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I am a freelance writer and have been writing on various tourist destinations for over 5 years

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Perge

Created on December 19, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

The ancient city of Perga in Antalya, Turkey, is a place that puts you in contact with the once-powerful and expansive Roman Empire. There are huge majestic buildings in Perga, such as the Great Theater and the Stadium, with typical Hellenistic Towers in the front. The nearby Acropolis has many more historic buildings, and the best way to explore Perga is by car or via a guided tour. Otherwise you can be lost in the city very easily. There is public transport in Perga, like the minibus that takes you around the area. The most popular and the most striking building in Perga, renowned all over the world, is the amphitheatre by the River Eurymedon. Greek Mythology informs that the Argives (inhabitants of Argos) founded ...

Knock off a Lazy Day at Kursunlu Waterfalls in

Created on December 19, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

The beautiful Kursunlu Waterfalls in the Kursunlu National Park of Turkey is commonly known as the Kursunlu Selalasi Tabiat Park within the country. Located in the Antalya region, Kursunlu National Park is spread over 33 hectares of land, and there are half a dozen bodies of water in the area that are connected by the Kursunlu Waterfalls, which is itself a tributary of the Aksu River, and is surrounded by a pine forest. Kursunlu Waterfalls is the most exquisite beauty spot in Turkey. The best time to visit the Kursunlu Waterfalls is during the Mediterranean summer, more notably, April and May. Daily visits are arranged to Kursunlu National Park, and there is vast countryside around the waterfalls that can serve as a wonderful picnic area. ...

Walk on a Singing Beach at Manchester by the Sea in Massachusetts

Created on December 01, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

The Singing Beach in Massachusetts is incredibly famous for its squeaking sands beneath your feet, and is a major attraction in the town of Manchester by the Sea. The unusual sands make pleasant noises when you step on them, sort of like a musical instrument you can control with your feet, making it one of the most unique beaches to visit in this world, and the best beach in Massachusetts. The Singing Beach at Manchester by the Sea does sound a little dubious when you first hear about it, however, you have to visit the incredible Singing Beach to fully appreciate it and understand the marvel of this tuneful sand. When the sand is wet you will not experience the same noises, but when you ...

The Ice Cool World Ice Art Championships, Alaska

Created on November 08, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

You can find various ice sculpting contests in the Northern Hemisphere, but none are as cool as the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. It’s run by the non-profit organization Ice Alaska, and is recorded as the largest ice sculpting contest in the world. Ice freezes quickly and thickly in Alaska’s interior during wintertime temperatures, adding only a very light glacial blue shade. It's so clear that you are able to read a newspaper through a four-foot ice block. Sculptors claim that Fairbanks’ ice is the finest on the planet for sculpting. Ice sculpting was recently included in the Winter Olympics as a cultural contest. The World Ice Art Championships has served as the U.S. Olympic Trials in 1993 and 1997. While many different ...

Saline Valley Hot Springs Death Valley

Created on October 31, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

In the nineteen sixties, the hot springs within the valley grew to become well-liked among nudists, and also were actually ultimately enhanced from volunteer labor, to actually incorporate concrete bathtubs, a shower, a sink, as well as a few outhouses (which the Park Service eventually altered by using concrete-lined latrines). For better access, a couple of airstrips were actually developed, the "Chicken Strip" as well as "Tail-Dragger Strip" (the latter is currently shut).The Saline Region Warm Springs, just like they are known as, became controversial in recent times. The upgrades is bound to have violated Park Service strategy assuming they had taken place at present, and also nudity is in opposition to park rules and regulations. Saline Valley is really a vast, deep, as well ...

See Bioluminescence Bloom at California's Red Tide

Created on October 18, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

Many people visit California each year to take in its culture, wine, and natural beauty. Among the lesser-known attractions is a phenomenon referred to as California’s red tide. When this environmental event occurs, the waters of the Pacific along the coast turn red, creating a stunning visual effect and a troubling environmental issue. Also known as algal bloom, the red tide of California is the result of the exponential multiplication of algae that emit Bioluminescence and change the colour of the water. This particular bloom of algae decreases the oxygen levels in the water and releases toxins that depending on the intensity can be harmful to both humans and animals. If you witness a red tide when you travel to California, during the day it ...

Cruise The Churches Of Arica Parinacota

Created on October 18, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

Located on the borders of Peru and Bolivia, the Arica Parinacota region of Chile boasts a diverse natural landscape that includes deserts, lush green valleys, and the breathtaking vistas of the Andes. In addition to its natural beauty, the Arica Parinacota region in Chile has a diverse culture that is represented by thirty churches, most of which were constructed in the mid 16th century. These churches reflect a combination of traditional Andean culture with Spanish architecture and religion. Conquerors from Spain travelled to Chile in the mid 16th century, and the influence of European culture is evident. Each church is unique, but they all feature an adobe dome, a bell, and a cross. All thirty churches were placed on the World Monuments Fund watch list ...

Sail a schooner

Created on October 08, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

Sailing a schooner is an art that has to be perfected and very few manage to do that. Apparently there aren’t any masters who are willing to teach either. However it is not that difficult as it sounds. Schooner, as a boat is quite an easy one to handle compared to other vessels in its league. It is a forgiving thing and understands the waters well. It will take time but with patience and perseverance even this art can be perfected. If a person has moderate level experience in sailing a catamaran or a sail boat then sailing a schooner is fairly easy. Smaller schooners are better for beginners like the gaffers for example. A schooner has a different set of characteristics and one mainly ...

Visit Edinburgh in August for the Edinburgh Festival

Created on October 08, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

Edinburgh Festival refers back to the original festival that began in 1947 with the goal of providing "a platform for the flowering of the human spirit," after the Second World War. Native and international artists as well as companies in the field of opera, music, dance, theatre and visual arts are invited to play in some of the largest and most prominent places in Edinburgh. These include the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Usher Hall. The international high standard of the Edinburgh Festival performances is certainly of utmost importance, and consequently, every act is chosen by the Festival organizers. As a party that everybody wants to attend, whether invited or not, hundreds of artists descend on Edinburgh every August, and it can get a little ...

Picnic with the Planets at Acadia National Park's Night Sky Festival

Created on September 10, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

If your idea of a superb holiday to a U.S. National Park includes watching the starry skies overhead, think about planning to go to Maine’s Acadia National Park in September while the annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is celebrated. In many places of the U.S., so much territory has already been absorbed by residential and industrial development that the result has been an endless illumination of the night sky from non-natural light. This has all but eradicated the star-filled panorama that could once be seen in the skies. These days, many young kids have never even noticed the Milky Way! Fortunately, a greater number of communities and park managers in the U.S. are turning their heads towards the night-time skies, and this tendency is becoming ...

Scout out Dall Sheep at Denali National Park

Created on July 02, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

Denali National Park in Alaska is famous for preserving the largest and most majestic mammals, including the Dall sheep. Searching for Dall sheep at Denali Park is a thrill for wildlife enthusiasts. The classic Ram always resides on rocks at the highest altitudes. Rams, or the Dall sheep, are known for their perseverance. They never give up no matter how hard the climb is, which is a lesson for humanity as well. Mount Kinley’s popularity dissipates when compared to the presence of this beautiful creature in the Park. The conservation of animals started with Charles Sheldon who took it up as a home project. He turned away from hunting and became a mascot for conservation. He first visited the area in 1906, where the Denali ...

Rainbow Gathering in Santa Fe National Forest

Created on April 13, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

The Santa Fe National Forest is a unique forest reserve in the United States, as it hosts one of many Rainbow Gathering festivals. It is a gathering of the “tribes,” providing an opportunity to heal as a community and celebrate at the same time. At the Rainbow Gathering festival in Santa Fe New Mexico, there could be a wedding or a birth that is celebrated; or it’s also where the departed are honoured. Every person who attends the gathering is part of the “rainbow family”. Some people have a misunderstanding that the Rainbow Gathering festival in Santa Fe Forest is a hippy festival. It certainly gives you a spiritual feeling when you are there, and you will run into people from many different ethnic backgrounds ...

Woolly Worm Festival

Created on April 13, 2010 by Mona Rae, Writer

It all began way back in 1997, in Lewisburg, PA, when they started the Woolly Worm Festival. Celebrated every year in the Hufnagle Park, this event attracts a crazy number of visitors. The excitement transcends the spectator’s expectations in the fine winter weather. For the first time visitor, it is a magical experience. Who would have that a worm could entertain people so much? To keep the excitement continuing, knowing what the Woolly Worm Festival, matters a lot. It is a worm race in a nut shell. Highly skilled and professional worm trainers will help the worms predict the winter season. They gently poke and nudge the worms, so that they behave in an anticipated way, readable only by these trainers. There is a technical ...

Green Turtle Migration

Created on October 07, 2009 by Mona Rae, Writer

Saint Helena is home to one of the most embarking journey of an animal called the Green Turtle Migration. They really travel great distances and for such a slow migratory creature, the distance they travel is simply unbelievable. All the living organisms migrate but none like the Green Turtle. These turtles are originally found in Brazil in the shallow waters. These turtles are very unusual creatures to understand. A lot of them lay their eggs on the Ascension Island, which is a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Ascension Island is a part of Saint Helena. The amazing thing about these turtles is that they live on Brazilian coast, but to lay eggs they start their Migration to Saint Helena which is ...

Venture by Camel Caravan to Palmyra, Syria

Created on September 22, 2009 by Mona Rae, Writer

Palmyra is an ancient town in Syria, about 200 km from Damascus, where the Palmyra Camel Caravan event is celebrated. It is very important to Syria because of it's rich history of caravan travellers that stopped there to trade diamonds, gold, pearls and silver. Sometimes mistaken for a mirage, Palmyra's eden would appear from the glistening sands draped in gold. Aside from its opulence, Palmyra is also famous for its tombs that hold the remains of many great rulers of Syria. One may be intrigued to know how interesting the Palmyra Camel Caravan trip can be... One of the ways to discover the desert and the oasis is on the back of a camel, and a camel caravan in Palmyra typically carries a lot of ...