2000 Designed by Norman Foster, the pedestrian bridge linking Bankside and the City was closed within days of its opening in 2001 because of its inability to carry any more than a handful of pedestrians without wobbling alarmingly. Official statements talked of its 'pedestrian-induced vibration' and, in a flurry of mutual recrimination, architects blamed engineers and engineers blamed architects for the fault. The bridge was closed for more than...more
12 Jyotirlingas Travel Information Lord Shiva Pilgrimage Destinations Twelve Jyothirlingas are also known as Dwadasa Jyothirlingas. The twelve Jyothirlinga shrines are Viswanath, Kedarnath, Vaijnath, Omkar, Mahakaleswar etc. The devotees of Lord Shiva consider the prime worship to worship of shivalinga. For those devotees, worship of all other forms is considered secondary. 12 Jyothirlingas are also known as Dwadasa Jyothirlingas. It is...more
Enjoy a truly grand journey on the classical Egypt Nile Cruise Tour. It takes in some of the most famous, notable, and treasured sites of ancient Egyptian history as well as some contemporary "hot spots" during this fully escorted, 12 day adventure.Day 1: Arrive in EgyptUpon arrival in Egypt our expert representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, handling all your procedures through passport control, the luggage area and customs formalities. Afterward, you will be driven to your Cairo accommodation aboard a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.Day 2: Giza Pyramids/SaqqaraAfter enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will discover the exquisite Giza pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. You wilt then visit the Great Sphinx, as well as the Valley Temple. Finally, you will proceed to Djoser's Step Pyramid in Saqqara. You will return to your hotel to spend the night.Day 3: Alexandria SightseeingOn the third day of this Nile cruise tour of Egypt you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel, after which you will be driven to Alexandria. Here, you will spend time visiting Qaitbay Citadel, moving around Montazah Palace, Alexandria Library and the Roman Catacombs. At the...more
11 ways to cut your summer gas bill 11 ways to cut your summer gas billIt's an annual ritual: As temperatures climb, so do prices at the pump. These tips can make summer driving more affordable.This coming summer, like most summers, gas prices are expected to rise. A gallon of regular is likely to average $2.92 during the summer driving...more
Wheelchair accessible travel in Florence must be done over the cobblestones that cover almost the entire city. There are no accessible public transportation options that connect the attractions in the city centre. Sage Traveling provides list of 11 Florence Accessible Travel Tips tell you how to do it. With these handicapped travel tips youll...more
11 Top Tips for Greener Travel Whilst most of us are environmentally aware, and concerned, these days, it's unrealistic to think we simply won't travel by air or car to get on holiday. A holiday is an important time of the year for all of us so foregoing a beach holiday in the Med for camping in the New Forest is unlikely.The good news is you don't have to be a die-hard environmentalist to help do your bit when travelling. Here are some useful, simple and easy tips to greener travel when thinking about your next holiday.What's more, many of them we can all easily implement whether we're away or not!1.Unplug Your AppliancesDid you know that certain household appliances can use up to 40 watts an hour, even when they are turned off? That's a lot of wasted energy over a week or so. So, before you go, unplug selected appliances around the house, for example, your microwave, toaster, TV, radio, docking station, DVD etc.2.Turn Down or Turn Off Your ThermostatIf it's the summer, then turn off your water heaters and thermostats – it's simply a waste. If you're travelling in the winter months then turn the thermostat right down (don't turn it off as you don't want to risk frozen...more
Whilst most of us are environmentally aware, and concerned, these days, its unrealistic to think we simply wont travel by air or car to get on holiday. A holiday is an important time of the year for all of us so foregoing a beach holiday in the Med...more
Phnom Penh gets no respect.Despite being known at various times in its history as The Pearl of Asia and City of Four Faces (situated where the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers collide), Phnom Penh receives only a fraction of visitors that its...more
To get the most out of your accessible trip to Florence, youll need to travel smart. Because Florence is covered with cobblestones and has hills on the south side of the city, youll need to make sure you use accessible routes to get between tourist...more
With so much to see in Paris and such large variation in accessibility, disabled travelers to Paris will need to be sure that they plan their trip carefully. Sage Traveling provides you with 11 keys to success for Paris accessible travel that give...more
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The Grand Canyon is epic in scale. It's 190 miles long, averages a mile deep, and encompasses 1,900 square miles. If you view it from the ground, you'll see 45 miles. From a helicopter, you'll see more than 140 miles. That's a threefold increase in...more