A significant port that is intrinsically tied in to the history of Indonesia, Sunda Kelapa still welcomes various vessels on to its berths. Nestled amidst the bustling city and the towering skyscrapers this port presents an unusual scene of quietness that is strangely refreshing to the senses.One of the first sights greeting visitors when stepping on to Sunda Kelapa is that of the distinct local boats known as phinisi which are docked here. These...more
CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is almost two times of the height of Eiffel Tower which is in France and is thrice the height of the Washington Monument.The construction work of The CN Tower began in 1973. More than 60,000 tons of earth was excavated along the shore of Lake Ontario. The construction of foundation took around four months for completion. For the construction of this tower the concrete was poured whole day long and 5 days a week. A huge...more
Panama Canal, the canal across the Isthmus of Panama in Central America which unites the two great oceans is an unmatchable engineering accomplishment. It took twenty years for the French Labourers to complete the construction of the canal which was started in the year 1880.The work on this grand masterpiece was done under the guidance of American visionaries. The first survey for this route was ordered by Charles I of Spain. The construction of the Panama Canal is grand and admirable. In the year 1903 a treaty was signed between United States and Panama for building an inter-oceanic ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama. A year later United States acquired from the French Canal Company its rights and properties which amounted to $40 million and thus the construction began. This project colossal project was finished in 10 years. United States has invested around $3 billion in the Canal enterprise since the year 1903.There were several problems which were encountered during the construction of the Panama Canal like engineering problem which includes digging through the continental Divide. John F. Stevens and Col. George W. Goethals are the names behind the successful construction...more
San Francisco is linked with Marin County through the Golden Gate Bridge in total brilliance. The connection is one of the architectural wonder of the 20th Century and an evidence of human contention, as it was erected during the years of the Great Depression. For years, the Golden Gate Bridge held the title as the best ever suspension bridge in...more
Hailed as being the only one of its kind in the World, the Snake Temple serves as a natural refuge for these fierce predators. Snakes may be deadly creatures but according to the beliefs of those running the temple and its followers, they are the loyal servants of a deity.According to the legend the Temple was built in honour of a Buddhist monk...more
The Great Pyramid at GizaCairo, EgyptRenowned for being the lone existing part of the seven earliest Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid is the biggest of the 3 pyramids constructed in the olden city of Giza, at the present part of bigger Cairo, Egypt. The pyramid is assumed to have been constructed around 2560 B.C. as a grave for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu, and is expected to take 20 years to create.Temple of Artemis at EphesusSelcuk, TurkeyFinished approximately in 550 B.C. to give tribute to the Greek goddess hunting for nature, the Temple of Artemis was constructed during the Achaemenid Dynasty of the Persian Empire. Arson damaged the structure completely in 356 B.C. Hanging Gardens of Babylon Babylons Hanging Gardens are said to have been put up by Nebuchadnezzar II, a monarch of Babylon approximately in 600 B.C. While historians frequently argue about the real subsistence of the gardens since there's no physical confirmation and Babylonian files do not talk about them, descriptions affirms that the gardens comprised of vaulted terraces elevated above one another and sustained on pillars -- in other words, a non-natural growing mountain of gardens. Tomb of Maussollos at...more
New YorkInitially known as "Liberty Enlightening the World", this contemporary Colossus is situated on the New York harbor. Its marvelous stature, symbolize international liberty and is recognized internationally. The gorgeous Lady liberty is dressed...more
Chinas largest city Shanghai is a hive of activity, and what keeps the buzz alive is its Metro system. The metro known among locals as the Shanghai Rail Transit, uses both railway lines as well as the subway to get people to where they want to...more
Author: Mark JosanAre you planning to have a holiday trip to any amazing destinations? But getting confused what to take along with you or what to not? Then, don’t get confused and look some of the helpful tips here that will surely helps you in...more
Whoever said New York was the city that never sleeps, did not meet its Asian counterpart in Shanghai. Here, the city is abuzz with activity through out the day and in the night it takes on a new sparkle. Shanghai boasts of some of the most elegant...more
The Great Barrier Reef has long been a dream destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. This is with good reason since this natural wonder of the world is arguably the richest marine area in the world. From hump back whales to dreamlike coral...more
It will not be hyperbolic to say that India -the land of hospitality is the haven for tourism. The range of tourism opportunities is as varied as the culture of the land. From adventure tourism to heritage and culture tourism, monsoon tourism to...more