Jul 12

Macau; City of the Name of God

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For Catholics who want a spiritual tour, here’s a list of chapels in Macau:

Chapel Of Our Lady guia (guia Hill, built 17th century), Chapel of Our Lady of Penha (Penha Hill, was discovered in 1622), Chapel of St.. Francis Xavier (Coloane Village, built in 1928), Chapel of St. James (Sao Tiago da Barra, was built beginning in 1740), Chapel of St. Michael (Sao Miguel, built in 1875), Our Lady of Caramel (Nossa Senhora do Cormo, built in 1885), Our Lady of Fatima (23 Rua de Lei Pou Chon, built in 1968), Our Lady of Sorrows (Ka Ho, Coloane, built in 1966). Continue reading »

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Jul 09

Vacationing in the Bahamas

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This small country was once colonized by whom, perhaps English, French or America. From the bus, you can see the beautiful scenery, beautiful and clean, it is because Nassau is located on the sea shore.

Here we can see interesting places or various water attractions at the sea (ski, parachute, or small boat ride), there is also a cruise ship which docked in the city, informed the sea port of the edge rows.

Police also dressed in traditional; there is also public transportation that can bring us into the black native tribes of Bahamas.

Bahamas is a great place to spend your holiday. That is because the urban planning, hygiene, and management of transportation, is taken care of very well.

If and are lucky, you Might find the sight of people getting married in a hotel with local custom.

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Jul 06

China: Climbing on the Great Wall, Ascending the Ancient Time

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Wall of China or that more was known by the name of the Great Wall is one giant building ever made mankind. He was more than two thousand years. This wall along the 7300 miles across from west to east, from Shanhaiguan Pass near the Bo Hai Bo Hai bay until Jisayuguan Pass which is now located in Gansu province.

Wall uninterruptedly until it looked like a sleeping dragon in this mainland across the region Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Beijing, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Ningxia, and Gansu. Interestingly, until now no one knows exactly when the wall was first built. It is estimated that reputedly built walls to defend themselves from enemy attack was built by the Zhou Dynasty in the late Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC – 476 BC). While the final stages of construction of walls made in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

During that period, the construction of the wall along approximately 5,000 miles had done with a sophisticated design and use of brick and granite materials. To strengthen military control of the north, authorities Sun dividing wall into nine zones and placed under the responsibility of Zhen (garrison head). Of course, the visitors could not possibly along the entire wall because only about 10 miles are open to the public. Along the wall that can be achieved in about 4.5 hours.

To enjoy the mainland of China from the Wall, the travelers got to climb the steep stairs that have fairly similar fence in the middle. There was a door wide enough only for one enters. On the other side of the fence, are lined up a group of people who sell souvenirs or mineral water. From here they follow the journey of the tourists. They hope to have a buy drinks or souvenirs. Fatigue strikes directly so until the top of the wall. But the sight that made many people to accidentally say the word “Wow!” Turned out to be a panacea. Decrepit body gradually revived. Natural panorama unfolding before our eyes is truly stunning. While enjoying the wind blowing, my brain kept spinning: how the development process of this wall runs from tower to tower? Continue reading »

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Jun 30

Bugis Junction and the Kwan Im Temple in Singapore

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Singapore is identical with shopping. Shop till you drop! The culinary experience in Singapore is also worth exploring. There are a lot of restaurants serving delicious menus, BBQ menus in Korean Restaurant, for example. After filling the stomach at the Korean BBQ restaurant, you can walk along the Bugis Street that resembles the Shih Lin night market in Taipei.

Various t-shirts, bags, wallets, belts, shoes, jewelry, are available here. Many of them are sold at affordable prices. But if you do not want to shop, enjoying the situation is also a great choice. Around Bugis Street are reputedly for cheap hotels for backpackers. One of them is the ‘hotel’ in Kampong Glam, Fongfui apartment.

Straight along Bugis Street, just down the road stands a magnificent statue of Qu Yuan, a great man whose story is sustainable through the warning patriotism Dragon Boat Festival with rice Mangifera foetida. Turn left, the road is no longer lit, but on this side of the road there are located two important buildings, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple. Commonly, people just know it as the Kwan Im Temple. Red. Magnificent. Beautiful. In the Kwan Im Temple, there is Shri Krishna Hindu Temple for worship.

Though only vaguely visible because of ruination street lights, beautiful carvings and sculptures in the Krishna Temple is very worth admiring. Across both of these buildings, there is still an art museum. No wonder, at this point in mentioning Art hub. Not far from the piece of road art hub in the region, there is a row of the cathedral and the church. Religious diversity in Singapore makes this city so rich.

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Jun 27

Hiking Tours in Afghanistan

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A Scottish company promotes Afghanistan as a regional tourist destination. Mountain Unity, a mountaineering tourism companies provide information and assistance for the climbers who want to visit the country’s northeastern region.

Mountain Unity Founder David James, a former soldier, said the region known as the Wakhan Corridor is considered the most secure areas in Afghanistan.

Mountains of Afghanistan known as a paradise for hikers before the Soviet Union invaded in 1979.

James, 37, who served twice in Afghanistan as a member of the British forces Mountain Unity said he started as a social activity, with all profits donated to development in the Wakhan.

He said that area was always peaceful, both during the Soviet invasion and Taliban conflict.

”Never go there with the mentality of the holidays,’ he said. This travel is only for serious climbing expedition – for people who truly understand the wild environment.”
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Jun 25

La Rambla; Barcelona Road Tour

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La Rambla is a must to visit if you go to Barcelona. This is the most famous street in Spain and even Europe. In both of this pedestrian street there are two narrow roads to public transport but only for one-way street.

Precisely where the middle road is the road for pedestrians is almost three times the width of the driveway. This road becomes beautiful because the row of big trees in both sides. This wood type is the tree ‘plane tree’ that is usually used to shade gardens.

La Ramla could be interpreted as a short path, each of which has the name of a plurality of Les Rambles. This road is starting from the Plaça de Catalunya down to port.

To reach the famous La Rambla from the port is only about a few kilometers. The presence of La Rambla is not exactly located in Barcelona city center, but transportation including Metro or subway has stations here. Continue reading »

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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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