It`s amazing that the small Maltese islands consists of so many ancient wonders and mysteries. Malta has a small landarea, but is so incredible rich with historical sites. Malta must be one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. The World Heritage Committee has inscribed the following properties on the World Heritage List: Megalithic Temples of Malta (5 temple groups), the City of Valetta, and Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. All together Malta has seven UNESCO world heritage sites. These wonders are really something to experience, but there are many other interesting sites to explore in Malta too. For genuine adventurers Malta is an Eldorado. The great wonders and mysteries really turn you on!

The big country Kenya in Africa, has great national parks for unique wild life adventures as Aberdare National Park, Amboseli National Park, Arabuko Sokoke National Park, Hells Gate and Mount Longonot National Parks, Kora National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Marsabit National Park, Meru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Nairobi National Park, Ndere Island National Reserve, Saiwa Swamp National Park, Sibiloi National Park, Tsavo East National Park, and Tsavo West National Park. Some of the best Game Reserves are Kakamega Forest National Reserve, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Shimba Hills National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve, Marine Parks and Reserves, Kiunga Marine National Reserve, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, Malindi/Watamu Parks and Reserves, Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve, Punguti Marine National Reserve, and Tana Delta Reserve. For they who want to take a step into the wild side, can do as most travellers doing today: go to Kenya!

The dark sky turned suddenly into an inferno of twinkling lights in all colours and shapes. It sounded like thunder and lightning. The spectacular show decorated the dark sky to the fullest. The Maltese Fireworks Festival was held at the Grand Harbour in the capital Valletta on the 29th and 30th of April 2006. This event was a show-case and a prelude to what will occur in the coming months when the villages and towns of Malta and Gozo celebrate the feast of their patron saints.

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Norwegians keep their tradition alive by celebrating Easter in the mountainsides. One of the best places for this occassion is definitely Kvamsfjellet near Vinstra in Gudbrandsdalen. By experience this region you can understand why Norway remains a wilderness outpost. Here around in amidst dark forests, moonlit mountain lakes, and mighty snow capped mountains, you will find the trolls. These amazing creatures were covered in the world famous Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen`s novel Peer Gynt. Take a thoroughly look and you will hopefully see against all logical belief, one of those mystical trolls.

The area around Lake Eyasi is home to the Hadzabe bushmen, some of the last remaining hunter-gatherers on the African continent. The Hadzabe inhabited the acacia forests and scrubland around Eyasi for over 10,000 years. Two totally different cultures meet on a rich sunny day below equator. Differences from many hundred thousand years? Yes, but we were greeted welcome, tells the Norwegian adventurer Per Henriksen about from his journey in Tanzania in Mars 2006.

On late Monday evening 24 April 2006, the Norwegian Cecilie Skog become the first woman who reach the North Pole from land! Before that Cecilie become the third Norwegian to reach all the 7 Summits, and the first woman in Norway and Scandinavia to reach all the 7 Summits. Now Cecilie and her tour mates Rolf Bae (31) og Per-Henry Borch (35) have reached the North Pole after 49 day hard workt. Now Cecilie has become the first woman in the world to reach all the seven tallest mountains on the seven continents and also reaching the three poles Mount Everest, the South Pole and the North Pole. She has written polar history with her last expedition to walk from land to the North Pole as the first woman.

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient pyramid buried under a hill on the outskirts of Mexico City. The pyramid is believed be 1,500 years old and was built by the same ancient people who constructed the Teotihuacan complex, known as the City of the Gods. For Mexico, this wonder is expected to be a new big tourist attraction.

Since I read the world famous Swiss scientist and adventurer Erich Von Danicken`s fantasyful theories about the cart ruts at the highland in Malta, I have been obsessed of these strange parallel tracks.

I approached Hagar Qim eagerly from the South East side. It`s the oldest freestanding structure on Earth. Why is the earliest evidence for the use of stone for building purposes found in Malta? Illuminated in the strong sun, I could see this megalithic wonder lives up to its name. It means standing stones. The ruins from this ancient building, stands on a rocky plateau on the west coast of Malta. It overlooks the sea and the islet of Filfla. Nearby there is another ancient wonder called Mnajdra. Both buildings were partly domed and partly open to sky. Something could be explained, but no know exactly why, how and who built these buildings, also called the Copper Age Temples. So to get an impression what people did in the old time, I entered the doorway to Haqar Qim to take a thoroughly look inside.

The discovery of the Coptic written papyruses manuscripts were annonced 6 April 2006 at National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. National Geographic News is part of the National Geographic Society. Some biblical scholars consider the Gospel of Judas as the most significant archaeological discovery in 60 years. The only known surviving copy of the gospel was found in a codex, or ancient book, that dates back to the third or fourth century A.D. It tells another story than in the Bible: Jesus was not betrayed by Judas!

Achieve great experiences in the Alps and the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. It could be done through many ways as riding, horse packing, hiking and gold washing. By wandering around in a breathtaking landscape in Austria, you will get a glimpse into history, culture, and old buildings. Especially it will give you a fascinating insight into the gold mining history. The myth of the Tauerngoldes is also covered in the book Via Aurea - Ways of the Tauerngold. The beautiful nature, the high snowcapped mountains and the fascinating mining history, can also be experienced on the horseback. Then you can reach more. It`s great opportunities for unique adventures both for genuine adventurers and families around in the region`s seven municipalities Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Flattach, Großkirchheim, Mallnitz, Obervellach, and Rauris.

Wars, conflicts, instability and threats have only a short time effect on peoples` travelling. In 2005 international tourism continued the growing that that started in 2004 in spite of the various tragic events. According to results from United Nations specialized agency, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide grew by 5.5% and exceeded 800 million for the first time ever. That`s good news for the travel industry. Of the regions, Africa has the highest increase.

For they who dream about doing many things in short time within a small area, the mythic island Malta in the heart of the Mediterranea Sea, is an excellent alternative. On the Norwegian travel fair trade Reiseliv06 in January 2006, tourist representatives from Malta presented great opportunities for most people. Some of the most picturesque scenery of all the Maltese islands can be found on Gozo. For nature lovers, they can enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular coastline. For sun tourists, they can enjoy rocky inlets to red sand beaches and sail, snorkel, dive and fish. For party lions they can drink and rock around in a wide range of pubs. For genuine explorers, they can ahieve unique adventures admiring the world`s ancient temples and explore great mysteries just waiting for being solved.

When the Inca Empire fell, the Incas took many of their mysteries with them. One of the greatest mysteries is found at Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, Peru. Ollantaytambo is a massive citadel located about 50 kilometres from Machu Picchu, but it was also built for serving a higher purpose than this. It was far beyond my imagination when tried to understand how the Incas could be able to bring such gigantic blocks of stone to the top of the mountain from the quarries many kilometres away, and how have they shaped the stones to fit so well together? And perhaps the biggest question: what was the purpose of this construction? Why did the people in ancient time make so big efforts to build this amazing wonder of world?