These days we are reading more and more about the modern architectural wonders of the world. The five upcoming wonders of Dubai are the best examples. But do you all know about ancient architectural wonders of the world that are still standing? One...
U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson has opened the $2.4 billion Venetian Macao Resort, the world's largest casino. The grand opening of the casino took place on Tuesday. Housed in the world's second-biggest building, second only to the Boeing plant in...
To appreciate beauty one has to move in silence and if you break this cardinal rule in Sigiriya, you might just become a victim of wasp attack! Over 250 tourists have been attacked by a colony of wasps at a fifth-century rock fortress in Sri Lanka...
Professor Masaaki Kimura.
We all have read about a mysterious underwater lost city called Mu. This has captivated the popular imagination for years. It is believed that the city sunk in Pacific Ocean "in a single day and night of misfortune"...
Can you imagine having a falcon’s huge talons and a bone-crushing grip as a hunting aid? The land of the Tien Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan has an age-old relationship with these majestic and powerful predators. The Kyrgyz greatly revere the golden...
Dubai, one of the most progressive cities in the world, has always been a building site, but there are more large projects under construction now than ever before. This is a city in transition to a bigger future and with the wonders of engineering, it is...
Wish to climb the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest but don’t think you can afford it? Well, think over it again. To promote off-season climbing on Everest and boost tourism hit by years of a Maoist conflict, Nepal officials plan to slash down the...
Words are not enough to describe the beauty of Huangshan Mountain. The scenic splendor of this cliff is awesome and you will find it difficult to suppress your desire to explore the area time and again. This is a mere indication of the scenic...
Poster displaying the winning design of a tsunami museum by architect Ridwan Kamil.
On December 26, 2004, a massive 9.1 earthquake off the coast of Indonesia created a devastating tsunami that struck 12 countries around the Indian Ocean. Over...
It would not be wrong, if I say that people forget their responsibilities once they are out on a journey. No one seems to avoid nuclear waste or respect the rules and values of other places. But apparently China is playing it safe. The new guidelines...
The popular UNESCO World Heritage tourist attraction and the masterpiece of nature, Huangshan Mountain is renowned for its beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year. This scenic peak is getting blemished because of a large number of...
Tian Xia Yan.
Artists in China are witnessing a major shift - from art to tourism. Their work is becoming an amalgamation of food and art. They are actually emerging as restaurateurs. South Silk Road, Qu Nar and Tian Xia Yan are the finest...
When Suzhou is mentioned, the first thought in our mind is of its gardens which are one of the must see when you are in Suzhou. It is a cultural and historical city that is celebrated around the world for its vast and elegant gardens. Humble...
We all have been reading about the world’s tallest buildings, largest dams, largest church, longest bridge and longest tunnel since long but do you know where the world’s tallest escalator is? It’s in Osaka City, Japan.
One of the city's most...
Those who have visited the famous Israel museum will definitely agree with me, if I say that most of the exhibits of the museum remain hidden in a maze of different entryways. Configuration of the museum confuses the visitors.
To rationalize and...
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