Crystal River in Columbia also known as the river of five colors...
picture from openfreak.com
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
61
With summer finally here, I've been busy trying to enjoy the warm weather but I couldn't help repost this link my friend sent me.
Crystal River in Columbia also known as the river of five colors...
picture from openfreak.com
Crystal River in Columbia also known as the river of five colors...
picture from openfreak.com
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Jellyfish Lake
DREAM ADVENTURE #60: go snorkeling with jellyfish!
JELLYFISH LAKE
Jellyfish Lake is an attraction most can only dream of, this daring and unusual phenomena, Jellyfish Lake, departs radically from convention; for it is an enclosed body of water wherein - over the course of a millennia - resident jellyfish have completely lost their sting because they have not had to fight off predators. Instead, they spend their days in privileged leisure, pulsating gently from one side of the lake to the other while catching the sun's rays and farming their own food supply of algae. -visitpalau.com
JELLYFISH LAKE
Jellyfish Lake is an attraction most can only dream of, this daring and unusual phenomena, Jellyfish Lake, departs radically from convention; for it is an enclosed body of water wherein - over the course of a millennia - resident jellyfish have completely lost their sting because they have not had to fight off predators. Instead, they spend their days in privileged leisure, pulsating gently from one side of the lake to the other while catching the sun's rays and farming their own food supply of algae. -visitpalau.com
Friday, May 27, 2011
Visit Paris, France
DREAM ADVENTURE #59: Paris.
1. Kiss on top of the Eiffel Tower.
2. Visit the Louvre -- Originally
a royal fortress for kings, and open to all since 1793, the Louvre is
one the world's greatest art museums, housing 35,000 works of ancient
and Western art, displayed in over 60,000 square meters of exhibition
space. More than 6 million visitors see the Louvre per year.
3. This elaborate stained-glass cupola (dome) inside Magasins du Printemps department store is located above the main restaurant in the store. Installed in 1923, it is composed of 3,185 individual pieces of stained glass.
4. Take a boat tour along the Seine River.
5. Admire the architecture of Notre Dame.
6. Visit Tuileries
Palace which encloses the western end of the Louvre and the formal gardens
that make up Jardin des Tuileries park, stretching from the Louvre to
the Place de Concorde, and bordered by the Seine.
7. Stop by Fontaine des Mers
8. Go wine tasting at a gorgeous vineyard.
9. Dinner and a cabaret show at Le Moulin Rouge.
10. Take a french cooking class.
11.Visit the Luxembourg Gardens.
12. Visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Picasso exhibition.
13. Have a hammam at the Paris Mosque.
14. Eat a crap load of fresh baked baguettes and delicious cheese.
8. Go wine tasting at a gorgeous vineyard.
9. Dinner and a cabaret show at Le Moulin Rouge.
10. Take a french cooking class.
11.Visit the Luxembourg Gardens.
12. Visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Picasso exhibition.
13. Have a hammam at the Paris Mosque.
14. Eat a crap load of fresh baked baguettes and delicious cheese.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Dream Adventure #58
source: dailyrandompictures.com - Heaven On Earth (8 pics)
The world's largest salt flat is located in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. During the rainy season, the water turns it into the world's largest mirror. The reflection of the sky creates a sense of infinity, like you're walking among the clouds. It's called the border between Heaven and Earth.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Crystal & Fantasy Caves
DREAM ADVENTURE 57: visit Crystal Cave & Fantasy Cave in Bermuda
Crystal Cave is the most famous of Bermuda's many subterranean caverns. It is located in Hamilton Parish, close to Castle Harbor. The area surrounding Harrington Sound (which lies to the south of Crystal Cave) is of limestone formation and noted for many subterranean waterways, through which the waters of the sound empty into the Atlantic. Crystal Cave is one of these, and - as its name suggests - is one of the most spectacularly beautiful, with many stalactites, stalagmites and deep crystal-clear pools. However, some crystal formations have been damaged by earthquakes in the far past.
An excursion to Crystal Cave also includes the neighboring Fantasy Cave with Fantasy being deeper (88 steps down). Fantasy Cave was reopened in the summer of 2001 with all the pathways rebuilt and re-illuminated by artificial lighting.
Crystal Cave is the most famous of Bermuda's many subterranean caverns. It is located in Hamilton Parish, close to Castle Harbor. The area surrounding Harrington Sound (which lies to the south of Crystal Cave) is of limestone formation and noted for many subterranean waterways, through which the waters of the sound empty into the Atlantic. Crystal Cave is one of these, and - as its name suggests - is one of the most spectacularly beautiful, with many stalactites, stalagmites and deep crystal-clear pools. However, some crystal formations have been damaged by earthquakes in the far past.
An excursion to Crystal Cave also includes the neighboring Fantasy Cave with Fantasy being deeper (88 steps down). Fantasy Cave was reopened in the summer of 2001 with all the pathways rebuilt and re-illuminated by artificial lighting.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Fingal's Cave
DREAM ADVENTURE 56: explore Fingal's cave in Scotland
"The breathtaking Fingal's Cave in Scotland gives you impression that someone has built it. The perfect hexagonally jointed basalt columns were formed during many years when the hot lava was cracked into perfect hexagonal patterns in a similar way to drying mud cracking as it shrinks, and these cracks gradually extended down into the mass of lava as it cooled and shrank to form the columns, which were subsequently exposed by erosion." -www.mediadump.com
"The breathtaking Fingal's Cave in Scotland gives you impression that someone has built it. The perfect hexagonally jointed basalt columns were formed during many years when the hot lava was cracked into perfect hexagonal patterns in a similar way to drying mud cracking as it shrinks, and these cracks gradually extended down into the mass of lava as it cooled and shrank to form the columns, which were subsequently exposed by erosion." -www.mediadump.com
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Pamukkale, Turkey
DREAM ADVENTURE 55: visit Turkey's cotton castle
I've been having cravings for Thanksgiving food lately so maybe that's why Turkey has been on my mind recently but this place looks absolutely stunning; I've never seen anything like it.
These stunning terraces of water are found in Pamukkale Turkey and were shaped from a substance called travertine, which forms from the build-up of sediments of calcium carbonate deposited in water from hot springs. Then the calcium dioxide degasses and you are left with these beautiful terraces, with warm water flowing over them." -www.mediadump.com
more tourist information can be found HERE
awesome blog entry about Pamukkale with pictures HERE
I've been having cravings for Thanksgiving food lately so maybe that's why Turkey has been on my mind recently but this place looks absolutely stunning; I've never seen anything like it.
These stunning terraces of water are found in Pamukkale Turkey and were shaped from a substance called travertine, which forms from the build-up of sediments of calcium carbonate deposited in water from hot springs. Then the calcium dioxide degasses and you are left with these beautiful terraces, with warm water flowing over them." -www.mediadump.com
more tourist information can be found HERE
awesome blog entry about Pamukkale with pictures HERE
Friday, April 15, 2011
Kyoto, Japan
DREAM ADVENTURE 54: visit Kyoto's bamboo forest
"Dense bamboo forests—with their rows upon rows of long, ringed, smooth stems—provide a feeling of composure and tranquility. The sound of wind blowing through bamboo, of stems knocking against one another and leaves rustling, is revered in Japan. Nowadays, bamboo forests are few and far between. This one, on the way to Okoeni Sanso from Tenryu-ji, is a delight. The forest is a short walk from the Saga-Arashiyama train station." -Fodor
"It is a beautiful forest with a path through its heart." -Spacious Planet
source
Besides the bamboo forest, Kyoto has many more sites to see and beautiful temples to visit.
This was the best link I've found about nearby sites and activities: Kyoto Travel
"Dense bamboo forests—with their rows upon rows of long, ringed, smooth stems—provide a feeling of composure and tranquility. The sound of wind blowing through bamboo, of stems knocking against one another and leaves rustling, is revered in Japan. Nowadays, bamboo forests are few and far between. This one, on the way to Okoeni Sanso from Tenryu-ji, is a delight. The forest is a short walk from the Saga-Arashiyama train station." -Fodor
"It is a beautiful forest with a path through its heart." -Spacious Planet
source
Besides the bamboo forest, Kyoto has many more sites to see and beautiful temples to visit.
This was the best link I've found about nearby sites and activities: Kyoto Travel
Thursday, April 14, 2011
53
DREAM ADVENTURE 53
"The Blue Grotto in Capri is a gorgeous cave with a brilliant blue color to it due to two separate sources of light. One is tiny, the opening you can see in this picture which allows small rowboats in. The other opening is much larger and beneath the first, sending in rays of light into the cave from below. Of course, it is more difficult for this second hole to allow light through as it is underwater, but its size makes the difference." www.mediadump.com
"The Blue Grotto in Capri is a gorgeous cave with a brilliant blue color to it due to two separate sources of light. One is tiny, the opening you can see in this picture which allows small rowboats in. The other opening is much larger and beneath the first, sending in rays of light into the cave from below. Of course, it is more difficult for this second hole to allow light through as it is underwater, but its size makes the difference." www.mediadump.com
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Hoi An, Vietnam
DREAM ADVENTURE NUMBER 52
excerpt from opentravel.com
Hoi An is a place that cannot be missed while in Vietnam. This colourful, magical and beautiful little town is home to more silk lanterns than people. Situated on the coast of the South China Sea, the town used to be an important port and trading centre. Today it is a fairy tale spot visited by thousands of travellers and backpackers that cannot resist its charm. Hoi An's fabulous atmosphere blended with captivating hospitality and fairytale architecture make the town one of the most rewarding destination in South-East Asia.
excerpt from opentravel.com
Hoi An is a place that cannot be missed while in Vietnam. This colourful, magical and beautiful little town is home to more silk lanterns than people. Situated on the coast of the South China Sea, the town used to be an important port and trading centre. Today it is a fairy tale spot visited by thousands of travellers and backpackers that cannot resist its charm. Hoi An's fabulous atmosphere blended with captivating hospitality and fairytale architecture make the town one of the most rewarding destination in South-East Asia.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
51: Cappadocia
Visit Cappadocia, Turkey
Located about 12 hours from Instabul by bus, Cappadocia in central Turkey is famed for its pottery and unique rock formations of which the ancient inhibitants used to carve out their houses and other structures. The tradition of pottery and ceramics in Turkey is one of the world's oldest crafts dating back to the 8th century. Cappadocia is also home to odd looking rock formations called fairy chimneys that are found in a bunch of shapes such as mushrooms, cones, columns, etc that were created as a result of the eroding rains, rivers, floods and winds as well as its troglodyte dwellings carved out of the rock and cities dug out into underground, presents an otherworldly appearance. This region also has 8 underground cities to explore, many beautiful free, places to go hiking and hot air balloon tours (google pictures of hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, it's stunning!). Cappadocia is also one of the biggest wine-producing regions in Turkey and they also have the Turasan Wine Factory to visit and reviews of the local cuisine are wonderful and once you start looking for a place to rest your head, there are a few cave hotels that would surely warrant a once in a lifetime experience.
Located about 12 hours from Instabul by bus, Cappadocia in central Turkey is famed for its pottery and unique rock formations of which the ancient inhibitants used to carve out their houses and other structures. The tradition of pottery and ceramics in Turkey is one of the world's oldest crafts dating back to the 8th century. Cappadocia is also home to odd looking rock formations called fairy chimneys that are found in a bunch of shapes such as mushrooms, cones, columns, etc that were created as a result of the eroding rains, rivers, floods and winds as well as its troglodyte dwellings carved out of the rock and cities dug out into underground, presents an otherworldly appearance. This region also has 8 underground cities to explore, many beautiful free, places to go hiking and hot air balloon tours (google pictures of hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, it's stunning!). Cappadocia is also one of the biggest wine-producing regions in Turkey and they also have the Turasan Wine Factory to visit and reviews of the local cuisine are wonderful and once you start looking for a place to rest your head, there are a few cave hotels that would surely warrant a once in a lifetime experience.
Monday, April 11, 2011
50: a little closer to home
Being a poor young adult, sometimes it gets hard thinking about all these dream vacations and things to do while simultaneously having less than 40 bucks in my bank account but I relish in the what ifs and maybe somedays and my daydreams are enough for me. But for my 50th dream vacay I decided to post something attainable in the near future that I've actually wanted to do for the last couple years now.
VISIT LEAVENWORTH.
Especially in the Christmas time. It looks absolutely stunning. I honestly can't believe I've never been living so close. This Christmas I definitely will spend the weekend up there. It's even beautiful in the summer though with their gardens, shops, parks and wine tasting. Or even in the fall during Oktoberfest -- in Leavenworth, it's claimed to be the biggest outside Germany!
VISIT LEAVENWORTH.
Especially in the Christmas time. It looks absolutely stunning. I honestly can't believe I've never been living so close. This Christmas I definitely will spend the weekend up there. It's even beautiful in the summer though with their gardens, shops, parks and wine tasting. Or even in the fall during Oktoberfest -- in Leavenworth, it's claimed to be the biggest outside Germany!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
the most beautiful city in Europe
In keeping hope that April showers will bring May flowers... and not more rain as we're accustomed to here (I am growing sick of the grey), I've decided to dedicate the rest of this month to beautiful, breath-taking, fairytale and less gloomy destinations around the world.
excerpt from opentravel.com*
DREAM ADVENTURE 49: visit Colmar, France
"Picturesque Colmar in France, considered the most beautiful city in Europe, looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. This tiny town in Alsace is famous not only for its magically colourful old town. Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, is called the "Capital of Alsatian Wine" - it boasts a sunny microclimate and is the second driest city in France, making it ideal for wine growing.
As if being the wine capital was not enough, Colmar, with its pretty squares, fountains and canals, is also called the "little Venice" (la Petite Venise). It is also the home town of Frédéric Bartholdi, who designed the Statue of Liberty, and the painter Martin Schongauer."*
excerpt from opentravel.com*
DREAM ADVENTURE 49: visit Colmar, France
"Picturesque Colmar in France, considered the most beautiful city in Europe, looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. This tiny town in Alsace is famous not only for its magically colourful old town. Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, is called the "Capital of Alsatian Wine" - it boasts a sunny microclimate and is the second driest city in France, making it ideal for wine growing.
As if being the wine capital was not enough, Colmar, with its pretty squares, fountains and canals, is also called the "little Venice" (la Petite Venise). It is also the home town of Frédéric Bartholdi, who designed the Statue of Liberty, and the painter Martin Schongauer."*
Friday, April 8, 2011
Underwater Suite
DREAM ADVENTURE 48: stay a night at the Conrad Maldives Resort's underwater suite
"What's one way to show a little spontaneity in an un-adventurous vacation? How about a meeting under the sea. Ithaa, the world's first all-glass undersea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, is celebrating its fifth anniversary by turning its underwater restaurant into a suite built for two.
The Maldives resort is offering guests the chance to spend the night under-water by turning the restaurant into an exclusive suite for two, complete with a private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed. (Caveat: Private in this sense means more underwater sea creatures and less humans.) Resting five meters (approximately 16 feet) below the Indian Ocean, the restaurant-turned-romance room is surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear glass. Using aquarium technology, "Ithaa" meaning "pearl"in the Maldivian language of Divehi, was built to allow guests to enjoy the color, clarity and beauty of the Indian Ocean without getting their feet wet.
Diners at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant enjoy a set-menu of 23 different dishes over four courses. The restaurant is adults-only for dinner (children can join for lunch) and it only seats 12 people.
The cost of this little luxury? $320 per person for dinner. Want to spend the night? The price is available upon request, depending on your dates of travel."
excerpt from http://www.gadling.com/
Looking at the other accommodations, all of them seem fabulous. Even though the sun is shining here today in the Pacific NW, I long to visit an actual beach -- not Ocean Shores, the one here that never (okay... RARELY) reaches above 60 degrees.
Ocean Shores
Maldives
It looks like an absolutely stunning island with crystal clear water and loads of beautiful aquatic life
"What's one way to show a little spontaneity in an un-adventurous vacation? How about a meeting under the sea. Ithaa, the world's first all-glass undersea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, is celebrating its fifth anniversary by turning its underwater restaurant into a suite built for two.
The Maldives resort is offering guests the chance to spend the night under-water by turning the restaurant into an exclusive suite for two, complete with a private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed. (Caveat: Private in this sense means more underwater sea creatures and less humans.) Resting five meters (approximately 16 feet) below the Indian Ocean, the restaurant-turned-romance room is surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear glass. Using aquarium technology, "Ithaa" meaning "pearl"in the Maldivian language of Divehi, was built to allow guests to enjoy the color, clarity and beauty of the Indian Ocean without getting their feet wet.
Diners at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant enjoy a set-menu of 23 different dishes over four courses. The restaurant is adults-only for dinner (children can join for lunch) and it only seats 12 people.
The cost of this little luxury? $320 per person for dinner. Want to spend the night? The price is available upon request, depending on your dates of travel."
excerpt from http://www.gadling.com/
Looking at the other accommodations, all of them seem fabulous. Even though the sun is shining here today in the Pacific NW, I long to visit an actual beach -- not Ocean Shores, the one here that never (okay... RARELY) reaches above 60 degrees.
Ocean Shores
Maldives
It looks like an absolutely stunning island with crystal clear water and loads of beautiful aquatic life
Sunday, March 13, 2011
47
I don't think a picture would be appropriate for this entry but one thing I definitely want to do before I die is to join the mile high club.
I came across sites that let you privately charter a plane and do the deed in a B-25 bomber plane which would be pretty legit...
But I was more or less just thinking just a riskaaay quickie in the bathroom.
I came across sites that let you privately charter a plane and do the deed in a B-25 bomber plane which would be pretty legit...
But I was more or less just thinking just a riskaaay quickie in the bathroom.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
DREAM ADVENTURE #46
I was looking back at my old blog entires and how in-depth they were and how I just had more time on my hands but in a way it was so relaxing to spend a couple hours researching something but on the downfall of that, it makes me want it that much more when I see how I could attain it. Something like this festival though cannot be explained in words unless you actually witness it...
Attend Burning Man
What a crazy, life-changing experience that would be...
Attend Burning Man
What a crazy, life-changing experience that would be...
Friday, March 11, 2011
New Year's in Times Square
DREAM ADVENTURE #45
I have never been to New York but I think I'd love my first time to be on New Year's and to welcome in the new year in Times Square.
It'd be absolutely magical to share a new year's kiss there.
I have never been to New York but I think I'd love my first time to be on New Year's and to welcome in the new year in Times Square.
It'd be absolutely magical to share a new year's kiss there.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
DREAM ADVENTURE 44: Party in New Orleans for Mardi Gras!!
It was really hard to choose just one picture for this; Mardi Gras down there is so flamboyant and festive!
I'm sure I'd want to stay for a few days to see everything there is to see and try their amazing restaurants down there. Link of interest: 10 Things to Taste in New Orleans
It was really hard to choose just one picture for this; Mardi Gras down there is so flamboyant and festive!
I'm sure I'd want to stay for a few days to see everything there is to see and try their amazing restaurants down there. Link of interest: 10 Things to Taste in New Orleans
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
22 Things I've Learned in 22 Years
- be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
- dreams are the touchstones of our character.
- empathy is the greatest virtue.
- everything is a matter of perspective.
- experiences always trump possessions.
- having a thousand credentials on the wall will not make you a decent human being. But genuinely helping one person everyday will.
- in order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
- judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
- just because you're an adult doesn't mean you can't act like a kid.
- love, not time, heals all wounds.
- never stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.
- nine out of ten things you worry about never happen.
- respect is earned.
- sometimes you put up walls not to keep people out but to see who cares enough to break them down.
- the essential things in life are seen not with the eyes, but with the heart.
- there's no such thing as a bad mistake unless you don't learn from it.
- those who aren't the easiest to love are the ones who need it the most.
- time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.
- you can be a somebody and it won't make any difference. You don't have to be a somebody to make a difference.
- you can fully bathe with less than a bucket of water.
- you will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
- your conscience won't keep you from doing wrong, but it sure keeps you from enjoying it.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Bull Run in Spain
DREAM ADVENTURE #43: Bull run in Spain
I think that'd get my adrenaline pumping like none other!!
I think that'd get my adrenaline pumping like none other!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Coachella
DREAM ADVENTURE #42: Coachella
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly known as Coachella or Coachella Festival) is a three-day (formerly a one or two-day) annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley. The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and electronic music as well as large sculptural art. The event has several stages/tents set-up throughout the grounds, each playing live music continuously.
My friend went last year and is planning on going again this year and I'm really tempted if I can muster up the money to drive down there, for a ticket, camping and everything else.
UPDATE: my friend and i were plannin on going and were waiting for our tax returns but Coachella sold out in record time of 5 days. :( The lineup I wasn't too impressed with but there were a handful of people I would have LOVED to see. Maybe next year :)
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly known as Coachella or Coachella Festival) is a three-day (formerly a one or two-day) annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley. The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and electronic music as well as large sculptural art. The event has several stages/tents set-up throughout the grounds, each playing live music continuously.
My friend went last year and is planning on going again this year and I'm really tempted if I can muster up the money to drive down there, for a ticket, camping and everything else.
UPDATE: my friend and i were plannin on going and were waiting for our tax returns but Coachella sold out in record time of 5 days. :( The lineup I wasn't too impressed with but there were a handful of people I would have LOVED to see. Maybe next year :)
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