Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Visit The Wonder of the world - Taj Mahal



Come, walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft & pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King. Come to unfold the pages from the past to churn the charm out of its mystique and enrich your imagination about this marvel of an epic in stone, The Taj!

The grace of perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well appointed gardens enhancing the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this mance of love, dedication and purity, ‘The Taj’!

Come take a dip into the saga of ‘The Taj’, culled out from no fiction but facts and unfurl a saga, which is set out of nothing but pure love!

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder! Probably for Taj Mahal, the axiom is just the other way round.The Taj is the beauty personified! The Taj displays its different moods through its varied shades. The Taj has as many shades as any kind of beauty can ever have! The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, golden when the moon shines and the intermediary variants during different hours of the day and during different seasons in a year.

Picturesque descriptions by the historians contemporary to the period of its making, the facts revealed by the scholars & archaeologists of today and the panoramic montage of the reasons behind its making are sketched with every step you would walk towards the mausoleum the next time you visit The Taj!

A look this time at the Taj will keep you indulged with thoughts superimposing your sight and would make you feel the presence of Shah Jahan, the Maker and Mumtaz Mahal, the Reason, as though walking along with you.

Whence its breathtaking splendour makes you wonder breathlessly and you tend to pause for a while but to continue staring at ‘The Taj’, you would sense them standing beside you!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Tour Attractions in Seattle

BALLARD LOCKS
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks provide a link for boats between the saltwater of the Puget Sound and the fresh water of the Ship Canal connecting to Lake Union and Lake Washington.


BENAROYA HALL
Benaroya Hall is Seattle's premiere concert hall and the downtown home of the Seattle Symphony.


PIKE PLACE MARKET
A popular attraction located in the heart of downtown Seattle. The oldest continually operating farmers market in the country, it is a place where farmers, craftspeople, and artists display their goods.


PIONEER SQUARE


The cultural heart of Seattle featuring over twenty city blocks of historic buildings, more than thirty galleries, a vibrant retail sector, and Seattle’s most exciting nightlife.


PORT OF SEATTLE
The Port of Seattle manages 1,400 acres of port and airplane facilities, including the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.


SEATTLE AQUARIUM


The Seattle Aquarium is a nationally recognized aquatic educational center built in 1977 by the City of Seattle on Pier 59, at the edge of Puget Sound's Elliott Bay. The Aquarium is open daily and serves more than half a million visitors annually.


SEATTLE CENTER
Seattle Center reflects the heartbeat of a great city. One of the nation's most extraordinary urban parks and entertainment centers, with over 10 million visitors a year, It is home to Seattle's definitive space needle and the Key Arena.


SEATTLE STREETCAR
The South Lake Union line of the Seattle Streetcar connects the South Lake Union neighborhood to the downtown Seattle core, at eleven stops between the corner of Fairview and Ward and the corner of Westlake and Olive.


SEATTLE UNDERGROUND TOUR
While you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, an Underground Tour Guide will regale you with humorous stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. A not-to-be-missed introduction to Seattle's history, culture and heritage.


WOODLAND PARK ZOO


The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is a conservation and education institution demonstrating the value, beauty and interdependence of all living things.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Major Events in Macau

Macau International Fireworks Display Contest :



Macau International Fireworks Display Contest


Imagine the night sky of Macau glowing in a myriad of magnificent fireworks and accompanied by the cheers and applauses of spectators enjoying the impact of the light and sound show. What a splendid scene!

The annual "Macau International Fireworks Display Contest" not only lights up the nights of Macau, but also the hearts of spectators. Local residents long for the marvelous fireworks displays that add a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals. The Contest has also become an annual characteristic of Macau. Many visitors specially choose this time of the year to come to Macau to enjoy an exotic and romantic holiday.

Macau attaches great importance to cultural heritage. In fact, the firecracker industry used to be one of the three handicrafts in Macau, and fireworks, being a significant element in Macau's cultural heritage, also has a long history in Portugal. To celebrate this 'colorful' history and cultural inheritance, Macau started to stage the annual "Macau International Fireworks Display Contest" from the 1980's to demonstrate the unique vibes of Macau when the magnificent fireworks light up Macau's stunning scenery.

The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest has grown over the years into an internationally acclaimed event, one of the best of its kind.

The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest first started in 1989; with only five participating teams. By 1995, the event has developed from the original five-team contest to a ten-team event, with two different teams showing their expertise each night.

For the past years, over 100 international teams from China, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan China, Japan, Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain have taken part in the "Macau International Fireworks Display Contest". The Macau Government Tourist Office will continue to work towards advancing the event's international status and reputation, with the vision to bring about the world's most prominent international fireworks display.

Macau International Dragon Boat Festival :




This old Chinese festival is to commemorate the heroic poet Wat Yuen who protested against corruption by drowning himself. Today all celebrations are concentrated on the famous Dragon Boat Races, which in Macau takes place on the Nam Van Lake. Many local teams and foreign teams take part in this colourful event.

Macau Arts Festival :

Featuring over 70 performances by 25 acts from 20 different countries, including Portugal, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Peru, Cuba, the USA, Canada and Australia, this Festival season is wonderfully diverse, but would not be complete without the ever-present spirit of performers from Macau on the calendar, as well.

In a clear show of support for local talent, Macau artists are given the opportunity to début works reflecting the region's own performing arts scene, while on the international front, the Festival reaffirms itself as a window to the latest creative trends to emerge on stages the world over. The programme brings together theatre, dance, music, circus, multimedia and visual arts, in a selection extending as well to Cantonese opera, officially inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 through the joint efforts of the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Governments .......
Macau International Fireworks Display Contest

Imagine the night sky of Macau glowing in a myriad of magnificent fireworks and accompanied by the cheers and applauses of spectators enjoying the impact of the light and sound show. What a splendid scene!

The annual "Macau International Fireworks Display Contest" not only lights up the nights of Macau, but also the hearts of spectators. Local residents long for the marvelous fireworks displays that add a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals. The Contest has also become an annual characteristic of Macau. Many visitors specially choose this time of the year to come to Macau to enjoy an exotic and romantic holiday.

Macau attaches great importance to cultural heritage. In fact, the firecracker industry used to be one of the three handicrafts in Macau, and fireworks, being a significant element in Macau's cultural heritage, also has a long history in Portugal. To celebrate this 'colorful' history and cultural inheritance, Macau started to stage the annual "Macau International Fireworks Display Contest" from the 1980's to demonstrate the unique vibes of Macau when the magnificent fireworks light up Macau's stunning scenery.

The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest has grown over the years into an internationally acclaimed event, one of the best of its kind.

The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest first started in 1989; with only five participating teams. By 1995, the event has developed from the original five-team contest to a ten-team event, with two different teams showing their expertise each night.

For the past years, over 100 international teams from China, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan China, Japan, Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain have taken part in the "Macau International Fireworks Display Contest". The Macau Government Tourist Office will continue to work towards advancing the event's international status and reputation, with the vision to bring about the world's most prominent international fireworks display.

Macau International Dragon Boat Festival :

This old Chinese festival is to commemorate the heroic poet Wat Yuen who protested against corruption by drowning himself. Today all celebrations are concentrated on the famous Dragon Boat Races, which in Macau takes place on the Nam Van Lake. Many local teams and foreign teams take part in this colourful event.

Macau Arts Festival :

Featuring over 70 performances by 25 acts from 20 different countries, including Portugal, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Peru, Cuba, the USA, Canada and Australia, this Festival season is wonderfully diverse, but would not be complete without the ever-present spirit of performers from Macau on the calendar, as well.

In a clear show of support for local talent, Macau artists are given the opportunity to début works reflecting the region's own performing arts scene, while on the international front, the Festival reaffirms itself as a window to the latest creative trends to emerge on stages the world over. The programme brings together theatre, dance, music, circus, multimedia and visual arts, in a selection extending as well to Cantonese opera, officially inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 through the joint efforts of the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Governments .......

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Don't Miss Shopping in Singapore

Singaporeans live to shop and you will see the evidence of this at the myriad of malls, department stores, and shops in practically every pocket of community. Most shops are open till 9pm or 10pm at night, seven days a week, allowing you convenient and hassle-free shopping.

Central Shopping Belt
For designer shopping and specialty stores, Singapore's Central Shopping Belt at Orchard Road is a haven for shopaholics! A fashionable hangout for the in-crowd, department stores and boutiques, outdoor cafes and gourmet restaurants line the street enticing you to drop by.


Suburban Shopping Belt
Besides the well-known shopping district of Orchard Road, you will be surprised at the variety of goods and bargains you can find at suburban shopping centres and local shops located at housing estates across the island. Singaporeans live, eat, and shop in the heartlands - here is where you will discover some of the best bargains. Competitive prices and promotions reign all year-round at some of these shops, a bonus for those with modest budgets.


Niche Enclaves
If you're looking for something less run-of-the-mill, you might just find it in one of the many niche enclaves offering a shopping experience of a different kind. Check out Funan centre for all your photographic and IT needs. Head for the Heeren and Far East Square for an electric range of clothes, CDs and gear tailored for the young and hip generation. Ethnic quarters like Chinatown, Little India, and Malay Village are where you will discover knick-knacks and items reflecting Singapore's roots and rich cultural heritage.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Warwickshire - one of the Beautiful place to visit



Warwickshire truly is at heart of the country, with some of the most attractive towns and villages in England set amongst beautiful countryside. The county is split into five districts each with their own distinctive feel, but wherever you are in the county there is always a sense that you can access everything you need without the hassles that go with life in the large cities.




Warwickshire and Coventry are full of interesting places to visit and offer many things to do whatever the time of year. Whether it's tracing the footsteps of William Shakespeare through Stratford, or being part of the crowds during the Godiva or Winter festivals.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Why should I visit Mongolia?

Mongolia lies at the heart of Asia, on the balance between the ‘East’ of China, and the vast wilderness of Siberia in Russia. This huge, sparsely populated land encompasses a fabulous array of pristine landscapes and a nomadic people whose lives are in many ways unchanged from the days of Genghis Khan and the mighty Mongol Empire.

Here, where nomadic herders still depend on nature for survival, you’ll find priceless luxuries like open space, untouched wilderness, and pristine air and water in abundance, each cherished by the Mongolian people. And as the 19th largest country in the world, Mongolia’s considerable size means an enormous variety of landscapes, and plenty of room for guests. Awesome expanses of rolling steppe, home to Mongolia's famous horses and herdsmen, meet high glacial mountains, impenetrable forests and deep, crystal lakes.

Like the Mongol Empire of Genghis Khaan’s time that stretched from Japan to Hungary, Mongolia today remains a place of natural and cultural diversity and nearly endless possibilities for discovery and adventure. Cherished by her people, and unspoiled in her beauty, Mongolia waits to be discovered by you.

Authentic Nomadic Culture
One of the last remaining pastoral people in the world, a third of Mongolia’s population is engaged in nomadic or semi-nomadic livestock herding.

Unrivaled Hospitality
For millennia, Mongolian nomads have known that survival in one of the globe’s most remote and sparsely populated environments with its extreme climatic conditions (short, warm summers and long, severely cold winters) depends upon their ability to collaborate.
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Unspoiled Nature and Abundant Wildlife
Landlocked between China in the south and the vast Siberian wilderness in the north, Mongolia is the geographic heart of Asia.

Genghis Khan and the Largest Empire in World History
Founder and ruler of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, Mongolians consider Genghis Khan the father of modern Mongolia.

Naadam - The Greatest Annual Sporting Event in the World
Sometimes also called the “2nd Olympic Games”, the Great Naadam Festival is the age-old celebration of the test of courage, strength, dexterity, and marksmanship of the Mongolian Nomads.

Traditional and Modern Mongolian Music
Music is an integral part of Mongolian culture and the Mongolians are renowned for their love for music and singing. Any Mongolian celebration always turns into a celebration of singing.

A Vibrant and Stable Democracy in Central Asia
After Russia, Mongolia was the second country in the world that turned to communism in the early 20th century, and it was the second country that, through peaceful means, brought an end to communism in 1991.

A Peaceful Multi-Religious Tradition
Centuries ago, Genghis Khan supported freedom of religion amongst his people. Today’s main spiritual practices in Mongolia are Buddhism and Shamanism.

Adventure Travel at its Best
Mongolia’s unparalleled scenery and large variety of pristine landscapes makes it the premier destination for the adventurous explorer.
Horseback trekking, climbing expeditions, hiking tours, kayaking, riding reindeer, hunting with eagles, and fishing are amongst the many activities for those who want healthy dose of physical exercise in one

Monday, July 05, 2010

Places you should not miss in Malaysia

Wind surfing - Burau Bay - Langkawi - Kedah


Sultan Ismail Petra Arch - Kelantan


Paka - Terengganu

Masjid Jamek



KWAN YIN TEMPLE



Astana - Kuching - Sarawak



ALAM SHAH MOSQUE ALAM SHAH MOSQUE



Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre

Friday, July 02, 2010

Places you must vist in Singapore

Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom :






Animal & Bird Encounters


AZZURA Beach Club

Gogreen Segway Eco Adventure

MegaZip Adventure Park :


Sentosa 4D Magix

Sentosa CineBlast

Sentosa Luge & Skyride

Sentosa Nature Discovery

Siloso Beach

Songs of the Sea :


Southernmost Point of Continental Asia

Tanjong Beach

The Flying Trapeze

The Merlion

Palawan Beach :


Tiger Sky Tower

WaveHouse Sentosa

Underwater World Singapore and Dolphin Lagoon :