Jul 05

National Science Museum and Toshogu Temple in Ueno Park, Japan

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National Science Museum is one of the three museums in Ueno Park, Japan. It is the most visited by students and foreigners.

Inside the museum there are nearly more than 100,000 objects of art and history about the origins of the Japanese state. To enter the museum has to pay only 600 yen per person. And the museum is open to the public starting at 09:30 hours in the morning until five in the afternoon. On certain days, the museum is open till 8pm.

In the Ueno Park area was also found Toshogu Temple, built in 1617, is famous for its architecture buildings history with Oishi Grand Torii gate and open to the public at any time. You do not have to pay any remedy to enter the temple.

Interested to visit Ueno Park? You can use the JR train from Tokyo’s Ueno station to the Keihin Tohoku line with a cost of 150 yen. Or can also use the Yamanote Line at a cost of 290 yen, because you must norikai or switch using the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line subway at Kanda Ueno station to the station.

Jun 04

Discovering Bolivia

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Bolivia is less famous than other countries in the region of South America section. It is perhaps because their football team is less attractive. But for travelers, who love the adventure to the less famous areas, Bolivia will not be a disappointment. This country has the highest capital city in the world; the world’s most dangerous road is linking the cities of La Paz to Coroico, as well as the widest universe of salt meadow that makes you feel you are walking on a foreign planet. As the birthplace of the Inca civilization, which has been an independent country since 1825 was also held so many historic relics.

Like its neighbors, Bolivia is running after modernization. But on the other hand, it is very faithful to keep the tradition. It is seen from how the majority of its citizens still practice the custom of descent in everyday life. This phenomenon was subsequently produced contrasting cultural landscapes: Indian women, who have braided long hair and wearing high hats, living side by side with people who wear modern Western-style clothes-scene we can see even in the busiest cities.

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May 19

Enjoying the Spectacular City of Harare

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Harare is one of the most important cities of Southern Africa. It is the biggest Zimbabwean city as well as the administrative capital of the country. It was built around 1890 with the military settlement and the establishment of a fort. The establishment was first named Fort Salisbury after the then British Prime Minister but was later renamed to Salisbury.

Soon after, it developed into a municipality and finally in 1935, it was given a status of the city. During that same time, Salisbury was made the capital of Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Finally The Republic of Zimbabwe emerged on the map of the world on 18th April 1980. On 18th April 1982, the name Salisbury was changed to Harare. As of now, Harare is also the cultural, communications and commercial hub of Zimbabwe along with being the capital city. It has been endowed with scenic beauty and a pleasant climate all year round. Each year, millions of tourists find cheap flights to Harare to reach out to the attractions of this city.

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May 15

Kandovan, the only Stone village in the World

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Kandovan (sometimes known also on behalf Candovan), perhaps not widely known in our ears, but after you see the unique beauty that only you can find in one city in Iran is, of course you do not want to miss a visit to this place.

Kandovan is the only village that is built entirely of stone; all existing homes in the village are built of stone. Unique city of stone is located between the cities Osku and Tabriz. The only hotel located in this place is The Kandovan Tourism Cliff Hotel is the second most unique hotels in the world after Hotel from Caves in Turkey.

According to a legend, the inhabitants of this town first came to avoid the pursuit of the Mongol army. They ran and dug hideout in volcanic rock and stay there, until even the danger had passed. Place initially as a hiding place evolved into a full house with kitchen, bathroom, even a family gathering place. The houses in this village use glass with beautiful colors to the windows of their homes.

Once you approach the city Kandovan Osku or Tabriz, you will be greeted with a magnificent view to the green foliage of the trees, so you will not forget that you are in Iran that is barren and dry. Closer and closer, you will be enchanted by the unique forms of exquisite homes.

Some existing homes have been converted into stables or aviary. But a lot of houses completely untouched by modernization give you nostalgic atmosphere of over seven centuries ago.

The population of Kandovan is mostly sheep farmer or rancher, but the source of their income comes from tourism. They realize the enormous potential of their ancient home and began to learn to live together with the travelers from all over the world.

Visitors can choose to sleep in the 5 stars hotel, The Kandovan Tourism Cliff Hotel, located in the heart of the village, or in one of the local homes. Along the river which divides this stone village, there are lots of cafes, where you can sit down to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of cold juice, Zam-Zam, a gentle breeze fragrance filled with the smell of roses.

Feb 03

Formosa, the Beauty of All Time

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Maybe you know more about Taiwan than Formosa. Both these names actually refer to the same place, the island located in the northern Philippines and the west of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. Not excessive if the Portuguese called it Formosa, which in that language means “beautiful island”, because the spectacle presented by the length of the island is only 394 km and 144 km wide it was amazing with the mountains in eastern and coastal areas in the west.

1. Taipei as the Cultural Center

Toward Taiwan, the purpose of aircraft is usually Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Located in the northern part is not only a center of government and business center, but also the cultural center. Here there are many historic buildings, such as the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, a large pagoda-shaped monument, which contains a statue of Chiang Kai Sek, first president of the Taiwan Republic of China, and various memorabilianya. The objects of Chiang Kai Sek relics on display here so diverse, there are important records of state handwriting, collection books, clothes, used a state car, and lots of family photos and a state that describes its activities throughout the life. Apart from various collections on display in the building, at certain hours outside the building you can see the changing of the guard.
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