Ancient wonders abound in this country of holy and historical sights
ranging from Islamic wonders to Babylon itself. No foreign troops
remain, which might seem perfect if you want to get to mosques or see
palaces, but you risk being kidnapped for a very high price that most
governments won’t pay – after all, you were foolish enough to travel
there despite no tourist visas being offered. Minefields are a very real
danger, and people might just overhear you speaking English and decide
you’re a good target. Terrorism or kidnapping will probably be your
cause of death.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
The statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Who wouldn’t recognize the statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
You have beautiful rainforests, the annual Carnival of colors, sounds,
and spectacular sights, and even more lovely beaches to enjoy – not to
mention the 2016 Olympics. You’re probably not going to get stabbed for
bringing your iPhone to the beach in Miami, though. The murder rate in
Brazil is four times that of the USA, and muggings, gang violence, and
other types of violent crimes are so commonplace that every Brazilian
has a good story to tell. You’ll probably die resisting abduction as
someone tries to force you to drive to an ATM and take money out.
Angel falls in venezuela
With Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world and a truly
stunning work of nature, tropical archipelagos, and flora and fauna
ranging from manatees to thousands of species of orchids in the cloud
forests and rainforests, what’s not to love? Maybe the fact that it’s a
common stop on the drug trafficking route that brings cocaine to
America. The capital city, Caracas, has the second-highest homicide rate
in the world and most of them aren’t solved, so you’ll probably die
mysteriously from exploring the Venezuela-Colombia border.
Somalia - The largest coastline in Africa
The largest coastline in Africa is bound to offer some good views, at
the very least. The food is unmatched, and you’ll love the mountain
views. Never mind the fact that not a single tourist was recognized in
the country between 1990 and 2004! Drug and weapons trafficking, civil
war, and cross-border violence all plague this potentially popular
destination. One hotel in the capital city of Mogadishu recommends that
you hire ten armed guards so you’ll get there alive. You’ll probably die
from a terrorist attack or violent street crime.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Haiti - With tropical beaches and stunning ocean views
With tropical beaches and stunning ocean views, a vibrant cultural
capital in the south of the country, and a very rich history, Haiti
offers a lot of tourist attractions. The hunger riots, a very recent
history of government brutality, and a population explosion in
Port-au-Prince (the country’s capital) after the recent earthquake make
it a somewhat less attractive destination. You might be safe enough if
you hire a guide and don’t go through the mountains at night, but on the
other hand, you might just die from cholera, violence in the slums and
tent cities, or a protest against the government.
Libya is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa
With the stunning city ruins from both Roman days and Greek (Sabratha,
Leptis Magna, and Cyrene) being just three of the five UNESCO World
Heritage Sites in the country, the draw of this country mainly relates
to tourism. Baths, the theater, a temple to Zeus and more are in
incredible condition, mainly because nobody visits them. Why? Well, the
armed conflict, militia from several different sides, and public unrest
doesn’t help the tourism industry. You’ll probably die from getting
caught in the crossfire during a flareup of tribal violence or military
conflict in the area.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Dali Theatre and Museum
The Dali Theater and Museum is located in the home
town of Salvador Dali, Figueres in Catalonia. The museum opened in
1974, it houses the single largest and most diverse collection of
Salvador Dali`s works, the heart of which was from the artist's own
collection.
The way to Figueres.
Machu Picchu Mountain
Machu Picchu Mountain is situated not far from Aguas Calientes town,
Peru. At the bottom of the mountain there is an ancient Incan town with
homonymous name. A ticket to Machu Picchu costs about $35 and can be
bought only with passport submitting.
In this post there are no photos from the ancient city itself - it's
devoted to the climbing the mountain and beautiful views which open from
it.
This steep staircase paved with stones many centuries ago leads to the very top of the mountain.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Marvelous Dizzy Heights of Nepal
If you ever have a chance to visit Nepal, never miss it! This is an
amazing country with breathtakingly beautiful mountainous landscapes. So
let's walk around some of the most picturesque Nepalese places and
admire the nature.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Owners of All Animals - the Masai
The Masai are a Nilotic ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are nearly the most well known African ethnic group, due to their distinctive customs and dress. Today the Masai population is about 400.000 people.
They have many in common with the other Kenyan people - Himba.
For example, they also build huts near the central court.
Masai use sticks and manure for huts construction.
Masai believe that they own all animals in the world. That was the reason for many conflicts with other people.
However there are some distinctions between Masai and Himba. Especially
as to clothes. Masai wear more things, and they are of modern materials.
Locals sell souvenirs of their country.
To become a
real man every boy has to leave his family at young age, build himself a
house and live there for several years. Then he returns home to have
here some rights.
Masai are known to be fierce fighters, but now they do not have any enemies and their one occupation is grazing.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Amsterdam: The City Of Bicycles
Amsterdam can be considered as
the European capital of bicycles. It seems that here are more bicycles
than in China. Everything is well arranged for bicyclists: special
roads, traffic lights and parking places. Bicycle bells are heard
Monday, September 10, 2012
Sri Lanka - The World's Richest Country
Besides the famous tea plantations Sri Lanka boasts its precious stones as well. It's one of the world's leaders in their extraction. The very process of extraction
has remained the same since ancient times. It's still manual work.
Mines are dug with the help of picks and shovels and are usually not far
away from the bank of a river. The rock itself is lifted in baskets and
buckets with the help of ropes and then washed in a stream of water or the nearest river.
Then special people start their work trying to find precious stones
among other stones. Sometimes they find one, two or even a handful of
them, but often
Seattle - Back to the Dirty Past
Tours along the Seattle underground have been organized since 1965. In
this way authorities tried to attract society's attention to the history
of the city and save the old buildings located in Pioneer Square (the
Seattle's oldest neighborhood) from demolition. So, let's have a walk
along its underground and plunge into the history of the 19th century.
The expedition under command of Arthur Denny came to Seattle in November
of 1851. He believed the history of this city had begun with his coming
but he was wrong. A certain Doc Maynard had discovered and explored
this place
The Garden of Awesome Proportions
The Nongnooch Tropical Garden & Resort is one of the must-see places
in Thailand. It's located about 20 km to the south from Pattaya. Among
tourists it is also known The Park of Orchids.
It occupies a huge territory of some hectares in the picturesque valley
surrounded by the mountains. This tropical garden with beautiful and
always green landscape - achitecture compositions is a true masterpiece
of the landscape design. The Nongnooch is also a botanic garden, one of
the largest in Asia.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Alberobello - Italian Hobbiton
If you happened to be in the South of Italy looking for a nice interesting place to visit then Alberobello is surely for you.
It is a small town, very different from those you get used to see.
The Most Beautiful Beacon In The Southeast Asia
The beacon Kega is located near the Vietnamese town Phan Thiết and was
built by a French architect in 1897. It is considered to be the most
beautiful beacon in the Southeast Asia.
Creepy But Tasty Thai Food
Have you been in Thailand? If you have you've probably had a chance to eat creepy and not that creepy Thai food.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
World's most luxurious airport lounges
From ‘space pods’
to the swish hangout with a stream running through it, we list the
airline waiting rooms so plush you'll positively enjoy the phrase
'flight delayed’
Heathrow Airport
Bubble chairs, pink walls and the poolside lounge make you feel groovy, baby, rather than a weary traveller. Check in early to make the most of the 14 metre-long cocktail bar, a Cowshed spa and Bumble and Bumble hair salon. But, if that sounds too exerting, relax in one of the suede day beds in the Sky Lounge, and watch the planes take off with stellar views of the runway.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Bubble chairs, pink walls and the poolside lounge make you feel groovy, baby, rather than a weary traveller. Check in early to make the most of the 14 metre-long cocktail bar, a Cowshed spa and Bumble and Bumble hair salon. But, if that sounds too exerting, relax in one of the suede day beds in the Sky Lounge, and watch the planes take off with stellar views of the runway.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Dubai Secrets
1. Dubai’s Very Best Hot Chocolate
The hot chocolate at the Avalanche Cafe, Ski Dubai is suprisingly good. It’s one of the rare instances where whipped cream actually enhances the drink. Partly because it looks like snow, partly because it acts as a useful platform for the M&Ms. But for more interesting flavours, try the hot chocolate cafe in Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall.
The hot chocolate at the Avalanche Cafe, Ski Dubai is suprisingly good. It’s one of the rare instances where whipped cream actually enhances the drink. Partly because it looks like snow, partly because it acts as a useful platform for the M&Ms. But for more interesting flavours, try the hot chocolate cafe in Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall.
2. Historic Dubai
The archaeological site in Jumeirah. It’s probably easier and more informative to visit Dubai museum though. And more comfortable, given the air conditioning.
The archaeological site in Jumeirah. It’s probably easier and more informative to visit Dubai museum though. And more comfortable, given the air conditioning.
Places of Interest in Sydney
Have you ever visiting Australia ? Well i guess you should go and see
for yourself. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, action, relaxation
or want to discover Australia’s hidden treasures, Sydney has it all…
Today I will tell you a bit on a few places of interest, attractions and
event that happened around Sydney.
Sydney is a city of full of unique festivals and events, great scenery
and yet one of the most fast-moving, becoming one of a great cities on
the planet. So, what’s there in Sydney? First we are going to take a
look at the Sydney Opera House,
It’s an Australia’s most famous building. That’s why it has been listed
as a “must-see” travel attraction. In other words, your travel is not
perfect until you go and see this place. Among other attractions are
Sydney Skywalk, Sydney Showboats and Sydney Harbour Cruises.
Gangtok the Unity in Diversity of India
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim with a population of approximately 50,000
has emerged into the mainstream of the Tourism Industry, with more and
more tourist visiting this little Himalayan state every year. Gangtok
has developed into a cosmopolitan flavour where old-world charm and hospitality exist along with the Internet Age.
With different cultures and religion existing in perfect harmony, Gangtok has shown that “Unity in Diversity” exists in Sikkim. Sikkimese have strong bonding with their age-old traditions and customs. However, a quick survey of Gangtok
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