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Rome Colosseum An Imposing and Beautiful Sight

Colosseum is the most recognisable of Rome\’s Classical buildings. Built in the 1st century AD, this great arena could seat 50,000 spectators and was the largest Roman amphitheater in the world. The base is a vast ellipse, measuring externally 188 m x 156 m (615 ft x 510 ft). The Amphitheater is built of travertine outside, and of tufa and brick in the interior. The main pedestals were built...

London Olympics 2012 – Cable Car over Thames

Emirates Air Line is a gondola lift cable car link across the River Thames in London. From North Greenwich to the Royal Docks, opened on the 28 June 2012. One way ticket costs £3.60 on an Oyster card or £16 for 10 journeys. The Thames cable car operates from 7am-9pm Monday to Friday, 8am-9pm Saturday and 9am-9pm Sunday. Drive takes five minutes. The cable cars rise almost 300 feet. The cable car...

Amazing Performance at JBLM Air Expo 2012

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2012 took place July 21-22, 2012. Admission and parking was absolutely free. This year’s Air Expo featured 20 top-notch performers and almost 50 static display aircraft and equipment. List of all of the performers : A-1 Skyraider, “The Proud American” “Ace Maker” T-33 Airshows AH-1 Cobra & UH-1 Huey Helicopter Demo B-1B “Lancer” B-2...

Why Do People have Freckles?

Freckles are a common feature amongst many people in the world. Freckles are spots usually seen on people with fair or light skin. These spots contain melanin, a pigment protein. Freckles are not dangerous or cancerous. There are two ways how to get it. Genetics are one of the most common causes of freckles. Some people are born with a certain gene that causes freckles. Exposure to UV rays from the...

Utah Off Road – Place for Four-wheel Drive

The region of Canyonlands National Park is one of the best sites for offroad driving. There is no better or easier way to experience the best of what canyon country has to offer. It offers 4X4 routes ranging from moderate to extremely difficult and technical. credit: indigoprime

World Class Ocean Park in Hong Kong

This big theme park is built on a pretty steep hill by the Ocean the surroundings and it has all you expected. The park combines attractions, entertainment, conservation and education. Most of rides are not for small children, even for bumper car, the rider must be at least 122 cms high. It is a world class marine life theme park featuring animal exhibits, thrill rides and shows. It is located near...

Inside Detroits Guardian Building

This historical building is located at 500 Griswold Street in the Financial District of Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1928, the building was originally called the Union Trust Building and is a bold example of Art Deco architecture. The decoration on its edifice is so colorful and creative. It is fabulous architecture of ’20s. There is a cute Detroit shop inside as well as two places to...

Dubai City at Night

It looks lovely at night as it’s lit up with different colours. Dubai is one of the most visited and beautiful places in world. It is located in United Arab Emirates and its currency is Dirham. About 80% residents of Dubai are foreigners and about 10000 new residents arrive in Dubai every month. It covers an area of 1,588.4 square miles. the Emirate has a population of 2,262,000. Islam is the...

Alfa Romeo Zagato Stradale

The Stradale is based on a 2010 Dodge Viper by utilizing its rolling chassis, engine, gearbox, suspension. It will never get to see the production block. It is completely road legal. Zagato celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Alfa Romeo. The car looks wonderful and it is superbly fast considering the mighty V8 engine of Dodge Viper. Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa uses 4.2-liter V8 engine with an output power...

The Ayutthaya Historical Park

Park is the ruins of the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam. It was one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated cities until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1756. Ayutthaya was the center of the Ayutthaya Kingdom for 417 years. It is filled with palaces, temples and religious monuments of great historical and cultural significance. Ayutthaya Historical Park comprises four temples –...

Masai Mara Camping Safari in Kenya

The Masai Mara safari is the cheapest safari with the greatest chance to view Africa’s lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and cape buffalo. There is no better place to see the natural wonders of Africa than in the wildlife parks of Kenya. Kenya is famous as the home of the safari and was immortalised by legendary personalities such as Ernest Hemingway. Also, the classic movie Out of Africa was filmed...

Who Will Win Tour de France 2012?

The Tour debutant Peter Sagan is one of favourites for absolute victory at Tour de France 2012. The Liquigas rider celebrate his first stage by first place. Peter is a Slovak professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team Liquigas-Cannondale. Sagan started to ride bikes at the age of nine when he joined a small local club in his home town. He has a past as a biker and cross country cyclist, disciplines...

Times Square – Most Visited Places in The World

Times Square is located in the heart of the New York City. It was named after the Times Building, now One Times Square. The name is now used for the area between 40th and 53rd street and 6th and 9th avenue. Times Square is a popular New York destination all year long, but New Years Eve is the single biggest night to hit these streets. credit: courtney_80 credit: fuzzcat credit: Gane credit: Emily...