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In January each year, a tiny, remote coastal town known as Bremer Bay becomes both a tourism and scientific hub as the killer whaless start their annual pilgrimage to the Bremer canyon systems which run just off the continental shelf of Australia. Located 50km off-shore is a biological hotspot where 95/100 days in 2019 Naturaliste Charters encountered the oceans apex predators on their daily expeditions right up until the end of April. This flourishing ecosystem is one of the most unique, diverse and scientifically undiscovered phenomena on the globe. The area in which tourism operators frequent is roughly 3nm wide and encapsulates the largest population of killer whales in the southern hemisphere.

Why are the killer whales here?

Where the killer whales are before they arrive and where they go when they leave the Bremer canyons are two of many unanswered questions that we have yet to uncover. However, the reason over 9 family pods of orca populate this diverse abyssal ecosystem can be put quite simply…

The area is driven by multiple oceanic currents that help force nutrients from the depths into the top 200m of the water also known as the (“photic zone”). The system is catalysed by methane hydrate deposits which seep from the seafloor resulting in the rapid production of microscopic algae called (“phytoplankton”), which is the driver of the entire ecosystem. Therefore, for 4 months of the year an array of species from microscopic organisms through to fish, mammals and the killer whales use the canyon systems as a feeding area.

The area is located deep into the Southern Ocean it is extremely remote and for the most part unexplored making it an area of high scientific and cinematic interest. Every year scientific discoveries are made as a diverse range of species are uncovered in the area for the first time, from rare birds to unusual marine mammals and everything in between.

Who uncovered the area?

Dave Riggs was one of the founding members who uncovered the canyons potential back in 2002, whist doing tuna surveys off the continental shelf. Riggs sighted orca fins on multiple occasions before successfully confirming the sightings though photo identification the following year. Since then Riggs has developed two critically acclaimed films, one of which being discovery channel’s shark week favourite “Search for the oceans super predator”.

Now the question you’ve all been waiting for…

When is the best time to come to Bremer Bay?

There is no one day that is better than the next as each day and month in the canyon is so diverse to the one prior. The chance of witnessing a killer whale predation is quite high as the animals must eat up to 5% of their body weight daily, which amongst one family pod actuates to 2 tonne of meat each day. As the season progresses the canyons dynamics shift. Migratory marine mammal species utilise the area for varied purposes, such as sperm whales who use the area as a feeding, breeding and nursing area in the later months from March-April. We also encounter dolphins, long-finned pilot whales and false killer whales in mega pods of over 1000 individuals, sun fish and beaked whales throughout the season. Experience world class killer whale watching in Western Australia with Naturaliste Charters today.

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It can be tricky to know where to begin when you are faced with the limited space of a travel suitcase or backpack – and the massive pile of your belongings that you want to take with you. Knowing how to separate the essential from the superfluous before you start packing will allow you to complete the process much more efficiently.

However, there are some essential items that need to be packed or brought with you in order to have a safe and enjoyable trip at all. Having some guidance about some of these essential things will give you the right idea of how to continue the packing process.

To ensure that your bag is properly packed and you are set for your holiday, let’s look at five absolute essentials that you need to acquire before your travels.

Travel Insurance

Doing your research and gathering more info about travel insurance coverage for your holiday is absolutely essential for every traveller. Since there is any number of things that could happen to you in the course of your holiday that you have little control over, it is important to be prepared for the unlikely event that these bad things happen.

Instead of being left with expensive emergency medical bills, lost bags, cancelled flights, and the like, you will be able to use your travel insurance to seek reimbursement for many of these expenses. This will allow you to have peace of mind when setting out on your holiday and give you a better sense of control over your time abroad.

Rechargeable Batteries

While it’s not necessarily the first thing that we think about when travelling, running out of power at an inopportune time can be, at best, a massive inconvenience, and at worst, a dangerous situation. Luckily, rechargeable lithium batteries are portable, affordable, and can save you a lot of headaches if the situation arises. Whether your rechargeable LED torch gives out midway through a night walk or your phone dies while out on the town, you’ll be happy that you had a backup on hand.

Travel Adapter

Especially if you are planning a trip abroad to an unfamiliar country, it is important to bring along a travel power adapter that will allow you to use and charge your electronic devices easily while you are away. There are many different types of electrical sockets throughout the world and if you are planning on hopping from country to country for a while, it makes more sense to buy a universal power adapter before you leave. This will allow you to use your devices in any country without a hassle.

Medications

If you have prescription medications that you take on a daily basis, it is imperative that you secure enough of this to last you for your entire trip abroad. Sourcing and securing even well-known medications in a new country can be a bit of a challenge. If you tend to use over-the-counter medications for common ailments, you might consider stocking up on these as well. Some countries make it much more difficult to purchase these drugs than you might be familiar with. It is easiest to simply be prepared ahead of time and buy them before you take off.

First Aid Kit

In the same vein, it is important to keep your health as a top priority on your holiday. Being prepared with travel insurance is great, but you need to be able to treat more minor emergencies yourself. Having a mini first aid kit with you at all times is a great means of quickly solving minor medical issues.

Pack Wisely And Enjoy Your Trip

Packing is a bit of an art form but the more you travel, the more efficient you will be. Make sure to keep these items in mind before your next trip to ensure that your holiday is a safe and enjoyable one.

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Cambodia, the Southeast Asian country has been attracting hundreds and thousands of tourists lately. The country is massively famous for the Hindu temple called Angkor Wat.

But Cambodia is much more than that, and you need to travel the length and breadth with some planning.

When you are in Cambodia, and you want to travel from Battambang to Sihanoukville, you can go for 3 options – you can take a taxi, or you may take a bus or even a plane.

Indeed, the rich historical artefacts of Cambodia are mainly famous among tourists globally. But did you know that you can make your trip to Cambodia absolutely happening and crazy?

Well, then you must try doing any of the things discussed below!

How about eating a tarantula?!

In Cambodia, people eating tarantulas is quite a big deal. Mostly all Cambodians have this believed that eating bugs is good for people’s health. Especially for the heart. Some people even plain that eating tarantula works as a much better aphrodisiac than the dark chocolates. So, you can easily find grilled or deep-fried tarantulas being sold in restaurants and street food vendors. If you do not like munching on them, then you can even try it in the drink form. Tarantula wine is a very common drink found in the nation.

Try ghost hunting!

Anyone interested in going to spooky places should have this thing on their bucket list. The Bokor Hill Station is a resort area now located in the south of the Phnom Bokor. There were the French Colonists who ordered locals to build the complex, which included a luxurious hotel and casino in the year 1920. All through the 20a and 30s, there were Europeans who flocked to this resit area until World War II. Then the locals rebuilt the Bokor Hill Sation after the war, but it again fell into disrepair in the year 1970 and then never recovered from that situation. Now this area is open for the visitors to explore.

Cambodia Landmine Museum is a must-visit!

The Cambodian Landmine Museum aspires for a world free of landmines. When you visit this museum, you are going to learn about Aki Ra, a man who deactivated around 50,000 mines all by himself, across Cambodia. Ra kept all the destroyed mines and later showed them to the people. His collection became immensely popular, and the government moved him to the Angkor National Park. Now many tourists learn about the horrific repercussions of war. The Cambodian Landmine Museum also teamed care of children in need.

Enjoy the nightlife at the pub street.

In Siem Reap, Pub Street is one of the best nightlife centres in entire Cambodia. Pub Street is known as Street 08, and it is just a 5-minute drive from Angkor National Museum. Anyone who wants to have some fun time then they must visit the Pub Street.

Try these crazy exciting things, and surely your trip to Cambodia can be one worth remembering.

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The head of the development council of health tourism of Turkey Emin Çakmak, declared that three quarters of a million health tourists descend on Turkey every year. Around sixty thousands of those are believed to visit for hair transplants, and up to 500 hair transplant surgeries are performed each week, on visitors from all over the world.

The sheer numbers of transplant procedures performed are impressive, but how safe is it to undergo a surgical hair restoration procedure in Turkey?

A hair transplant is a delicate and specialised operation, during which individual hair follicles are carefully removed from the head, and replaced in a different location on the scalp. To minimise the risk of scarring and infection, and maximise the potential for a successful transplant and a full head of healthy hair, both surgeon and clinic need to be excellent.

With around 350 clinics to choose from, it’s perhaps inevitable that results can range from world-class to distinctly underwhelming.

One way to avoid the very worst of the transplant clinics, who hire underqualified people and rush procedures to maximise profits, is to stay well clear of the very bargain-basement offers, and stick with the reputable clinics at the higher end of the pay scale. You may also check medihair score of hair transplant doctors in Turkey to be more educated on this. It will still be a lot cheaper than having a hair transplant in other areas of Europe, including the UK.

The hair transplant market, which is fast becoming one of the busiest is the world, is thriving on a combination of low prices and efficient, world-class clinics. Because they are so busy, you can be sure that the surgical teams know exactly what they are doing, and are experienced enough to offer a world class service, at dramatically competitive prices.

It is possible to book a treatment yourself, and take your chances by basing your decision upon reviews and testimonials, but there is another option popular with UK medical tourists. Package specialists such as MedAway work directly with clinics and surgeons to offer tailored hair transplant experiences, which include travel, consultation, procedure, aftercare and flights.

By choosing a company familiar with the hair transplant Turkey scene, who know which clinics and surgeons offer world class treatment, and perhaps even more importantly, which clinics to utterly avoid, it is possible to enjoy a truly first class experience on a budget while avoiding the pitfalls that you may have seen reported in the media, and still return home with an excellent hair transplant.

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