Pilgrimage Tour to Himalayas Himalayan region in India is a paradise full of intense spirituality and inhabited by people with faith in Gods and Goddesses. Presence of a large number of holy places and temples in the lap of Himalayas is a proof of why it is called land of Gods and Goddesses. Be it the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir or the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh or one of the youngest states of India, Uttarakhand,...more
Fishing Trip Alaska and You The best destination to go to on your next trip is to go on a fishing trip Alaska. Why? Fishing is known to be a great hobby and it is irresistible. All who tried it has not said one negative word about it. Some would say that it is boring but the moment they tried it they change their minds. Fishing is one of the most entertaining kinds of hobby there could ever be.If you are in a depressive mood and you think...more
History of Qom dates back to the 5th millennium BC when many people resided in the city. There are many ancient buildings, relics and texts which indicate the town was a regional one and named Kum. When the Arabs invaded Iran in the 7th century, they renamed this region as Qom. Umar ibn al-Khattab was the caliph during the invasion by the Arabs. Abu Musa Ash'ari also sent his soldiers to help Arabs fight this town in 645 AD. This resulted in a fierce war between the two sides. The place came into prominence when the Seljuk dynasty ruled here too. When the Mongols entered this region, there was destruction everywhere. When Oljeitu ruled over Iran, the ruling Mongol dynasty called the Ilkhanate converted to Islam. The city then became very popular and underwent a revival. Popularity of Shia IslamHistory of Qom shows that Tamerlane again plundered the city in the 14th century and many people were killed. But when the town again came under the rule of Qara Koyunlu and Aq Koyunlu tribes, followed by the Safavid kings, it again regained its previous glory. The religious shrine in the place became the major cause of the popularity of Qom. By a quick search on the web, you can learn about...more
Reginald Dwight, now known as Sir Elton John, has grabbed the headlines once again with the birth of his son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. Celebrity gossip suggests that the day of his birth, being Christmas day, 2010 may have been planned as a publicity stunt, but such suggestions are angrily denied by Sir Elton and his husband, David...more
According to Iranian myths, the history of Damghan begins with the construction of this place by Hooshang, who was credited with the establishment of the Pishdadi dynasty in Iran, and was the great grandson of Keyumars. The town had many names and one of them is Qoomes. This was originally a province which extended from Sabzevar to Garmsar, with...more
Your travel to Shahroud will take you to the largest city of Semnan province. It is located 410 km from Tehran as well as from Mashad, making a junction with the Gorgan road. It is bordered on the north by the Alborz mountains and in the south, by the desert regions. The river Tash, flows through the place and empties itself in the desert. The town experiences cold weather towards the mountainous side and temperate climate in other parts of the city. Located in Damghan basin, you will also find influences of the Great Salt Desert in this town.Old SettlementMany archaeological discoveries made in 2006 have found proof of a very old settlement in Shahroud, dating back to about 8000 years ago. The items found on the site include ovens and craft workshops, which you can see while traveling in Iran. Before this place became a full fledged city, it was only a small village until Fath Ali Shah of Qajar dynasty came to the throne. The small village had only two old castles and a farm which you can still see today when you travel to Shahroud. The town came into prominence after the decline of the nearby city of Bastam after Mongols' invasion at the area. Tourist Attractions The city of...more
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CheapOair 12 Days Of Travel Holiday Giveaway Sweepstakes Contest CheapOair has an annual event going on called the CheapOair 12 Days of Travel. This event is sponsored by MARCAM (Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts ) who has...more
Cheltenham Festival the grail of National Hunt racing calendar in the United Kingdom Each year the Cheltenham Festivalis the holy grail of National Hunt racing calendar in the United Kingdom which takes place every March at Cheltenham...more
A Country With Great Potential For Importing and Exporting No matter where in the world you live, Canada is a wonderful place to consider doing import/export business with. There is a huge potential for importing and exporting anything from...more
Relaxing the Panama Way It's hard to look for a spot where you can fully enjoy your vacation without arranging too many reservations or appointments prior to your stay. Vacation spots where everything is prepared with a single call are rare,...more
Where to Stay in Panama City Beach What people usually don't know is that Panama City Beach is different from Panama City. These two cities are mistaken to have only one implication, when in fact; they are two separate municipalities of...more