Scientist have recently found new species of fish and other sea life during a more thoroughly exploration of the Great Barrier Reef. The wonderful coral area is a paradise for Scuba divers and snorklers. It draws two million tourists a year, and discoveries new sea life will probably attract more visitors to the reef. Is the ongoing survey just a start for more discoveries? Could there be other uknown species hiding in the deep tropical water here?

In addition to admiring great temples as Angkor Wat, Bayon, Pre Khan, and Ta Prohmin at the Angkor site, I took a boat trip to the Vietnamese Floating Village near the town Siam Reap. I started from Phnom Kron where the boat docks, and floated out in Tonlé Sap Lake, a large lake about 100 kilometres long. It was amazing experience the pulsating life in this floating village, which is another wonder in Cambodia.

The Norwegian Tormod Granheim and the Swedish Tomas Olsson plan to ski down the world`s highest mountain, Mount Everest, in the Himalaya region. They hope to make an attemp from Everest's North side in May. These men successfully skied down Cho Oyu in 2004. Due to logistical problems they were prevented to make an attempt to ski down Shisha Pangma afterwards. Now Tormod og Tomas prepare themselves for their life biggest stunt ever.

The heydays of explorations and discoveries were from the early 15th century and into the early 17th century. This period was the so-called Age of Discovery or Age of Exploration. At that time Europeans sailed around the world to search for new trading routes. There are better opportunities for transportation and communication now than it was for some centuries ago, and eager travellers know how to take advantage of them to reach remote areas. But there are still some "white spots" left to explore for they who venture...

Cecilie is the third Norwegian to reach all the 7 Summits, and the first lady in Norway and Scandinavia to reach all the 7 Summits. It`s a milestone in her life. The Seven Summits are the highest peaks on each continent: Mount Everest, Aconcagua, McKinley, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, Carstensz Pyramid or, Koskiusko. She has been working on this project for seven years, and finally in the beginning of February 2006 she accomplished the last top. There is a debate on whether Kosciuszko should be the highest peak for Oceania. Anyway Cecilie made an attemp on Carstensz Pyramid in West Papua - Irian Jaya in Indonesia, but she had to return due to threats from a guerrilla group in the jungle. Therefore she went to Australia to complete the Seven Summits by reaching the top of Australia`s tallest mountain.

The Caodaism - Dai Dao Tam Ky Pho Do, or Third Great Universal Religious Amnesty, is a special belief practised in the city Tay Ninh located 100 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon in Vietnam. I looked into the devine eye, which is the religion`s official symbol, and hoped for a vision. Some people in the sect preyed around me, other played on instruments and song. It was a relaxed, but strange atmosphere. The extravagant interior of the Caodai Great Temple gave me a feeling of being in another world. In the four daily ceremonies the intention was to create a harmonic synthesis of world religions. It is a mix of religions as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Geniism, and Taoism. So by looking into the Divine Eye of Caodai...

Did USA loose the Vietnam War due to the Cu Chi Tunnels? The Viet Cong guerillas plan was to set out surprise assaults on the enemy, and then disappear. I was in the Vietnamese jungle about 30 - 35 kilometres outside Chi Minh City - Saigon. The Vietnamese guide challenged me: where is the hole (trapdoor) down to the tunnel system? I looked thoroughly around in the jungle, but couldn't see anything. Try to look once more, he said. Even not after my second attempt I couldn't spot any traces of a hole. The nature looked untouched, and I started to wonder about he was kidding with me, but anyway I made a guess close to the place where we were standing. Here I pointed, with my finger, probably not so convincing, but the guide shined up with a big smile, and wondered: how did you know? It was so close as it could be. If I had been so successful in guessing in football betting and in other games, I have probably been a millionaire now.

Candomblé is a religion which came from Africa to Brazil. On the New Year`s Day in Rio, religious rituals are performed by the Candomblé cult. Candomblé is an Afro-American religion practiced mainly in Brazil, but also in adjacent countries. It was carried by African priests and adherents who were brought as slaves between 1549 and 1888. Now it has become popular when Brazilians celebrate the New Year!

This year Salzburg city in Austria celebrate the 250 year`s Anniversity of its big son Mozart. The Mozart Year has already been started with festivities to honour the world famous composer and musican. You can almost feel Mozart's melodies in the narrow streets of the city. As the Tourismus Salzburg says: You won't need to look for Mozart in Salzburg this year - Mozart will find you! The special "Viva! Mozart" exhibition will give visitors an opportunity to glance behind the scenes of the legendary Mozart. The Whitsun Baroque Festival in June 2 - 5 this year - 2006. The Salzburg composer's birthday is moving the music-historical aspect: into the center of ancient Europe, into the middle of the 18th century. It started 250 years ago when Mozart was born in Salzburg. Today many big rock groups as the Radiohead, Waterboys, Roxy Music, Libertines, A-ha, U2, REM, Kent and Madrugada continue to develop the music, but for many people Mozart is still rock`n roll, and he will never be forgotten!

This event is hosted annually by the Adventure Travel Trade Association in USA. The Adventure Travel World Summit brings managers together for establishing contacts, cooperation, exchanging of experiences and stimulating them to exploit more of the potential in the adventure travel market. Mark your calendar today for the big event.

Cuzco - Cusco, Navel of the World, was the Capital of Andean Culture. Cuzco is famous for its amazing ancient architectural wonders. They are connected with unsolved mysteries. Some interesting sites around Cuzco - Cusco are: Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros, Kenko, Pisac, Aguas Calientes, Sacred Places, Sacred Valley, Paucartambo, Tambomachay, Yucay, Andahuaylillas, Pikillacta, Puca Pucara, Suchuna or Rodadero, Sabacurinca, Raqchi, Tipon, Circuits, and the Inca Trail. But by spending more time exploring the city and surroundings, I noticed there where more to experience.

Enjoying wildlife in Kenya and Tanzania is suspence thrill from start to end. It`s called the greatest animal show on the Earth. Each year over 2 million wildebeest & zebra migrate from the short grass plains of the Serengeti into the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The first animals start arriving in July, crossing a shallow river. The migration take place continually through the period as the animals move backwards and forwards over the plains.

European Space Agency - ESA - explores the space. Based on information which their Sattelite Mars Express has gathered, there is a northern light on the red planet Mars. In the northern part of the land of the midnight sun, Norway, the rays of light shoot down from the space. It forms draperies which spread all over the sky. These wonder of the world has been connected with superstition, mythology and fairy tales. It has also inspired artists and poemers. It must be the world`s best light show. Now there is found a similar light phenomenon out in the space.

Cliff paintings of hunters in rugged remote northwestern China appear to prove that Chinese were adept skiers in the Old Stone Age, Xinhua news agency reported on 26 January 2006. Norwegians have always claimed that skiing was invented in Norway and that the word skiing has its roots from the Norwegian language. Perhaps the history has to be rewritten? What do the Norwegians say about this? And how will it affects their performance in the Winter Olympics February 2006 in Torino, Italy? The time will show!

Cecilie Skog`s attemp on Carstensz Pyramid was wasted. This is the highest mountain in Oceania located deep in the jungle of Irian Jaya - West Papua - in Indonesia. Aften being forced to return by the guerrilla group Free Papua Movement - OPM, Cecilie from Norway had to find another mountain. Her aim is to conquere all the seven summits, and she has one left. The seven summits are the highest mountains on each continent: Kilimanjaro, Denali, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Vinson and Mount Everest. Cecilie will now try to reach the top of Mount Kosciuszko, which is the highest mountain in Australia. It counts for being approved on the Seven Summits list, so hopefully Cecilie will make it anyway.