ULUWATU BALI THE BEAUTY OF TEMPLE

Great adventure in a great vacation is waiting for you. There are many choices to go. One of them is Bali. Why? Because Bali is perfect holiday destination for all ages. Bali is offering various customs and “adrenalin pump" park such as white water and ocean rafting. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise because many tourists want them. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage.

One of charmed place in Bali is Pura Luhur (Uluwatu) Temple. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the SW, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu's case; Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset. Famous not only for its unique position, Uluwatu also boasts one of the oldest temples in Bali, Pura Uluwatu. Most of Bali's regencies have Pura Luhur (literally high temples or ascension temples) which become the focus for massive pilgrimages during three or five day odalan anniversaries. The photogenic Tanah Lot and the Bat Cave temple, Goa Lawah, is also Pura Luhur. Not all Pura Luhur are on the coast, however but all have inspiring locations, overlooking large bodies of water. In Uluwatu now spread many beaty resorts that often chosen to hold Wedding Ceremony.

Dubai Globe Sinking Back into the Sea

Dubai becomes very popular after Nakheel Properties build artificial island in shallow sea dam. The foundations created within five years, from 11billion cubic feet of sand and 47 million tonnes of rock. When it was launched in 2003 many celebrities and the super-rich snap up the 300 islands, which made up a map of the globe. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who were still together at that time is one of them. Recently, super-luxury residential development which is completed with super luxury Hotel Atlantis called “Palm Jumeirah” is hampered because of many reason include bad global recession yesterday. Developer's even a lot of debt arrears. And now, even the unfinished project or may never be completed, the bad news came, NASA picture suggests Dubai globe is sinking back into the sea. The stunning image of the man-made archipelago was taken by an astronaut far above our Earth on the International Space Station.
It shows the World Islands development, sitting in shallow waters just off Dubai's coast. The image was captured on January 13, 2010, by a member of the ISS Expedition 22 crew. He used a £3,000 Nikon D2Xs digital camera with a focal length of 400 mm to take the photograph. It was then enhanced to improve contrast.
Actually, Dubai's development has long been criticized by environmental activists, who say the construction of artificial islands hurts coral reefs and even shifts water currents. It is also lead growing water and power consumption. This also destroy beautiful God’s made.
And now when the bad effects start to appear, we can say that Dubay Project could be a greatest folly.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Ubud, Bali Chosen as a Most Beautiful City of Asia

Did you know or ever been go to Bali? If not maybe you should plan a vacation there because Bali is a beautiful city in the east of Indonesia. Bali which is rich in native culture and beautiful natural attractions are even more famous than Indonesia itself. Recently Ubud, one of the resort town of Bali was chosen as the best city of Asia based on polling to 25 thousand Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s readers. It is defeat Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, and Kyoto.
Ubud, which is located in Gianyar regency, offers arts and cultural attractions for visitors.

Since the tourism boom in Bali, Ubud area had become centers for development of handicrafts in Bali art ranging from wood carvings, gold and silver handicrafts, paintings and other art. Local Balinese cultural life was still maintained strong here.

Not surprisingly, in the Ubud area much used as a place to learn the art of the main foreign tourists. They live here and the day-to-day filled with studying the interaction with the local population.
Desa Mas in Ubud , known as a center of wood carving producing a dead beat. Almost along the road and the house you will find carved Balinese art gallery in the form.
Another case with Celuk village known as gold and silver craftsmen, also a favorite place to get souvenirs.
For accommodation needs, Ubud offer many choices of beautiful private escapes. International Hotel Class such as Four Season also available here.

With its natural beauty and Bali Ubud is a great choice for honeymooners or simply celebrate Valentine day tomorrow with your spouse. Are you excied? Beside Ubud you can also visit other beautiful places in Bali like Kintamani, Bedugul, Sukawati, Tanah Lot,,Tanjung Benoa dan Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Pantai Dreamland, Kuta, Lovina,Besakih, , Sanur Batubulan, Denpasar, GWK, Jimbaran, Legian & Seminyak, Tulamben , Candidasa, Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan,Sangeh.