One of the world’s most beautiful coastlines is the Rikuchu coast, a 180 kilometer shoreline on the northwest part of Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is a part of the Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park and extends from the northern part of Iwate Prefucture south to Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. The northern part of this coastal park is adorned by high cliffs and rock formations and in the southern half is the typical Rias-type coast. How to reach The site is easily accessible by trains and buses. Tour buses and boats too operate to the coast, though boating is not possible in winters. When to visit Summers are when you should explore this coast. Attractions of Rikuchu-Kaigan Coast The best way to explore the coast is get on the trains on the railway line meandering along the coast. Boarding the train at Miyako would be good to start with. Miyako  [...] 

In the Island Nation of New Zealand, located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, are three main Islands – the North Island, the South Island and the Steward Island along with other small offshore Islands. The South Island, flanked by Cook Strait in the north, the Tasman Sea in the south and the Pacific Ocean in the south and east. On the southwest of this Island is the World Heritage Site of Te Wahipounamu, spread across 26,000 square kilometers, including the coast of Te Wahipounamu. When to visit South Island has a temperate climate. The areas in the south and south-west part of the country are more wet and cooler. The Ocean moderates the temperature in South Island, especially that in the west and south, resulting in a cool, temperate climate. The average temperature of this Island is about 8 degree Celsius. July is the coldest month while  [...] 

White sand and the blue sea amidst mountains with active and dormant volcanoes, deep jungles that a variety of birds and animals inhabit under the sunshine, agricultural, rice-producing lands stretching to the north and south of the volcanoes,  a culture, the roots of which go deep into the ancient times, a galore of temples and the elephant safari, fire dances and water sports in the Indian Ocean, delicacies like kaki lima, all this and more is what makes Bali one of the most coveted islands in the world. Location The island of Bali, to the south of the Equator by 8 to 9 degrees, spreads over 5,620 square kilometers in the east of Java. Bali belongs to the group of Sunda Islands in Indonesia and is the first among them. This island is situated between Java and Lambok. To its north is the Java Sea and to its south is the Indian Ocean. Bali  [...]