The official name of the country is the United Mexican States. It is located in the North America. Mexico is surrounded by Pacific Ocean, Mexico Gulf and Caribbean Sea. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. It is predicted that Mexico is a very old human inhabitation. There are some historical and archeological proofs indicating this fact. During its long history, Mexico experienced many difficulties; it was ruled by different country and communities. However, it declared its independence from Spain in 1810. Mexico has still various effects of these countries and communities. There is not an official language. However, Spanish is widely used. In Mexico, approximately 106 million people live.

Mexico is under the effect of tropical climate. The weather is warm all around the year, but at night temperature falls a bit. Geographically Mexico is a rich country. Plates and mountain ranges form the country. Economy of Mexico depends on domestic production, exportation and of course tourism. Tourism is one of the major economical sources for Mexico. You plan a vacation in Mexico. What about transportation? First of all highway and railway systems are well developed in Mexico. In addition to these, there are more than 1000 airports in Mexico. It is unbelievable, but true.

Activities in Mexico

In Latin America, Mexico is a popular destination for tourists. What attracts so many people? Which activities can you do in Mexico during your vacation? Firstly, enjoy the historical and archeological sides of Mexico. It has long a past and everywhere you can see impact of this. In Mexico, a world wonder is located. It is Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza is a Maya city. You should visit and see this charming city. For more information about Chichen Itza, read also Maya City Chichen Itza.

Mexican culture is very interesting and colorful. The long history of Mexico shapes its culture. You can learn more about this culture. In addition to this, its people are very warm, friendly and colorful. In the streets you can see singing and dancing people all the time. Enjoy such things in Mexico.

Mexican cuisine is very famous. Dominated with spices, you should taste different dishes here. Just eating out is a whole activity in Mexico because you can not just eat and go. You should experience it!

During your vacation, doing sports is one of the activities you can do in Mexico. Water sports, American Football, basketball are just some of the major popular sport branches in the country. You can do sport in this different environment. Besides that some national and international sport events are held in Mexico. You should follow and attend them if you are interested in sports.

What about beaches? Mexico can not be imagined without its beautiful beaches. Some of them are Guaymas, Huatolca, Cancun, San Jose del Cabo, Ixtapa and the others. Going to these beaches and enjoying sun, maybe swimming are some of the activities you can do in Mexico.

Mexico is naturally a rich country. There are many natural wonders you can see. Visiting natural gardens and parks should be a part of your vacation program.

The official name of Costa Rica is the Republic of Costa Rica. Capital city of the country is San Jose. It is not a densely populated country. It is predicted that about 4 million people live here. Costa Rica has a long past. Before the exploration of America, it was inhabited by some tribes and colonies. This combination makes Costa Rica an interesting area. It was controlled by different country and communities. Finally, in 1850 Costa Rica declared its independence from Spain. Official language of Costa Rica is Spanish. In Costa Rica people with different origins live all together. White, black, African, Chinese and people from some other different countries live here. They believe in various religions. Some of them are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and the others.

Costa Rica is a country of natural beauties and geographical diversity. Islands, waterfalls and volcanoes form the general geographic features of Costa Rica. Along with rich geography, there are also many animal species and rich plantation in the country.

Activities in Costa Rica
Historical aspect of Costa Rica is a feature that you should closely explore. As it has a rich past and many communities and countries contributed to it, in every part of the country the effect of these can be seen. There are some historical and archeological sites and antiques. Seeing them should be a part of your activities list in Costa Rica.

Natural beauties of Costa Rica should keep in mind. It is a country of waterfalls, volcanoes and islands. Some tours are held especially to go see beautiful and natural waterfalls. La Fortuna Waterfall and La Paz Waterfall are the biggest and popular destinations of visitors. You should certainly see these beauties.

Ecotourism is an aspect attracting tourists from all over the world. In the world, Costa Rica is one of the leader countries of ecotourism. The national parks and natural areas are worth to see. If you are a nature lover, Costa Rica is waiting for you!

What about the natural heritage? Costa Rica has various animal species and plantation. It is a rich area especially for researcher. However, you should also see these features of Costa Rica. Wildlife is untouched in some parts of the country. Visiting them should be a part of your vacation in Costa Rica.

A vacation without traditional flavors is useless. Costa Rica’s cuisine was affected by previous culture. This is the reason making it so various and different. Generally natural and fresh products are used for dishes. You should taste traditional dishes in Costa Rica.

Do you like music? Do you want music be a part of your activities during your vacation? Then you should go Costa Rica! In Costa Rica many music genres are found together. This is an interesting feature especially for outsiders.

For a travel guide of Costa Rica visit costarica.com

The official name of Cuba is The Republic of Cuba. Many small and big islands form this country. It is located in the Caribbean. The official language is Spanish. Its past begins with the exploration of America. After 15th century, the country went under many renewals. Especially the country faced many political events which also affected other world countries.

Cuba is not a densely populated country. Approximately 11 million people live here. Cuba is under the effect of tropical climate. Plains and mountains are common geographical parts. Tourism and mining are the major economical source for the country. There are people from different religions. Catholics, Protestants and some traditional believers live all together.

Activities in Cuba
Which activities can you do in Cuba? In this charming country? Cuba attracts tourists from all over the world. The tourist number visiting Cuba in year reaches nearly 2 millions. First of all unique beaches, endless sea, sun and water sports attracts people’s attention. You can swim, go fishing or just enjoy yourself at the beach.

Historically Cuba is an important country. It is not a very old country. However in every street and every part of the country you can see effect of this feature. Cathedral, churches, historically important constructions are worth to see. Visiting such places should be a part of your activities in Cuba.

Health tourism is an important tourism branch in Cuba. Tourists come here for some of kind of medical treatments. Along with traditional methods, technological ways are well developed. People come to Cuba to find cure for their diseases. This is a point attracting tourists.

Cuba culture is very distinctive. People are always excited, they dance, they have fun and great time. They are so friendly that you feel like you are at your home. You should go and meet these warm people. You will certainly find their culture and traditions interesting.

Cuisine of Cuba is worth to try. You can taste different flavors here. Spices and fresh vegetables are widely used in Cuba cuisine. In addition to these, you can also taste tropical fruits which you can not find in another part of the world.

Cuba is associated with Cuban cigar. This is a typical product of Cuba. You can watch people prepare cigar and if you want you can also try it. It is such an important tradition in Cuba that there is cigar sector. When the name of “Cuba” is mentioned, a picture of woman who prepares Cuban cigar on her leg comes to the mind. You can watch such scenes there.

Music and dance are very popular activities in Cuba. People are so lively because they listen to music and they always dance. You should join them and have a great time during your Cuba vacation.

Official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic. The country is located in south Europe. It is found such an important geological location that in order to go many countries, you have to pass this country. Greece is a small country. However, it is a tourism center. It has a very long historical past. This old country is also very modern. This mixture of history and modernism is one of the points attracting tourists for vacation in Greece. 

Athens is the capital city of the Hellenistic Republic, in other words Greece. Official language is Greek. However, as it is a tourism place, English speaking people are also common. In this small country, approximately 11 million people live. If you wonder the geography of the area, it is a typical Mediterranean country. The country is surrounded by sea, there are mountainous areas. All around the year, the weather is warm or hot. If you like sunny days, Greece is a country of lots of sunny days. Economy of Greece depends on industry, technology, fishing and tourism. Tourism is one of the major income sources of this country. Transportation web is well developed. In addition to public transportation within the country, sea and air transportation are widely used. This point makes your vacation in Greece easier and more enjoyable.

Activities in Greece
First of all, history and archeology are inseparable activities of a vacation in Greece. As it is an old and archeologically rich country, visiting and seeing historical sites, museums and archeological sites should be a part of your holiday.

Tourists prefer Greece for their vacation because it has also many natural beauties. Especially sea and long coastlines are worth to see. You can swim, go fishing or just sit and relax at the beach. These are some of the activities you can do in dream country Greece.

Sport activities are very popular in Greece. Along with amateur ones, professional organizations are held in the country. Up to now, Greece has hosted many international sport organizations including Olympic Games. If you want to be an audience in such organizations, follow sport organizations schedule. In addition to this, you can do sport during your vacation. Running, swimming, playing volleyball are just some of the activities you can do in Greece.

Greece has a very distinctive cuisine. Mediterranean cuisine dominates it. Fresh fruit and vegetables, sea products and olive oil are widely consumed. You should certainly taste these different dishes during your vacation. There are traditional restaurants and many of them are very close to the sea. Tasting Greek cuisine is very different at these restaurants. The products used in the dishes are also so natural that you will feel healthier yourself.

Greece is said to be a cradle of civilizations. This means you can see many historical, classical, Hellenistic works in Greece. There are museums, churches, architecturally important buildings, roads, temples, ancient sites, piers and many other places you can visit and enjoy.

The canyon was formed after the movements of Colorado River. It took centuries and this natural beauty is unique. Grand Canyon is such an interesting and great natural piece that the world history can be followed with it. The deepest point of the canyon is approximately 1600 meters. 450 meters long and 400 meters wide, The Grand Canyon covers a large area.

Grand Canyon attracts tourists from all over the world. The weather conditions affect the tourism season. With elevation weather conditions change. In the higher points, the temperatures fall below zero.

Visiting Grand Canyon
If you are planning to see and go around Grand Canyon, you should visit the historical buildings found close to the area. There are cabins, hotels, depots and many other constructions. Some of them are Grand Canyon Railway Depot, Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio, Verkamp’s Curious and the others. The area is historically and archeologically rich.

Hiking is one of the most popular activities for the Grand Canyon. It is a very suitable place for such an activity. Around the world people come here for hiking and climbing. For hikers Grand Canyon is a unique experience. In addition to that, other sport activities such as climbing and running are also popular activities you can do here.

After going around Grand Canyon, you may want to stay overnight. You can camp close to the area. However, there are some rules for camping because the area requires protection. Thousands of people experience camping in this different atmosphere. You will certainly enjoy this!

Seeing Grand Canyon from sky is possible. There are plane and helicopter tours. The scenery from the sky is much more impressive. You can see every part of the canyon. This is one of the special activities of Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon was attracting people who want to hunt. The area is suitable for hunting and there are many animal types in this natural environment. With time, it lost this feature. There are restrictions about hunting. Especially nowadays there are some works to protect Grand Canyon. The nature, animal species, environment, plantation and air needs special care.

Wildlife of Grand Canyon is worth to see and examine. If you are interested in such issues, you should certainly visit Grand Canyon National Park. There are many wildlife programs going on in the area. These are searching and observation. You can follow these programs and learn the area well.

Grand Canyon offers educational programs for teachers and students. This is an adventure chance for everyone. It is also a good way for children to learn nature and wildlife. During all the year, many organizations are held with such purposes. Follow them, join and have great time while visiting Grand Canyon.

Visit Grand Canyon National Park web page.

The Bahamas was inhabited by people since historical ages. However, during its long history, the Bahamas was kept under the control of different countries. Lastly, it was under the control of United Kingdom. In 1973, it declared its independence totally. The Bahamas has a unique geography. The land parts which came out of seas form the earth. There are lots of islands. In the country, there is not any river. The sides of islands are full of coral reef. Subtropical and tropical climate affect the land. There are not much heat changes between seasons. While summers are hot, winters are warm.

There are many islands in the area. However, there is not inhabitation on all of them. Only on some of the islands people live. Nearly 340.000 people live in the Bahamas. Asians, whites, blacks and British people live here. The official language is English. Economy of the Bahamas is based on international finance, agriculture, mining and tourism.

Activities in the Bahamas
Beaches are natural beauties of the Bahamas. Tourists visit the beaches and enjoy themselves. In addition to natural beauties, each island has its own culture and history. Meeting these entire new cultural and historical elements make your vacation interesting and enjoyable.

Rich culture and history of the Bahamas mean many festivals. During all the year, festivals, celebrations and special organizations are held. If you follow the dates of these events, you can attend them. There are heritage events, costume festivals, fairs, performances and many other special organizations.

Sport activities are popular in the Bahamas. You can see people sporting different sport branches. Swimming, sailing, carting and athletics are just some of the popular sports in the Bahamas. You will enjoy sporting in this charming environment. Water sports are very important in the Bahamas. Windsurfing, swimming, diving, sailing, snorkeling and fishing are some of the activities you can do.

If you like night life, the Bahamas also offer you this option. There are many clubs, bars, cafes you can go and have great time. Additionally, music organizations and events are very popular. Watching concerts and live performances options are available in the Bahamas. In addition to these, if you like gaming, there are casinos in the Bahamas.

Shopping in the Bahamas is another option of you in the Bahamas. You can find many traditional shops in the Bahamas. They sell traditional things, ceramics, hand made things, art crafts, food and other productions.

Vacation in the Bahamas is enjoyed by everyone. However, there are special tour packages for honeymoon couples. It is an option that couples mostly prefer. If you want to spend your days in a great environment, the Bahamas is waiting for you.

Visit the official tourism page of the Bahamas.

Travel to China

Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula and other 260 islets form Hong Kong region. The first settlement in the area dates back to Paleolithic era. It was controlled by China Empire, Britain and Japan Empire mainly. Now it is a special administrative region of China.

Hong Kong is the area of islands and islets. These are mountainous areas. There are not much plain fields. Fields are made with filling the high points. The highest point of Hong Kong is Victoria Hill. It is 551 meters high. The area is under the effect of monsoon tropical climate. While the weather is hot in summers, it is warm in winters. There are many rainy days during all the year. Especially the months between June and September, the area receives rain. The typhoons affect the area. Population is approximately 6 millions. Chinese people dominate it. In addition to that, Indians, Pakistanis, Europeans, Japanese, Koreans and Canadians live here. People are free to believe anything they want. Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Taoist, Jewish, Hindu, Catholic and Protestant people live all together in Hong Kong.

The economy of Hong Kong region depends on marketing, exportation, fishery, industry and tourism. It is the centre of trade and banking. Air, road and sea transportation options are available. Especially within the area, the transportation web is well designed. There is rapit transit system and public services.

Activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is famous for skyscrapers. More than a quarter of the highest buildings in the world are found in Hong Kong. The old buildings were mostly replaced with new ones. They are architecturally masterpieces. If you are interested in architecture, you will find a vacation in Hong Kong very enjoyable.

Hong Kong is an old province. Its historical roots make it culturally and artfully rich. Hong Kong has a unique culture. It is the combination of many other cultures. However, mainly it reflects the Asian view. You will find the traditions, beliefs and customs interesting in Hong Kong. Everything is based on logic and spirit. During your vacation, you can examine these features of the area. You can learn more about Fung shui and other characteristics of Hong Kong.

Music is an important theme for Hong Kong. You have many options to listen different music genres and watch performances. Along with traditional genres, rock and roll, jazz, pop and RB can be listened.

It is the area of sports. In the area, there are many buildings, courts and ways for sport activities. If you like sporting, in Hong Kong you can enjoy yourself. In a different and charming environment, sporting is much more enjoyable.

For learning more about the history, culture and art of the region, museums should be visited. You can visit Hong Kong Museum of Arts, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the other centers.

For further information visit hkta.org.

A World City: London

London is under the effect of marine climate. The temperature is generally moderate. The city does not experience high or low temperatures. The weather is usually warm. Summers are hot, winters are chilly. Many different ethnic groups live in London. These are British, Irish, Asian, African, European and other groups. It is one of the most densely populated cities of the world. Especially after its rapid development, people began to migrate. Approximately 20 millions of people live in this big city.

It is a city of many different religions and beliefs. In the city, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs and other believers and nonbelievers live all together. London is the center of many features. It is the center of culture, fashion, tourism, business, finance, history and architecture. The economy is based on business and commerce. In addition to these, industry and tourism are also important. Transportation options in London are various. Strong railway web, public transportation and air options are available. In the city, you can reach a place by bike or walking is also popular.

Activities in London
London is rich with World Heritage Sites. You should certainly see these sites if you want the best out of your vacation in London. They are the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Tower of London and St. Margaret’s Church. Especially the Tower of London attracts lots of visitor everyday. London is very close to Greenwich and the Tower of London is the historical building of Greenwich.

Subway of London is the symbol of the city. It is the oldest subway system of the world. It was built in 1863. After its establishment, many similar subway systems were built in other world cities. When you are in London, your way definitely leads you to the historical subway of the city.

Parks and gardens are distinctive features of London. You should see these natural beauties. The parks and gardens that you can visit include Victoria Park, Bushy Park, Regent’s Park, Royal Parks, Hyde Park and the others.

As it is a historical city, there are many architecturally masterpiece constructions in London. If you are interested in history and architecture, London is waiting for you. Visit towers, bridges, monuments, statues of the city.

The vacation just gets better, because there are great shopping centers and stores offering you different things. First of all, London is the city of fashion. You can shop, buy clothes from here. Additionally, other shopping options are also available in London.

London is culturally a rich city. There are many museums in the area. The most famous of them is Madame Tussaud’s Musuem.

The official web site of London City.

What is Photograph?

Basically, photograph is the production of a series of chemical processes. The objects and their shapes are replaced on special film and paper with the help of light. With the development of photography, it is accepted as a form of art.

History of Photography
The exact date of photography is not known. It is not only the history of getting image in dark box, but also the history of printing the image with chemical ways. There are great steps developing photography field. In 8th century, Ibni Hayyam found that nitrate of silver gets dark with sunlight. After that, in 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci created a hole in a dark room and this hole mirrored the image of the outer world. In renaissance period, the dark box was found by artists. The image entering from a hole of this dark box was reflected on the other side. In 18th century, the box was improved. A lens and opal glass was replaced on the sides of it. With this system, the image could be seen from the outside of the box.

Light has an impact on chemical material and salt of silver is used for photography. Before the first photo was taken, people tried to form image on paper. In 18th century, lime and silver nitrate were applied to a paper. An object was put on that paper and it was observed that the shape of the object appears on the paper. This brought new studies with paper. Paper was put into silver nitrate solution and the first negatives were obtained. One of the greatest steps for photography is processing paper with varnish and transferring image to tin board. The parts of this board became white when it saw sunlight.

18th century is the rising age of photography. A new method was found for photography. Copper was mixed with silver and from this mixture a board was made. The board was wiped with sponge powder and olive oil. After that, it was heat with water and nitric acid mixture. Then, the board is put into nitric acid and iodine. The board was ready after all these processes. The board is replaced into the machine. Posing for 5 or 40 minutes was necessary according to the light situation. The board was put into quicksilver and the image was there.

Posing was quite a long time. Because lens was not developed enough to pass light many times. A new lens type was developed in 18th century. It passed light 16 times more and this reduces posing time. New steps were necessary for photography field. However, this means more money and more working. The equipment was hard to find. It was also fragile. But people continued to work more and more.

Photography paper was used with egg white. This made the paper smooth. However, this method was unable to show the details of photograph. Egg white was used because it was ionized. Negatives were transferred into positives. This is also a turning point for photography. The saved image appeared on the negatives.

The first cameras were very huge. Carrying and using them were difficult. After taking photo with these cameras, the negatives were sent to factory. Transferring the film, a new film was replaced into the camera. After 1870s, new film types were found. With new lenses, films and cameras, after 20th century, photography became the field that we know today. Every day, photography keeps on developing itself with new methods, fields, techniques, cameras and technology.

Travel to Spain
Barcelona

Barcelona is the combination of a plateau, coasts and mountains. It is near Mediterranean Sea and it is under the effect of Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are mild, warm and rainy. More than 1.5 millions people live in Barcelona. The official language is Catalan language. There are Catholic, Buddhist and Muslim people living in the city.

Economy is based on trade, industry and tourism. Transportation options are various. There are two airports in Barcelona. These are Barcelona International Airport and Sabadell Airport. It is a port city and reaching by sea is possible. There are metro, bus and tram networks. In addition to all these, roads and highways are also used.

Activities in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city of nature, museums, architecture and modernity. If you love nature parks and beaches of Barcelona are for you. The city has more than 130 parks. The total area of all these parks covers nearly %10 of the city. Public, historic, botanical, forest and urban parks can be visited in the city. Another option for Barcelona vacation is visiting beaches. Swimming, sunbathing, diving, all these are waiting for you. Doing these activities near Mediterranean Sea is very nice. The city has seven beaches.

Night life of Barcelona city is very lively. There are many night clubs. In these clubs, you can watch flamenco dances. It is the city of entertainment. In every part of the city, you can find a place for entertainment.

Museum visiting in Barcelona should be a part of your vacation. There are many great and important museums in the city. Some of them are the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Archeology Museum of Catalonia, the Barcelona Maritime Museum, Picasso Museum and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.

If you are interested in architecture and history, you will find many interesting places in Barcelona. The symbol of the city is the Sagrada Familia Church. It is a masterpiece. The construction of this great building has not finished yet. The construction began in 1882. Maybe that is the reason making it so interesting. The other constructions of Barcelona display gothic and modernist features.

Art is very important in the city Barcelona. There are many theatre buildings, concert halls and operas. During the year, festivals and concerts are held. If you are in Barcelona, you should certainly attend to some events.

Local cuisine is very similar to Mediterranean one. It is dominated by olive oil. You can taste different dishes here made with olive oil. Fish is an inseparable part of this sea city. The cuisine is rich with salads and vegetable dishes.

Visit this city guide AboutBarcelona.com.