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Devil's Balls of Australian



In Australia, there is a unique reserve with the unusual name "Devil's Balls". On a wide plain huge granite stones are scattered about randomly, which impress with their gigantic size and unusual shapes. The diameter of some of them reaches 6 meters. Simple and laconic landscape is constantly changing. Especially amazing, it looks at dawn and at sunset. As the lighting changes, the boulders begin to “glow”, and their color changes from pale pink to crimson red.


According to the scientific hypothesis, the age of these stones is several million years. Granite gradually formed from the cooling magma emerging on the surface of the earth, and soft sandstone was located on top of it, which over time was affected by erosion and settled, and granite, on the contrary, came to the surface. The main reason for the split of the stones became sharp temperature drops, which forced the rock to shrink and expand repeatedly.


Australian Aborigines call these lands "Karl-Karl", which literally translates as "round boulders". They consider this place sacred and believe that once the devil himself was here. According to legend, it was during a walk through this valley that the devil wove his headband, which is necessary for all men who have undergone initiation. True, during this action, he dropped some of his hair, which fell to the ground and turned into red stones. However, as the indigenous people themselves say, this “fairy tale” about the origin of granite balls was invented specifically for strangers. The truth is kept secret and only the true owners of these lands can know it.

The natives of the kiteti tribe have their own version explaining the origin of the boulders. They believe that the stones are the eggs of a rainbow snake, the progenitress of humanity and all living things.


Despite the differing hypotheses of the emergence of giant boulders, all the aboriginal tribes worship this place and consider it sacred. Any encroachment on him is considered blasphemous. In the middle of the 20th century, the authorities of the nearby city of Alice Spring took away one of the boulders and installed it as a constituent element of the John Flint memorial. Since the officials did not notify the tribal elders of their actions, a scandal broke out, and in the 90s of the XX century they had to return the stone to their place. After this incident, the reserve remains untouchable.

Currently, the aborigines - the legal owners of the reserve. They received this right in 2008 and at the same time transferred land for lease to the Australian Parks Service for a period of 99 years. Now the park is under the control of two parties: the government and the indigenous people.


The reserve “Devil's Balls” is under special state protection. Tourists are not brought here, so the journey will have to make their own. However, every year from May to October, interesting “live” programs are organized here, which include acquaintance with the park, as well as with the history, culture, traditions and way of life of the indigenous Australian Aborigines. Many come here overnight and stay in a comfortable enough camping to take a break from the bustle of the city. Photographers who are willing to wait for hours to take unique pictures also love these places. The reserve is located 115 kilometers from the city of Tennatn Creek. There is a small regional airport. There are no direct flights from Russia to this city, so the easiest way to get to the reserve is with a transfer in the city of Darwin.

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Where better to relax in Thailand?



The territory of Thailand is quite large and there are many diverse resorts here, ranging from popular tourist destinations to lonely and scarcely visited islands. If you decide to visit this country for the first time, then you may have questions about where to rest in Thailand, where are the most beautiful beaches and clear sea, where to go to visit as many interesting sights as possible, where it is cheaper to rest, where to go with children, etc. . I prepared this article to answer such questions and you had a clear understanding of where you should go to Thailand.

Popular resorts

 

Pattaya

 

The most popular resort among tourists is Pattaya, it is here most often travel agencies send travelers, as tours to this region are much cheaper than to others.

 

Benefits:

 

  1. Developed infrastructure: a large number of large stores, cafes, restaurants, bars, spas, discos, clubs.
  2. The lowest prices in Thailand for housing, transport, clothing, food, and more.
  3. Numerous tourist attractions: a zoo, a water park, a dinosaur park, a crocodile farm, various water sports, elephant riding, go-karting, quad bikes. In Pattaya, you definitely will not be bored!
  4. Urban transport works throughout the city and you will not be difficult to get from one point of Pattaya to another, and the cost of the trip is quite small.
  5. Active nightlife, there is a lot of entertainment for adults, discos and bars.
  6. Not far from Pattaya is Bangkok, 2 hours by bus and you are in the capital of Thailand. There you can enjoy shopping and numerous attractions, thanks to which diversify your holiday.

 

Disadvantages:

 

  1. Dirty beaches, garbage can roll along the entire coast, so if you go to Thailand to sunbathe on the beach and swim in the sea, it is better to choose another resort.
  2. In Pattaya, you will not enjoy the beauty of untouched nature, since every square meter is built up with buildings.
  3. The tourist streets are very noisy and crowded, even at night, due to the numerous bars, clubs and discos.

 

Phuket

 

Phuket - the second most popular resort and the largest island of Thailand, which is located in the south of the country in the Andaman Sea. But despite its popularity, Phuket is very different from Pattaya.

 

Benefits: 

  1. Clean white beaches and azure sea.
  2. A large number of island tours: Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Similan Islands. However, the prices of such excursions are quite high from 2,000-2500 baht per person.
  3. Phuket is also, as in Pattaya, well developed infrastructure. Large selection of restaurants, cafes, many large stores, clubs and discos.
  4. A lot of fun day and night. Here you will definitely not get bored and will always find where to go and what to do.
  5. Phuket has both noisy parties and quiet places, so everyone will find a rest for themselves.

 

Disadvantages:

 

  1. Phuket has high prices (compared to other resorts) for housing, food, transportation, excursions and other tourist services.
  2. Crowds of tourists on the beaches and excursions.

 

Samui

 

Rest on the island of Koh Samui is quieter than at the two previous resorts, although there is also a lot of entertainment and nightlife with clubs and bars. Much fewer people rest here compared to Pattaya and Phuket.

 

Benefits:

 

  1. Clean beaches, but not as white as Phuket.
  2. The infrastructure is well developed, there are large shops, markets, banks, cafes, restaurants, bars, a wide range of hotels.
  3. A large number of different attractions: Big Buddha, parks, waterfalls and much more.
  4. There are no crowds of tourists, on some beaches you can relax alone.

 

Disadvantages:

 

  1. Not as vivid nightlife as in Pattaya and Phuket.
  2. There are no direct flights from Russia to Samui, so you will have to travel with a transfer in Bangkok or Phuket.

 

Phangan

 

Calm small island with white and clean beaches. Ideal for a quiet family holiday. Only on several beaches during the full moon period, the famous “Full Moon Party” party takes place, where a large number of young people gather and they dance the whole night. The rest of the time, the island lives a quiet measured life. Therefore, Koh Phangan will be an ideal place for lovers of parties and parties, as well as for those who like a secluded and relaxing holiday.


Party "Full Moon Party"

 

Krabi

 

Only recently, tourists from Russia began to visit the Krabi province, before it was mostly Europeans who rested here.

Krabi will delight you with clean white beaches, untouched nature and incredibly beautiful views. Also, the province of Krabi is called the country of thousands of islands, as there are a large number of islands nearby that you can visit and admire the stunning views and beauty of untouched nature. The great advantage of Krabi holidays is the humane prices of island excursions. A trip to the Phi Phi Islands will cost you about 500 baht as opposed to 2,000 baht in Phuket.

 

Hua Hin

 

Hua-Hin is gaining its popularity among tourists and is a wonderful place to relax. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Siam, 3 hours from Bangkok. The infrastructure is quite well developed in Hua Hin. There is a wide range of excursions and entertainment. The beaches are not as white as Phuket, but much cleaner than in Pattaya. Prices in Hua Hin are quite high, especially in the city center. If you go to Thailand for a beach holiday, but do not want to break away from the benefits of civilization, then Hua Hin will be a great place for you.

 

Koh chang

 

Koh Chang is great for a relaxing beach holiday. The infrastructure here is developed at an average level, there are not enough large shopping centers. The beaches are snow-white and clean, the nature is beautiful. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, then go to Koh Chang, where you can enjoy the beauty of the local nature and measured calm rest.

 

Bangkok

 

Bangkok is a metropolis where life is full of 24 hours a day. There is a wide range of attractions and entertainment. And shopping is just a paradise for the female half of humanity. If you like the urban atmosphere, you want to visit a large number of attractions and make great purchases, then go to Bangkok. But even if you decide to relax on the sea, the capital of Thailand will be a great addition to a beach holiday.

 

Northern thailand

 

The northern capital of Thailand is Chiang Mai. There is no access to the sea, however, you will enjoy the incredibly beautiful landscapes around. It is in the north that you will experience the real Thai life and plunge into the national culture as much as possible. Here you will see rice fields, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, a large number of attractions. Not far from the city of Chiang Rai is the famous White Temple Wat Rong Khun, which will amaze you with its uniqueness and grandeur.

 

Secluded and obscure places

 

Despite the fact that Tourism is actively developing in Thailand, there are still little-visited secluded places with virgin, incredibly beautiful nature. If you want a relaxing holiday away from the city noise, then go to one of the following islands: Samet, Lanta or Lipa. They will delight you with their clean white beaches, azure sea and incredibly beautiful landscapes. The disadvantage of these islands is the underdeveloped infrastructure: cafes and restaurants, and very few shops. But if your goal is a quiet beach holiday away from civilization, then you will love the islands.

 

Final conclusions

 

If you go to Thailand for fun, active nightlife, then the best place for you will be Pattaya or Bangkok, as well as the party "Full Moon Party" on the island of Phangan.

For those who want to spend time on the beach without interruption from civilization, then go to Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Ko Chang, Krabi or Phangan.

Go shopping in Bangkok or Pattaya.

If you want to be away from the bustle of the city alone and enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes, the islands of Samet, Lanta or Lipe are waiting for you.

For a holiday with children, I can advise Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Phangan or Hua-Hin. But if the priority is not a beach holiday, but entertainment, then Pattaya is better, as there are more entertainment places, including for children (water park, aquarium, attractions, zoos, etc.).

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