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Trotting the Asian Way at Borobudur, Bali and Jogjakarta

Trotting the Asian Way at Borobudur, Bali and Jogjakarta

It might seem surprising but it is a fact that if one has to search for the oldest and the most archaic of mythological Hindu temples anywhere in the world, the grandest and best specimens are found not here in India, but in South East part of the Asian continent i.e. countries such as Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia. Of these countries, Central Java and Bali regions of Indonesia can boast of the oldest and the most important cultural heritage sites bundled with the archaic and the pious. The most captivating, ear and eye catching first sites in Central Java are the sights and sounds of Hindu gods and goddesses in a unique and picturesque spectacle not witnessed by the human eye anywhere else in the world. Though, older temples are known to exist there and elsewhere, the most famous of  [...]

A Guarda, Spain’s unsung jewel

A Guarda, Spain’s unsung jewel

There is something about the place, and I cannot put my finger on it, that leaves with a distinct feeling of sleepiness. Not that leaden feeling that weighs down your eyelashes and dulls all of your collectiveness, but more of a calm that is so omnipresent that it slows you down along with everything else. And here in A Guarda, in Galicia at the toe of Pontevedra, it is as if time slows down and a sanguine laziness seeps from every pore of the little municipality’s ethos. Even as tourism starts to take off here, the town’s original 10,000 inhabitants still look to fishing as the cornerstone of their economy. Fishing How appropriate that that most leisurely of Sunday activities, that bastion of all things delightfully backward should be the plinth on which this town was built. The  [...]

Geoagiu Bai

Geoagiu Bai

The first question to strike my mind when I set foot here, the first question of many was why the hell is this place so off the map? I often hear that if there is a god at all, he is not merciful and kind and that he created humans as a means of amusement, puppets on a string dropped on a stage where there is no hope and no joy to be had. To all those people, I have two words to say…“ Geoagiu Bai”. No, I haven’t taken leave of my senses, yet. It’s just that I couldn’t believe how much cajoling and coaxing it took for me to finally come here. My rationale was that if it was so splendid, how come I had (or almost anyone else) heard about it yet? That probably explains why no one knows how to pronounce its name, barring Madalina whose tongue it rolls off sounding like freshly picked  [...]

Best natural attractions in the world

Best natural attractions in the world

In this article I have mentioned best natural attractions in the world. All of them are my personal choices and I believe these places will fascinate as well. What: The Grand Canyon Where: Arizona, USA The Grand Canyon is certainly not the deepest canyon in the world. However, its gigantic size makes it one of the best natural attractions in the world. What: Mount Everest and the Himalayas Where: on Nepal - Tibet Border Mt Everest is known to be the jewel of the Himalayas, which is located on the borderline between Tibet and Nepal. This is definitely one of the best natural attractions in the world and can show off, since it is the highest mountain on earth. What: Giant's Causeway Where: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Giant's Causeway is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site  [...]

Top ten happiest countries in the world

Top ten happiest countries in the world

In the year 2006, few researchers working at the University of Leicester, located in Great Britain carried out an extensive. The aim of the research was to find out the geographic locations all over the world with maximum numbers of the happiest populations. They used several sources of data, ranging from the CIA up to UNESCO and various others alternatives. In conclusion they stated top ten happiest countries in the world, which are given below: Denmark The country of Denmark is renowned for its lenient policies, which includes the legalization of drugs and prostitution. It is also famous for its undisturbed and friendly speed, the lovely architecture, excellent cuisine and the traditional welcome that is offered to all of its foreign visitors. Switzerland Possibly it is the chocolate,  [...]

Getaway to the Gorges

Getaway to the Gorges

If you want a break – away from the hustle-bustle of Vegas – then just drive for an hour and a half into the gorges of the arid Arizona desert. The Grand Canyon is a 190 km drive from Las Vegas and near to places like Phoenix and Denver. The Canyon is a perfect vacation spot for tourists visiting the U.S. Located in the desert of Utah, it is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River. It is near the Hoover Dam which is a major source of water supply to the entire Arizona desert. The Canyon was believed to be the home to many Native Americans called the Pueblo. It was believed to be cut across by the Colorado River 17 million years ago. It was a result of erosion that took place and carved across the plateau. It is 446 km long, its width ranges from 6.4 to 29 km and attains  [...]

Top destinations for family beach vacation

Top destinations for family beach vacation

Spring time is here, and its time to take family vacation and idealistic is to plan for beach resort destination. Spending this vacation in destinations which have family resorts which are all inclusive resorts, having meals included along with kids clubs. Moreover should have such fun sports as well as activities which suits for whole family. And if this is what you’re planning out for, go ahead and read down the list below of the most popular beach resorts destinations for families to have fantastic holidays, to unwind and get relax: Mexico Mexico, has many places for family beach vacations, which are popular as well as family friendly but I have best of three as Cancun area The Mayan Riviera An hour's drive in south of the Cancun The Mayan Riviera is one such region  [...]

Best beach Vacations

Best beach Vacations

The beaches are the best place to spend vacation. Who wouldn’t want to spent money to have fun or to relax on a beautiful beach? Some people just love to spent fortune for searching the perfect vacation beach and some like to spent money just to lay back and relax on a beach. It’s their prerogative. If you are a crazy about the beaches and just love the sound of the waves, moving back and froth, and see the water disperse after the wave’s crashes against the rocks, the tropical sun in the sky and smooth dazzling sand…aah, it’s refreshing, right. You can have all these, at any beaches, then why you need to know about best beach vacations around the States. Because there are so many beaches around the world as well as around States and every beach has its own uniqueness. The setting,  [...]

Choco-licious Countries

Choco-licious Countries

For those people who cannot get enough of chocolates we bring you few countries who worship chocolates! These countries make some good and delicious chocolates using traditional way. 1) On our list, number one is Mexico! The capital of city of Mexico, Oaxaca, still holds the record of having five point five pounds of chocolates on average per year! The long forgotten traditional way of making chocolates is still followed here. The Mexican just loves chocolates and it’s not just famous in solid form but used as beverages too. They call it ‘drink of god’. Here you will find many chocolate factories, mainly at Calle Mina. You can also visit these factories and watch them make it. Don’t miss the chance to taste and see how it’s made in factories! If you want to have variety of chocolate  [...]

Any Traveling Plans For 2010?

Any Traveling Plans For 2010?

Along with the unsullied, early days of 2010, a couple of weeks later you might also step into an ocean of confusion choosing the best destination to travel. That happens with me too. Consequently, I present you my list of top ten destinations for 2010, which may be quite helpful for you to plan you next expedition. Colombia With jade peaks, vivacious civilization, and sun-drenched pasty beaches, Columbia is a place for expeditors seeking contentment and gratification. Once beleaguered with bloodshed, hatred, and ignored by most of the travelers, this South American exquisiteness is now a pleasing paradise. Bogota, capital city, is one of the celebrated attractions in the world, where tourists are enticed by the revitalization while enjoying the captivating museums, flamboyant shopping, and  [...]

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