The UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has recently added 27 new places with outstanding natural or cultural value from around the globe to its list of World Heritage Sites, increasing the number of such sites to 878 which include 174 natural, 67...
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Beautifully designed recreational park trailers, or park models, are revolutionizing traditional camping and gradually replacing recreational vehicles and tents. Park models offer an alternative way to camp out and they are gaining popularity in all...
'We knocked the bastard off', the scaling voice of the great legend resonated over the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest in 1953 after his first ever conquest over the terrain. Alas! The voice has silenced forever with Edmund Hillary bidding his...
Those who have seen Rome, either live or on media might be wondering how the historic city looked when it was in its peak of its power. Well, you no more have to imagine things; experts have revived the Roman city, virtually at least and have...
Unique structures designed to perfection are a visual pleasure;the Regatta Hotel in Jakarta is one such architectural marvel. The aerodynamically shaped 5-star hotel follows a nautical theme representing a 'lighthouse' and ten apartment towers...
This is a place for people who have money to burn. People who have made a fortune and shamelessly spend a fortune in partying and enjoying themselves. One of the most expensive places on earth, this ski resort in the Swiss Alps is a popular holiday...
When we speak of Mexico the picture of bullfights, remnants of the Mayan and Aztec civilization and the Spanish culture comes to our mind. Now Mexico has a new addition to its series of attractions quite alien to the Mexican peppery culture - an ice...
MV Doulos, meaning slave in greek, currently holding the biggest floating library in the world, is now getting ready to conduct a get together between the Filipino youth and some other volunteers from all over the world. This event is going to happen...
Stopovers at the airports in between are exciting and relaxing when the duration is small as it gives you an opportunity to shake your legs, freshen up and possibly get a good deal at the duty-free shops. But, what do you do when you have to kill...
Some people would do anything to get a drink and that I mean in a very positive way. They can travel long and hard and find the most unusual location to make sure that their days do not end up dry. In fact there is nothing like the will of a man in...
Salar de Uyini in Southwest Bolivia, is one of the favorite destinations of adventure seekers. The endless white stretches of salty plains on the word's largest salt desert leaves you with breath taking visuals. Dramatic sunsets, giant cactuses, hot...
Religious places like temples have been tourist attractions for ages. The fabulous architecture that they display is simply breathtaking to see. Tikal located in the northern Guatemala is one such city where the temple architecture is the main...
The increasing popularity of low fare airlines have made railway authorities sit up and take action. In the jet-setting age, where time is money, it's hard to find people opting for rail travel. If not for the price factor, most tracks would have...
Iraqi is not only known for its cruel ruler or chemical weapons but also for rich cultural heritage.
The stone panels from the royal palace at Khorsabad run along the walls. One panel shows distinctly regal king looks at his subjects as a courtier fan...
Indonesia is a Muslim dominated country but that didn't stop the country from having one of the tallest statues of Jesus. The 32-meter-high statue was built by Ciputra, a real estate developer in one of its residential estate in the North Sulawesi...
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