africa, is pictured is a country full of barren desert, community groups and tribal armed conflict.

However, the picture changes completely when you enter the country senegal tourism.

Tall buildings lined white looks neat wide highway flanked nan deserted. Meanwhile in the main corners of the famous Dakar rally with his sports seemed orderly rows of trees in the park tidy, lungs, the soothing country in the summer the temperature reaches over 30 degrees celcius.

Dakar City

Dakar is a modern city, full of contemporary buildings, though in some places still standing stately buildings, the remnants of colonial-style colonial, a bit reminiscent of the Old City area in Jakarta.

Meanwhile, a row of luxury hotels such as the Prudent Modien, Almadies, Tonga Sofitel, Novotel, and that seemed to decorate Savana Dakar - especially around the famous attractions of salt water lake "Lac Rose", a pink lake that is where the "finish" Rally Dakar - reinforce the impression as if globalization Dakar, as part of the world tourism chain.

Senegal is among the African countries known as the country "Les Lions de la Tonga" or "Nan Lion Country Living", located at the westernmost tip of the African continent with the conditions of the plains desert area in the north and tropical in the south.

In the past, between 17-18 centuries, Senegal is a "transshipment point" of trade activities (export) of slaves, ivory and gold, which makes this country well known by the people of Europe.

Thus, although dependent on the economic life of the agricultural sector, the country is the most advanced countries in terms of tourism activities in West Africa.

Goree Island

Especially when the mention of Goree Island.

Society glorifies Senegal Goree Island, the island can be reached from the Dakar with a 20-minute trip, though the island was dark save the country's history. Goree Island which has been defined by UNESCO as world heritage and famous in the world.

Maison des Esclaves

In the 16th century until the mid-19, Goree is a place slaves confinement. On the island there is a place called the house slave "Maison des Esclaves", where women, children, and the black man locked up before being shipped to the continental United States.

The island formerly occupied successively by the Portuguese, Dutch, French and English was a witness to history-laden meaning for Senegal.

Many heads of state, statesmen and high officials of other countries who visit to Senegal took time to visit Goree Island to see the impact and severity of the occupiers at that time.

Occupied by a number of countries are switching does not necessarily eliminate the cultural roots of Senegal. This was reflected in the diversity of regional languages are still used, among others Wolof (which is used most of Senegal), Pular, Soninke, Sereer, Mandinka, and Diola.

The difference was also not erode the spirit of Teranga, Senegal community hospitality greet his guests in early 2008.

South Africa, The Beauty of Country of the Rainbow

Countries in Southern Africa is truly a unique charm not least in the places most popular attractions in the world. Prove yourself and feel the sensation.

Imagining the State of South Africa, perhaps only the forest and desert looming. When in fact South Africa is a beautiful country with many natural resources. Not only abundant natural wealth, the South Africans call their country as the Country of the Rainbow. In fact, 48 million people not only black but also white, yellow, brown, and so forth, and come from various parts of the world are colored with 11 different types of language.

This country used to control the white community who imposed apartheid policies. Meaning, they are black so only second-class citizens. But since 1994, finally abolished apartheid and brought Nelson Mandela as the first black president. They are now very uphold human rights and may receive a black history of this nation are grown together.

Located in the southern region of the African continent with an area of about 1,219,912 km2. This country has other plants are very diverse. More than 20,000 kinds of plants or about 10% of all known plants around the world. And various kinds of protected wild animals in some national parks.

Unfortunately, extreme weather changes that happened recently resulted in the average temperature in this country increased between 1 - 4 ° C and resulted in some endangered species both flora and fauna threatened with extinction.

Country of the Rainbow Keunikkan is very interesting to visit directly with several attractions available here, among others:

1. Religion Tourism

Although Muslims in South Africa is only 1.5% of the population, but this religion has been given its own color for this country. Largest Islamic population in South Africa is located in the area and Kampung Makassar BoKaap, Cape Town. This area is the area where the slaves, the disposal of politicians and clerics carried by the Dutch from Southeast Asia in the 17th century and the 18th. Here they form the Cape Malay community. So do not be surprised if you still hear the words berdialek Malays as "trimma kaasi" or "Barakat"

BoKaap stood in the first and oldest mosque in South Africa, namely Auwal Mosque. This mosque was founded in 1798 and diimami by Imam Abdullah Kadi Abdus Salaam or Master Teacher. From here the history of Islam in South Africa begins. The second is the Palm Tree Mosque built in 1820 is a house converted into a mosque. Mosques in the area BoKaap looks very interesting, in contrast to the housing in this area are made of colorful.

Besides the mosque, there are several important tombs of the scholars of Islam propagator called Karamat. And there are about 23 Karamat around Cape Town, one of the most famous is the tomb of Sheikh Yusuf, a major scholar, nephew of the king of Gowa, who disposed of the Netherlands and founded the village of Makassar. During his lifetime, he was actively spreading the religion of Islam and raise awareness to be free from colonialism. It turned out that awareness is recognized Nelson Mandela, inspired her to liberate South Africa from apartheid.

2.Wisata Beach

One of the most attractive tourist charms of the Cape Town area is the beach. Right at the foot of Table Mountain, or a mountain shaped like a table, there are Beach Victoria & Alfred Waterfront [Waterfront V & A]. This area is part of the Port of Table Bay, the main port in Cape Town who conjured a tourist area. What is interesting is the population of wild seals are not left alone and allowed to live side by side with a busy harbor.

Also we can find the population of penguins at Boulders Beach Beach area is located in the waters of False Bay, or East coast of the Cape Peninsula. In the natural Reserve in the area of Table Mountain National Park, there are approximately 4000 African penguin tail. Not only that. If you are lucky, from the shore we could see a group of whales to surface in the middle of the sea.

3.Wisata Safari

Currently on holiday to South Africa if you have not tried safari, or wildlife peeking directly in place. In this country there are few places on offer for safari tourists, among them the Kruger National Park. The National Park is located in the Transvaal Province, bordering Mozambique. This park has an area of up to 19,486 km2 and has 33 kinds of amphibians, 100 species of reptiles, 45 species of fish, 450 species of birds, and more than 120 species of mammals.
In addition to the trip can be continued Sabi Sand Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park in the west. In this area is the famous leopard can be seen at close range through the Land Rovers that have been specifically provided. If you want a slightly different experience, try it on uKhalamba-Drakensberg. A national park in KwaZulu Natal which besides having a variety of flora and fauna species, also has painted historic cave inhabitants of this area of forest approximately 100,000 years ago.

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Cape Town. Romantic Tourism in Africa

When we talk about Africa, we would be thinking about the civil war, a nest of disease, or we would imagine a barren land, which filled the desert.
but if we go to south Africa, we will see the beauty of tourism that does not lose the tourism asia, European tuorism and American tourism.
diafrika south are the beautiful tourist places of cape town. and charm One of the most interesting tour of the Cape Town area is the beach.Cape town situated at the foot of Table Mountain which is shaped like a table, there is pleasure beach area Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (V & A Waterfront).
V & A Waterfront is a colonial building that still retained its original architecture.
Cape Town is situated on the west coast of the African continent which is to be right on the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic surface dark blue mixed sand white beaches become a major attraction for tourists.plague is why most of the coastline in the coastal area of Cape Town is a tourist area visited by many tourists from Europe during the summer (during the summer in South Africa in conjunction with the winter peak in Europe so that Europeans flocked there for warmth).

At first glance, the scene in Camps Bay will remind us of the photographs in the tourist resorts of the Mediterranean region, such as Monte Carlo in Monaco. Trip drive to the south will bring you to scenic places more beautiful. As in the city of Hout Bay in the bottom of the valley, overlooking a bay of blue water stone flanked by two hills.

This city's most beautiful scenery can be seen from Chapman's Peak Drive, the roadway at an altitude of nearly 500 meters above sea level. From that height, Hout Bay looks stuck in a bay with a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean very broad behind the hill.Other than seals, south african beach also has a rare animal is the penguin.
One of the penguin population centers in South Africa is on the beach Boulders Beach which is located in the waters of False Bay or the east coast of the Cape Peninsula. In the nature reserve area in the Table Mountain National Park, there are about 4,000 African penguins tail (Spheniscus demersus

Melbourne, City of Enchantment Million

When you hear about the Australian city, you must always remember the kangaroos, koalas or Opera Housenya. But it's not just limited to just what you need to know, a lot of country towns which attract kangaroos to be your destination this time, one of the city of Melbourne, the capital of Victoria state. It is located on the banks of the Yarra River and around Port Philip Bay with its beautiful beaches and water sports facilities.

The town has a population of more than 3.5 million people and is the second largest city in Australia, many have interesting tourist places with buildings that have a unique asitektur, as in Flinders Street is a colossal station or the State Library building located in the Central District Bussines, precisely at the intersection of Swanston Street and Latrobe Street.

What is interesting from the city of Melbourne is a city enjoying the beautiful scenery through the Yarra River with River Cruise boat, which serve the coffee and the free.

Yarra River

But do not just stop there, try to visit Chinatown in Little Bourke Street, because here many souvenir and clothing shops are interesting, the restaurant until the supermarkets that sell Asian products including the products there is also Indonesia here. The atmosphere is thick with oriental style makes us feel not like in Melbourne but it seemed like in China!

In addition, on the outskirts of Melbourne, about an hour away by car, can also be found Healesville Nature Reserve, which became the maintenance of more than 200 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles native to Australia.

Nature reserve covering an area 32 hectares that was opened to the public since 1934. Although three animals native to Australia's most widely known is the koala, kangaroo, and dingo (a type of wolf-like dog figure), actually a collection of Australian native animals are still many more, including platypus, mammal that lived in two worlds, water and land, which running around trying to eat at night.

Chinatown

Travel to Melbourne would not be separated from the business of shopping. Well .. If you want to buy souvenirs, there are several shopping centers in Melbourne a complete, one of which is the Queen Victoria Market is located on Elizabeth Street, which provides any goods. So do not be surprised if the Australians call it more than just a destination for shopping but this place has its own history for the traveler.

Queen Victoria Market is located at the northwest edge of the central district of Melbourne's economy was officially opened on March 20, 1878. Along with the passage of time, other markets also appeared along with the growing population. However, with changes in shopping patterns Melbourne residents, one by one, the markets were falling.

However, the Queen Victoria Market persisted to this day. Not surprisingly, most of the buildings located at the Queen Victoria Market is the old buildings which include historic buildings.

Markets over the age of 100 years was able to live side by side with shopping centers are equipped with other air conditioner (AC). The market is open from 06.00 it closed at 14:00 (Tuesday and Thursday), at 18:00 (Friday), at 15.00 (Saturday), and at 16:00 (Sunday). And, can be reached by using buses, trams, trains, or use a car, given the wide parking lot. That's why the Queen Victoria Market easily find breeders who sell pets, such as chickens and ducks around the pickup truck parked in the parking lot of the Queen Victoria Market.

If you can compare, Queen Victoria Market is similar to the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, which is also known as the weekend market (weekend market). In addition to goods that were sold in a variety of markets, the price is very competitive, if you do not want to say cheap.