Known by many names over the years, the Opera Garnier is one of Paris's most opulent and extravagant architectural masterpieces. It was built as the home of the Paris Opera, however following the completion of the Opera Bastille, the Opera has now moved there, leaving the Opera Garnier the venue for mainly ballets.Commissioned in 1862 by Napolean III to architect and designer Charles Garnier, the building could not be completed...more
Fighting city fires also has a long and troubled history. Cities used to be just as dangerous for fires as was the bush. Many buildings were made out of wood and so caught fire easily. People lived in cramped conditions and so flames could jump from one building to another. Nineteenth-century theatres were lit by gas, itself a fire hazard. People were allowed to smoke pipes and so could accidentally set light to the place. Homes were illuminated...more
On September 23rd, marks the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere. The name "equinox" is derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, the night and day are approximately equally long. An equinox happens twice each year, when there is a location on the Earth's Equator where the centre of the Sun can be observed to be vertically overhead, occurring approximately around March 20/21 (Vernal) and September 22/23 (Autumnal) each year. This time the Autumnal equinox is on Sept. 23rd, 2010.SPACE is performing public outreach at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Autumnal equinox day to explain these concepts of equinox to the public using the ancient instruments located at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. Telescopes and solar filter goggles will be set up for solar observations.A competition titled 'Scientist of the Day' will also be conducted where school students will measure the circumference of the earth using Eratosthanes experiment. Exciting prizes will be awarded.Date: 23rd September, 2010Event: SPACE celebrates Autumnal Equinox at Jantar MantarLocation: Jantar Mantar, New DelhiTimings of event:Public Outreach – 11:00 am...more
Located in the south of Sinai Peninsula, the beautiful city of Sharm El Sheikh is the biggest city on the peninsula. Most popularly known as the ‘City of Peace', the Sharm El Sheikh is a budding tourist destination amongst many travelers who explore various places around the world.Egypt does not confine itself to its pyramids and...more
There are many places in this world that can amaze you, but if you are looking for something really majestic to witness, there is nothing better than the Himalaya Mountains. Climbing to the rooftop of the world is one of the most challenging tasks anyone can engage in and you shouldn't think about it unless you are up for the...more
Overnight tour to Cairo by private vehicle with private guide to visit famous sightseeing of Egypt capital as Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Old Cairo and more. During your tour you will have lunch meals at the restaurant in Cairo included in Cairo overnight tour.Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Sokhna port to Cairo, Great pyramids, Memphis, SakkaraOur Cairo tour will start with pick up service from your ship terminal in Sokhna port, where our REP will meet you with aboard reflecting your name, then you will be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo. In Cairo you will be accompanied by private Egyptologist guide and have first step of your Cairo tour to Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the tombs of pharaohs constructed around 5000 years ago and great Sphinx - guard of those tombs, with body of lion and human head. Lunch meal will be served during Cairo tour at a good quality local restaurant in Cairo. Next sightseeing of your tour is Necropolis of Memphis city, the oldest capital of Egypt and the legendary city of King Menes, who united Upper and Lower Egypt. There you will visit huge...more
Two days trip to Cairo from Sokhna port to visit one of the ancient Wonders of the World - Great Giza Pyramids, also Egyptian museum, Sphinx, Salah El Din Citadel and more.Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Sokhna port to Cairo, Great pyramids,...more
A travel agency is a kind of retail business, which sells travel related services and products to customers on behalf of supplier, such as package holidays, sightseeing tours, railways, hotels, cruise lines, car rentals, and airlines that combine...more
While some tourists assume that clothing doesnt matter, under an alert in which Americans are targeted, what you wear can bring you unwanted attention. How do you dress to fit in? Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target...more
Despite any misgivings one may have about Tramp, based solely on its provocative name and location (King Street), Tramp continues, weekend after weekend, to please its patrons. Downstairs at the small club the atmosphere never fades or ceases to...more
Cancun - the city that boasts of incredible beaches, stunning natural bounties, relics of ancient civilizations, and plenty of excitement in the air - is one of the hottest tourist destinations in Mexico. If you are wondering about a...more
A Turkish port town of Bodrum is home to many tourists each year who enjoy a wide range of traditional Turkish activities, and a host of water sports.Sitting on the Aegean sea, it is easy to see why sports are a popular activity among...more