Archive for the ‘Asia’

  • Splendour Beyond The Great Wall Of China – Part II
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    Splendour Beyond The Great Wall Of China – Part II
    Coming to China, one must pay a visit to the eighth wonder of the world, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Those keen in Chinese art and culture artefacts will definitely find it the most spectacular place to explore. Fortuitously unearthed in March 1974 in a location nearly 31kms away from Xi’an by the farmer community of Xianyang village who were digging a well and suddenly came across wrecked ceramic figures. After detailed excavation was initially uncovered an oblong shaped pit area full with buried terra cotta warriors and horses that belonged to the Qin Dynasty following which two other pits were unearthed that were located to the north of the first one, each of the two measuring 20 and 25 metres respectively. The first pit is oblong shaped with five slanting access ways located to the east and west sides of it. Within  [...]
    Posted at August 7th, 2009 at 06:08 pm
  • Splendour Beyond The Great Wall Of China Part – I
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    Splendour Beyond The Great Wall Of China Part – I
    China with its wide-ranging topography, climate and brilliant history is a sure-fire formula for a magnanimous holiday. A famed Chinese adage seen on the Great Wall goes that ‘ He Who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a Real Man’, is rightly said so having a rich history tracing back to more than 2000years with an indubitable reputation of being the longest fortification wall worldwide and the sole man-made object observable from the moon. Also called the Ten Thousand Mile Wall, this commanding symbol of primeval Chinese civilization commences at Jianyuguan Pass on the West and ends in the east at the Shanhaiguan Pass with the part located at Badaling being highly famed as it is closely placed to Beijing City and well-preserved. The striking Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing County, Beijing, is symbolic of the haughty eminence  [...]
    Posted at August 6th, 2009 at 07:08 am
  • Jakarta Indonesia – Embracing Coercive Privation
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    Jakarta Indonesia – Embracing Coercive Privation
    For those who seek to exploring places that swerve off beaten tracks, to experience the true flavor of the place sans the frills attached and feel an assail to all senses, then one must undertake a venture through Jakarta’s impoverished slum areas. Jakarta is a bustling town with sharp contrasting lifestyles from the affluent sections of society to the other hidden sections that is a far cry from the plush shopping centres and luxury hotels. The perpetually enduring slum areas of Jakarta are home to more than half of its inhabitants. In Galur, the informal sector comprises of a majority section of people involved in plantation, tofu, tempe industrial units, conveyance using motorbike taxis and three wheelers. Many earn their livelihood working in metal shops or numerous small scale factories and vending food. Pass through tail  [...]
    Posted at August 4th, 2009 at 04:08 pm
  • Dharavi Slums – A Diamond In The Rough
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    Dharavi Slums – A Diamond In The Rough
    Dharavi and its residents were in news headlines as it was a shooting location for the Academy award winning movie SLUMDOG MILLIONAIR. Some of the cast of the movie were actual residents of the Dharavi Slums. The vast 530 acre sprawl of Mumbai’s most dubious address, the Dharavi is the abode of nearly 100,000 people and considered the largest slum in Asia. An engaging sight of shanties located amongst the tall rises is widely gaining momentum as the new tourist destination that is an exemplary example of ingenuity in the face of adversity. Dharavi is not simply a slum but a significant node on the worldwide economy generating approximate annual revenue of 665million dollars through its wide array of manufactured products like ceramics, leather items, tapestry, plastic items, bluejeans amongst several others. Dharavi with its large  [...]
    Posted at August 4th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
  • Ladakh Tour – The Roof Of The World
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    Ladakh Tour – The Roof Of The World
    Ladakh, the land of rocky panoramas that embrace the gorgeous blue skies with an astute vision into the much revered Buddhist faith are amongst a host of opportunities that the adventure seeker can avail. Perched at an inimitable height of near 9000feet at Kargil to 25,170feet in Saser Kangri, Karakoram; Ladakh is a charismatic destination to be indubitably ventured in one’s lifetime. Ladakh is a high elevation arid region which came into existence a couple of million years back, due to the unique work of innate forces. This peripatetic paradise is enveloped by the majestic mountains of the Himalayas and the Karakoram, located in Jammu and Kashmir, the north Indian state. The land of passes with innate surges of icy waters gushing down from glacial heights makes it a white water rafter’s ideal destination. One can trek along  [...]
    Posted at July 13th, 2009 at 07:07 pm
  • Mauritius Island Holiday – Bejewelled Suns Cape
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    Mauritius Island Holiday – Bejewelled Suns Cape
    Mauritius, the island nation located off the east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean glows with sparkler tones in a multitude of blue hues. Enjoy the virtual jungle of beach umbrellas on the endless, stunning scenic beaches with glimmering sands that lace the crystal clear blue waters whose under waters are bursting with rainbow colored living creatures best explored via underwater scooters. Engage in para-skiing or water skiing in the inviting warm waters or enjoy a game of golf at the top-notch golf courses in the island. The splendid colonial styled architecture and market places in the capital city of Port Louis makes it an amiable place for tourists. The floral-faunal haven of the Royal Botanical Gardens located in Pamplemousses, the Casela Nature Park and Black River Gorges National Park are a nature seeker’s perfect haunt.  [...]
    Posted at July 13th, 2009 at 07:07 am
  • Travel To Kuwait City – Cavorting Paradise
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    Travel To Kuwait City – Cavorting Paradise
    Kuwait, the emerging avant-garde getaway destination in the Middle-East, that has successfully stood high against the devastations of war, with its eclectic array of souks, multi-ethnic gastronomic delights, entertainment arenas, amazing islands and monuments with their architectural and historical significance. This essentially deserts caped country, founded barely three centuries back by the Al Sabah family, offers some amazing structures like the Al seif Palace, Bayt Lothan, Oil Display centre, Dhows and Al Ahmadi. The Al Ahmadi, the oasis administrative town of Kuwait is chock-full with oil refineries, beautifully planned residential areas with serene settings. Bayt Lothan, an NGO involved in the noble effort of bringing arts-crafts-design to the forefront in Kuwait, is a must visit for the art fanatic. The Sadu House also is  [...]
    Posted at June 15th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
  • Humility Personified Israel
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    Humility Personified Israel
    None can match the wonderful amalgamation of contemporary interest, sanctity and affluent past than Israel has to offer. A visit to Israel is unfinished without experiencing the magnificent Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the famed duo that commemorate the origin of Christ and the dawn of Christianity. Consecrated by the world’s trio religions of Jewish, Christianity and Muslims, Jerusalem the enthralling city with its wide array of memorials, awe-inspiring scenic locales and splendid gold hued granite makes it the superlative global pilgrimage cum travel site. The key landmark of Jerusalem is the Via Dolorosa, the holy path that Christ undertook on his final journey to Golgotha, where he was crucified. Via Dolorosa also called the Path of 14 Stations is the most beaten tracks in Jerusalem which countless followers tread on a daily basis  [...]
    Posted at June 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
  • First Tour Guide to Japan
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    First Tour Guide to Japan
    Are you planning a holiday? Looking out a new destination? Why not tour Japan and explore this amazing country. Tourist flock to this place because it is a place extensive of stunning sceneries and tourist spots if you are an adventure lover then Japan is the ideal destination where you get to join the careful and fantastic people there. Trekking in Japan is an experience that you will never disregard. Even though Japan is an exclusive country but yet it is affordable by the common tourist. Traveling abroad can become more enjoyable if you anticipate their customs. It is better idea to get reviews about the country’s culture before you make a visit. Before visiting Japan it is important that you understand the currency conversion of the country. It changes on a day to day basis, but it is crucial that you have an approximate idea  [...]
    Posted at June 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am
  • Enchanting Thailand Beaches – Pattaya Beach, Phuket Beach
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    Enchanting Thailand Beaches – Pattaya Beach, Phuket Beach
    Thailand beaches will spark your senses with its breezy beach fronts, indulging Thai massages, enthralling shorelines and hidden islands. One is bound to be mesmerized by its regal limestone deposit islands at the Andaman Sea and the serene settings of the villages lacing the Mekong River. Pattaya Beach, located in conjunction with the central part of the city, has numerous opportunities for the avid buyer with scores of shopping arenas, hotels and bars for relaxation. Pattaya which factually means the wind of the south west monsoons was initially a quaint fishing village. In the recent years it has gained popularity as a top notch, globally renowned beach retreat. One can undertake numerous adventure sports like parasailing, snorkelling, and surfing or simply stroll down the sun kissed, golden hued sandy beach. Pattaya Beach is  [...]
    Posted at May 25th, 2009 at 10:05 am
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