Shanghai, Chinas ever changing wonder city, gives each visitor what they need, because there is something, for everyone. Be it a cultural or a feel right at home experience, or a heady blend of both, Shanghais got it.For the traveller whos keen on animals, ecological splendour, some good family enjoyment or just looking for a tourist sighting, the Shanghai Zoo is a must visit.Set in a lush 100000 square meter acreage of greenery, the zoo boasts...more
Author: Kermit ShepherdWith the recently announced Canon Digital Rebel T1i appropriate on hand in April 2009, many prospective Digital SLR buyers are sentence it recalcitrant to decide stuck between the Rebel T1i and the Rebel XSi cameras. The T1i categorically packs more punch, but it comes on a value, so the question is: "Is it worth it?". Before we highlight the primary differences, let's engage in a quick look on the similarities. Both...more
It is said that Zhongshan Road in Xiamen is like Ginza is to Tokyo, or Manhattan is to New York. What has given this road this astounding declaration of acclaim?Xiamen is a city that has carefully preserved its age old charm and highlighted its history through the passage of time. Zhongshan Road is the oldest and longest street in Xiamen and bears signs of the changing eras.This road though begun as a mere narrow lane, expanded into a wide road. With the systematic addition of shops on either side of the road, it slowly developed into a busy, bustling, thoroughfare, which is now the heart of Xiamens commercial area.For the shopper, there is a wide array of designer boutiques and malls, containing the latest in fashion, IT ware, books, music and the list is endless. For the non weary bargain hunter, part of the road also evolves into a night market that goes on till midnight.For the food connoisseur, restaurants of all types are abounding in plenty. Whether youre looking for fine dining, fast food, local authentic flavours, Zhongshan Road has it all.Being a pedestrian road, Zhongshan Road gives you the opportunity to truly take in everything it has to offer, this includes the...more
Author: Wendy M. RabbaniWhen it comes to buying jewelry, most people think the best time to buy and give is during the holidays; Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day, The reality is, however, that the best time to buy jewelry is not during holidays at all, and for the true bargain hunter, the best deals are found post holidays. ...more
The well known Chinese New Year which is also popularly identified as Lunar New Year is a magnificent festival celebrated in grand style throughout China. The entire nation becomes a joyous place to be, with its atmosphere simply vibrant, enchanting and delightful. However, the best place to be during the fascinating Chinese New Year is Beijing,...more
Are you aware about the different kind of birds in your region? Are you aware about what is the total count of the birds in the planet? Study of birds is extremely interesting and is accepted around the world in the present time. They in a way contribute wholly a different meaning towards comprehending the nature's concept in its full bloom. The major issues surrounding the study of birds is that almost all information is availed either through text books or a local zoo is the key to knowing about them. To understand their behavior patterns one cannot watch them. If you browse the internet for this then there also you have all the information garnered by some other individual who have closely observed their movements earlier. But if you are looking forward to make studying birds your profession then in that case you will not be able to do without spending quality time with these beautiful creations of God to know about them even better.Watching birds is a favorite hobby of some individuals as when you watch them you will find yourself close to the bounty of nature. A sense of peace seems to drive a person as they watch the movement of the bird's whole day long. Merely watching them...more
"Air travel is expensive comparatively to other modes of travel throughout the world. This has abridged the number of people travelling by air to a huge extent. The concept of cheap air travel created in the United States in the early 1990s and...more
Author: Vikram kuamrIf you are hoping to get one of the most exciting experiences possible out of your trip to Dublin, you will want to challenge yourself in a way that nearly no other tourist experience will allow. This will come when you look...more
The company that popularizes the hybrid technology is producing the better hybrid vehicles year after year. Although Toyota starts the technology to their Pries in 1997, Honda produces, develops, and uses the technology continuously to their cars....more
Author: Rich AlbertsonIn a previous Factoid about the 2nd Law (#13) it was mentioned that one of the several parts of the Law states, “All of the forces of nature move in one direction and one direction only – from the combined to the dispersed...more
One of the best ways of hiring a car in Canada is through earlier booking and getting hold of a good rental service. This can be done through reference, or by simply asking some local friend to do the favor for you. Apart from this you can also...more
Author: Rich AlbertsonPart Two of this Factoid made the claim that the election to use fossil fuels for transport, power and agriculture has proved a very bad decision and that it was the private sector that made it, not the government. Then there...more