Stunning Tanah Lot, Bali

Tanah Lot is one of the favorite tourist attractions in the Bali island. Tanah Lot is present the stunning natural beauty that is hard to find a match. Ineffable beauty of this temple because the temple is located in the middle of the sea or separated from the mainland. Around this temple there are several other temples which are smaller, including the temple Pekendungan.

At western section

Things To Do in Kuta Beach, Bali

Kuta beach is a favorite tourist destination in Bali, Indonesia. Kuta area is very famous in the world, where there are beautiful Kuta Beach. On this beach we will find a wide range of visitors from foreign tourists from European Caucasians, Asia and America, to the 'local foreigners' from the island of Java, Jakarta, and others. Therefore, a central Bali tourism and Kuta beach is the right

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South Korea has many fascinating tourist attractions. If you have a chance to go to Korea, explore the tourist spots of this country will be the great experiences. With an interesting blend of traditional and modern attractions, South Korea become a great tourist destination. Korea is rich in culture, history, technology, and food. Seoul is the principal tourist destination for visitors. The

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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Mumbai, India

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If you go to Bologna, there are several interesting sights can be the beginning of your holiday destination. Bologna is located in the region of Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, is a strategic location for tourists in Italy.



The following is the major tourist attractions in Bologna Italy.



1. Piazza Maggiore

 



Piazza Maggiore is a square in the city of Bologna. Piazza Maggiore as one of

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MILAN is a city which pleasant in Italy. Various interesting tourist attractions and many historic buildings standing and waiting for your visit. Wherever your destination, Milan will always offer the beauty of his city. In addition to shopping, many places in Milan which also presents a fun and exciting experience.



Here is the 8 interesting tourist attractions in Milan, Italy:



1.

Leading Angola

Luanda, February 12 — Angola's President Jose Eduardo dos Santos will seek a new term with former state oil company head Manuel Vicente as his vice- president in the September polls, a source in the ruling MPLA said.

This announcement follows Friday's meeting of the ruling party's Central Committee Fourth Ordinary Session, which was attended by 286 members.

The southern African oil giant is expected to hold elections in September, and the run-up is being closely watched for signs of whether Dos Santos will seek a new term and whom the MPLA might pick to replace the long-serving leader, in power since 1979, when he eventually steps down.

A member of MPLA's central committee told AFP on condition of anonymity that the party had given Dos Santos the number one spot on its election list with Vicente at number two.

"Manuel Vicente appears as number two on the party's list for the next general election of September 2012, that is, as future vice-president of the republic or successor to the president as stipulated in the constitution," the source told AFP, saying the decision was taken at a central committee meeting held on Friday.

The election will be just the second since Angola's 27-year civil war ended in 2002. The MPLA took 81 per cent of the vote at the last polls, in 2008, and is again seen as the overwhelming favourite.

Under a new constitution ratified in 2010, the president will be chosen from the top of the winning party's list in the parliamentary vote. Dos Santos, 69, has not said publicly whether he will run. (The NATION)

Top 10 Tourist Attractions In Scotland

Vacation to Scotland. If you currently choose to travel abroad, came to Scotland, there have many interesting tourist attractions that you must visit.



Here are top 10 Scotland tourist attractions that you must visit:



1. Edinburgh Castle


 



Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest buildings. The building was first built by Michele Canmore. Currently this palace is one of the historical

Major Tourist Attractions In Istanbul Turkey

The next interesting place for tourist destination is Istanbul. Istanbul, in the largest city of Turkey, you can experience Europe and Asia at the very same time and enjoy a truly unique blending of ancient tradition and modern. Istanbul become the main tourist destination in Turkey.
Also known as the Gate to the East, with 3000 year history, there are large number of interesting tourist

Responsible Tourism is here to Stay!

I woke up one morning, in a tent, to the sound of birds chirping. Adapting to my surroundings, I slowly became conscious of where I was. I opened the tent door, stepped outside and thought: “Wow! This is why I am here”. I was on Tiwai Island, a place of significant biodiversity, located on the Moa River, in the middle of the Gola Rainforest, in Eastern Sierra Leone. I had decided to visit the island on my trip of research and discovery in a country renowned for a brutal civil war and child soldiers. Those images couldn’t be further from the truth.I was travelling by local transport from tourism project to tourism project, assessing the level of responsible tourism principles that had been implemented within the current activities, or failing that, the potential for implementing responsible tourism ethics within already established tourism ventures.

You can read more about this journey of discovery here, but I think that responsible tourism needs explaining first.

So, what is responsible tourism? It can be summed up with this quote from Prof. Harold Goodwin, founder of the International Centre of Responsible Tourism, on the occasion of the drafting of the Cape Town Declaration (2002) on responsible tourism in destinations: “Responsible tourism aims to make destinations better places to live in, and better places to visit”.

Responsible tourism also aims to:

• Increase the benefits that tourism can have on a destination whilst making sure to reduce the negative impacts associated with mass tourism.

• Offer authentic and unique experiences to the tourist, whilst taking into account the social, economic and environmental elements of a destination.

• Highlight the fact that local communities are hosts, not tourist attractions; and that the environment is an important element of the overall experience rather than being a playground for the planet's privileged.

• Make common sense the principal driver for change; and that disrespect and injustice, the colonial perspective, must become obsolete. “Treat people the way you want to be treated” is the ethic behind the idea.

This type of tourism, this movement, this ‘new’ (not so new in the grand scheme of things) way of thinking is growing. The idea that tourism can be used as a tool for poverty alleviation, for peace, for the understanding of new cultures (whether from a hosts perspective or that of the visitor) is slowly taking over the ‘mass tourism’, only for profit, generic model.

Responsible tourism may be considered a niche by critics, a ‘fad’ that will fade with time, but it is far from it. Responsible tourism guiding principles can be applied to all forms of tourism that cater for all age-groups, all markets, in all destinations. It is here to stay!

To learn more about responsibility and responsible tourism, here are a few resources:

Responsibility.org.uk

Responsible Tourism Forum

West Africa Discovery - Responsible Tourism Policies

The International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT)

Or for more information contact me at thomas@westafricadiscovery.co.uk or follow me on twitter or Facebook.

10 Famous Tourist Attractions In Turkey

Turkey is a country located on the border of the continent of Asia and Continental Europe. The state capital of Ankara has a very beautiful panorama. Historical places in Turkey's interest to visit and learn. There are also many tourist attractions in Turkey that you should not miss when visiting there. In addition, Turkey has a very tempting variety of culinary. Turkish culture and

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The Eiffel Tower was built for the World Exhibition in 1889, held in celebration

Gorge du Verdon Spectacular Canyon France Tourist Attraction

Often called Europe's Grand Canyon, Gorge du Verdon is truly spectacular canyon is over 25 kms long and in places over 1000 meters deep, and the great cliffs are a playground for rock climbers. It's located in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon that is often considered to be one of Europe's and France most beautiful tourist attractions.
The Gorges du Verdon is one

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Top Ten Enchating Tourist Attractions In Africa

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10 Wonderful Tourist Attractions in England

The next tourist destinations you must visit is England. England offers the visitor a fantastic of history, culture and scenery, ranging from the charming countryside and towns in the Cotswolds to the impressive mountainous scenery in Cumbria. Tourist attractions in England are too numerous to count. Be it ancient monuments, art galleries, castles, natural wonders, national parks, the royal

5 Best Tourist Attractions In Jamaica

Jamaica is one of the country's largest island after Cuba and Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, Central America. Jamaica is a very attractive tourist destination. Here are the reasons that make people like to vacation in Jamaica. Sun and extreme weather, friendliness of people there. Relaxed and very friendly attitude shown by indigenous people in Jamaica. Maybe you will not believe it because

Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Singapore You Must Visit

Singapore could be an alternative for your vacation due to many fun tourist attractions in this country. Singapore has been recorded among foreign tourists as an attractive tourist destination. Singapore has a well-developed tourism industry, as a cosmopolitan city that highlight racial and cultural harmony. Cultural differences reflect a rich colonial history and the ethnic Malays, Chinese,

Beautiful and Popular Cuba Tourist attractions

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Best 10 Tourist Attractions In Indonesia

Indonesia is famous as a beautiful and friendly country. Here's the countdown 10 best tourist attractions in Indonesia during 2011 according to detiktravel, Friday (12/23/2011):



1. Raja Ampat

 



Here it is the most popular tourist attractions throughout the year 2011. All people talk about Raja Ampat, Papua. Touted for its natural beauty God's handiwork. Wayag, the cluster of volcanic rock

Responsible Tourism Week 2012 - Invitation to the SW London event

The Best 10 Tourist Attractions in India

India save a million tourist attraction that serves a variety of beauty. Natural attractions such as mountains and stunning countryside, beautiful tourist city, until the religious attractions are no less interesting can be enjoyed in the land of Mahatma Gandhi. So if you have time, there is no harm in making India as the next holiday destination.



State with the capital New Delhi has a very

10 Fascinating Tennessee Tourist Attractions

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Nowadays holiday destinations of Asian countries attract a large number of people. People's Republic of China, known as China, the country with the biggest population has significant developments in the tourism industry over the past decade. Tourist who visited China mostly main purpose is to see the famous Great Wall or to see the bustling modern city Shanghai. But, actually there are many

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1. KeukenhofThen there is a tourist attraction

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Want to a vacation in a wonderful place? Switzerland may be the right choice. The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity. Along with its attractiveness as one of Europe's main tourist destination, it is best known for its financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolate. Switzerland provides the most wonderful

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