The beach is normally empty on the weekdays. So you can have the whole beach to [...]]]> A visit to the east coast of west Malaysia is not complete without visiting Teluk Chempedak. The beach is situated about 5 miles from the town a Kuantan, accessible 3 hours by road from Kuala Lumpur.

The beach is normally empty on the weekdays. So you can have the whole beach to yourself. Due to the nature of the sea floor, the beach is not suitable for bathing. The current, both on the surface as well as the under current is too erratic, especially during the monsoon.

The old palace has served the country well. It was the first palace since the country’s first independence in 1953.

Malaysia was a colony of Britain. So it is surprising that some of [...]]]> In last December, the king of Malaysia moved to his new palace, just about 5 km from the old palace.

The old palace has served the country well. It was the first palace since the country’s first independence in 1953.

Malaysia was a colony of Britain. So it is surprising that some of the practices imitate that of UK, like the changing of guard. The only different would be, the guards are Malaysian. In this case, it appear to be the lads from the Malay Royal Regiments.

There are many interesting places to visit in hong kong. I list here two of the famous destination:

1. Victoria Peak

view [...]]]> Hong Kong was one of the valuable colony of the British before it was returned to China. It still retain some of its special privileges, despite being a districts of the communist country.

There are many interesting places to visit in hong kong. I list here two of the famous destination:

1. Victoria Peak

view from victoria peak hong kongsetting sun at victoria peak

It is the highest peak in the island of Hong Kong towering about 400 meters above see level.

On a clear day or night, you can see the breath taking view of the island. You can see the Central District, the busy Hong Kong habor  and the surrounding island.

2. Madam Tussauds of Hong Kong

Sadam Husin at Hong Kong M Tussauds

The Memory of Sadam Husin, once the close friends of US in the war against Iran.

Houses of Dolls in hong kong

Some of the rich and famous living in the houses of dolls, the Madam Tussauds. It is an extension of the establishment in London, where the life size figures with almost life features were created for visitors.

Can can take pictures, and I have forgotten whether it is free of to be paid. There are more interesting places to visit in hong kong. It had changed slowly since the return to China

What caught my attention was, the sheer number of visitors. I was a long line of [...]]]> Last month I went to visit the night safari. However my compact camera was not able to capture the photos in the dark moonless night, so I thought I can share the joy using video from youtube.

What caught my attention was, the sheer number of visitors. I was a long line of queue, like the line to clear the immigration at London Heathrow. The tour by the tram was a quick one. That was expected from a guided tour. To get a better view, it is better to take a stroll into the park. The walkway was clearly marked. There is no danger of losing your way and accidently ended in a lion kernel.

The habitat seem to natural for my view. The animals would definitely think otherwise. However the are in better conditions than some of the other zoos that I had visited, where the animals are kept in concrete closures.

If you do not want to be in big crowd, you can always come a bit later. By 9: 30 the length of the queue was shorter.

shangri la Penang Suite - green hotel malaysia

The hotel takes [...]]]> Going green is the in things, so we have green energy, green car and even green hotel. The Shangri-La Rasa Sayang hotel in Penang, a resort island in Malaysia was awarded the Asean Green Hotel Award 2010 for the second consecutive year.

shangri la Penang Suite - green hotel malaysia

The hotel takes its commitment to preservation of environment very seriously. Our survival can only be guaranteed when we take care of the environment. The company believe in the 4R’s… Recycle, Reuse, reduce and rethink.

The green concept has to start from the building blue print. It need to have the features to use and optimize the environment with causing undue disturbance. Designed to take advantage of the natural light due reduce the usage of electricity,  designed with the view to keep the internal spaces cool with minimum aircondition.

The materials have to come from sustainable technology, the woods from the planted timber, The glass is glazed to reflect the hot sun light. Even the customers amenities such as the papers are from recycle types.

There is a system to collect the rain water to be used for plants watering and toilet system. It does add additional cost, but the saving in the cost can be substantial. The heat from aircondition is used to heat up the hot water.

Picture from http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/rasasayangresort

It was a real life experience for most visitors who come from [...]]]> I was visiting the night safari last month. The drive to the zoo was a journey by itself. It did not feel like in the metropolitan singapore. It was through a jungle areas, they manage to conserve whatever little greenery they have.

It was a real life experience for most visitors who come from cities. For me, it was a revisit of my younger days, as I was brought up in a village environment.

A once in a lifetime experience at the Night Safari

Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

The Singapore Night Safari, like many other things on the island is uniquely Singaporean. This innovation is something that can only be experienced in Singapore and is a not to be missed attraction for tourists. The idea of a nocturnal zoo was first thought up by the Singapore tourism authorities who were always on the lookout make Singapore a more exciting and unique travel destination.

The concept has since been replicated by a number of zoos in the region, yet the Singapore Night Safari retains its status as being the best in its class. The staggering amount of species that can be seen on the night safari is unparalleled, with more than 1,000 being on display. Of that number a third is said to consist of threatened species.

Since its inception in 1994, the Singapore Night Safari has had more than 10 million visitors. The number is testament to the unsurpassed experience that tourists enjoy here. The secret of its success lies in presenting the animals in their natural environment; thus, the night safari is held in an expansive block of land that houses an open-air zoo. The open-air enclosure is divided into sections, depending on the geographical origins of the animals. Apart from that, there are no enclosures and the animals are free to roam about at will.

The safari can be explored in a number of ways: by three hiking trails or an electric tram. The highlights of the safari that visitors should look out for are Indian Rhinoceros, who appear invisible except for the moonlight glinting off its horns and eyes. The African Big Cats and the South American enclosure are also sights to behold. The Singapore Night Safari can be easily accessed by tourists using accommodation in Singapore as the transportation links are excellent. Singapore corporate housing such as Somerset Liang Court, despite being located away from the safari, is well-connected via the public transport.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-at-the-night-safari-2855911.html

About the Author

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

While waiting to buy the ticket, there was the fire show, the normal type, where the guys and girls swallowed burning flame or sprayed [...]]]> Last month we made a family trip to singapore and visited the famous night safari. The place was packed with tourist. At the ticket cost of $35.00, it was a lucrative business.

While waiting to buy the ticket, there was the fire show, the normal type, where the guys and girls swallowed burning flame or sprayed a burning liquid from her mouth.

singapore night safari waiting to board the train

singapore night safari seated in the night train

singapore night birds the falcons cleaning themselves

singapore night birds falcons

singapore night birds are sleeping

The name Istanbul needs no introduction.  The city that form the bridge between the West and the East, has 1000 of years of rich history. It is now a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of tourists from different parts of the globe.

Some of the most visited sites are:

- The TOPKAPI PALACE in which you [...]]]>  

The name Istanbul needs no introduction.  The city that form the bridge between the West and the East, has 1000 of years of rich history. It is now a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of tourists from different parts of the globe.

Some of the most visited sites are:

- The TOPKAPI PALACE in which you can find almost everythink about Ottoman Culture, HAGIA SOPHIA that is of high importance in Christian belief.

- DOLMABAHCE PALACE, which has great importance in the building of Turkey are the first three places that every visitors want to see in Istanbul. No visitors want to leave Istanbul without watching the perfect view of Istanbul.

-The BOSPHORUS CRUISE via which you can most efficiently experience the view of Istanbul, either days or night.

- The ANATOLIAN FORTRESS takes great attention.

- The SULTANAHMET SQUARE, on which you can travel many cultural sights in a very short amount of time, and the.

- TAKSIM SQUARE which is especially the center of entertainment will be your exact stations. Turkish mosques also draw high attention from tourists.

- SULTANAHMET (BLUE) MOSQUE and NEW MOSQUE are two important mosques which accept huge number of visitors.

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If you are a museums fan, you can enjoy hundreds of museum representing Istanbul and Turk culture. Some of the more welknown are PANORAMA 1453 MUSEUM, CARPET and KILIM MUSEUM, ISLAMIC SCI & TECH Museum. The museum of modern art is one of the most visited museum in Istambul. With the unique blend of the eastern and western culture, the  TURKISH BATH is definitely giving a unique experience. It is good to trying shopping at the GRAND BAZAAR ranks first among all historical shopping centers in Istanbul in terms of the number of visits .

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