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  • Compelling pull of the Ladakh

    25. February 2010

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    Compelling pull of the Ladakh
    Ladakh, it’s the most mesmerizing place on earth, it allures your every sensory, eyes will feast on the scenery, nose will get refreshed by such fresh air, no pollution at all, and ears will love the rhythm of the rivers gushing and you will taste the simple meal cooked by natives, and taste will linger in your mouth. Just a page is not enough even to write a simple summary for Ladakh. Taking a page out of my diary from the tour to Ladakh, I will take you to one marvel and astonishing place on this earth. Exception to the Law of Gravity I was met there by Fungshu Wangdu, he was the guide with us on our tour to Ladakh. He just informed us that he is taking us to see one of the wonder of earth and something that says that there are forces far beyond human can ever understand and something  [...]

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    There are boats to pick up the balls dropped by soccer players in Marina Bay

    22. February 2010

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    There are boats to pick up the balls dropped by soccer players in Marina Bay
    All the people sitting in this stadium see a boat coming in when the soccer player kicked the ball with too much force and the ball went out of the ground and fell in water and here comes a boat to pick up all the balls that get threw out of stadium. Flabbergasted? Dumbfounded? Amazed? Shocked? Astounded? Hey this is a real stadium, not any prank on you; a real stadium where you can see soccer and many more events by the bay rather in the Bay- Singapore gives you the pleasure and ecstasy and thrilling and the very exciting Stadium which is floating. You get it right your eyes are not reading wrong and well the attached pic will prove to you this marvel of engineering and architecture, here is presented The Float as Marina Bay or as famously known as Marina Bay Floating Platform which is the  [...]

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    Tshogshing Lhakhang

    18. February 2010

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    Tshogshing Lhakhang
    The Tshogshing Lhakhang in simple English means the ‘tree of life.’  This is a three dimensional mandala and is made of the deities of the four major Buddhist schools in the country of Bhutan. The ‘tree of life’ is situated on the top most floor of the National Museum building. The museum building consists of 6 floors.  Besides, there is also an underground tunnel leading from the watchtower to the water supply below. Without a doubt, this masterpiece is the pride of Bhutan. The Tshogshing Lhakhang is decked with deities of each of the four major Buddhist school. It is also boasts of a rich collection of Bhutanese stamps.  The stamps were issued by the country’s postal department to commemorate significant events, people and places. The deities of the schools start with  [...]

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    Macau: Ecstasy beyond Casinos

    15. February 2010

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    Macau: Ecstasy beyond Casinos
    Chinese government wants Macau as the entertainment capital of Asia and in doing so, it must be noted that it has achieved it and succeeded well. Macau is famed for tempting visitors with its ostentatious new Vegas style Casino resorts and hotels. In Macau casinos are legal where as in nearby Hong Kong and rest of China it is not. Dubai and Hong Kong is all skyscrapers and huge buildings but Its Macau who has managed to steal the show with its Casino’s. Macau has huge potential market in form of people coming from Hong Kong and of China which is huge gaming customers larger then anywhere else in world, the estimation is some 100 million people reside, in three hour drive distance to Macau, and around one billion people within three hours flying time. Well the news is Macau has over taken  [...]

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    Niah Caves

    11. February 2010

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    Niah Caves
    The Niah Caves are located in the district of Miri in Sarawak in Malaysia.  The caves are part of the Niah National Park.  They are hidden in the forests of Miri. The caves are rank amongst the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia.  The journey to the caves is breathtaking and a nature lover’s delight. One needs to take a 3 km plank walk, which passes through dense rainforests and finally leads to the caves. The Niah Great Cave and the Painted cave are the talking points of the entire region. Let’s have a look at them in brief. The Niah Great Cave is located in Gunung Subis. It has a vast interior and is made of several high-ceilinged chambers.  It lies in a large limestone block, which are a kilometer in north-south direction and half a kilometer in width.   [...]

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    Interesting Facts About Asia Not Known Before

    10. February 2010

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    Interesting Facts About Asia Not Known Before
    Asia is known as the land of culture, traditions, and sustainable civilization throughout the world. However, few things about are not known to the world, at least commonly, that are worth knowing. Let’s discuss what the hidden or Interesting Facts About Asia are. Physical Massiveness Covering around one-third of the earth’s land, Asia is physically the largest continent on the globe. The landmass of this continent is bigger that the total area of the moon. It is also the most densely populated area. Population The total population is North America, South America, and Central America is less than population of India alone. Quite surprising, isn’t it? It is also calculated that over 61% of total population of our world resides in Asia. However, more than half  [...]

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    Travel to Asia, Explore the Implausible Blend

    9. February 2010

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    Travel to Asia, Explore the Implausible Blend
    After being to Asia, you would able to listen to those chants in Thailand’s shrines for days; the aroma of Indian spices will chase you. Permeated with divinity of past and present; spirits of ancient gods; deities of Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Asia is undeniably a spiritual place. There is a significant history about every edifice, every temple, and every rock lying in Asia. Some reveal beauty, some sacredness, and some hatred. Few cannot be missed like the Taj Mahal, or the Great Wall of China because of their recognition. But few less known magnificent structures like Angkor temples in Nepal, Afghanistan, and Myanmar are worth watching. However, not only culture and tradition seekers enter this land, but adventurers too, are keen to visit Asia. Himalayan Mountainous Range,  [...]

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    Bangkok: list of Top most fun

    8. February 2010

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    Bangkok: list of Top most fun
    Bangkok is the city of vibrant color and hues of sexy and sultry crowd, Bangkok has an epidemic chronic disease of Insomnia, as Bangkok is wild and filled with seducing lifestyle, a visitor will also get affected with the bug of insomnia as you too wont like to sleep coz sleeping will make you miss out the fun which is too much all around in Bangkok. The city is utter chaos and wild and you go mad in the rush here, yet this place is simple exhilarating filled with passion for fun. Bangkok is rowdy and wild but this place is absolutely amazing and kind of jewel in Asia and hallmark and capital of Thailand, Bangkok could be called New York of Asia or the Capital of Cool of Asia. Bangkok is more and beyond the sleazy and naughty image, its ultra hip and happening place. There is no dull moment  [...]

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    The Great Wall of China Losing the Greatness

    6. February 2010

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    The Great Wall of China Losing the Greatness
    China’s most legendary and massive structure, The Great Wall of China, wiggles sporadically from its dispersed remnants in Lianing toward Jiayugaun province in Gobi Desert. The construction of this huge, protracted wall commenced around 20 centuries ago, when China came under the rule of Emperor Qui Shi Hang. This was in the year 221 BC. And the sole reason to erect this colossal wall was to prohibit nomads that crossed the border. It seemed to be quite a good idea. However, erecting this gigantic wall wasn’t easy. It took over 10 years, hundreds of thousands of laborers, mostly political detainees, and great discipline. It is assumed that around 180 million cubic meters of dug up earth was taken away to build the Great Wall. Such a massive structure definitely requires huge quantity  [...]

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    The Taj Mahal – A Monument of Love

    4. February 2010

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    The Taj Mahal – A Monument of Love
    The Taj Mahal is the pride of India. It is undoubtedly one of the most admired places in the world.  Located in the northern city of Agra, this architectural masterpiece signifies everlasting love, which was the reason behind the construction of the masterpiece.  It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his loving third wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (Mumtaz Mahal), who succumbed during the birth of their fourteenth child, Gauhara Begum. The Taj has so many distinctions to its credit, the latest being its inclusion in the New Seven Wonders of the World.  It is considered as the finest amongst Mughal architecture in the world.  In short, it is a combination of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. The year 1983 saw the masterpiece become a UNESCO World Heritage  [...]

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