Christmas is forever, not for just one day,for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put awaylike bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.The good you do for others is good you do yourself... ~Norman Wesley BrooksQuite true. Christmas is a season when the mellowness of winter takes a fascinating turn. It is indeed a time for forgetfulness, a time for enjoyment to the hearts contentment. Therefore, forthcoming Christmas is an occasion...more
A significant port that is intrinsically tied in to the history of Indonesia, Sunda Kelapa still welcomes various vessels on to its berths. Nestled amidst the bustling city and the towering skyscrapers this port presents an unusual scene of quietness that is strangely refreshing to the senses.One of the first sights greeting visitors when stepping on to Sunda Kelapa is that of the distinct local boats known as phinisi which are docked here. These...more
Author: Ben CharltonNo matter how much clubbers enjoy a particular place to party in, there becomes a point where a stale sort of boredom sets in as much as we try and dismiss it. We yearn for something that little bit different in order to induce some fresh excitement in our clubbing experiences. Variety, after all, is the spice of life! Clubbing venues nearly always feel better the first time you visit them, but you quickly run out of new places to go to.Many would agree that the Balearic Islands of Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca offer the best clubbing holiday experiences around. The general trend seems to see clubbers testing the water by travelling to Majorca first to try out the bars and clubs of Magaluf. It’s a great introduction into the Balearic Island clubbing scene, as clubbers get to party in famous night spots like BCM. The natural progression from there is to move onto the white isle of Ibiza, where clubbing is at its absolute finest. Days can be spent partying on Bora Bora beach in Playa d’en Bossa, before heading back to enjoy the sunset on the relaxing sunset strip in San Antonio. Once the sun sets the serious partying begins as clubbers descend on...more
CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is almost two times of the height of Eiffel Tower which is in France and is thrice the height of the Washington Monument.The construction work of The CN Tower began in 1973. More than 60,000 tons of earth was excavated along the shore of Lake Ontario. The construction of foundation took around four months for completion....more
Panama Canal, the canal across the Isthmus of Panama in Central America which unites the two great oceans is an unmatchable engineering accomplishment. It took twenty years for the French Labourers to complete the construction of the canal which was started in the year 1880.The work on this grand masterpiece was done under the guidance of American...more
San Francisco is linked with Marin County through the Golden Gate Bridge in total brilliance. The connection is one of the architectural wonder of the 20th Century and an evidence of human contention, as it was erected during the years of the Great Depression. For years, the Golden Gate Bridge held the title as the best ever suspension bridge in the world. Prior to its finishing in 1937, It was that it was not possible to build this bridge because of the continual foggy weather, harsh winds, and sturdy ocean currents, which lashed through a deep canyon underneath. Actually the bridge is generally recognized as the "Bridge that could not be built. Regardless of these vindictive natural elements, the bridge was built in just more than four years. The full amount in building the bridge is 35 million dollars. The entire measurement lengthwise of the bridge spans is approximately 1.2 miles. Some eleven men died while the bridge was being constructed.It was decided that the bridge would be constructed in orange color as it mingled well the immediate surrounding of the bridge. The two large cables extending from the bridge contain 80,000 miles of steel wire, which is sufficient to...more
Hailed as being the only one of its kind in the World, the Snake Temple serves as a natural refuge for these fierce predators. Snakes may be deadly creatures but according to the beliefs of those running the temple and its followers, they are the...more
The Great Pyramid at GizaCairo, EgyptRenowned for being the lone existing part of the seven earliest Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid is the biggest of the 3 pyramids constructed in the olden city of Giza, at the present part of bigger Cairo,...more
New YorkInitially known as "Liberty Enlightening the World", this contemporary Colossus is situated on the New York harbor. Its marvelous stature, symbolize international liberty and is recognized internationally. The gorgeous Lady liberty is dressed...more
Chinas largest city Shanghai is a hive of activity, and what keeps the buzz alive is its Metro system. The metro known among locals as the Shanghai Rail Transit, uses both railway lines as well as the subway to get people to where they want to...more
Author: Mark JosanAre you planning to have a holiday trip to any amazing destinations? But getting confused what to take along with you or what to not? Then, don’t get confused and look some of the helpful tips here that will surely helps you in...more
Whoever said New York was the city that never sleeps, did not meet its Asian counterpart in Shanghai. Here, the city is abuzz with activity through out the day and in the night it takes on a new sparkle. Shanghai boasts of some of the most elegant...more