South West Coast of Victoria

          Victoria is one of the states of Australia and famous for its numerous places of interests such as museums, beaches for swimming and for surfing plus other water sports, camping and hiking, nature trekking and many more. One of its famous places is its South West coast territory which basically is composed of the coastline between Geelong on the Western edge of Port Phillip and the equally familiar town of Nelson down near the SA border.

          And for those whose interest is into camping, sharing with you on this post a few of the interesting campsites which are specifically located in parks and reserves: 

" 1. Cobboboonee National Park- oftenly described as a combination of wetlands, forests and heathlands,  one can reach this area by traversing through the Princess Hwy between Portland and Datmoor. This site is quite popular to those who are fond of hikinh and horseriding. 

2. Blanket Bay Camping Area- situated near the ocean beach going to the South West of Apollo Bay, this is one of the early favourites for those who love nature and trekking activities. And if one wishes to continue a little more along the way, he then can found the familiar  Historic Cape Otway Light Station. 

3. Hammonds Road Camping Area- plenty of open space at this campground up in the far north of the national park. Back towards the coast close to Aireys Inlet, nice short walks include the easy Distillery Creek Nature Trail and the Moggs Creek Circuit. 

4. Sharps Track Camping Area- this one is up on the hinterland behing Lorne. To stretch your legs, head to the nearby Sheoak Picnic Area and follow the well-graded trail to Upper and Lower Kalimna Falls. "  

Source- Camping Around Australia published by Explore Australia Publishing Pty and Ltd. 2013 

          Thus check one of those mentioned camping sites above and enjoy your nature friendly activities together with your loved ones. Free yourself from stress by embracing nature. 

Adventures in Russia

          For somebody who loves to venture into new places of attractions, one wonderful site to explore is Russia.  Also known as Russian Federation, "it is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi- presidential republic. From northwest to southeast, Russia shares land borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland (both with Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It shares maritime borders with Japan by the sea of Okhotsk and the US state of Alaska across the Bering Strait." - Source- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

          Among the number of gorgeous places that Russia can offer to anybody, some of them can be the following:

1. Trans- Siberian Highway- it is considered as part of the 

longest railway system in the world. This route is famous to world wide travellers and in fact, some would like to do it on bike. However when you plan to travel on this route, one strong consideration is the weather especially on this part of Russia, When winter season comes in, the temperature here would go down to zero degree. 

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2. Mount Elbrus Mountain- considered as Russia's highest mountain, a very interesting place to conquer with especially if you are a first time visitor of the place. "It is part of the Seven Summits- the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. It is also the easiest to climb right after Mount Kosciuszko in Australia and Kilimanjoro in Africa. " - Source- http://climbing.about.com/od/thesevensummits/a/Mount-Elbrus-Russias-Highest-Mountain.htm

3. St. Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod- "it is considered as the first Slavic church in which local divergences from Byzantine pattern were made so evident. With its austere walls, anrrow windows, the church is redolent of Romanesque architecture of Western Europe, rather than the Greek churches at that time. " - source- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

          There are other interesting places to visit on this wonderful country, Russia and I will share with you some additional ones in my next blog post. So if you want to explore new breathtaking places, why not pay a visit to any of these cool areas above. 

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The Beauty That Is: MINILOC ISLAND

          One time, while at work, my boss came to my workplace and we shared for a while. He was telling me about his travels in and out of the country. Yes, he loves to travel and to enjoy every richness any country can offer to him.

        Anyway, as we went on with our sharing, he was excited and thrilled to share with me his planned visit to Miniloc Island Resort. He said that he found out about this paradise called Miniloc Island on the internet. See how and what wonderful things the internet then can offer to you and me.

          Anyway I am sharing you at this time a few facts about this newly found heaven for adventurers in the Philippines, the Miniloc Islands. 

          "Miniloc Island is in El Nido, Northern Palawan. Nowadays it is being dubbed as the perfect holiday destination for all people young and old alike. The resort is tucked in a beautiful cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. Reminiscent of a coastal village, the island's quaint charm is enhanced by its crystal clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life." - Source: http://www.elnidoresorts.com/elnido/miniloc-island-resort/about-miniloc/  

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          Aside from that, one can enjoy the fresh coconuts at the cozy beach bar and it also has a much comfortable approach to its kayaks to such favorite places as Big and Small Lagoons for you to savor your own adventure. As a whole, any adventurer person like my boss will surely have a great time staying on this heavenly place, the Miniloc Island Resort.

                                             

Information on Austria

          Austria is one of the famous countries in Europe. To give us further understanding and information on what this country is all about, I provide some information and facts on this post related to it.

          Austria "is a federal republic and a landlocked country of roughly 8.47 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south,and Switzerland and Liechtenste into the West. The majority of the population speak local Bavarian dialects of German as their native language." Source: Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

In order for any Philippine resident to enter the country, he needs to provide the following:

a. fill out and sign Austria tourist visa application form

b. original, signed Philippine passport with at least 6 months of validity

c. passport type photographs (2)]

d. photocopies of the passport and ID cards

e. proof of status

f. itinerary

g. medical travel insurance

h. bank statement

i. letter of invitation

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          We all know that each country has its own popular tourist spots- places where every local resident could be very proud of in sharing to tourists and other visitors.

For Austria, the following are but some of its tourist spots:

"1. Melk Abbey- being considered as one of the most famous monasteries in the whole world. The impressive spiritual center has become one of the greatest examples of Baroque architecture.

2. Vienna State Opera- it is a stunning architectural structure in the middle of Austria's capital. 

3. Hofburg Imperial Palace- located in Vienna, it serves as the officla residnece of the President of Austria. From 1438 to 1583 and from 1612 to 1806, it was the seat  of the of the kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire." Source- http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-austria/  

The Faith In Austria:

          Among the 8 million population of Austria, what stand out as a predominant faith group is Catholicism. However due to the recent development of the world nowadays plus the other influences of the modern era, there is but a little percentage among these Catholics that religiously practice their faith.

          Signs of this diminishing pious faithful is the less number of people who attend the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Thus it becomes obvious then that being a catholic is merely a thing in the past. 

                                     

Visiting South Korea

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         South Korea- one of the favorite tourist destination places in Asia. On the geographical location, it is surrounded by neighboring countries like China and Japan as bound by their maritime boundaries. 

Just to name some of the famous cities of South Korea, here they are:
"1. Seoul- population of 10,349,312
2. Busan- population of 3,678,555
3. Incheon- population of 2,628,000
4. Daegu- population of 2,566,540
5. Daejeon- population of 1,475,221
6. Gwangju- population of 1,416,938
7. Suwon- population of 1,242,724
8. Goyang- population of 1,073,069
9. Seongnam- population of 1,031,935
10. Ulsan- population of 962,865"
- source: http://www.geonames.org/KR/largest-cities-in-south-korea.html

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Every country in the world has something special to offer to visitors. In South Korea, the various places of interest are the folowing:
1. Changdeokgung Palace
2. Gyeongbokgung
3. N Seoul Tower
4. In jeju South Korea, these are some of the interesting places: Udo, Halla Mountain and National Park, Manjang Cave,
5. While in Busan, South Korea, the following are the famous spots: Haedong Yonggung Temple, Haeundae Beach, Yondusan Park

          For travel to South Korea, here are some of the needed visa in order to enter the country:

" 1. Working Holiday Visa- (H-1)- issued to young adult foreigners in some countries which have reciprocal agreements with South Korea. Holders of this visa are allowed to stay in the country for up to one year and engage in some employment activities as well as some educational activities. These countries are: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, japan, France and others

2. Overseas study-
3. Corporate Investment-
4. Foreign Language Testing-
5. Residency (F-2 Visa)"- source: Wikipedia- the free encyclopedia

          Hence, anybody who wish to see and enjoy the greatness of South Korea, you can start visiting those famous cities then conquer the countryside. As promising as they are, for sure your memories in those places will constantly remind you how excellent the country is. 

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Visiting Ireland For the First Time?

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         Anyone who loves travelling should not miss travelling Ireland. The country is known  being a wild yet wonderful country. Actually it is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, and being known as a country divided into two: Ireland which occupies five-sixths of Ireland Island, west of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, this one being a part of the United Kingdom. 

          The population of Ireland is not yet that huge in fact, one-third of its people live in Dublin.  This actually is the capital of Ireland. " Dublin which means "town of the hurdled ford" is derived from the Irish name Dubhlinn, meaning "black pool". It is situated in the province of Leinster near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and the centre of the Dublin Region"- from Wikipedia, free encyclopedia. 

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          One of the main reasons why Ireland is that popular to visitors is the people itself. Local Ireland people are known to be that friendly to visitors. They're such a hardworking people and they are known to have a love for a less stressful life. When it comes to their families, they are also known to have practiced a close family ties among them.  

          One among its known features as a country is its literature. All throughout their history, Irish people are known to be so rich when it comes to literature. One of those famous authors who made positive impressions of the country is Christy Nicholas. She has written some books and a popular one is focused on Ireland. The title of the book is Ireland- Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland.

          Sharing with you here an excerpt from this famous author, "Ive been to Ireland several times, and it holds a special palce in my heart. Ireland is mo anam an bhaile, my soul's home in Irish. It is a place I feel comforted, warm, and welcome. I wish to share some of this peace and serenity with others. Please, feel free to join me in my journey through Ireland, its history, mystery and magic. " 

          Thus if you are planning to have a vacation elsewhere, why not spend one of those plans in Ireland- a place to be.

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Have A Great Time in New Zealand

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          From my workmates, I heard lots of good things about New Zealand. They range from the green view of the surroundings most notably when you travel and visit the various places of interest. As a background, let me share with you some information regarding the country.

          "New Zealand is an island country in the southwester Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses- that of the North Island, or Te Ika-aMaui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.

          After World War II, New Zealand joined Australia and the United States in the ANZUS security treaty, although the United States later suspended the treaty. New Zealanders enjoyed of the highest standards of living in the world in the 1950s but the 1970s saw a deep recession, worsened by oil shocks and the United Kingdom's entry into the European Economic Community. 

          Much of New Zealand's culture is derived from Maori and early British settlers. Early European art was dominated by landscapes and to a lesser extent portraits of Maori. New Zealand's diverse landscape provides many opportunities ofr outdoor pursuits. "- Wikipedia

          Travelling to New Zealand requires a visa and to be able to equip yourself with the resources in acquiring a visa to the country, this link http://www.expat-blog.com/en/guide/oceania/new-zealand/3_visas.html    will be of much help to assist in the immigration process. One can raise his/her queries on this link so that proper documentation can be achieved to enter the country.

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By Vichaya Kiatying-Angsulee, published on 30 April 2011

          One interesting feature of the country is with regard to its educational system. On this concern, university studies start by February till mid November. On the other hand, New Zealand's primary and secondary schools commence in late January and this will last till mid December. 

           During the child's 5th birthday, he/she is entitled to a free education until the time that he/she reaches 19. Education is compulsory for any child from age 6 up to 16 yrs old. For further enlightenment on this topic, one can make use of this link: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_New_Zealand  as a reference.

          Hence, interested to go and visit New Zealand now, process quickly your papers and go to your nearest ticket outlet for a pleasant trip. Welcome to New Zealand.  

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