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.

On our way deep in the jungle of Amazon, on the Peruvian side, we chased away some crocodiles - caimans from the river shore, and jumped out into the water for a refreshing bath. We were told that caimans never attack people as far we stayed close together. Anyway it was a risk to take.

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.

El Dorado - an utopian dream or based on reality? The astonishing movie Aguirre, the Wrath of God from 1977, is based on historical circumstances. A few decades after the destruction of the Inca empire, a Spanish expedition leaves the mountains of Peru and descends to the Amazon river in search of gold, wealth and power. It doesn't take long time before they encounter big difficulties.

Scientist have recently found new species of fish and other sea life during a more thoroughly exploration of the Great Barrier Reef. The wonderful coral area is a paradise for Scuba divers and snorklers. It draws two million tourists a year, and discoveries new sea life will probably attract more visitors to the reef. Is the ongoing survey just a start for more discoveries? Could there be other uknown species hiding in the deep tropical water here?

Did USA loose the Vietnam War due to the Cu Chi Tunnels? The Viet Cong guerillas plan was to set out surprise assaults on the enemy, and then disappear. I was in the Vietnamese jungle about 30 - 35 kilometres outside Chi Minh City - Saigon. The Vietnamese guide challenged me: where is the hole (trapdoor) down to the tunnel system? I looked thoroughly around in the jungle, but couldn't see anything. Try to look once more, he said. Even not after my second attempt I couldn't spot any traces of a hole. The nature looked untouched, and I started to wonder about he was kidding with me, but anyway I made a guess close to the place where we were standing. Here I pointed, with my finger, probably not so convincing, but the guide shined up with a big smile, and wondered: how did you know? It was so close as it could be. If I had been so successful in guessing in football betting and in other games, I have probably been a millionaire now.

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.

Travelling back in Biblican times was a memory of life. It was a adventurous journey going to places as The Western Wall, Tel Aviv, Jerash, massive Roman ruins, Jerusalem and Shel Zahav. I and my wife Marna were close to the bomb explosion in Amman. Further more we explored the ancient city Petra, the Nabateans`culture and wonders. Spielberg liked the city enough to film the third Indiana Jones movie here, especially the Treasury. We also took our time to admire the sacred Biblical shrine of Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea and more.

Through my journey in the Middle East I visited the Western Wall, Tel Aviv, Jerash, massive Roman ruins, Jerusalem, and Shel Zahav. I and my wife Marna were close to the bomb explosion in Amman. We explored the ancient city Petra, the Nabateans`culture and wonders, Spielberg liked the city enough to film the third Indiana Jones movie here, especially the Treasury. We also took our time to admire the sacred Biblical shrine of Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea and more.

Great explorers seek continuously new remote areas to explore, and innovative tour operators take travellers into territories where people lived earlier undisturbed. What are the consequences of continued isolation for the still many indigenous people around the world, and what are the consequences of contact? Should uncontacted, isolated cultures be left alone? And in cases they need help, as example for medical treatment, if we will be able to notice it, should we then reached out a hand to them?

It was an amazing journey into Biblican times in the Middle East. Some of the most interesting places I visited together with my wife were the Western Wall, Tel Aviv, massive Roman ruins, Jerusalem and Shel Zahav. We were close to the bomb explosion in Amman. Further more we explored the ancient city Petra, the Nabateans`culture and wonders. Spielberg liked the city enough to film the third Indiana Jones movie here, especially the Treasury, and we had also the great pleasure to admire the sacred Biblical shrine of Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea and more.

In addition to admiring great temples as Angkor Wat, Bayon, Pre Khan, and Ta Prohmin at the Angkor site, I took a boat trip to the Vietnamese Floating Village near the town Siam Reap. I started from Phnom Kron where the boat docks, and floated out in Tonlé Sap Lake, a large lake about 100 kilometres long. It was amazing experience the pulsating life in this floating village, which is another wonder in Cambodia.

This year Salzburg city in Austria celebrate the 250 year`s Anniversity of its big son Mozart. The Mozart Year has already been started with festivities to honour the world famous composer and musican. You can almost feel Mozart's melodies in the narrow streets of the city. As the Tourismus Salzburg says: You won't need to look for Mozart in Salzburg this year - Mozart will find you! The special "Viva! Mozart" exhibition will give visitors an opportunity to glance behind the scenes of the legendary Mozart. The Whitsun Baroque Festival in June 2 - 5 this year - 2006. The Salzburg composer's birthday is moving the music-historical aspect: into the center of ancient Europe, into the middle of the 18th century. It started 250 years ago when Mozart was born in Salzburg. Today many big rock groups as the Radiohead, Waterboys, Roxy Music, Libertines, A-ha, U2, REM, Kent and Madrugada continue to develop the music, but for many people Mozart is still rock`n roll, and he will never be forgotten!

European Space Agency - ESA - explores the space. Based on information which their Sattelite Mars Express has gathered, there is a northern light on the red planet Mars. In the northern part of the land of the midnight sun, Norway, the rays of light shoot down from the space. It forms draperies which spread all over the sky. These wonder of the world has been connected with superstition, mythology and fairy tales. It has also inspired artists and poemers. It must be the world`s best light show. Now there is found a similar light phenomenon out in the space.

Iran has many archaeological wonders to admire from ancient time. One of them is the Zoroastrian fire temple Atashgah in the big city Esfahan - Isfahan. It is well constructed and has its own charm, but can not compete with other Iranian wonders which are notified on UNESCO's World Heritage list as Bam and its Cultural Landscape (2004), Pasargadae (2004), Persepolis (1979), Soltaniyeh (2005), Takht-e Soleyman (2003), Tchogha Zanbil (1979) and the amazing building the Meidan Emam Mosque in Esfahan (1979). Anyway Atashgah is a great wonder. Other great wonders in Esfahan are the Friday Mosque, the Shaky Minarets, Christian churches in the Jolfa district and the bridges across the Zayandeh river. The mentioned Zoroastrian fire temple is rising up from the top of a hill. It`s the only one in Esfahan and there is special story behind it.