The wonders of the world are divided according to the three different ages which are Ancient, Medieval and Modern respectively. This article talks about the Seven Wonders of the medieval era.1. StonehengeThere are many big long-cut stones which have been arranged in the most extraordinary pattern, the reason behind arranging the stone in this pattern is subject to much speculation and study. 2. The ColosseumThe Colosseum is heart located in the...more
Channel Tunnel This is a 31-mile Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) and establishes the link between Britain and other parts of Europe. This tunnel unites huge machinery and infrastructure. Thick concrete tubes are plunged into the earth and burrowed through the basement of the English Channel. They emerge up from behind the white cliffs of Dover. The 2 tubes dash the broadest train. Passengers here use buses and automobiles they dont move on foot. CN...more
The Seven Wonders of The World holds the imagination of the tourists and interest of historians alike. Constructed at different points of time, at various places, the Seven Wonders of the World is the manifestation of some great dream, some great abilities and some great efforts; The magnificent Statue of Zeuswas was constructed around 440BC. The foundation of the statue was 6.5m wide and 1m in height. The length of the statue was 13m and the statue was polished with Gold and Ivory. The Great Pyramid of Khufu was made by the pharaoh Khufu approximately in 2560BC. It is 136m in height with each side measuring 229m. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are the terraced gardens created by Nebuchadnezzar for his queen Amuhia in nearly 600BC. Each terrace was approximately 100m high and a water tank was put at the highest point to water the plants. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was constructed in the fond reminiscence of King Mausollos. It was finished around 350BC and was 40m high, decorated with friezes on all the four sides. In the early fifteenth century, the Knights of St John of Malta made a huge crusading castle which they equipped using the stones of the MausoleumThe Temple of...more
Big BenProbably the very famous clock in the world, Big Ben is in fact the name given to the largest bell nearly 13.5 tons within The Clock Tower approximately 320ft which gives shape to the part of the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. HISTORYConstructed in the year 1859 the bell was given the name behind Sir Benjamin Hall and when it was put it was...more
Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand. The island is mostly mountainous with a mountain range in the west of the island from the north to the south. The mountains of Phuket form the southern end of the Phuket mountain range, which ranges for 440 km from the Kra Isthmus. But actually, this island...more
Traveling is an amazing experience which has got both excitements and risks. We have to be well prepared before we start our trip. It is always advisable to prepare for the worst when we go to new, strange destinations. Even though we enjoy being with our kids, its quite risky traveling with them to a new place. This article advises you the things that you need to consider before you start your trip with your kids. This would make your trip to be a fruitful one.1. Attitude allows the way to good and bad things. Hence, you should make up your mind to accept the annoyance, missteps and obstacles for simple things. If you get stressed for simple things, your kids also would become tensed easily. If you cannot find any hotel in a particular place or your eight year old son is not getting fish fingers in any of the hotels, dont be annoyed. Try to make your mind to accept the things and console your beloved one.2. Here is an important point that every parents should keep in their mind. Do not forget to take the drugs. It is always advisable to travel with some children Tylenol or may be what ever you prefer and a small container of cough syrup and any precaution that you require. It...more
Australia is a beautiful region of the world and specifically the Sunshine Coast is a spectacular place to take a holiday or even to consider as a place to relocate to. With weather that is darn near perfect year round, you will find that this region...more
If you are looking for a place to vacation or spend your honeymoon, Hawaii might be your choice. Hawaii offers a lot in the way of fun, romance, entertainment, culture and history. Does Hawaii have what you are looking for?Many people look to Hawaii...more
Amarnath shrine is are one of the most renowned shrines in Hinduism, and is devoted to the god Shiva. The shrine is claimed to be over 5,000 years old and forms a significant part of old Hindu mythology. Inside the main Amarnath cave is an ice...more
Shiva is one of the holy Trinity. Vedic myths, ceremonies and even astronomy bear witness to his existence. But Shiva, the destroyer, the mendicant, is hard to define. Amarnath CavesThe Yatra (pilgrimage) on foot to Amarnath Cave, regarded as one of...more
Siem Reap, a vibrant city in Cambodia, combines age-old traditions with a modern tourism-based economy. In the older parts of the city, the Old Market and the Old French Quarter, many Chinese-style and colonial buildings can still be seen. Today,...more
Legend has it that Shiva narrated the secret of creation to Parvati in a cave in Amarnath. They did not know that, a pair of mating doves are hearing this conversation and having learned the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave...more