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Awakening to the sound of the largest bell in the word
Correctly termed as the Temple of awakening, China’s Great Bell Temple houses the biggest bell in the world and while its soft chime is musical, its loud clamorous tones can be heard for more than 50 km away at night. This ancient temple was built during ...
Changing of the Guards - Buckingham Palace
The Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace has always been one of the top things to see when you visit the Capital. As you crowd around the Palace gates and wait patiently for what was is actually Guard Mounting, but is put on display in true British...
Flts for lease in Singapore
If you are planning to stay in Singapore for a brief expression, from 3 months to a year, you will probably perfectly be confused with the total observe of renting an apartment. There are numerous techniques to do it, offline: newspaper commercials, and o...
Discover The Sultan Abdul Samad Building And Experience History
Situated at the Independence Square of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the prestigious Sultan Abdul Samad Building - which was constructed for the use of state government of Selangor during colonial times, but was later declared the serving home for all Federat...
Get Wet And Wild At Siam Park
Nestled north of Bangkok is a place where amusement and recreational water activities take a primary spot in Thailand's key tourist attractions. This enormous landscape deemed "The Siam Park" - a water park is probably one of the biggest water amusement p...
Preserving Wayang Puppet Theatre In Jakarta
The city of Jakarta is one that can boast of a myriad of different facets. On one hand, it's a bustling metropolis and a centre of commerce; on the other, it has an air of culture and arts mixed in with its history of colonialism. The Museum Wayang is an ...
Chijmes - Tingle Your Sensations
‘Chijmes' is a building complex located in the Central Business District of the island nation, Singapore. It was constructed to be used as a Catholic Convent, and was used in that respect for well over a century. The complex comprised a finely designed ...
Civilian War Memorial - For Those Lost Yet Not Forgotten
Most races and even countries who have seen and experienced the atrocities of war choose more often than not to leave the memory of their gruesome past buried in the past, hoping that with the passing of time wounds will heal and that the saddening recoll...
Beijing Underground City- A Fortress Beneath The Ground
The Underground City of Beijing was built in the 1970s as a bomb shelter which was designed to protect lives in case of a nuclear attack on the city. As there had been a suspicion among leaders of the country about a nuclear attack by the Russians at the ...
Tomb Sweeping Day - in memory of departed souls
Tomb Sweeping Day in Beijing, China is an important event celebrated by the locals. This national holiday is based on the Chinese solar calendar and generally falls on the 4th or 5th of April every year. This cultural occasion is also known by several nam...
Temple of Heaven - linking heaven and earth
Beijing is probably one of the most active cities in the world and is a fast paced, sprawling metropolis which has gained in popularity among travelers as a splendid tourist destination with many entertainment options. The CD Jazz Café is a great chill-o...
Moriones Festival- a colourful celebration
Manila is the place to be if you're the kind of traveler who loves the great outdoors and enjoys the pleasures of a tropical climate. However one should not jump to the conclusion that this is all Manila has to offer. From amazing restaurants to fascinati...
Jakarta Fair- a shopping extravaganza
Amazing Jakarta in Indonesia is at first sight a great tourist destination with a number of attractions and historic sights. However in order to find the real hidden gems of Jakarta one has to look beyond its glistening veil and explore the extremities of...
Dragon Boat Race- a ritualistic sport
When you find yourself in Singapore it's not all that easy to pick and choose the places you want to visit simply because almost every tourist attraction in Singapore deserves a visit and is unique in its own way. Singaporean cuisine is no different as it...
England's City of Brighton
bed and breakfast in Brighton
There is a city that literally sparkles, and no, it's not the Emerald City of the movie, Wizard of Oz. It is a city by the sea in the southern coast of England, and you don't need ruby slippers to get there.
Beyond the...