The Namib Desert is situated on the west coast of Namibia in Africa. It also covers a small part of Angola the country located north of Namibia. It’s one of the most captivating destinations in the world. Tourism is increasing but still there are very few travellers. The Namib Naukluft Park encompasses one of the oldest deserts in the world and offers amazing sights, including some of the highest sand dunes of Sossusvlei in the world.
It’s also one of the largest conservation parks in the world. North of the Namib Naukluft Park but still by the Namib Desert you’ll reach the Skeleton Coast. The Skeleton Coast has one of the most wildest, windswept and amazing coastlines in the world. Its name dates back to the early 1930’s when Mr Sam Davis, a publisher of a South West Annual, stated in an article concerned with a missing plane of a local celebrity, that “his bones will forever lay on the coast of skeletons”, referring to the many ship wrecks, whale and seal skeletons that laid to rest on this inhospitable coastline.
A necessary guide book for those planning to travel to Namibia
@tim_butcher I'll have to check out. Not heard of it. See you like todays travel post? Not posted it here yet. It's my fav at the moment. in reply to tim_butcher#
This list is derived from what I perceive to be the top 7 sites to see in my home city, Melbourne. They are in no particular order and of course there are numerous other sites and attractions I could have mentioned but I have decided to focus on the general city vicinity and stick with the magic 7!
1. Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station
Probably the most well-known, recognised and photographed landmark in Melbourne and found on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets. This site has seen a railway station since 1854 but the current station was constructed during 1910, making it the oldest railway station in Australia and now the busiest in the southern hemisphere. The station also serves as a great meeting spot with people suggesting “meet me under the clocks”, referring to the clocks above the station entrance.
2. Federation Square
Federation Square (or known locally as Fed Square) is located on the adjacent corner to Flinders Street Station and was only completed during 2002 after much controversy regarding its modern design. It is the cultural hub of Melbourne and another socialising destination.
3. Southbank and the Eureka Tower
Eureka Tower
Across the Yarra River from both Flinders Street Station and Fed Square via Princes Bridge, you’ll come across The Southbank Promenade. Always a hive of activity with numerous shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and the Crown Casino drawing both locals and international visitors. The Eureka Tower also in this vicinity, is a 300 meter tall skyscraper and tallest in Melbourne. Construction commenced August 2002 and the exterior completed on 1 June 2006. A great view of Melbourne is enjoyed from the the Observation Deck.
4. Botanical Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance
The site of the Botanical Gardens was selected during 1845. It is recognised as one of the world’s finest botanic gardens. There are over 10,000 species and 50,000 individual plants in the 38 hectare gardens, including trees and plants of great cultural value. It is one of my favourite city locations, where you can wander the paths, sit by the lake or lie in the sun and enjoy the serenity…yes, in a city! Nearby and by St Kilda Road is the Shrine of Remembrance, a memorial to those that fought in WW1 and other wars.
5. Parliament House
Built with gold rush wealth during the mid 1800s, this imposing building on Spring Street is the centre of the Victorian State Government. However, from 1901 to 1928 it was occupied by the Australian Government whilst Canberra was under construction.
6. The Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum
The Royal Exhibition Building is located in the Carlton Gardens and is the only surviving Great Hall that once housed a 19th-century international exhibition and is still used for exhibitions. It is located next door to the very modern Melbourne Museum and IMAX cinema.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
7. The Melbourne Cricket Ground – MCG
The MCG is Australia’s largest sporting stadium and used for both international cricket, AFL football (with it culminating in Grand Final fever in September where the capacity reaches 100,000), concerts and other large events. The ‘Australian Gallery of Sport & Olympic Museum’ is also housed here.
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