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An Honest Report on Bali Safari and Marine Park I visited Bali Safari & Marine Park  http://www.balisafarimarinepark.com  "40 hectares of splendid natural habitat" at the end of January 2009. Forget about the Marine side of things because that is 'coming soon'. That said it was still a whopping great big $25 US to get in (there are more expensive packages). I wonder if they will be putting up the price when 'marine' arrives. If not then I want some of my money back. $25 is 285,000 Indonesian Rupiahs and is not cheap by any standards though I am pleased to learn that Indonesians get in at a lower price. Here again though we have this double standard. If we charged Indonesians more to enter attractions in the UK then the world would be at our throats for racism. The park is about a three quarter hour drive from Kuta beach. Presently there are two free shuttle buses a day from and to the park. On arrival you pay for your ticket before travel...

Island of Dreams: Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia  A Guide to Doing Nothing on this Serene Tropical Getaway Looking to escape the winter chills? Or to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life? Head to a small island off the coast of Bali where the water is so blue, the sand is so white, and the sun is so bright above: Nusa Lembongan. Surfers head back to the beach after a morning of riding waves. Nusa Lembongan is part of a three-island group (the other 2 islands are Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan) which can be reached by a 30-minute speedboat ride from Sanur on the east coast of Bali. Approximately 8 km 2  (1,977 acres) in size and a population of about 5,000, the island is uncrowded, quiet and sleepy most of the time, even during peak season when the majority of Bali resorts are inundated with tourists. There are no cars allowed on the island, except for those small  bajaj  taxis that shuttle resort guests around. Walking is the best way...

4 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Vietnam A delicious, fancy tea at an upscale coffee shop cost $2.21. Yum! 1. Vietnam Is CHEAP I can't overstate this enough: Food, amenities, lodging, services and the general cost of living in Vietnam is so low it will blow your mind. I'm presently writing this article in a coffee shop in a suburb of Ho Chi Minh, with a cup of Vietnamese iced coffee on my table that cost $0.86. A bowl of Pho, a signature Vietnamese dish consisting of noodles, delicious broth, herbs and meat, will run you about $1.50. If you really want to splurge, I've seen a few pricier places with $2 bowls. Banh Mi, a Vietnamese sandwich, will run you about $0.75, while an upscale, full-service Korean BBQ meal with all-you-can-eat meat, sauces and vegetables cost me $13. Vietnamese Pho is some of the healthiest and most delicious food you will ever taste! At $1.25, this was a steal. But the affordable prices don't stop at the food. Taking...

Physical Features of the Philippines From the air the Philippines is seen as a series of mountain slopes softened by tropical growth and interrupted by cultivated plains and terraces, as well as by inland seas and channels. Except in Luzon and Mindanao, no portion of the archipelago is much more than 50 miles (80 km) from the water. It is a land whose mineral resources are inadequately mapped, but whose volcanic soil is constantly being eroded because of reckless farming methods and deforestation. welcome to philippines Physical Features The Philippine Islands are the tops of underwater mountains formed by outpourings of molten materials from the earth's interior. Consequently, igneous rock appears throughout most of the archipelago. Submergence of the entire area, after formation of these mountains, resulted in the deposit of various marine sediments over the lava underlay. The process of mountain forming has not stopped, as is indicated by recurring earth tremo...

10 Best Places to Spend Your Vacation in the Philippines  The Philippines is truly one country blessed with so many vacation hotspots. It is an archipelago endowed with biodiversity unlike any other and with many stretches of beaches that you can't find elsewhere. If you are ever visiting the country or even living there, taking the time to go on vacation to any of the places mentioned below will definitely give you lasting memories and put you in awe. These places will guarantee you one of the best vacations you will ever have. Boracay Island Boracay Island Boracay Island will remain a favorite vacation spot for many tourists and locales for many years to come. It has become a major vacation destination all year round offering visitors powdery white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. There are also lots of activities one can look forward to here like fire dancing during nighttime, parasailing, banana boat rides, diving, snorkeling, beach volleyba...