Hibok-Hibok volcano, also called Catarman, has a summit formed of loose ejectamenta. It has several craterlets at or near its crest, some representing shallow lakes. The present crater area at the northeast slope facing Mambajao was mined for sulfur before the volcano’s activity in 1948. Rock is normal andesite with augite, little hypersthene and olivine. Plagioclase is oligoclase with little labradorite. Some lavas contain hornblende.

The first recorded eruption of Hibok-Hibok occurred in 1827. This was followed by similar activity in 1862. Both eruptions caused destruction to arable lands.
In January 1871, earthquakes and subterranean rumbling sounds disturbed the north end of Camiguin island. Landslides and fissuring destroyed trees and plantations. When the swarm of earthquake ceased in April of the same year, an explosion followed accompanied by a shower of rocks, dust, and ashes. Destruction was complete within a radius of 3 km from the new vent. The eruption continued for a week, and a volcanic dome called Vulcan began to form 3.5 km from the general area of Hibok-Hibok. After four years of activity, the adventive lava dome reached a height of 457 m with a base nearly 1.5 km in diameter.
Vulcan is quiet at present and appears to have been unaffected by the activity of the adjacent Hibok-Hibok. Vulcan’s activity has been limited to emission of small amounts of steam from crevices at the top of the dome.
In 1897, the area occupied by the present dome of Hibok-Hibok emitted white sulfurous vapors which ruined agricultural lands. Solfataric activity continued up to 1902 when a thunderstorm occurred around the volcano and a new solfataric vent formed opposite the crest. Frequent subterranean sounds were noted during the activity which lasted for 8 to 10 days.

Mactan is an island located a few kilometres from Cebu Island in the Philippines. The island is part of Cebu Province and it is divided into Lapu-Lapu City and the municipality of Cordova. The island is separated from Cebu by the Mactan Channel which is crossed by two bridges: the Marcelo Fernan Bridge and the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge.
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the country’s second busiest airport is located on Mactan island. The island was a Muslim settlement before it was colonized by Spain in the 16th century. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived on the island in 1521 and became involved in tribal warfare among the tribal groups, only to be killed in battle by the warriors of Datu Lapu-Lapu, one of the chieftains in the island.

By 1730, Augustinian friars established the town of Opon, that was later renamed as the city of Lapu-Lapu by means of the Republic Act 3134, signed by Pres. Carlos P. Garcia on June 17, 1961.

As the sun began to climb over Serengeti National Park, I took stock of the evidence before me. I had woken up to find my bathroom, a tiny canvas-walled cubicle behind my tent, in ruins. The shredded remains of what had once been my spare roll of toilet paper littered the ground. My soap lay in one corner, gnawed down into a misshapen hunk.
I shivered in the early morning chill and drew my windbreaker tighter around my torso. Looking over the damage, I couldn’t stop thinking about the pair of hyenas that had watched us from the roadside brush the afternoon before, tongues lolling out of their stubby snouts in the searing heat. To imagine one of them chewing on my toiletries just feet away from the tent where I was sleeping was less than comforting.
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to northern Tanzania to see the legendary wildlife that has made the Serengeti a household name. As many of them discover, some of the wildlife is more than happy to return the favor. For adventure-seekers of all ages, the Serengeti offers the chance to explore one of Earth’s most iconic and mesmerizing wildernesses, a world where lions still rule supreme and nature doesn’t close after business hours.

Hiking, or ‘tramping’, is a popular activity in New Zealand. Beautiful beaches, snow capped peaks, and clear blue streams all can be found inside the country’s national park system. The Abel Tasman National Park, located on the remote northwest corner of the south island, is often missed by tourists. My solitary experience of walking the 32 miles (51 km) coastal trail and seeing hardly anyone except Mother Nature herself was an amazing experience.
It should be noted that the coastal trail, while well-maintained, offers little in the way of facilities or mobile phone coverage. Walkers should be prepared with food and drink, proper footwear, cold/wet weather gear, and first aid supplies. You must also carry a map and research coastal tides prior to departure in order to complete the length of the route safely.
My route took me from south to north, which is the most common and easiest to link in with public transport; there are other combinations you might find more suitable.
Department of Conservation huts are the only accommodation available in most parts of the park; they must be booked well in advance, especially in summer, and they are minimally appointed so be sure to pack appropriately. They have showers and toilets but no hot water. The huts do have kitchens but without any gas/electric, cutlery, pans, or other necessities – you will need to bring it all with you. Sleeping arrangements are bunk beds; take a sleeping bag and a pillow.

The Madinat Jumeirah Dubai is literally an Arabian dream come true, a destination where luxury meets tradition head on, an experience like no other to delight the senses and rejuvenate the soul. Five stars comes close but doesn’t quite do this astounding holiday resort full justice. The repetitive superlatives jump out at you within seconds of checking some some of the numerous online reviews, confirmation if it were needed this resort is truly something special and thoroughly deserving of the reputation it has built up over the years. Indeed, the word is that if ever ‘six stars’ were to be awarded for excellence, something which obviously could never happen, this resort would be first in the queue for such an accolade.
Viewed from the beautiful waters of the Arabian Sea,Madinat Jumeirah Dubai rises majestically from its surroundings, like some ancient Arabian citadel. Hardly surprising, for that was the impression the designers intended to create from the beginning, aiming to combine the concept of ‘old Arabia’ with modern opulence. And does it work? No doubt about it, it does, to the nth degree and more!

Kition also known by its Latin name Citium, was an ancient city-state centered on the southern coast of Cyprus, in today’s Larnaca. The state was originally established by the Greeks as Kittim in the 13th century BC but was re-established and historically defined by Phoenicians as Kition in around 800 BC.

Mycenaeans first settled in the area for the purpose of the exploitation of copper, but the settlement eventually faded two centuries later as a result of constant disarray and inquietude of the time. Few centuries after, however, some Phoenican merchants who were believed to come from Tyre colonized the area and expanded the political influence of Kition. The city had an advanced sea port which was destroyed in the 332 AD earthquake.In modern times Kition was first excavated by the Swedish Cyprus Expedition in 1929. Subsequent excavations by the Cyprus department of Antiquities started in 1959. A French team also excavated in 1976.
Kition is an ancient in Larnaka which displays the ruins of the temples of the 13th century B.C. The Temple of Astarte is the most prominent among those, which is a Phoenician temple constructed on the site of an temple that was built during the Bronze Age. Tourists can visit the sitefrom Monday to Friday between 7.30 am and 2.30 pm. Kition remains close during July and August due to the tremendous heat.

It is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on theSouth Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district. The city has about 300,000 inhabitants, a number which is projected to increase to between 500,000 and 600,000 inhabitants by 2020[citation needed] according to an estimation of Nha Trang Administrative Board Statistics.

Nha Trang is well known for its pristine beaches and excellent scuba diving and is fast becoming a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers as well as more affluent travellers on the Southeast Asiacircuit. It is already very popular with Vietnamese tourists. Nha Trang Bay is widely considered as amongst the world’s most beautiful bays. Tourists are welcome to participate in the Sea Festival, held biennially. Nha Trang was the site of the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant on July 14, 2008 and Miss Earth 2010 held December 4, 2010.Besides, Nha Trang was also approved to host 2016 Asian Beach Games.

The Petronas Towers are skyscrapers and twin towers inKuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the CTBUH’s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101, but remain the tallest twin buildings in the world ever built, surpassing the World Trade Center. The building is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.
he Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world for six years, until Taipei 101 was completed in 2004. The height of the towers is measured to the top of their structural components such as spires, but do not include antennas. Spires are considered actual integral parts of the architectural design of buildings, to which changes would substantially change the appearance and design of the building, whereas antennas may be added or removed without such consequences. The Petronas Towers still remain the tallest twin buildings in the world. The Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower dominate the skyline of Kuala Lumpur’s Central Business District. The Petronas’s height compared to some other well-known tall structures
Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) and the World Trade Center towers were each constructed with 110 occupied floors – 22 more than the 88 floors of the Petronas Towers. Willis Tower’s tallest antenna is 75.41 m (247.4 ft) taller than those of the Petronas Towers, however, in accordance with CTBUH regulations and guidelines, the antennas of Willis Tower were not counted as part of its architectural features.The spires on the Petronas Towers are included in the height since they are not antenna masts. Therefore, the Petronas Towers exceed the official height of Willis Tower by 10 m (33 ft) even though the roof of Petronas Towers (378.6 m) is 63.4 m (208 ft) lower than the roof of Willis Tower (442 m).