VENICE

Venice

Venice is one of the famous travelling areas in the world. It is popular because of city’s unic geometrical element such as it is island. There are lots of things that represent Venice like canal, Venice style gondola that has sailor who wearing blue sprite T-shirts. Venice film festival is another famous well-known event. Or if you are interesting about mordent art probably Venice biennale can be recommended. 

 For some one who interesting about history, also Venice is one of the good area that it was independent republic island during the middle age. From the beginning it was build as a place for refuges that were fear to Tartary. They built islands on mud flat step by step. Now it has 118 islands and 400 bridges that connect each other islands. Ad 697, this marine city became a republic political system. During the Dark Age it was commerce, cultural center in Mediterranean.  

Flag of Venice Republic

Also it was banking sector for international trade. When Eastern Roman Empire was collapsed Venetian was main reason more that Islam. Venetian forced to crusade to attack Constantinople, Because Constantinople was competitor of Venice at that time. It had own parliament, own naval forces, and independent jurisdiction. It was smell country that was living by commerce. 

Done by: Max

Xmas special--North Pole

The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole. It is the northernmost point on the Earth, lying diametrically opposite the South Pole. At the North Pole all directions point south; all lines of longitude converge there, so its longitude can be defined as any degree value.

In some western cultures, the geographic North Pole is described as being the location of the workshop and residence of Santa Claus, although the depictions have been inconsistent between the geographic and magnetic North Pole. Canada Post has assigned postal code H0H 0H0 to the North Pole (referring to Santa's traditional exclamation of "Ho ho ho!"). 

In fact, millions of people sent letters to Santa every year. The North Pole is a such beautiful place, I wish I could go to there sometime. How about you? 

Merry Xmas!

                                            by Daisy

Letters to Santa. http://auspost.com.au/personal/letters-to-santa.html

Have fun in Xmas. http://www.northpole.com

Consider to travel to the North Pole? http://wikitravel.org/en/North_Pole

CITY OF LONDON

City of London

CORT OF ARMS 

The City of London, also known as The City, or The Square Mile, is the area of London that originally lay within the ancient city walls. This part of Central London is not as big a tourist destination as the West End, Westerminster or South bank, but is a must for anyone wishing to explore and understand London.

CITY HALL OF CITY OF LONDON

The City of London is not a London borough and has an ancient and unusual local governance, with rights and privileges greater than those of anywhere else in United Kingdom. The local authority is the City of London Corporation and the chief position is the Lord Mayor. Whilst the rest of London has the Metropolitan Police, the City of London has its own police force

 Visit during the week. Few shops and restaurants are open on the weekend, although this is changing - see the new shopping center "One New Change". It is hard to believe how dead the area is on the weekend and it can barely be stressed enough that if you are in The City on a weekend, it will seem like the movie 28 Days Later. This though could be a blessing if you want an easily accessible respite from the chaos of the West End to wander around the place at your own pace, admiring the architecture and character of the streets and buildings! You may also come across the filming of a TV advert, TV programe or even a film at this time.

Done by: Max

Watson Bay, National Park & Beach Sydney!

Watson Bay, National Park & Beach Sydney!

Watson Bay in the sun set

If you and family don't have enough time to travel far away from Sydney, Watson bay is one of the most clever solution for your family. Just 45 minutes by bus from Museum station or 20 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay. Watson Bay, Lady Beach, National Park & Beach located very close to each other with around 10 to 15 minutes walk. 

National Park 

Watson Bay is a small and peaceful local beach. From here you can have a good view to see whole city. This beach is not for swimming but for children playing and picnic. There is huge park and beautiful children play ground. You and family can camp here and enjoy the fresh air from the sea. There are also some restaurant and coffee shop on the right hand side of the beach. Which is more romantic for a dinner under sunset.

The City- view from national park beach

Lighthouse and Lady Bay

Right opposite with Watson bay is National park. This is a wonderful place for picnic, you can see many beautiful trees, wild flower and enjoy the grate green, nature and fresh feeling. Which can dispel all of your concern and stress from work and busy life. You can find your self again here.

National Park Beach

If you want to swim you can walk further down. There are two beaches here one is National Park beach and the other is Lady beach. National park beach is a small and beautiful beach. The beach here is not crowded but very peaceful, fresh and more romantic than the other beach. You can see almost of people come here are local and in the afternoon you also can see many kids with their family play on the beach, such a lovely and sweet experience. 

National park beach

Lady beach or also called Nudist beach, this is a beach for nude bath. It is 5 minutes walk from National Park beach and much smaller than National park beach. There is not many place in Sydney have such variety sight seeings and such many interesting experiences.

Big view from national park

Done by: Julia 

Incredible journey in Australia--Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains, located immediately to the west of the sprawling metropolian area that is Sydney, is one of the most accessible areas of  highland natural beauty in New South Wales, Australia. Although not particularly high for a mountain range, the Blue Mountains is nonetheless renowned for its uniquely majestic scenery, for its cultural attractions, and for its relatively tranquil, alternative mode of life.

I have been to Blue Mountains twice, once in winter, and once in summer. Every time when I go there, the only thing I can feel is that there is a really beautiful place, I can totally relax myself. There is a place that can let me leave all the study and life behind of my head. 

Bring your camera, take your friends and family get ready to go to the amazing place--Blue Mountains. 

Wants to know more?

http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/blue-mountains/lithgow-area?gclid=CKHi28OZpLQCFckdpQodYX4AXQ

http://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/

by Daisy

Nha Trang bay

Nha Trang bay is located in the Southern maritime area of Central Vietnam. It is the political,economic,cultural center of Khanh Hoa provice. Nha Trang is proudly to be one of the most beautiful bay in the world ( awarded by UNESCO).

Natural heritage:
Marine flora : 100 varieties of coral, algae ; marine fauna : 200 rare species ; protected islands like Hon Mun (sea swallows) ; mangroves, lagoons, beaches of sand

Cultural heritage: 

Temples, alive traditionsPoh Nagar temple, Long Song Pagoda, Dien Khanh Citadel, Institut Pasteur and Institute of Oceanographic, alive traditions like the collect nests of swallows

thap ba Ponagar

Coastal management:
Hon Mun Marine Protected Area Pilot Project (first zone of biological conservation maritime of Vietnam) 

Hon Mun