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SHORT story, this island was originally just a bare land and bush areas. When the Mahakam River water tide, the island which is one of the Mahakam River delta is involved drowning. When the water receded, its presence inhibits a passing boat trip around the island. Kumala Island is who has the story. The island that used to appear displaced over time (around 2002) changed to one where public outing in Borneo.
Kumala Island is exactly located in East Kalimantan Province can be said like the World Fantasy, but not as complete as the existing facilities there. Still, this island remains one of the bustling recreational area visited by tourists from East Kalimantan and the surrounding area, especially on weekends and other holidays.
With an area of ??about 81.7 hectares, Kumala Island gives enough room to tourists to perform various activities in the region. Here, you can enjoy various games, such as a jet coaster, bombom car, go-kart, carousels, and a cable car. 
Meanwhile, for those who want to know the island region, to hire a mini train to the surrounding. Once satisfied to know the ins and outs of Kumala Island, you can try another atmosphere, such as swimming in the pool or fishing.
For those of you who want to see the city of Tenggarong from a height of about 75 meters, can climb the planetarium (Sky Tower) found on the island. Kumala Island also features a giant aquarium facilities that cater specifically for fish Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), species of freshwater dolphin found only in Irawady River (Brazil), Mekong River (China), and the Mahakam River (Indonesia).
Oiya, do not rush to leave the island because on the afternoon Kumala exoticism of this region increasingly felt. You can enjoy keeksotisannya while relaxing in resorts, cafes, tourist huts, shelters, shelter, or rent a boat motor running slowly over the Mahakam River.
Not only that, right in front of the Kumala Island Museum Mulawarman there are also a collection of ancient objects and relics of the Sultanate of aquatic mammal other ancient collections. Before leaving the aquatic mammal, it would be nice to visit this museum first.
If you want to visit, Kumala Island is located on the Mahakam River delta Tenggarong City, Regency, East Kalimantan Province. Tenggarong City, the capital of Regency is approximately 27 kilometers east of Samarinda, East Kalimantan’s provincial capital.
From City to City Tenggarong Samarinda, you can access them using public transport (bus) or private vehicle through Kukar Bridge I with travel time about 30 minutes.
DO NOT ever visit interesting places in Stockholm, Sweden, must pay. If you know the tricks, you can save on costs. Well, to keep the money in the bag last longer, here are some things you can do:
1. Seeing the changing of the guard
Step your feet to the Royal Palace to see the daily changing of the guard with royal ceremony. In summer, the ceremony began in the courtyard outside at 12:15 pm local time and lasted about 40 minutes.
2. Tour Riksdag
For European decision-making policy insight, you can join a free tour Riksdag, the Swedish version of the Houses of Parliament. Tours in English take place on Saturday and Sunday at 13:30 local time during the winter. It is recommended to make reservations in advance. For more information you can visit the site riksdagen.se.
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden’s largest city has attractions of interest, whether it’s from the architecture, the arts, natural appearance, or the richness of its history. Want to know what? Here are some places you can visit:
1. Vasa Museum
Vasa ship is a silent witness to the benefits of the Swedish Navy in the 17th century are still stored at the Vasa Museum. In addition to viewing masterpieces of Vasa ship, you also can see things other relics have been found after the boat was lifted from the sea. Vasa Ship newly appointed to the surface in April 1961 after being under water for about 333 years. Thousands of artifacts and the remains of at least 15 people who died found in and around the hull.
The museum, inaugurated in 1990 is open daily. From June 1 to August 31, open from 8:30 to 18:00 pm local time while the September 1 to May 31 starting at 10:00 to 17:00 local time. Entrance fee to the museum located in Galarvarvsvagen 14, Stockholm, Sweden 9 eurountuk adults and children free. Read the rest of this entry »
FOCUSING on the dragons and diving around Komodo Island, page Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Indonesia, indonesia.travel, along with a private company backed by Swisscontact, will hold a Deep and Extreme Indonesia 2011. The event will be held at Jakarta Convention Center on 31 March to 3 April 2011 is the perfect elaboration of the tourism industry with sea travel and ecotourism. Extreme Deep and Indonesia is considered as an important agenda for all parties involved, especially in Asia and Oceania.
Exhibition Extreme Deep and Indonesia is now entering his fifth year has also been recognized as the only exhibition that offers a variety of issues related to complete the dive industry. Regarding the issue of promotion, asorganizers www.indonesia.travel site will also collect the bloggers to discuss and provide feedback on how best to menggaungkan Diving and Extreme Adventure in Indonesia .
The event will be host to more than 150 companies and 20,000 visitors this is an exhibition that is worth a visit especially for those who are interested in the tourism industry, especially industrial diving, extreme sports and eco tourism world.
EVEN original figure of some sculptures Frank Zappa, Albert Einstein, Ray Charles, Mahatma Gandhi, and Rocky Balboa has died, but its existence can still attract people to come or make it as a background image.
If you’re one of the few fans of these figures, then do not miss the opportunity to capture the moment with works of sculpture while visiting one of the cities in the United States the following:
1. Philadelphia (Rocky Balboa)
You have ever watched the movie “Rocky” played by Sylvester Stallone certainly familiar with the name of Rocky Balboa. The figure is inspired by the fictional boxer heavyweight American-Italian Rocky Marciano, the original life considered by many as an icon of Philadelphia.
That is why his statue is located near Rokcy Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art frequented by people who want to see up close or take a picture together. Rocky Steps themselves are the steps to the museum page that became popular thanks to the movie ‘Rocky’. Read the rest of this entry »