By: John Parks | 2009-03-18 | Destinations The name of the city of Hamburg stems from the first known building constructed on the site. Emperor Charlemagne ordered the construction of a castle name Hammaburg built in 808 AD. The built in a marsh somewhere between Alster and the Elbe. read more
By: Himanshu Koolwal | 2008-11-06 | Travel & Leisure Forts In Goa Goa has a rich historical legacy that many dont know about. A living testimony to this historical legacy is the famous forts of Goa. Not only are they popular tourist attractions but they also provide vital historical information to historians and archaeologists. The forts of Goa tell dramatic tales of history to those who visit and even today one can feel the mystical air of the rich historical legacy lingering here. Though most of the forts are almost in ruins, the concerned authorities preserve it and take care of it. The forts of Goa are a must visit if you are traveling. read more
By: Naveen Marasinghe | 2010-01-10 | Destinations Located in the English town of Dudley, the Dudley Castle was constructed by the Normans in around 1071. Over the centuries this castle which is now in ruins, experienced some serious changes. read more
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-01-21 | Travel & Leisure Hukuru Misikiiy is a unique and enchanting mosque in Male’, Maldives that was built in 1656. Made of coral stones, this beautiful tourist attraction in Maldives is well worth a visit. read more
By: Connie Boling | 2008-08-03 | Travel & Leisure Orlando Florida, a city that is for families. Orlando is the home of Disney Word and Universal Studios. It has hotels for the elite and the budget minded travelers. The restaurants are all outstanding and cater to all types of people and tastes from the unique to the family buffet. If you want a vacation that has it all then Orlando is the place. read more
By: Adam Singleton | 2008-07-23 | Travel & Leisure Bristol, the largest city in south west England, is well populated (half a million and rising), and is neatly tucked between Somerset and Gloucestershire along the coast. Its accomplished structures are steeped in history and provide an insight into the past and a visit here will see you depart more informed than when you arrived! Although tarnished by wartime and post-war year indifference, many of Bristols buildings stubbornly cling to the past and make for unusual and satisfying city views, if you know where to observe from. Churches, cemeteries and bridges feature strongly in this anc. read more
By: Dinesh Patairya | 2009-07-30 | Destinations Colaba is a tourist hotspot of Mumbai. The region has two of the citys landmarks, the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Hotel. read more
By: Dave Ryan | 2008-08-20 | Travel & Leisure Guns, axes and plows built Dorchester By Dave Ryan When residents of Dorchester County think of the important tools of everyday life, they probably include computers of all descriptions, cell phones, iPods and numerous other electronic gadgets. Those can be handy today, but would have done little good for the early settlers of the area, who depended on basic implements to hack a life from the wilderness. There were three things those hardy souls believed were indispensable: a gun, an ax and a plow, we learn from “Footnotes to Dorchester History” by Walter E. Huelle. While the gun could . read more
By: Michael Drewell | 2009-08-07 | Destinations Naples is a good place for travelers with mild climate, beautiful sight and developed traffic. It is one of the oldest and the most important ports of the Mediterranean Sea. It ranks the first place in the passenger transport. Here is a famous place where there is so beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean Sea. read more
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-01-22 | Travel & Leisure Bahrain, the smallest island country amongst its Arab brothers, boasts of being one of 15 countries where human origins first emerged. As such, it has a wealth of archaeological sites. The Barbar temple is one such site steeped in religious and supernatural mystique. read more
By: Swati Saxena | 2008-11-06 | Destinations India is the treasure trove of historical monuments spread across its length and breath. Explore some of the greatest architectural monuments and be treated by fascination and glory that leaves the travelers in immense astonishment. read more
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-02-15 | Travel Tips Located in the famous royal city of Angkor Thom is the iconic Baphuon temple that stands northwest of Bayon. According to historical records, the temple was built in the 11th century and is truly an astonishing sight. read more
By: Naveen Marasinghe | 2009-07-01 | Destinations Yuyuan Garden is a beautiful traditional garden positioned in Anren Jie, Shanghai. It is believed that this spectacular garden was built some 400 years ago. The breathtaking layout, stunning scenery, unmatched garden architecture and tranquillity at Yuyuan Garden have made it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shanghai. read more
By: David H. Urmann | 2008-11-11 | Travel & Leisure Chicago hotels offer an affordable rate for your accommodation needs. Choose from a wide array of hotels within the area of the city. Whether you are on vacation or business travel in Chicago, you will surely find a good place to stay with so many hotels around that offers great discounts... read more
By: Isla Campbell | 2009-01-23 | Boating The American city of New York - the most populous in the country - is known by many names, such as the Big Apple - a term that originated from a sports writer talking about horse-racing, the city that never sleeps - because of the high level of activity and the city so nice they named it twice - as it has the same name as its state; New York, New York, is the common way to refer to it. The city of New York, which is often wrongly thought to be the capital of the state - the city of Albany, 150 miles to the north, holds this honour - is not the only thing to be named after that state.. read more
By: Himanshu Koolwal | 2008-11-06 | Travel & Leisure Tourist Attractions in Jaipur Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a tourists paradise. Initiated nearly 300 years ago, the city was designed, conforming to traditional architecture, by a famous Bengal architect. Renowned as the Pink City for its distinctly coloured buildings, Jaipur, over the years, has lured many tourists and locals alike, to witness its grandeur. Located about 258 kilometres from Delhi, the capital of India, Jaipur, along with Delhi and Agra, forms the well-known Golden Triangle tourist circuit. The citys magnificent monuments, impressive infrastructure and colour. read more
By: James W Terry | 2009-09-11 | Destinations India is a beautiful, big and a diverse country. The rich culture, heritage, natural beauty, historical buildings and the yummy food are some of the reasons why this country is becoming a very popular tourist destination. read more
By: Brad Alexander | 2009-08-22 | Travel Tips There are literally 1000’s of places worth seeing on this planet in a life time, and just as many things to experience. Since our days in this world are numbered, it’s a good idea to start traveling!! read more
By: Thomas Lau | 2008-07-16 | Travel & Leisure Highest Great Wheel in the world being built in Beijing against the backdrop of the Olympics A new modern icon in the landscape of Beijing. The construction of The Beijing Great Wheel, the largest observation wheel in the world, about twice the size of the London Eye, starts on Monday 5 November in Chaoyang Park, in the centre of Beijing. The Wheel will be completed in 2009, the iconic structure will transform the skyline and tourism in the Olympic city. The Beijing Great Wheel Project is developed by Beijing Great Wheel Co. Ltd in close cooperation with Beijing Chaoyang. read more
By: Articlewriter Andrew | 2006-05-06 | Travel & Leisure Breckenridge Ski Resort Will Build A New Gondola Ski Lift After twenty years of wishful thinking, Breckenridge will finally move forward and build the Gondola in Spring of 2006. This project should be completed by Christmas of 2006. The Breckenridge Gondola will fit up to 8 people and will load right in the free skier parking lots. The path of the Gondola will travel through the Shock Hill neighborhood and on to both Peak 7 and Peak 8 base areas. The Gondola Project is part of a much larger plan that started last year when they built the Imperial Express ski lift and extended a skiing trail . read more