A close-knit community of activists and forward-thinking business owners has stepped up to save the architectural heritage of Central Java's storied provincial capital.
By DestinAsian - May 14, 2021
A 20-minute drive from the heart of ReykjavÃk, Sky Lagoon puts a modern twist on local bathing traditions.
Photo courtesy of Sky Lagoon
Dreaming about Iceland? Hereâs another reason to start planning a trip to the Nordic island:
Sky Lagoon, a nature-inspired thermal spa in Kársnes Harbour, near ReykjavÃk. Opened at the end of April, the brand-new attraction features a man-made geothermal lagoon with unobstructed views of the Atlantic, alongside sauna and steam rooms, a swim-up bar, and turf houseâstyle architecture. Thereâs also a swim-up bar at the lagoon where bathers can sip on wines and Icelandic beers.
Home to the second-largest Aboriginal population in Australia, Queensland today offers an impressive array of indigenous tourism experiences that celebrate the heritage of the stateâs original inhabitants.
En route to Jarramali Camp and the Magnificent Gallery rock-art site. (Photo courtesy of Tourism Tropical North Queensland)
15.4958° S, 144.1648° E. Tap these coordinates into your GPS and youâll eventually arrive in the tiny riverside settlement of Laura, some 200 kilometers northwest of Cairns on Queenslandâs Cape York Peninsula. Just one road leads north from here, and it takes you as far as you can travel on land toward the tip of Australia.