Id like to find a campsite that is right next to the water among tall trees, good fishing, and among nature and all its wonders.

The Tale Of The Big Fish

If your ready to expand your diving experience – here we go…

There is a milestone in almost every diver\’s life: The seventeenth lake looks like very much like the good ol\’ lake next door. Truth is its kind of cold in here. And why the hell am I staring at a dirt covered car wreck, just because somebody has pushed it into the water?

Even the corals during the last diving vacation didn\’t thrill as much as they used to do. Sure, they are beautiful, but they\’ve been sensational once ago. Hey, there was a moray eel back there, but hold on, there will be another one sooner or later.

You get my point?

This is when the big fish are becoming the issue. Give me sharks and mantas, whale sharks and dolphins (ok, no fish). Give me a shot of adrenaline!

Let\’s get to the core right away: In my personal opinion these animals are worth every effort, every dime, every mile. It can\’t get much better than a manta gliding by in a diver\’s life. Maybe snorkelling next to a whale shark comes close. Most of us won\’t find any of these encounters anywhere close, but there are airplanes and carefully planned travelling is not necessarily expensive. Here is how we do it:

Preparation helps…

To get a feel for the destination we usually check „The diving network“ Divingnetwork.net. Don\’t take everything too serious there, but it is a good start! For accommodation purposes Trip advisor is a good source Tripadvisor.com. There are some lunatics around, too, but just disregard them. There is a new travel community around, also available in german as reisecommunity, which we like al lot, Planet Vacation Club Planetvc.com. Check out the WIRLL\’s, it is a smart idea!

I prefer to book the flights myself – it usually takes a while but it gets you better deals. There is nothing wrong with travel agencies – they always did a very good job. Just make sure to pick a diving specialist. They\’ve usually been to the places they sell and they will help you to avoid traps. A while ago a friend of mine missed the departure of his diving boat, because he underestimated how long it takes in Mexico City to change planes. Needless to say that this was a very expensive mistake. My recommendation: It is safer to book diving boats through agencies, but feel free to arrange everything else yourself.

Check the best time for your trip – a year ago

Many critters will only show up during a couple of months. Make sure you get your booking in time. Being there during the wrong season can be disappointing, trust me. But don\’t trust the weather forecasts too much. The monsoon for example obviously is not as predictable anymore. Rainy months can be dry and the „safe“ months rainy. It is a good idea to call and inquire.

Where to?

To get you started – we liked:

Mozambique – for example the Tofo area. Mozambique is still pretty basic, with big, empty beaches but this is going to change. You\’ll find friendly chaos, manta rays and whale sharks – not a bad combination! The simple accommodations are not too pricey yet, but luxury is an option, too. Connection usually through Johannesburg.

The northern part of Bali is quite a thrill, too. Meet some dugongs! There are a lot of villas or apartments available, which might be a better option than regular hotels.

We also like Mexico a lot! The Caribbean coast is more crowded. Try Baja California. The Islas Revilladas are among the world\’s most exciting dive sites – giant manta rays,

Hammerheads, whales, dolphins – you name it. Only diving boats go there, though, and the trips are kind of expensive. But worth it. And don\’t forget La Paz – they feature diving among seals, an unforgettable experience.

And don\’t miss the Maldives – the best atoll for diving in my opinion is Ari. The Maldives recently became pretty expensive, since they are in steady demand. But there is a wide range of islands from basic to luxury class.

And if you don\’t mind going even further: Palau and Yap are legendary diving areas – they offer everything you\’ll ever dream of. Don\’t expect perfection there – the islands itself are average – it\’s all about the diving.

Honourably mentioning: Australia, Galapagos, Cocos and Panama – haven’t been there yet 😉

We see these ferocious creatures on the Discovery channel all the time and they are fascinating to watch. I was wondering if there were any plans to exhibit Humboldts in say, the Monterrey Bay Aquarium? Don’t you think this would be incredible, to have an aquarium full of voracious Humboldts, especially during feeding time? Has anyone ever tried this before?

Places to Stay In Indonesia, Places Adventure Tours Indonesia Island

Places to Stay In Indonesia
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Spending a relaxing and luxurious vacation in place stay in Bali is possible. Among the plethora of options, here are the top hotels in Bali arranged in no particular order.

Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort and Spa
Located in a secluded beach in Jimbaran, this five-star hotel is one of the best in place stay in Bali. Like the Four Seasons, this firs-rate hotel is not far from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and other attractions on the island. There are a total of 368 guestrooms, 38 of which are newly built

cliff villas with stunning ocean views. The rooms are all furnished and designed to meet every visitor’s need for comfort. The rates start at 0 per night.

The main attraction of this excellent place stay in hotel is the Spa complex. In addition, there are two outdoor pools in the resort, one of which is an infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. Other amenities include a golf course, a tennis court, and a jogging path. The resort also has twelve lounges and restaurants that serve a wide selection of cuisines, from local Balinese food to European delights.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Stay Jimbaran Bay
One of the most respected hotels in place Bali, place Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay is ideal for rest and relaxation. It promises a wonderful and memorable experience in one of the world’s finest holiday place destinations.

The hotel is equipped with a wide array of amenities designed to cater to the needs of its guests. The service is also exceptional. The starting rate for each room is between 0 and 0. Just fifteen minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, this vacation hotspot also serves as a place good starting point to get to some of Bali’s well-known attractions.

Live in sumatra
he great island of Sumatra the third largest in the archipelago and fifth largest in the world (roughly the size of California or Sweden), is Indonesia�s most important territory. In just about every way, strategically, economically and politically, Sumatra has always formed a pivotal “backbone” for the nation. place Second among the major islands in population numbers but first in exports (principally oil, natural gas, rubber, tin and palm oil, but also tobacco, tea, coffee and timber), it stands at the crossroads of place Asia.

Place Like Java, Sumatra is formed by a longitudinal range of mountains, a double fold in the earth�s crust with a central trough through which towering volcanoes have thrust upwards. This so-called Bukit Barisan Range extends for about 1,600 kms (1000 miles) in a northwest-southeasterly direction rising at several points above 300 meters (1000 feet). There are about 90 volcanoes in this range, 15 of which are active, but unlike those in Java and Bali they frequently deposit material of an acidic nature which does not improve the fertility of the surrounding soils.

Live in Lombok
To the east of Bali, across a deep strait seething with whirlpools and place swimming with dolphins lies Lombok, an island whose history and culture are intimately intertwined with those of her illustrious neighbour. Yet in many important ways, Lombok is quite different from palce and stay in Bali and Places to Stay In Indonesia . It’s climate is drier and land more rugged. And with 1.6 million inhabitants, a majority of whom are Muslim Sasaks, Lombok is only about half as densely populated.

Places to Stay In Indonesia Like Bali, Lombok is dominated by a towering northern volcanic range, with 3,800-metre (12,300-foot) Mt. Rinjani, the second highest peak place in Indonesia, at its centre. Another non-volcanic range traverses the barren southern side of the island (corresponding to Bali’s southern Bukit Peninsula), and most of Lombok’s arable land and the majority of her population occupy a narrow 25-km (16-mile) wide strip of land in between.

Irian Jaya is Indonesia’s largest place province covering approximately 253,616 square kilometers (158,510 square miles)of the western half of New Guinea, the worlds second largest island after Greenland. Irian Jaya is one of the most fascinating islands to visit and explore due to its geographically diverse landscape, rich bio-diversity and indigenous peoples. Irian Jaya is the last Indonesian island to be touched by the outsider and provides an opportunity to witness people just now emerging from the Stone Age. Live in Irian Jaya and Places to Stay In Indonesia
Irian Jaya constitues 22% of Indonesia’s total land area and may be divided into the 3 distinct regions; the Baliem Valley, the Casuarian coast and North and West Irian. Geographically Irian Jaya has enormous diversity from swampland at the southern coast, to Savannah, and snow-covered mountains.

The highlands consist largely of sedimentary limestone, sandstones and shale of tertiary periods. place Volcanic rock is not common in the mountains, but in one of the few places an igneous intrusion has appeared at Mountain Tembagapura in the Sudirman Mountains the outcrop has proved to be incredibly rich in copper, gold and silver and is now the site of the world’s most productive copper mine.