Sunday, May 31, 2009

DREAM DESTINATION: Australia

AUSTRALIA is the world's smallest continent and at the same time, the world's largest island. It is the only land considered as a continent, a country and an island. Australia has a lot of tourist spots which makes me want to go there! And Koalas, ofcourse! They're so cute, they look like stuffed toys! I want to see a Koala up close and be able to touch it!






SURFER'S PARADISE, GOLDCOAST

There are a lot of beaches in Australia, which is one of the reasons why I want to go there. It is also known for surfing. I have always wanted to try surfing! It seems a lot of fun and adventure riding the waves. Although I'm not sure if I can do it because I'm not good at balancing! But I definitely want to try it!





SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

It is a world-class performing arts center. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973. I love the design of the opera house, it is different from most opera houses. I like its shell like structure! I went to their website and I found some interesting shows I want to watch when I visit there. Hopefully, those shows are still showing by that time!




GREAT BARRIER REEF

I have always wanted to try scuba diving because I want to try swimming with the fishes and explore the ocean. I want to see these kinds of fishes real close. I believe that this is the only way we can appreciate the beauty under water. But for a while, I didn't want to go diving, guess what, all because of a dream! I won't narrate it anymore, I find it silly. I just want to try diving!

Saturday, May 30, 2009

DREAM DESTINATION: Paris


PARIS
It is the capital of France.
Known as the City of Lights.
One of the most popular tourist spots in the world.
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THE EIFFEL TOWER
This is ultimately the reason why I want to visit Paris. I
want to see this up close, specifically at night. And of course, have a picture taken with it. As what most people say, it is the most beautiful sight in the evening. Also, it is the perfect place to be with that special someone.
The Eiffel Tower is a 300 meter steel structure which can be seen in almost any part of the city. It has an elevator which allows people to see the whole city below. I can imagine myself there, breathtaking.




THE OPERA DE PARIS GARNIER

They started building this opera house way back in 1862 but was completed on 1875. It took them 10 years to buld this building because they discovered an underground lake where it is being constructed.
The exterior of the opera house looks really nice. What more inside? I want to see how the interior looks like. I'm sure it's very interesting!


THE LOUVRE MUSEUM

Familiar? Oh yes. This museum plays an important role in the "Da Vinci Code". This is where we can find the famous paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci, which is Mona Lisa.
This is the largest museum in the whole world. It contains 300, 000 art pieces which I doubt you can finish in just one day!
I'm not a museum type of person but I am intrigued by this one.

Friday, May 29, 2009

DREAM DESTINATION: The Bahamas



Do you guys know the movie Into the Blue? It stars Paul Walker and Jessica Alba. A young couple who dives and aspires to become treasure hunters. They went on a vaction to the Bahamas and met two other friends. Together they went diving and exploring the ocean for treasure. And true enough, they found a wrecked airplane with lots of cocaine and evidences of a sunken ship with a treasure. Unfortunately, there were also criminals who are looking for the said treasure. Things gets complicated when they knew that thier friends dealt with the criminals. I gave you a little summary of the movie that inspired my next dream destination, THE BAHAMAS.


BEACH = PARADISE. Well, for me. I super love the beach because it is a perfect place for relaxation and a place where friends and families have fun in the sun, sand and water. The Bahamas offers a variety of beaches to choose from, each with its own characteristics. There are 3 major islands in the Bahamas: The Grand Bahama Island, Nassau Paradise Island, and the Out Islands.

NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND

This island has 5 different beaches. Each beach offers different activities to suit your mood. One is located near where the cruise ship docks, while another beach is just perfect for walking, swimming and sunbathing. Lots of choices to choose from! Remember, this is only the first island were talking about!


GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND

There are two kinds of beaches that you can choose from: "the activity beach" and "the secluded beach". They are both captivating in their own way. There are 9 different beaches in the Grand Bahama Island. This does not end here, there's one more island!



THE OUT ISLANDS

There are 3 beaches to choose from. One is where the annual Seafood Splash Festival is held, another is a perfect spot for children and for family picnics, and the last one is known for their hamburgers and tasty sandwiches. Wow, definitely a lot of beaches to choose from!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

DREAM DESTINATION: Dubai

About a month ago, I got an email from my dad. It was a powerpoint presentation of how Dubai looked before and now that it is booming. During 1990, Dubai was not as busy as it is now, it only had few infrastructures. In 2003, they have developed infrastructures that amazed a lot of people. I was one of them. After seeing the presentation, I immediately told myself I am going to visit Dubai someday.


This is the Burj Al Arab Hotel. It is the only seven star hotel in the whole world. And, can you believe that it was only built in 18 months? Amaaaazing! It opened to the public in 2003 and a lot of tourists went there to check it out. It is located in a man-made island and the hotel was designed like a sailboat. This hotel is located in United Arab Emirates (UAE) - obviously a country rich in oil and has a lot of money. Imagine, just going in to check the hotel out would cost you 60 Euros! That's a lot of money! What more spending the night there?



The hotel offers numerous luxury suites. The picture is only the simplest room they have! Wow, it's more than enough, right? I can imagine the other suites they have, it's like living in a house! The mose expensive suite they offer is the royal suite which has a private elevator and a private cinema and a whole lot more!



Do you love playing tennis? Check this out! Don't they have the coolest tennis court? You can actually see almost the whole city while playing the game.


I just hope I can visit this place someday...