1651. Singapore Butterfly and Insect Kingdom
July 16, 2012
Are you a fan of Mother Nature’s little beauties?? Do you enjoy observing the tiny multi-legged creatures that crawl around the ground unseen or the fluttering butterflies that soar through the air? Singapore Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom is a haven for these creatures of vibrant colour and t...
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1652. Shopping in Saudi Arabia - A World in Itself
July 15, 2012
Shopping is synonymous to Saudi Arabia and is by far the best experience in the country. The cities in Saudi Arabia are packed with a plethora of retail outlets that range from high end stores to tiny boutiques giving you a wholesome shopping experience. If you want to know what you can find in S...
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1653. Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2012 - Holiest Month in Saudi Arabia
July 15, 2012
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan according to the Islam religion is the ninth month, the fasting month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims in Saudi Arabia and all over the world abstain from food, drinks and sexual pleasures from dusk to dawn during this period. Muslims ...
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1654. Singapore Lantern Festival 2012 - Glowing Singapore
July 15, 2012
Feel the city sparkle with a magical illumination in Singapore’s Lantern Festival; an exhibit of some of the most beautifully crafted lanterns glowing with an ambience of scenic serenity. A symbol of religious significance, Singapore builds an array of skilfully crafted lanterns every year in the...
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1655. Negombo Catholic Churches
July 13, 2012
Negombo is a city located on the west coast of Sri Lanka a mere 4 km from the Bandaranayaka International air port. Its beautiful beaches and colonial architecture make it a popular hunt among tourists visiting the island. The many beautiful catholic churches found in the city has earned it the n...
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1656. Pet Nilgiri Tahr - Take a Safari in Kerala
July 13, 2012
The Nilgiri tahr (scientific name Nilgiritragus hylocrius), commonly called the Nilgiri ibex or more simply, ibex, is a large mammal endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern part of the Western Ghats in the south Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The hardy goats generally have dark coa...
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1657. Garden of Contentment, a lovely area of greenery
July 13, 2012
Acclaimed as one of China’s loveliest gardens, Shanghai’s Garden of Contentment, or Yu Yuan, inherits a rich history and possesses numerous features of interest. The visitor will be enthralled by its attractions like the moon gate, dragon wall, an appealing collection of garden doors and windows ...
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1658. Tea Estates In Nuwara Eliya - A Fun and Educational Tour
July 13, 2012
Sri Lanka is a teardrop shaped island located in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. The tropical island is renowned for its lush landscapes and divine beaches. The island nation is also home to a number of important historical monuments that have become prime tourist attractions over the past...
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1659. The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Bringing civilizations together
July 12, 2012
The Met as the Metropolitan Museum of Art is colloquially known, is a well known landmark in Manhattan, situated along the Eastern side of Central Park, extending to a length of almost 400 meters and occupying a space of 2 million square feet. As New York’s most sought after museum housi...
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1660. Yapahuwa - A Sri Lankan Treasure
July 12, 2012
For the briefest moment in the island’s long history, Yapahuwa served as the capital of Sri Lanka during the latter part of the 13th century. It was King Bhuvenakabahu who moved the capital to Yapahuwa from Polonnaruwa in 1272 to prevent the Sacred Tooth Relic from falling into the hands of invad...
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