Welcome to China in 2008 Qianmen Street runs south direct from Qianmen Gate, the southerly end of Tiananmen Square. Qianmen Street and the roads going off it are a century old commercial quarter; during the imperial period it was the Chinese quarter. A walk around this quarter is also an exploration of the old part […]
Ethiopia is the oldest country in Africa and also has a heritage that dates back to the beginnings of mankind. It was in Ethiopia where the remains of 3.5 million year-old “Lucy” and a Homo ramidus afarensis, the oldest anthropoid ancestor of humans dated 4.4 million years old, were found. Today, this old destination, once […]
Papeete Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia and is located on the largest of its islands, Tahiti. The city is the most important hub of French Polynesia with its waterfront and South Seas port frequently docked by waves of cruise ships, ferries, yachts, luxury liners, and cargo boats. Papeete was first settled by British […]
ashley bird Charlottetown with its Victorian architecture of clapboard houses and churches, pink-bricked buildings and tree-lined streets and squares remains much as it was during its golden era, the 1800s – lovely. This seaside colonial town is where Canada was born, at the Charlottetown Conference at Province House; discussions were held in 1864 that led […]
Marseille Cathedral Ceiling Marseille is the second largest city in France and is located along the Mediterranean coast. Its history dates back to 600 BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It is often seen as a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities and has accommodated a large population of immigrants from North […]
Circumhorizontal Arc Known as the “Mountain State”, West Virginia was once mocked for its “red-neck” country image, largely attributed to the famous family feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky. Their bickering over hogs and livestock escalated into kidnappings, affairs, murder, and retribution, finally ending in 1891 after the arrest […]
Ouagadougou Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa and one of the poorer countries in the area. Fortunately, tourism infrastructure and development of the industry has progressed noticeably in recent years, giving the country a measure of hope for its future prospects. The main draw of Burkina Faso is its wildlife in the […]
Raj Ghat, Delhi – India Kudachi or Kudchi is a small town on the bank of river krishna. It is 105 kms from Belgaum, a district in karntaka state of India. This town is well connected by rail and road. One can reach Kudachi from anywhere in India by rail. It is on the way […]
Masarwa man – http://natavillage.org Botswana is a country best known for its vast safaris and game-viewing opportunities. It is beautiful country that is covered with large pockets of national parks that swell with exotic animals and unique birds. Botswana was once an economic wasteland, but today is one of the wealthier African nations, enjoying a […]
Daimler the jaguar Ireland is a country with a less than rosy history, having endured Viking invasions, English conquests, suppressed rebellions, religious conflicts, and decimating famines. But in spite of the obstacles and setbacks of the past, the Irish today stand firm. Their country, culture, and customs remain strong and intact, and since joining the […]