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Located 340 km south of the equator, Mount Kilimanjaro is one of three permanent snow on the mountain open to the equator, in addition to the top of Cayambe in Ecuador and Jaya in Indonesia. As the main object in Tanzania and the symbol of the East African countries, in 1973 pledged Kilimanjaro National Park area, and in 1987 in Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) is recognized as a World Natural Heritage by the United Nations. Currently, the Kilimanjaro region with Kibo Peak (5895 m) is the highest roof of the African continent, visited by more than 35,000 visitors each year.

Various accessibility, accommodation, security, and professional guide services, enabling more and more people enjoy the natural beauty of this increasingly scarce. Kilimanjaro as a world natural heritage and improve itself in the last four years tourist arrivals increased by more than tripling.

Observing nature in the management of Kili, the way in the mission of “Kilimanjaro for Lupus” This continues to create awe and envy. Tanzania, a developing country with over 30 percent of its population below the poverty line, capable of highly disciplined. Marangu Gate is one of seven climbing route to the top of Kilimanjaro at an altitude of 1800 m. The building manager’s office contains three officers met the prospective climbers lined up neatly. Read the rest of this entry »

West of Calgary in Canada, about two hours to fly from Vancouver. The drive from Calgary to the Rockies has to use the bus Brewster Bus, with costs about 40 dollars Canadian. Through the city of Calgary, we can see a vast meadow with cattle. We can also meet with a very small community.

Then, after that, we will pass the vast Indian village and the township that we start the trip in the Rockies. We skip the first resort is to Kananaskis Village, village tourism in the valley hills of black stone. In this village, there are only two hotels, ranch, ski hill and golf course. The view here is amazing, in winter, spring, summer, or autumn.

After Kananaskis Village, we will pass the Town of Canmore, a small town at the foot of the mountain with the Three Sisters Mountain. The atmosphere is very peaceful and calm. Nuances of life here is like flowing in peace.

I never tired of salts come to this town, although just about the coffee-coffee or sitting on the edge of a river with rocks and water is very clear. In Canmore, there are a lot of small restaurants but with a very attractive setting, of course with a view toward the Rockies.

The drive from Canmore along the Rockies will continue in the Town of Banff. The city is located in the Park, so very clean. There, we can see a deer passing by on a main road or see mouse (bison) on the riverside. It is fun, right? Banff is the central tourism in Alberta. There are lots of hotels, from cheap to super expensive. One of the legendary hotels is the Fairmont Banff Springs. Here we can go to a nightclub or just a coffee at the coffee shop was lined up along the streets of Banff.

Shimla is a small town in India situated at an altitude of more than 2000 meters. Before visiting this place, make sure your body is ready with a cold air temperature, even when it is very cold in winter.

Promptly at 12 noon, the train had arrived in Shimla. Like the existing stations in the area of tourism in general, visitors are greeted by an illegal tour guides. So, we suggest you make hotel reservations early, to avoid confusion.

Shimla City is a very comfortable place for walkers, particularly in the area of The Ridge, The Mall, and Scandal Point. Three areas are non-vehicle areas. This policy makes Shimla pollution free and the air is very clean. Moreover, by walking you’ll likely enjoy a range of mountains bordering the small town.
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