Indonesian Derawan Islands, the dream of every traveler looking for an unfamiliar tourist destination

The dream of every traveers is to find a perfect destination somewhere off the track. There is no doubt that any tourist can find in  Derawan Islands what he wanted to find and what the desired in , which form together a group of islands located in the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea off the east coast of Kalimantan.
Although the Derawan Islands are well known, but it is difficult to access, but with attainable and your presence there, will remain Alazemk that feeling as if they had found a new discovery. And may have traveled to hundreds of places all over the world, but there is no other place in the splendor and beauty of Derawan Islands, in this picturesque charming islands, lives a small community of people in a small and very clean village accustomed to its members welcome travelers with open arms.

After waking up in a room and you see the sun which shines from the little house in which she lives with the rest of the travelers from around the world balcony, you can jump in the tranquil turquoise waters, which are more like a crystal in cleanliness to increase your enjoyment and you see many turtles as you can after so to enjoy a premium of rest and relaxation over the coral-colored magnificent rare.

After that, you can lie on the beach and listen to the voice of the palm trees that move by the wind. If boredom began to seep into yourself, the wait-and-see for a moment the sunset unusual liable to dispel thoughts and worries, especially as you listen to the voice of the ears dinner out of the mosque not far from you.

The Caribbean: a destination to avoid this year

Despite it's beautyful nature and its multiple ways of entertaining , it is advisable to not travel to the Caribbean Sea this year because of the spread of a dangerous virus called "chikungunya" which is spread by mosquitoes and causes fever, excruciating and pain in the joints.


The Daily Mail newspaper reported that the symptoms of the disease extends to other muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue, rashes, where a patient was not barely able to walk or use his hands.

Experiencing hospitals and clinics across the Caribbean thousands of people with the same symptoms, victims of a virus with a long and unfamiliar name, which quickly spread by mosquitoes across the islands having been the first case of locally transmitted in December last year confirmed.

The authorities are trying to control mosquitoes in all parts of the Caribbean, from the dense urban neighborhoods to the beach resorts.

Although the spread of the disease in some Latin American countries, however, and so far, is the Dominican Republic is the country's most affected by the virus, as recorded half of all cases of infection in the Americas.

According to the Organization of the Pan American Health, Chikungunya has spread to 24 cities and place at least in the Western Hemisphere since the first case of his recorded in the island of St. Maarten French in late 2013. The experts believe that the number of passengers rising to the region means the possibility of increasing the number of people in the early this summer.

What To Do in Reykjanes Peninsula

You would be forgiven for believing that lighthouse were the dominant species in the Reykjanes peninsula, but there is a lot more to see there besides the many protectors of the coastline. The whole area is a geothermal wonder, conveniently close to Keflavik International Airport and the stunning Blue Lagoon.

A number of the higher temperature geothermal spots in the peninsula have been used to provide electricity to the surrounding area. If you are interested in geology and its history in the area, you need to take a tour of the geothermal energy exhibition at the Hellisheiði Power Station.

This is the part of the world where the earth’s crust that sites between the European and American tectonic plates is at its thinnest and most visible. Pardon the pun, but the caves, volcanic craters, and geothermal waters in the area are a veritable hotbed for fun activities of all kinds. You will also find plenty of things to see and do in the area, from churches and museums, to restaurants and fun festivals.

Reykjanes attractions

In the southwestern part of the Reykjanes Peninsula you will find what will soon be a geothermal park. This is a natural wonder created by the rising of the North Atlantic ridge out of the ocean. Dotted throughout this area are more than 100 craters, caves, and lava fields, as well as a great collection of different birds. It is a rugged area that has to be seen to be believed, and there are certainly plenty of great attractions to be found, including:

-Reykjanesviti – This lighthouse dates back to the early 1900’s and has the distinction of being home to some of Iceland’s most active geothermal activity.

-Gunnuhver – A massive hot mud spring that is housed in a crater that is an awe inspiring 20 metres in circumference. A pair of different ramps offer great views of Gunnhuver and the other natural wonders that surround it.

-Karlinn (The Old Man) – It’s a sad story, as this 50m high rock stands alone to spend his days grieving the loss of Kerlingin (The Old Woman) who used to stand by his side, but who was washed away by the elements.

-Brennisteinfjöll (The Sulphur Mountains) – If you want to do a little exploring, there are numerous caves, craters, and lava fields to see here, all of which were formed by active volcanoes over the years.

-Brimketill, (The surf kettle) – A unique rock formation that was sculpted over time by the ebb and flow of the ocean.

-Hafnaberg – Bird enthusiasts will get a will get a real kick out of this low vertical cliff that is home to a wide variety of plant life.

-Eldey (Fire Island) – Another spot for bird lovers, as the 77m sheer rock reef is home to the largest breeding colonies of gannets in the world. It is just one of a chain of reefs located in this area.

All of the interesting locations in and around Reykjanes are a mere 5-20 minutes by car from the airport. A perfect example of that is something you might not expect to see in Iceland, which is a pyramid named, Keilir.

We mentioned the vast number of lighthouses in the area already. If you want to know more about them, you must visit the village of Gardur, where you will find Gardskagi, the home to a museum and a pair of historical lighthouses. If nature is your thing, pay a visit to the Sudrunes Science and Learning Center on Sandgerdi. There you will learn about all kinds of organisms, and will also be able to see living creatures kept in large seawater tanks.

More information about geothermal power and energy harvesting can be found at the Kvikan House of Culture and Natural Resources in Grindavik. The Earth Energy exhibit tells you all you need to know about the subject through films and presentations gathered from years of research on the subject.

Kolla, Iceland24
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