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  • Banaue Rice Terraces: 5 days exciting tour
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    Banaue Rice Terraces: 5 days exciting tour
    On my former trips to many Asian countries, I have seen many rice fields, but have never come across the rice fields that are compatible with the splendor and the steep scale of the Banaue Rice Terraces. The hilly rice terraces of Banaue are the mankind’s largest engineering accomplishment as the vertical space from top to bottom rows is more beyond the altitude of the tallest structure in the world. And further, if someone would manage to lay these Philippine rice terraces end to end, then they have the capability to cover around half way across the world. Do you want to know who carved it? The Banaue Rice Terraces were carved by the ancestors of the present cultivators now known as the Ifugao tribesmen. These rice terraces are more than 2,000 years old and were surprisingly built with the ancient hand tools. I decided to  [...]
    Posted at November 30th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Diving in Bali: Go For It
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    Diving in Bali: Go For It
    Bali is regarded as the ‘island of the Gods’. Diving in Bali is a great way to unwind and relax. Bali is ideal for diving. Make sure to utilize the proper gear. The Oceanic Sunfish or Mola Mola is sure to mesmerize the traveler. They are found in the waters of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Tepekong or Mimpang is renowned for its pigmy-sized seahorses. The corals found in Bali are diverse in range. In terms of variety, Bali beats all other coral hotspots hands down. There are several safaris organized for diving in Bali. These safaris are spread over many days. They are planned in such a way that the traveler’s in-water time is maximized. Traveling time, on the other hand, is minimized. Travelers are offered the unique opportunity of getting in touch with the local culture of Bali. There are many tour operators who offer  [...]
    Posted at November 26th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Songdo: the Ultimate Business Destination
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    Songdo: the Ultimate Business Destination
    Each country has its own eco-friendly city that is planned on a grand scale. Germany is famous for Eco City Hamburg, United Kingdom for Hanham Hall, Sweden for Gothenburg’s Super Sustainable City, Spain for Logrono Montecorvo Eco City, and UAW for Masdar. South Korea has two sustainable cities that are planned on a grand scale. Fosters and Partners created the first city. The second city is none other than Songdo International Business District, abbreviated as Songdo IBD. Songdo is an eco-friendly city with a huge list of eco-credentials. The city is surrounded by vast amounts of green cover and park. Songdo is renowned for its solar passive design. The buildings (nearly 120 of them) are constructed according to LEED standards. Kohn Pedersen Fox has designed the Songdo IBD. The city is situated on Incheon’s waterfront. The  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Takht e Soleyman: Persian treasure in Iran
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    Takht e Soleyman: Persian treasure in Iran
    Welcome to the site of Persian traditions and grand historic monuments! Literally meaning the Throne of Solomon, Takht-e Soleyman has become one of the best places in Iran for a historic outing. Nestled in the West Azarbaijan of Iran and also known as Takhte Soleiman, the site is an archaeologically fortified region adorning a wide mountain valley located between Hamadan and Urmia. Accessible after driving for 45 km from the town of Takab, Takht e Soleyman is in the UNESCO list as the Heritage Site of the Sassanid rule (224–651 A.D) during the medieval times. As per a folk legend, King Solomon used to detain several monsters in the crate close by, which is 100 m deep. It is also believed that the king had made a pond that is even seen today. When the Muslims invaded Persia, they were of the opinion that all Persian or Zoroastrian  [...]
    Posted at November 12th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Forbidden City: China’s royal treasure
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    Forbidden City: China’s royal treasure
    If you are in the capital city of Beijing in China, you just cannot afford to miss the Forbidden City tour, a legendary site and the famous tourist highlight. Do not make a mistake of considering it as a historical city, but it is the Chinese imperial palace that has been the dwelling of the kings right from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty acting so since 500 years. Today, the Forbidden City is a compound of around 980 edifices that are intact and reflect great traditional Chinese architecture. This is the only complex in the nation, which holds the highest number of ancient wooden buildings on the planet and is also undoubtedly the UNESCO World Heritage site. The Forbidden City tour of Beijing in China will make you stroll in a rectangular manner as the plan of the complex is in that shape. Regarded as the heart of the walled  [...]
    Posted at November 11th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Hampi: A huge open-air museum – II
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    Hampi: A huge open-air museum – II
    In the previous article, we saw about the mains structures of Hampi ruins. In this article too, you will be introduced to some more worth visiting structures and temples in Karnataka that are certainly in Hampi. Among the Hampi temple in Karnataka, the Hazara Rama Temple and Pattabhirama Temple are simply exceptional. The former is the king’s private temple with an unbelievable structure decorated with the uncommonly carved outer walls as well as the episodes of Ramayana that adorn the walls of mandapa as strips of comics. One more stunning aspect here is the four polished pillars embellished with the sculpting of religious themes. On the other hand, the latter one is a vast campus for Lord Ram (the hero of Ramayana). The main highlights here are the pillared halls and tall sequential pillars. Nobody can deny that the most beautiful  [...]
    Posted at November 10th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Hampi: A huge open-air museum – I
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    Hampi: A huge open-air museum – I
    Welcome to the hub of temples in Karnataka! A parish town in the south Indian state of Karnataka, India; Hampi is today the center of attraction for many locals and tourists alike because of its historical monuments scattered vastly along with tranquil places to stay in Hampi. Seems to be less like a town and more like a big open-air sanctuary preserving the religious and historical past, the Hampi ruins here speak about its glory and significance in the olden days. Formerly the capital of the Vijayanagara dynasty from 14th to 16th centuries, Hampi today is very appealing with its bizarre landscapes boasting giant rock-spread hills, intersecting Tungabhadra River, and mammoth stones once used for making giant statues of Hindu deities. Each step of yours here will give you some knowledge on its historic and religious aura. This is  [...]
    Posted at November 9th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Tirthapuri Hot Springs: A purifying destination
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    Tirthapuri Hot Springs: A purifying destination
    The Tirthapuri Hot Springs, the Indian identity on the Tibetan Land, is the tourist destination of natural splendor and religious wonder. Attracting Hindus, Buddhists, and tourists from all around the world, these hot springs are nestled at a distance of 80 km from the legendary Mount Kailash in west Tibet. As per the legend, the Tirthapuri Hot Springs is regarded as the site of concentrated energy and power of the consort of Lord Shiva named Mother Parvati as well as of the Tara and Bajra Barahi, the famous Buddhist goddesses. Besides the dedication to these revered female deities, the pilgrim spot of Tirthapuri is also associated with Padmasambhava who is commonly known as Guru Rinpoche. Interestingly this is the third and last halt for the pilgrims who come here from Mount Kailash followed by Lake Mansarovar. So, we can conclude  [...]
    Posted at November 4th, 2010 at 12:11 am
  • Gir National Park: Sole Indian home of the Asiatic lions
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    Gir National Park: Sole Indian home of the Asiatic lions
    Nestled in the outskirts of the Junagadh town in the Indian state of Gujarat, the Gir Forest National Park is a wildlife haven know for preserving one of the most vital species of the Asiatic Lions. Since 1965, the ecosystem here is adorned with diverse flora as well as fauna, all of which are well protected – thanks to the NGOs, government, and wildlife activists. On this rugged landscape of low hills and blended vegetation, you will come across several hamlets of cattle folks who are traditionally known as Maldharis with some 20,000 livestock – food for the lion. Further, in the park, there are Hindu pilgrimage sites as well as sulphur springs at Kankai Mata and Tulsi Shyam. Flora The lush deciduous vegetation here also consists of Jamun, Teak, Acacia, Dhak, and Tendu trees scattered on the extensive grasslands. The forest  [...]
    Posted at October 28th, 2010 at 12:10 am
  • Himeji Castle: The Unconquerable citadel of Japan
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    Himeji Castle: The Unconquerable citadel of Japan
    Make the Himeji city of the Hyogo region your halt for a while when you visit Japan the next time. This is because here you will come across the true legendary gem called the Himeji Castle standing proudly in the downtown. This national treasure is the complex of more than 80 buildings of wood atop the hill of Himeyama. Rightly acknowledged as a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure with the other adjacent five edifices, this stunningly shimmering white castle is also known as the Hakurojo or Shirasagijo meaning the ‘White Heron Castle’. The design The Himeji Castle is adorned with a plethora of architectural and defensive elements making it an outstanding Japanese fortress of the medieval era. It features white walls, eaves, and pillars each of which is coated with the white plaster. These plasters with the wooden furnishings  [...]
    Posted at October 20th, 2010 at 12:10 am
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