Monday, September 28, 2009

Places to visit in Surat

Following places are worth to visit when you are on a visit to Surat:
  • Bardoli
  • Bulsar
  • Dandi
  • Dumas
  • Hajira
  • Saputara
  • Textile Market
  • The Old Fort
  • Tithal
  • Ubharat
  • Ukai
  • Winchester Museum

Monday, September 21, 2009

Places to visit in Ahmedabad

The city of Ahmedabad was found by Ahmed Shah Abdali. Some of the best places to visit in & around Ahmedabad are:
  • Ahmed Shah Mosque
  • Akshardham Temple
  • Hathee Singh Temple
  • Jama Masjid
  • Lothal City
  • Modhera Sun Temple
  • Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
  • Rani Rupmati Mosque
  • Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Shanku Water Park
  • Sidi Sayed Mosque
  • Swaminarayan Temple

Friday, August 14, 2009

Best places to see in Lisbon

When on a visit to Lisbon, Portugal, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Alfama
  • Baixa
  • Barrio Alto
  • Belém Tower
  • Castelo
  • Chiado
  • Coach Museum
  • Discoveries Monument
  • Estufa Fría
  • Gulbenkian Museum
  • Jerónimos Monastery
  • Madre de Deus Tile Museum
  • St George's Castle
  • The Cathedral

Monday, August 10, 2009

Places to visit in Nairobi, Kenya

When on a visit to Nairobi, Kenya, don't forget to visit these places to make your travel memorable:
  • Carnivore Restaurant
  • Karen Blixen Museum
  • Kenya Conservatoire of Music
  • Kenya National Museum
  • Kenyatta Conference Centre
  • Kiambethu Farm
  • Langata Giraffe Centre & Bird Sanctuary
  • McMillian Memorial Library
  • Nairobi National Park
  • National Archives
  • Parliament House
  • Railway Museum
  • Snake Farm

Friday, August 7, 2009

Places to visit in Berlin

Germany has the least number of dirtiest hotels according to a recent survey by TripAdvisor, so would not like to visit Germany. When in Berlin, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Alexanderplatz
  • Altes Museum
  • Berliner Dom
  • Berlin Wall
  • Berlin Zoo and Aquarium
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • Dahlemer Museum
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Fernsehturm TV tower
  • Filmmuseum Berlin
  • Gemaldegalerie
  • Hamburger Bahnhof
  • Jewish Museum
  • Museum Island
  • Pergamon Museum
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • Reichstag
  • The Story of Berlin
  • Tiergarten
  • Treptower Park

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Best places to visit in Paris

Some of the best places to visit in Paris are:
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Champs Elysées
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Invalides
  • Montmartre
  • Musée D'Orsay
  • Musée de quai Branly
  • Musée Rodin
  • Notre Dame
  • Palais de Chaillot
  • Père Lachaise Cemetery
  • Place De Vosges and Pompidou
  • Sacre Couer
  • St Germain de Pres
  • The Latin Quarter
  • The Louvre
  • The Marais
  • The Moulin Rouge
  • The Opera and Place Vendome
  • The Orangerie

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Top places to visit in Italy

When you are on a visit to the fabulous Italy, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Campania
  • Florence
  • Liguria
  • Milan
  • Rome
  • Sicily
  • The Lakes
  • Tuscany
  • Umbria
  • Vatican
  • Venice

Monday, August 3, 2009

Coolest places to see in Venezuela

Find out the coolest places to be visited in Venezuela. The country is known as one of the most urban hot spots to check out. Wildlife enthusiasts and lovers of art are truly in paradise, as they explore all of the interesting places to visit in Venezuela.
  • Angel Falls
  • Canaima National Park
  • Caracas
  • Caribbean Islands
  • Coro
  • Isla de Margarita
  • Los Llanos
  • Merida
  • Orinoco Delta

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Places to visit in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a culture rich country bursting with things to do on its beaches & safaris. Whether you're looking to explore the paradise beaches of the coastline or delve into the depths of the rainforests and national parks or looking for a high end adventure, Costa Rica has it all!

The main cities to visit in Costa Rica are:
  • Alajuela
  • Heredia
  • Liberia
  • Puerto Limón
  • San José City
Some of the popular beaches out there are:
  • Coco Island
  • Jacó Beach
  • Manzanillo
  • Playa Flamingo
  • Playa Grande
  • Playa Hermoso
  • Playa Tamarindo
  • Puntarenas beaches
And, you would definitely like to visit national parks in Costa Rica:
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • Carara National Park
  • Corcovado National Park
  • Guanacaste National Park
  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park
  • Los Quetzales National Park
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Poás Volcano National Park
  • Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  • Santa Rosa National Park

Friday, July 31, 2009

Places to visit in Chicago

There is so much to do in Chicago that you may wonder where to start from. Here's a list of places to visit in Chicago:
  • Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
  • Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Buckingham Fountain
  • Chicago Air & Water Show
  • Chicago Blues Festival
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • ESPN Zone
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
  • Harold Washington Library Center
  • Lambs Farm
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Magnificent Mile
  • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
  • Millennium Park
  • Navy Pier
  • Northwestern Station
  • Ogilvie Transportation Center
  • Ravinia Festival
  • Sears Tower Skydeck
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Six Flags Great America
  • Taste of Chicago
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • The Hancock Observatory
  • Union Station
  • Venetian Night

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Tallest Hotel in the world - Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai is considered to be the Tallest Hotel in the World. The luxury hotel is 321 meters (1060 fts) tall hotels stands on a man made island on the Jumeirah beach and has some 202 rooms. The construction of Burj Al Arab began in the year 1994 and costed around US$ 650 million to be built. Engineered & designed by Atkins, UK's largest multidisciplinary consultancy, it resembles the sail of a dhow, a type of Arabian vessel. Two "wings" spread in a V to form a vast "mast", while the space between them is enclosed in a massive atrium.

The architect Tom Wright said, "The client wanted a building that would become an iconic or symbolic statement for Dubai; this is very similar to Sydney with its Opera House, or Paris with the Eiffel Tower. It needed to be a building that would become synonymous with the name of the country." The hotel was built by South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts.

The hotel is managed by the Jumeirah Group. Despite its size, the Burj Al Arab holds only 28 double-storey floors which accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 1,820 sq ft, the largest covers 8,400 sq ft. It is one of the most expensive hotels in the world. The cost of staying in a suite begins at US$ 1000 per night; the Royal Suite is the most expensive, starting at US$28,000 per night.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

World’s Top 10 greatest ceilings

The top 10 greatest hotel ceilings in the world today are:
  1. Bellagio Hotel; Las Vegas, Nevada
  2. Debre Berhan Selassie Church; Gonder, Ethiopia
  3. Grand Central Station; New York City, New York
  4. Galeries Lafayette Department Store; Paris, France
  5. Khai Dinh Tomb; Hue, Vietnam
  6. Sant’Ignazio Church; Rome, Italy
  7. Sagrada Familia; Barcelona, Spain
  8. Central Rotunda, Griffith Park Observatory; Los Angeles, California
  9. Macy’s Department Store; Chicago, Illinois
  10. Opera Garnier; Paris, France

Saturday, July 25, 2009

World’s top 10 hotel balconies

The top 10 hotel balconies in the world are:
  1. Atlantis Resort & Casino, Bridge Suite, Nassau, Bahamas
  2. Palms Resort & Casino, Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Las Vegas
  3. The Hotel Cipriani, Palladio Suite, Venice, Italy
  4. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Kohinoor Suite, Udaipur, India
  5. The Bowery Hotel, Bowery Suite, New York City, NY
  6. The Delano, Terrace Suite, Miami, Florida
  7. The May Fair Hotel, Penthouse Suite, London, England
  8. The InterContinental Hong Kong, Presidential Suite, Hong Kong
  9. Chateau Marmont, Two Bed Penthouse, Los Angeles, CA
  10. The Dorchester, Terrace Suite, London, England

Friday, July 24, 2009

Most interesting place names

The top 10 most interesting place names in the world are:
  1. Wee Waa, Australia
  2. Why, Arizona
  3. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta, Canada
  4. Kissing, Germany
  5. Try Again, South Africa
  6. Slime, Croatia
  7. Roseberry Topping, England
  8. Hell, Cayman Islands
  9. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
  10. King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Places to see in Chennai

When you are on a visit to Chennai, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Anna Zoological Park
  • Covelong Beach
  • Elliot Beach
  • Fort St George & St Mary Church
  • Government Museum
  • Gudiyam Caves
  • Kapaleswar Temple
  • Marina Beach
  • National Art Gallery
  • Rameshwaram Temple
  • San Thom Cathedral
  • Sri Parthasarathy Temple
  • Valluvar Kottam
  • Vivekananda House & Museum

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Places to see in Coimbatore

The city of Coimbatore is one of the largest cities in Tamil Nadu and is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal. It is also referred to as the “Manchester of South India”. Don't forget to visit these places while on a visit to Coimbatore:
  • Agriculture University
  • Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
  • Forest College
  • Kodaikanal
  • Marudhamalai Temple & Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Perur Temple
  • Thirumurthy Dam
  • VOC Park and Zoo (Amusement Park)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Places to see in Goa

Goa is one of the HOT destinations of India and it's said that more than 50% of the international tourists who visit India go to Goa to spend holidays. Here's a list of places to see in Goa:
  • Anjuna Flea market
  • BOM JESUS BASILICA
  • Fort Aguada
  • Lord Shiva temple at Vagator Beach
  • Mandrem Beach
  • Ponda's temples
  • Portuguese houses in Old Goa
  • Sree Mangueshi Temple
  • Sree Saptakoteshwar Temple
  • St. Catherine's Cathedral
  • Vagator Beach

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Places to see in Mumbai

When you're on a visit to Mumbai, don't forget to visit the following places. Mumbai is a very large city and this list could be large but to taste the real Mumbai, visiting these places is a must:
  • Ajanta Ellora
  • Bombay Stock Exchange
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
  • Chowpatty Beach
  • Colaba
  • Crawford Market
  • Elephanta Caves
  • Essel World
  • Film City
  • Flora Fountains
  • Fort
  • Gateway of India
  • Haji Ali
  • Hanging Gardens
  • Horniman Circle Garden
  • Jehangir Art Gallery
  • Juhu Beach
  • Kalbadevi Market
  • Khandala
  • Lonavla
  • Mahabaleshwar
  • Malabar Hills
  • Mani Bhawan
  • Marine Drive
  • Matheran
  • Mumba Devi Temple (Mumbai is named after the Goddess Mumba)
  • Nariman Point
  • Panchgani
  • Prince Charles Museum
  • Rajabai Clock Tower
  • Siddhivinayak Temple
  • Taj Palace Hotel

Monday, July 13, 2009

Places to see in Bangalore

Bangalore is the main tourist hub of the South India and there are things like temples, museums, malls, entertainment places, parks/ national parks & zoos to be visited, prominent being:
  • Aquarium
  • Bangalore Palace
  • Bull Temple
  • Cubbon Park
  • Government Museum
  • ISKCON Temple Complex
  • Lalbagh Gardens
  • Tipu's Summer Palace
  • Venkatappa Art Gallery

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Places to see in Varanasi

  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Bharat Kala Bhawan
  • Central Institute Of Higher Tibetan Studies
  • Ghats (riverfronts)
  • Kashi Vidya Peeth
  • Maharaja Banaras Vidya Mandir Museum, Ramnager
  • Museums & Arts Galleries
  • Shri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir

Monday, June 15, 2009

Places to see in Kullu Manali

Besides the beautiful locations alongside the Beas river, some of the best places to see in Kullu Manali are:
  • Adi Brahma Temple, Khokhan
  • Bhuntar
  • Bijli Mahadev
  • Bishweshwar Temple, Bajaura
  • Jagannathji Temple
  • Khirganga
  • Manikaran
  • Raghunath Temple
  • Triyug Narayan Temple, Dyar
  • Vaishno Devi Temple

Friday, June 12, 2009

Places to visit in Shimla

When you are on a visit to Shimla, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Chadwick Falls
  • Craignano
  • Jakhoo Temple
  • Jubbal
  • Kali Bari Temple
  • Kharapathhar
  • Kotgarh
  • Kufri
  • Mashobra
  • Naldehra
  • Narkanda
  • Prospect Hill
  • Rampur
  • Sankat Mochan
  • State Museum
  • Summer Hill
  • Tara Devi
  • Tattapani
  • The Mall

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Places to visit in Barmer

When you are on a visit to Barmer, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Desert Safari
  • Jain Temple of Balotara
  • Junagarh Fort
  • Kiradu Temples
  • Luni River Fair
  • Music of algoza & dhol
  • Ranchod Rai Temple
  • Ranibhatiani Temple
  • Sun Temple
  • Thar Festival of Rajasthan

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Places to visit in Jaisalmer

Must to be visited places of Jaisalmer:
  • Gadsisar Lake
  • Gyan Bhandar Library
  • Jain Temples
  • Jaisalmer Fort
  • Nathmal ji ki Haveli
  • Patwa ki Haveli
  • Salim Singh ki Haveli
  • Tazia Tower

Monday, June 8, 2009

Must visit places in Bhopal

Don't forget to visit these places when you are on a tour to Bhopal:
  • Bharat Bhawan
  • Chowk
  • Fatehgarh Fort
  • Gohar Mahal
  • Government Archaeological Museum
  • Jama Masjid
  • Laxmi Narayan Temple and Museum
  • Regional Science Centre
  • Upper and Lower Lakes
  • Van Vihar

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Places to see in Jodhpur

Don't forget to visit these places when you are on a visit to Jodhpur, Rajasthan:
  • Balsamand Lake
  • Government Museum
  • Harihar Temple Ossian
  • Kaylana Lake
  • Mandore Garden
  • Mehrangarh Fort, Gallery & Museum
  • Nehru Park
  • Sardar Samand Lake
  • Sun Temple Ossian
  • Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum
  • Umaid Garden

Friday, June 5, 2009

Places to see in Wayandu

If you are on a visit to Wayandu in Kerala, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Ambalavayal Heritage Museum
  • Banasura Dam
  • Chembra Peak
  • Chethalayam Waterfalls
  • Edakkal Caves
  • Kalpetta
  • Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Pookot Lake
  • Varambetta Mosque

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Places to visit in Palakkadu

If you are on a visit to Palakkadu, Kerala, don't forget to visit these places:
  • Kalpathi temple
  • Lakkidi
  • Malampuzha Garden
  • Nelliyampathy
  • Palakkad Fort
  • Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Silent Valley National Park

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Places to Visit in Malappuram

Malappuram is a town located in Kerala, don't forget to visit the following places while you are on a tour to Malappuram:
  • Angadippuram
  • Jama at Mosque
  • Kottakkal
  • Nilambur
  • Tanur Beach
  • Thali Temple
  • Thirunavaya Temple
  • Thirur
  • Vallikunnu Beach

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Places to see in Kasargode

If you are on a visit to Kasargode, Kerala don't forget to visit these places:
  • Ananthapura Lake Temple
  • Bekal Beach
  • Bekal Fort
  • Chandragiri
  • Kappil Beach
  • Madiyankulam Temple
  • Malik Deenar Mosque
  • Manjeshwaraam
  • Shree Mahalingeshwara temple
  • Valiyaparamba

Monday, June 1, 2009

Places to see in Kannur

If you are going on a visit to Kannur in Kerala, don't forget to visit the following places:
  • Dharmadam Island
  • Ezhimala
  • Gundert Bungalow
  • Madayi Mosque
  • Mananthavady
  • Muzhapilangad Beach
  • Parassinikadavu
  • Payyambalam Beach
  • Shree Muthappan Temple
  • St Angelo's Fort
  • Thalassery Fort
  • Trichambaram Temple
  • Valapattanam

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Places to visit in Cochin

Top places to visit in Cochin while you are on a tour to Kerala are:
  • AlUVA
  • Bolghatty Island
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Cochin Boat Rides
  • Dutch palace, Mattancherry
  • Gundu Island
  • Hill Palace Museum
  • Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry
  • Kalady
  • Kalaripayattu Centres
  • Kathakali Centres
  • Malayattoor Church
  • Mangalavanam
  • Museum of Kerala History, Edappally
  • Pallippuram Fort
  • Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
  • Santa Cruz Basilica Church
  • Siva Temple, Ernakulam
  • St Francis Church, Fort Cochin
  • Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
  • Vyppin light house
  • Willington Island

Friday, May 29, 2009

Places to see in Thiruvananthapuram

If you are on a visit to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala then don't miss any of these tourist spots:
  • Agastyakoodam
  • Akkulam Boat Club
  • Aruvi Waterfalls/ Vaiyanthol
  • Aruvikkara
  • Government Art Museum
  • Kowdiar Palace
  • Koyikkal Palace
  • Kuthira Malika (Palace Museum)
  • Neyyar Dam
  • Observatory
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace
  • Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ponmudi
  • Science and Technology Museum
  • Shanghumugham Beach
  • Sree Chithra Art Gallary
  • Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
  • Thiruvallam
  • Veli Lagoon (Tourist Village)
  • Vizhinjam

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Places to see in NYC

If you are visiting New York on a tour, don't forget to visit the following places:
  • Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
  • The Empire State Building
  • New York Skyride
  • Madame Tussaud’s wax museum
  • Top of the Rock
  • The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
  • Circle Line River Cruise
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Shearwater Sailing
  • Uncle Sam's New York Financial District Tour

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Udaipur sight seeing

These places are worth visiting if you are on a trip to Udaipur:
  • Gulab Bagh (Rose Garden)
  • Pichhola Lake
  • Musical Fountain
  • City Palace
  • Jagdish Temple
  • Bagor ki Haveli
  • Jain Temple, Ahar
  • Mahasatya, Ahar
  • Ahar Museum
  • Aravali Park
  • Pratap Smarak (Memorial)
  • Nehru Park
  • Fateh Sagar
  • Sukhadia Circle
  • Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
  • Shilpgram (Artisan's Village)
  • Sahelion ki Bari
  • Manikyalal Verma Park
  • Dudh Talai (Rock Garden)
  • Sajjangarh Fort
  • Wildlife Sanctuary (Monsoon Palace)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Must visit places in Indore

These places are a must to be visited places while you visit Indore in Madhya Pradesh:
  • Bada Ganpati
  • Bijasen Tikri
  • Border Security Arms Museum
  • Chattri Bagh
  • Gomatgiri
  • Indore Museum
  • Kanch Mandir
  • Lalbagh Palace
  • Omkareshwar
  • Rajwada Palace

Monday, May 25, 2009

Must visiting sites for Delhi

These places are a must visit in Delhi. If you are planning to visit Delhi please consider visiting in rainy season or in winters as Delhi is too hot in summers and is famous for its COLD.
  • Red Fort & Chandni Chowk
  • Bahai Temple
  • Qutub Minar
  • Purana Qila
  • India Gate
  • Birla Temple
  • Connaught Place

Friday, May 22, 2009

Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Similar to the other lists of wonders, there is no consensus on a list of seven natural wonders of the world, as there has been debate over how large the list should be. One of the many lists was compiled by CNN:
  1. Grand Canyon
  2. Great Barrier Reef
  3. Harbour of Rio de Janeiro
  4. Mount Everest
  5. Aurora
  6. Parícutin volcano
  7. Victoria Falls

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Top things to do on Norway travel

The following things are a must do or worth visiting on your travel to Norway:
  • Edvard Munch Museum
  • Engelen Night Club
  • Ferry Travel
  • Fjords
  • Natural Firework - Northern Lights
  • Northern Norwegian Art Gallery
  • Norwegian Coastal Voyage
  • Skiing
  • Svalbard
  • Vigeland Sculpture Park
  • Viking Ship Museum
  • Whaling

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Jaipur sight seeing

The following places are a must to be seen while you are on a travel to Jaipur:
  • Albert Hall Museum
  • Amber Fort
  • Chokhi Dhani
  • City Palace & Museum
  • Govind Devji Temple
  • Hawa Mahal
  • Isarlat
  • Jai Garh Fort
  • Jal Mahal
  • Jantar Mantar
  • Nahar Garh Fort
  • Ram Garh Fort

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Potala Palace

The Potala Palace, located in Lhasa, Tibet, used to be the residence of Dalai Lama and today it's the abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara. The Potala Palace has been converted to a museum by the Chinese authorities which attracts visitors in huge numbers. The Potala Palace has been named so as it's located on Mount Potala. The Potala Palace has around 1000 rooms, 10000 shrines & about 200000 statues.

Monday, May 18, 2009

USA Today's 7 Wonders

In November 2006 the USA Today in conjunction with the American television show Good Morning America revealed a list of New Seven Wonders as chosen by six judges. The wonders were announced one per day over a week on Good Morning America. An eighth wonder was chosen on November 24 from viewer feedback.
  1. Potala Palace, Tibet
  2. Old City of Jerusalem, Israel
  3. Polar Ice Caps, Polar Regions
  4. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaii, US
  5. Maya ruins, Yucatán Peninsula, México
  6. Great Migration of Serengeti & Masai Mara, Tanzania & Kenya
  7. Grand Canyon, Arizona, US

Saturday, May 16, 2009

New 7 wonders of the world

The New 7 wonders of the World are the Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, Roman Colosseum, Taj Mahal & Great Pyramid. The initiative of choosing the New 7 wonders of the world was started by the Swiss Corporation New7Wonders Foundation from a selection of over 200 monuments.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Air New Zealand new ad taken off air

A new advertisement by Air New Zealand has been taken off air due to its raunchy nature. Basically, the people portrayed as Air New Zealand staff in the ad wear nothing but body paint.

Travel cartoon

This is a travel cartoon where adult travellers are in focus. It reads - Security is getting so extreme, you'll soon have to show an ID to take a GUILT TRIP.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Wonders of the modern World

This list of the wonders of the modern world has been compiled by the American Society of Civil Engineers:
  1. Channel Tunnel
  2. CN Tower
  3. Empire State Building
  4. Golden Gate Bridge
  5. Itaipu Dam
  6. Delta Works/ Zuiderzee Works
  7. Panama Canal

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

7 wonders of the medieval world

The 7 wonders of the medieval world are:
  1. Stonehenge
  2. Colosseum
  3. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  4. Great Wall of China
  5. Porcelain Tower of Nanjing
  6. Hagia Sophia
  7. Leaning Tower of Pisa
Other sites which are often included in this list are:
  1. Taj Mahal
  2. Cairo Citadel
  3. Ely Cathedral
  4. Cluny Abbey

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Palau island

Palau is an island, rather a country, located to the east of Phillipines & south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean. Palau can be considered as the world's youngest & smallest nation. Palau is known as one of the best scuba diving destination & it offers the world's most beautiful paradise. The island has an unspoiled reef, caves & walls with the most amazing marine life.

Palau has also been regarded as an underwater wonder of the world where you will see the whitest of beaches, underwater coral gardens, lakes filled to the brim with 'sting less' jelly fish, forests, waterfalls & caves that have never been ravaged by man & hundreds of islands of the purest beauty.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Seven Wonders of the Underwater World

The seven wonders of the underwater world was drawn up by CEDAM International in 1989 which is an America based non-profit group for divers, dedicated to ocean preservation & research. CEDAM brought together a panel of marine scientists, including Dr. Eugenie Clark, to pick underwater areas which they considered to be worthy of protection. The results were announced at The National Aquarium in Washington DC by actor Lloyd Bridges:
  1. Palau
  2. Belize Barrier Reef
  3. Great Barrier Reef
  4. Deep-Sea Vents
  5. Galápagos Islands
  6. Lake Baikal
  7. Northern Red Sea

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Ancient Seven Wonders

The seven wonders of the ancient world are:
  1. Great Pyramid of Giza
  2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon
  3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia
  4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
  5. Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus
  6. Colossus of Rhodes
  7. Lighthouse of Alexandria

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Dirtiest Hotels of France

The dirtiest hotels of France based on traveller reviews are:
  1. Hotel Merryl, Paris, France
  2. Hotel Bristol Republique, Paris, France
  3. Hotel Lebron, Paris, France
  4. Hotel Altona, Paris, France
  5. Comfort Hotel Airport CDG, Roissy, France
  6. Notre Dame Hotel, Paris, France
  7. PV-Holidays Village Pierre & Vacances du Cap Esterel, Agay, France
  8. Abotel Hibiscus, Paris, France
  9. Plaza Opera Hotel, Paris, France
  10. Hotel Saintonge, Paris, France
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Dirtiest Hotels of India

The dirtiest hotels of India based on traveller reviews are:
  • Centaur Hotel, IGI Airport, New Delhi, India
  • Hotel Regent Continental, New Delhi, India
  • Ashok Hotel, New Delhi, India
  • Marina Hotel New Delhi, New Delhi, India
  • Jupiter Spa & Resort, Salcette, India
  • Ajanta Hotel, New Delhi, India
  • The Connaught, New Delhi, India
  • Hotel Janpath Ashok, New Delhi, India
  • Hotel Welcome Palace, New Delhi, India
  • Hotel Yamuna View, Agra, India
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Dirtiest Hotels of Asia (Pacific)

The dirtiest hotels of the Asia (Pacific) based on traveller reviews are:
  1. First Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
  2. Hotel Grand Central, Singapore, Singapore
  3. The Imperial Hotel, Hong Kong, China
  4. Royal Peacock Hotel, Singapore, Singapore
  5. Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel and Resort, Bangkok, Thailand
  6. Colmar Tropicale, A French-Themed Resort, Bentung, Malaysia
  7. Oxford Hotel, Singapore, Singapore
  8. City Gate Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam
  9. Royal Parkview Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
  10. Aseania Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

Dirtiest Hotels of Germany

The dirtiest hotels of Germany based on traveller reviews are:
  1. Hotel Modern, Munich, Germany
  2. Central Hotel am Dom, Cologne, Germany
  3. Ludwig Hotel, Munich, Germany
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website. TripAdvisor claim on their website: "We looked everywhere, honest. But our members tell us there aren't that many dirty hotels in Germany."

Dirtiest Hotels of Italy

The dirtiest hotels of Italy based on traveller reviews are:
  1. Hotel Nizza, Rome, Italy
  2. Hotel Anglo Americano, Rome, Italy
  3. Repubblica Hotel, Rome, Italy
  4. Hotel Club Florence, Florence, Italy
  5. Piccolo Hotel Il Palio, Siena, Italy
  6. Hotel Ascot Florence, Florence, Italy
  7. Blue Paradise Resort, Parghelia, Italy
  8. Casa Olmata, Rome, Italy
  9. Hotel Guelfa, Florence, Italy
  10. Hotel Delle Nazioni, Milan, Italy
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

Dirtiest Hotels of Spain

The dirtiest hotels of Spain based on traveller reviews are:
  1. Playamar, S'illot, Spain
  2. Catalonia Gardens, Salou, Spain
  3. Rambla & Catalunya Hostel, Barcelona, Spain
  4. Amalia Apartments, Benidorm, Spain
  5. Hostal Abrevadero, Barcelona, Spain
  6. Althay Apartments, Costa Calma, Spain
  7. HTOP Gran Casino Royal, Lloret de Mar, Spain
  8. Hotel Veracruz, Sitges, Spain
  9. Hotel Emperador, El Arenal, Spain
  10. Guitart Capri, Lloret de Mar, Spain
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

Dirtiest Hotels of the United Kingdom

The dirtiest hotels of the United Kingdom based on traveller reviews are:
  1. Cromwell Crown, London, England
  2. Corbigoe Hotel, London, England
  3. Nanford Guest House, Oxford, England
  4. Cosmopolitan Hotel, Brighton, England
  5. Eden Plaza Hotel, London, England
  6. Hanover Hotel, London, England
  7. Rose Court Hotel, London, England
  8. Imperial Hotel, Manchester, England
  9. Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury, London, England
  10. Park Hotel, London, England
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

Dirtiest Hotels of the United States

The dirtiest hotels of the United States based on traveller reviews are:
  1. Hotel Carter, New York City, New York
  2. Continental Bayside Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
  3. New York Inn, New York City, New York
  4. Eden Roc Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey
  5. Days Inn Cleveland Airport, Brook Park, Ohio
  6. Days Inn Airport / Stadium Tampa, Tampa, Florida
  7. Travelodge Bangor, Bangor, Maine
  8. Velda Rose Resort Hotel, Hot Springs, Arkansas
  9. Ramada Plaza Hotel JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York
  10. Days Inn & Suites Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The above list is based on TripAdvisor traveller reviews. If your views differ on the said subject you can always submit your views at TripAdvisor global website.

10 places to see before you die

The 10 places to see before you die have been exclusively gathered for you by interacting with globe trotters and travelazzis. The places are:
  1. The Pyramids and the Sphinx, Egypt
  2. Santorini, Greece
  3. Stonehenge, England
  4. Venice and Verona, Italy
  5. Loch Ness, Scotland
  6. Pyramid of the Sun and Moon, Teotihuacán
  7. Incan Ruin - Machu Picchu, Peru
  8. The Golden Pavilion, Japan
  9. Bimini: The Road to Atlantis
  10. Iceland

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Famous travelazzis of the world

Some well known travelazzis of the world are:
  1. Alan Whicker
  2. Alexander Frater
  3. Colin Thubron
  4. Eric Newby
  5. Geoff Dyer
  6. Hilary Bradt
  7. Jan Morris
  8. Jenny Diski
  9. Kira Salak
  10. Michael Palin
  11. Nicholas Shakespeare
  12. Patricia Schultz
  13. Rory Maclean
  14. Tim Morre
  15. William Dalrymple
  16. William Sutcliffe

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Top travel sites of the world

The top travel sites of the world are:
  • www [dot] travelandleisure [dot] com
  • www [dot] sidestep [dot] com
  • www [dot] flycheapo [dot] com
  • www [dot] farecompare [dot] com
  • www [dot] farecast [dot] com
  • www [dot] kayak [dot] com
  • www [dot] lastminutetravel [dot] com
  • www [dot] menupages [dot] com
  • www [dot] seatguru [dot] com
  • www [dot] chowhound [dot] com
  • www [dot] homeandabroad [dot] com
  • www [dot] cruisecritic [dot] com
  • www [dot] hopstop [dot] com
  • www [dot] viamichelin [dot] com
  • www [dot] maps [dot] google [dot] com
  • www [dot] xe [dot] com
  • www [dot] weather [dot] com
  • www [dot] tripprep [dot] com
  • www [dot] vayama [dot] com
  • www [dot] yapta [dot] com
  • www [dot] travelistic [dot] com
  • www [dot] meethalfway [dot] com
  • www [dot] seriouseats [dot] com
  • www [dot] airtreks [dot] com
  • www [dot] dontforgetyourtoothbrush [dot] com
  • www [dot] thebathroomdiaries [dot] com
Apart from travel sites the above list also includes sites such as weather forecast, currency conversion, etc.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Travelazzi

A Travelazzi or a Travelrazzi is one who is a travel enthusiast and pens down his travel experiences in a blog or a wiki in order to help out others while travelling at that place. The travelazzi culture must have boomed with the advent of Web2.0 which enables users to upload photos, videos and content without worrying about how would it be displayed.

Travelazzis are notable for very different travel information and reviews which no other could give. Companies rely on business and would not share any negative update or information with the people who are about to tour, but a travelazzi should. He would blog that which place is good or bad. He would update his blog or wiki with all of the information from that place which inadvertantly will help others.

All over the globe travelazzi associations should be promoted in order to help out travel enthusiasts.