Archive for August, 2010

  • The flowering valley of Sangla
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    The flowering valley of Sangla
    Untouched by mankind and lying in the lap of nature is a destination few know of and none that have visited it forget. The name is Sangla; the flowering valley of Sangla. Remember it well, for the next time your friends ask you to propose an esoteric and exotic destination you can impress them (and the ladies) with your enormous knowledge of offbeat locations. What’s more, they’ll be even more impressed once they end up visiting the flowering valley of Sangla itself. Mind you, it’s not exactly a hop, skip and jump away. Hidden away in the Himalayas at a height of some 8900 feet above sea level, this little pearl is approximately some 600 kilometres from Delhi. Also known as Baspa Valley by those not fond of long-winding names given that it lies on the banks of the Baspa river, Sangla is famous for its floral life. And as with  [...]
    Posted at August 3rd, 2010 at 04:08 am
  • Truffle hunting in Alba, Italy
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    Truffle hunting in Alba, Italy
    In the pale glow of dusk, a cry went up from Giovanni, the trifolau (truffle hunter) we had set out with on the hunt, and although my Italian is limited, my understanding of the human condition was not. The eager canine that was leading the way had just helped itself to a supremely expensive doggy treat, one that can fetch upwards of $4,000 a pound in the global gourmet market. Few delicacies are as much in demand or as savored as truffles, and you will soon find out why if you were to embark on a Truffle hunting tour, one of several organized in the Piedmont region of north-western Italy. A hot-spot for truffle tourism, as some call it, Piedmont has the Alps rising majestically around it while the south is lined by the Ligurian coast, not even an hour away. Love it or loathe it, Truffles assault your olfactory senses like nothing  [...]
    Posted at August 3rd, 2010 at 03:08 am
  • Tasmania: Nature’s bounty
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    Tasmania: Nature’s bounty
    Location: It is a serene Island and state of Australia. Tasmania is separated from the main continent of Australia by the Bass Strait. It is 240 kilometers away from the island nation and is to the south of Australia. About the island: The state of Tasmania includes the main island of Tasmania and its surrounding islands. The main island is also the 26th largest island in the entire globe. It is an undisturbed natural habitat while most of island has forest reserves, world heritage sites and national parks. The largest city and capital of the state is Hobart which includes the city of Clarence, Glenorchy, and city of Hobart. Burnie, Devonport in the northwest and Launceston in the north are other important city centers. The island is surrounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It has the most mountains in Australia, volcanically  [...]
    Posted at August 2nd, 2010 at 04:08 am
  • Nightlife in Los Angeles could have a lot to offer
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    Nightlife in Los Angeles could have a lot to offer
    There are very few places in the world that can boast of drawing in crowds during the night time like Los Angeles can. The best part about the Los Angeles is that it brings in a plethora of people from different backgrounds. Everyone from the blue collared workers to the who’s who of Hollywood will be found boogying the night away in one of these numerous nightclubs that are found here. One thing that you need to remember, though, is that the popularity of these clubs is like that of a pendulum – they keep ticking to and fro. So even if you do visit a nightclub once; and don’t find it up and running the next time you’re there – fret not; it’ll be back in a good 4 months time again. Such is the fate of these nightclubs. But if you are in L.A.; then these are some of the options you have available – Airliner The aeronautical  [...]
    Posted at August 2nd, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • Islands of Vanuatu
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    Islands of Vanuatu
    Location: It is known as the Republic of Vanuatu and is an island cum nation. Vanuatu is located in the South Pacific Ocean. The origin of the islands is volcanic in nature and it is an archipelago. A cluster or chain of islands is known as an archipelago. It is located to the northeast of New Caledonia, east of northern Australia; it is to the southeast of Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji. About the Islands: The archipelago island of Vanuatu is made up of small 82 islands. 65 of these geological new islands of volcanic origin are inhabited. Some of the islands in the ascending order of size are Anatom, Epi, Tanna, Ambrym, Efate, Malakula, and Espiritu. Mount Tabwemasana is the highest point in Vanuatu on the island of Espiritu Santo which is at 1,879 meters. There are many active volcanoes on the islands of Vanuatu including volcano  [...]
    Posted at August 1st, 2010 at 12:08 am
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