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Kendal Cumbria: A True Wonder
Kendal is located to the southern regions of Lake District. M6 motorway’s junction 36 is six miles apart from Kendal Cumbria. Kendal Cumbria is ideal for family get-togethers and vacations. As of 2001, the population was nearly 28,000.
Glenbrook Vintage Railway: A Vintage Beauty
The steam engine of Glenbrook Vintage Railway takes you back in time. Travelers are given the opportunity of traveling in a cattle car that is open or in a closed carriage. The latter is more comfortable. Glenbrook Vintage Railway offers travelers a ride of 12 km. The ride rolls through the farmland of Southern Auckland….
Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
It is hard to get solitude in Hong Kong. There is always so much going on in here. Foreigners with their backpack trying out the different locales of the city, locals busy hosting their road side stalls, and office goers with their”no time to stand and stare” attitude. If you want to give the hustle…
Las Vegas Hotels
You will never be in want to activities in Las Vegas and if you are type to sit glued to your television watching every romantic movie on the shelf and munching on pop corn then it is a sheer waste of money to come to Vegas. Vegas is the city of action where nights are…
Temple of Horus: Second largest in Egypt after Karnak
Devoted to the falcon-headed deity, Horus, revered by the Ancient Egyptians; the Temple of Horus ranks second in the list of the largest temples in the nation. It is nestled on the west bank of Nile and on the border of the Edfu town – the site where the deity fought with his enemy, Seth…
Valley of the Kings: Ancient treasure of Luxor
Also known as Wadi el-Muluk, the Valley of the Kings is Egypt is a rich valley that houses the burial tombs of the ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom Pharaohs as well as of their powerful nobles. Have you heard of the mummy? Well, that was discovered from this valley! Constructed for some 500 years during the…
Leptis Magna: Perhaps the most vast Roman city
The site of Leptis Magna directly along the Mediterranean Sea is so beautifully scattered that it will appeal to even those who are least interested in visiting the ruins. Perhaps regarded as the vastest Roman ruins on the planet, the site is also the home of the most impressive Roman structures. Leptis Magna is nestled…
Things to do in Melbourne
Welcome to the city of ‘live and let live’! Yes, this is one of the specialties of this Australian gem. Melbournians truly believe in this and so welcome tourists with great joy. One more feature of this city is that it is the venue of music, books, paintings, theatre, and sculptures – reflecting stylishness in…
Things to Do in Adelaide
This South Australia’s capital is very much famous for restaurants and parklands. So, Adelaide is no less than a holiday retreat for the gourmets and park lovers. However, this does not mean that Adelaide has no other diverse highlights. Things to do in Adelaide is very much assorted with fun, thrill, vivacity, and learning. From…
Key West Vacations
Visitors who have been to Key West before will never forget the sight of the fabulous sunset or a trip to the Old Town lane. Key West bars, located at Duval Street, also have a lasting impression on visitor’s minds.
Magic Fountain, Barcelona
The Magic Fountain at Barcelona was constructed in 1929. While the fountain remains active, it repeatedly changes color and shape. The Magic fountain is also known as Font Màgica in Spanish. The fountain served as a part of the project that was constructed for the 1929 Universal Exhibition. The exhibition was held at Montjuïc, which…
Alcatraz San Francisco
Alcatraz San Francisco and history blend with each other perfectly. Alcatraz San Francisco once housed the most notorious criminals of America. The federal penitentiary operated at Alcatraz San Francisco from 1934 to 1963. It brought along with it a dark mystique. The island earned tremendous notoriety because of the famous inmates such as Al ‘Scarface’…
Universal Studio Rides
The Universal Studio in Orlando is more than a theme park for children. Even adults who have been there couldn’t wait to visit again. Guess there is a willing suspension of disbelief here that adults are more than willing to accept. You can either try out the Universal Studio Rides with your children, or wander…
Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
The first thing that comes to mind when referring to Scotland is its Scottish castles and heroism of the many Scottish chieftains who fought against the British to gain independence. The Edinburgh Castle attracts one million people in a year. Sitting atop the ancient Edinburgh rock,the Castle is a treasure trove of history of the…