Thursday, October 17, 2013

The Hanging Gardens of Haifa - Israel

The Hanging Gardens of Haifa - Israel
The Hanging Gardens of Haifa - Israel

Certain name it as the Eighth wonder of the world and quite deservedly! The Baha'i gardens are designed just like multi-colored mosaic, an impressive geometric cascade of hanging gardens and terraces. These were created as a liaison between the people of the entire Baha'i world area . The gardens are gift to the world, representing the peace and beauty of the world. These are presentation of the typical energy and what exactly are people capable of when they unite their efforts. Western and eastern designs are visually inserted into the composition of granite columns, Corinthian columns that recall ancient Greece and Oriental arches.

The Terraces of the Bahá'í Faith, often known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa , Israel. They are one of the most visited attractions in Israel. The architect is Fariborz Sahba from Iran, the structural technical engineers are Karban and Co. from Haifa. Together with the Baha'i Holy Places in Western Galilee, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Cano Cristales - Colombia

Cano Cristales - Colombia
Cano Cristales - Colombia

Caño Cristales is a Colombian river located in the Serrania de la Macarena, province of Meta. The river is usually named "The River of Five Colors," "The Liquid Rainbow" or maybe "The Most Beautiful River in the World" because of its striking colors like yellow, green, blue, black, and especially the red of the Macarenia clavigera ( Podostemaceae ) at the base of the river giving it a special look .

To reach Caño Cristales , you need to go to the municipality of La Macarena, Meta, in Meta Department. There are 2 methods to get there, from Villavicencio, in a DC3 Cargo planes coming out daily, or from Bogota , in direct flight that departs every Friday and returns on Sunday. Currently, there are no camp sites available near Caño Cristales.

The most ideal time for you to visit Caño Cristales is from late July to early December .

Friday, October 11, 2013

Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni is the world's biggest salt flat at 10,582 sq kilometers ( 4,086 sq mi ). It is located in the Potosí and Oruro departments in southwest Bolivia, close to the crest of the Andes and is at an elevation of 3,656 meters ( 11,995 ft ) above mean sea level. The Salar was created resulting from transformations between a number of prehistoric lakes. It is covered by a couple of meters of salt crust, which includes a terrific flatness with the average altitude versions within one meter over the entire section of the Salar