Tuvalu Islands - Travel guide

Tuvalu islands sit on South Pacific and collectively, these small islands make one of the smallest countries in the world. The various islands making Tuvalu include Funafuti which is the capital and home to more than half of the entire population on the island. Other islands include Nanumanga, Niulakita, Nanumea, Niui, Niutao and Vaitupu and a few others.

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Fongafale is one of the well developed cities in Tuvalu. Tuvalu has an international airport in Funafuti which acts as the main gateway to Tuvalu. Funafuti has the only main road in Tuvalu and the runway at the airport is used as a recreational centre by locals and visitors when there are no scheduled landings. Exploring the island is best done using a motorbike and you can only access the other islands using a boat. The main business and government language in Tuvalu is English but Tuvaluan is also widely spoken as well alongside Kiribati and Samoan even though they are not the official languages. Tuvalu has a tropical climate that is largely influenced by the East trade winds which bring with them heavy rains. Fortunately, Tuvalu is safe from natural phenomena but adverse sea level changes are common in the islands with low level. Tuvalu is not such a great destination to boast about more so for tourists looking for spectacular sights. This is largely attributed to the small size of island land and it is neither an architectural heritage nor a city destination.

Incredible aerial pictures of the world

From awe-inspiring waterfall views to astonishing shots of cities - these breathtaking pictures capture the world's most beautiful sights from the air. The stunning images were taken by a group of Russian photographers by the name of AirPano, who travel the world snapping its most wondrous sights from helicopters, planes, hot air balloons and radio-controlled devices.

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The amazing album includes bird's-eye city views of Central Park in Manhattan, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Westerdok Disctrict in Amsterdam and central Dubai. Beautiful waterfall photos also feature in their collection including Venezuela's Angel Falls and the Iguazu Falls which border Brazil and Argentina. Other natural wonders captured are the snaking San Juan River in Utah and a vast flock, or flamboyance to use its correct term, of flamingos on Kenya's Lake Bogoria. Vietnam's iconic Halong Bay also makes the cut along with a postcard view of the famous white buildings that look over the Aegean on Greek island Santorini. On AirPano's website, the images can viewed in 360-degree video displays displays adding to the photo's already awesome nature. There are more than 2,000 photos in the album showing over 200 famous locations of the planet, including North Pole, Antarctica, Mariana Trench, and even the Earth's view from the stratosphere. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3190266/A-drone-s-eye-view-awe-inspiring-waterfalls-astonishing-cities-incredible-aerial-pictures-worlds-greatest-sights.html#ixzz3qOscBBre Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Taiwan, one of Asia's must-see

National Scenic Area (II)-Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area, Alishan National Scenic Area, Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Following last month, this month we will cover three more national scenic areas in West Taiwan. These three scenic areas cover Central and Southwest Taiwan, and all boast beautiful mountain and coastal scenery.

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1. Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Sun Moon Lake is the biggest lake in Taiwan. It consists of the irregular rhombus-shaped Sun Lake, and the crescent-shaped Moon Lake to the west. Sun Moon Lake is the traditional habitat of the Thao people.According to legend the Thao people came across Sun Moon Lake while they were hunting a white buck. On discovering the lake, the tribe decided to move there for its beauty. The island on the lake, called Lalu by the Thao people, is where the Thao used to reside and is still considered to be the holy residence of the spirits of the tribe's ancestors Sun Moon Lake's beauty lies in its tranquil turquoise water and the surrounding mountains, which layer upon one another as they recede into the misty distance and are reflected in the still waters of the lake. The scenery looks like a living Chinese painting, and is truly breathtaking. Frequent mists and passing rain showers lend an air of mystery and contribute to the constantly changing moods of the area. In the surrounding mountains there are trails for hikers. Each of them offers visitors a different perspective of the lake's beauty. The sacred Lalu Island is off limits to visitors, but gardens built on rafts featuring a variety of local vegetation now surround it, so the tourist boats continue to call. Like other scenic areas in Taiwan , Sun Moon Lake has a rich and diverse fauna and flora. Six rare indigenous birds including the Taiwan whistling thrush, the Taiwan sibia, the Taiwan blue magpie, Steere's liocichla, the white-throated hill partridge and the Taiwan yuhina as well as another 80-plus species are found here, and there are also dozens of butterfly, fish, and animal species in the area. Read more... http://go2taiwan.net

Wild About Pennsylvania's Newest

With two million acres of natural landscape, tree-covered mountains, and rushing rivers, there's no doubt how Pennsylvania Wilds earned its moniker. Fortunately, it is now even easier to explore the gifts Mother Nature so generously endowed upon the region, as new attractions highlight the seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunites.

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Through a simple name, it aptly applies to the new nature facility at Sinnemahoning State Park: Wildlife Center. The $3.8 million, 9,300-square-foot center, complete with green features like geothermal heat and energy efficient lighting, offers educational opportunies, an artisan gallery and classroom, and meeting space. Of course, the center offers opportunities to view wildlife too. Watch for nesting bald eagles, elk nursing their calves, bobcats in the snow or roaming bears. f such wildlife sightings don't take your breath away, here's a view that's sure to. For years, visitors to Kinzua Gorge were limited to a Kinzua Bridge State Park overlook, but recently, the Kinzua Sky Walk, which uses remaining towers from a viaduct built in 1882, allows them to walk out 560 feet over the valley, stand on an octagonal platform and look through any of the 12 glass panels to see a 221-foot vertical drop into the gorge. Talk about breathtaking! - See more at: http://www.visitpa.com/articles/wild-about-pennsylvanias-newest-outdoor-attractions#sthash.K7LxFHM9.dpuf

Angelina | Melbourne Daily Star

Angelina Jolie proved once again why she’s every woman. The 38-year-old actress was spotted with her five-year-old twins Saturday in Sydney, Australia, reports Britain’s Daily Mail. Jolie was reportedly on a break from directing her second feature film “Unbroken” and quickly swapped the director’s cap for her mommy hat. The mother of six couldn’t keep from kissing and hugging her

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two youngest children, 5-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, during the quality time together. KHAP / Grey Wasp / Splash News/KHAP / Grey Wasp / Splash News The mother of six couldn’t keep from kissing and hugging her two youngest children, 5-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, during the quality time together. The mother-of-six packed on the PDA with her toddlers, Vivienne and Knox, while they enjoyed a meal at a local eatery. Jolie’s maternal instincts were in full effect as she kissed and cuddled with the youngest of her children. Vivienne’s big smile was a true testament to how much she loved her mother’s attention. Knox settled in close by while Jolie rested her arm around him. RELATED: ANGELINA JOLIE MAKES EVIL LOOK GOOD IN ‘MALEFICENT’ TRAILER...http://www.melbournedailystar.com

Attractions in Bergen

Bergen is full of history and tradition, an international city that has retained its small-town charm and atmosphere, and offers an exciting blend of nature, culture and exhilarating city life. Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf Bergen's first buildings were erected along the old Hanseatic wharf, Bryggen, which has been a lively and important part of the city through the centuries. This site, which features on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, comprises the

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remains of the old harbour buildings and is one of the best medieval city settlements in Norway. The Hanseatic merchants dominated Bryggen for 400 years. The area has been ravaged by fire repeatedly. Walking through the narrow alleyways and dark external galleries is like travelling back in time. At Bryggen the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, the Hanseatic assembly rooms, give an intimate picture of the life of a Hanseatic merchant. Bryggens Museum based on the archaeological excavations of Bryggen, illustrates commerce, handicrafts and daily life in the Middle Ages. Next to the museum lies the twelfth century St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in Bergen. Bryggen also houses the Theta Museum of the Resistance Movement during the Occupation of Norway during World War II. Watch this video from Bergen: www.visitnorway.com

Greenland - Travel Guide and Travel

Greenland is one of the largest islands in the world. It is located close to the North Pole, and it neighbors the North American continent to the northeast. Greenland is a cool territory of the Denmark Kingdom. Lands that are close to Greenland are Iceland, Canada, and Norway. The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. The population in Greenland is very low compared to same size territories such as Australia and Mexico region.

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This could be because of its large cover of ice that is unfavorable to human settlement. During the summer, a small area of the island especially the coastal region melts completely into green lands, a source of enticement snatched by the historic Erik the Red, in making Iceland settlers to shift to the island during the summer period. There are only two ways of accessing Greenland Island from neighboring countries and other parts of the world. When using airplanes, you can land in either the Kangerlussuaq or the Narsarsuaq Airports. The capital city of Nuuk also has an international airport that operates flights between the city and Iceland and Canada. Airlines that operate international flights between Greenland and other parts of the world are Air Greenland (the national carrier) and Air Iceland. Ferry transport is available only from Iceland using the Hurtigruten cruise ships. Read more...http://themisanthropesjournal.blogspot.com