This region presently is almost totally untouched and a wonderful place to visit for its peace and quiet. Major development is set to take place here over the next decade to cover all five southern atolls that are currently off-limits to non-permit-holders. Safari boats are regularly exploring dive sites as far south as the Huvadhoo Kandoo (famously known as One-and-a-Half-Degree channel), and sur...
Address: Shevchenko Street, Almaty The Academy of Sciences is a prominent educational institution in the country, and operates a few museums in the city. Two museums you would want to check out are the Museum of Archaeology and the Geological Museum. When you face the Academy of Sciences from the North, you can see the impressive Zodiac Fountain to your left – this fountain adorns the par...
The Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur nearby, is a picturesque garden, and an excellent alternative, particularly for nature lovers. The reserve is built on reclaimed land on the river plate and is about 360-hectares (890-acres) in area. It is packed with plants and creatures typical of the region, where you can relax with a beautiful view of the river. Paths for walkers and cyclists (bikes are...
Powerscourt Estate is located just outside the town of Enniskerry, a suburb of Dublin about 25km from the city center. The original castle was built in the thirteenth century by the Baron La Poer (which eventually became Power, hence the name). German Richard Cassels carried out an extensive renovation between 1731 and 1741. The new facade was in the Palladian style, bookended by...