Recreation and Leisure Articles
226: BASICS OF INDIAN CULTURE-FOR THE VISITORS(BASICS OF INDIAN CULTURE-FOR THE VISITORS)
Dress & Attire
As in any society, how you dress affects your experiences. Your fashion choices make a statement about your intentions and these statements are subject to cultural in-terpretation. Though a small segment of urban India has been exposed to and often accepted new fashion directions, most Indians hold a more conservative view.
As in any society, how you dress affects your experiences. Your fashion choices make a statement about your intentions and these statements are subject to cultural in-terpretation. Though a small segment of urban India has been exposed to and often accepted new fashion directions, most Indians hold a more conservative view.
227: MOST ADVENTUROUS ROAD OF INDIA
Manali –Leh (Himalayas) Best time is August
This road is not child’s play, but it will take you past some aftermost spectacular scenery in India. Because it’s a strategic road, it’s tended round the clock, but there are always sections that are broken, crisscrossed by glacial streams or blocked by landslides. This makes an SUV the only sensible option. Also remember that the last fuel pump before Leh is at Tandi- some 370 km away. Carry extra fuel in cans. Hairpin bends and very narrow sections are all part of the fun and should you go off the road, it’s a very long and uninterrupted way down.
This road is not child’s play, but it will take you past some aftermost spectacular scenery in India. Because it’s a strategic road, it’s tended round the clock, but there are always sections that are broken, crisscrossed by glacial streams or blocked by landslides. This makes an SUV the only sensible option. Also remember that the last fuel pump before Leh is at Tandi- some 370 km away. Carry extra fuel in cans. Hairpin bends and very narrow sections are all part of the fun and should you go off the road, it’s a very long and uninterrupted way down.
228: AN ACTIVE VOLCANO( BARREN ISLAND)
Disbelief registers quickly on most people’s faces when I tell them that India has an active volcano. Well, the truth is that India does have volcanoes. And, historically, the most active volcano along the volcanic arc extending between Sumatra and Burma is India’s very own Barren Island. With reported eruptions dating back to 1787, we have known the volcano’s existence for centuries. However, inaccessibility and limited, poorly publicized research has long rendered the island an enigma unto itself.
229: Famous bridges
Pont d’Avignon, France
This bridge was built in the 12th century. It was made famous by the song “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” (On Avignon Bridge).
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Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy
The Bridge of Sighs was designed in 1560. It connects the Doge’s Palace with the city jail, and prisoners .
This bridge was built in the 12th century. It was made famous by the song “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” (On Avignon Bridge).
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Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy
The Bridge of Sighs was designed in 1560. It connects the Doge’s Palace with the city jail, and prisoners .
230: ALL ABOUT BARCELONA –FOR VISITORS
Barcelona, the home of 1888 Worlds Fair and 1992 Olympics, the capital of Catalan region-a culture branded for its unique amalgam of Spanish and French mode of cooking. Known for its affluent culture and heritage, the city of Barcelona nestled on the shore of Mediterranean is of profoundly entrenched in the past.
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231: Trivia on India’s biodiversity
• India occupies only 2.4 percent of the Earth’s landmass but has over eight percent of the world’s known wildlife.
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• The Easter Himalayas are endemic to 3500 species of higher plants, 20 species of reptiles, 25 endemic species of amphibians’ and a rich fauna of insects.
• Of the eight species of turtles found in the world, India is home to five species.
• Among the 20000 species of fishes known, more than 2000 species are found in India.
• Of the 15000 flowering plant species in India, over 4500 are to be
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• The Easter Himalayas are endemic to 3500 species of higher plants, 20 species of reptiles, 25 endemic species of amphibians’ and a rich fauna of insects.
• Of the eight species of turtles found in the world, India is home to five species.
• Among the 20000 species of fishes known, more than 2000 species are found in India.
• Of the 15000 flowering plant species in India, over 4500 are to be
232: ATHENS-CLASSICAL DESTINATION
When in Athens, do as millions of other tourists do: begin your tour at the Acropolis. In fact, go one better than thousands of them by being there by
8am: you’ll beat the coach loads of cruise-ship tourists who begin arriving by 10 and swarm up the ‘hill’ like culturally dedicated ants. (Open Tues-Sun 8am -6.30pm; Mon opens 11am. Entry?). Valid 48 hours.) www.22geetravels.com
8am: you’ll beat the coach loads of cruise-ship tourists who begin arriving by 10 and swarm up the ‘hill’ like culturally dedicated ants. (Open Tues-Sun 8am -6.30pm; Mon opens 11am. Entry?). Valid 48 hours.) www.22geetravels.com
233: BASICS OF INDIAN CULTURE-FOR THE VISITORS.
As in any society, how you dress affects your experiences. Your fashion choices make a statement about your intentions and these statements are subject to cultural in-terpretation. Though a small segment of urban India has been exposed to and often accepted new fashion directions, most Indians hold a more conservative view.
234: ADVENTURE TRAVELING-PART-IV
As in any society, how you dress affects your experiences. Your fashion choices make a statement about your intentions and these statements are subject to cultural in-terpretation. Though a small segment of urban India has been exposed to and often accepted new fashion directions, most Indians hold a more conservative view.
235: Welcome to Las Vegas
In the heart of the happening United States of America, sits a beautiful dot called Las Vegas. For the bank of tourists with pots of money to show off, if there is any place to be in the world, it has got to be ...
236: Chablais Ski Resorts, Adventure, Culture and Leisure
In Switzerland, the most amazing panorama is found in the Portes du Soleil, the world's largest ski region that unites the wonderful tranquility of the Geneva Lake and the indomitable façade of the rugged icy mountains. The betrothal of these two unlikely vistas is best enjoyed in one of the numerous new ski resorts of the snowy paradise of the Chablais Alps.
237: Snow Queen Skiing at Breuil – Cervinia Valtournenche
In fairy tales, the Snow Queen is a powerful character that travels the world and has a palace in a land supported by permafrost. She is not the Snow Queen who would be interested in winter holiday fun. Skiers rarely pay attention to her, but rather, they focus more on her namesake. In skiing, there is a Snow Queen on Italy's Aosta Valley near the Swiss border.
238: Compare Sports, Concert and Theater Tickets
When life gets too hectic, people unwind with family or friends to see their favorite entertainment. You can get sports tickets, concert tickets, or ...
239: No Deposit Bingo
Play free bingo games online and enjoy from the comforts of your own home without spending any cash. Most of these games ...
240: Visiting Beaumont, USA
Visiting Beaumont, USA
Do you think Switzerland, Rome, Dubai, London, France is not your cup of tea? Do you yawn every time you chanced upon another advertisement by any famous travel agency about exotic vacation? Are you the hitchhiker of the adventurous sort? Then perhaps you are game for alternate tourism.
Do you think Switzerland, Rome, Dubai, London, France is not your cup of tea? Do you yawn every time you chanced upon another advertisement by any famous travel agency about exotic vacation? Are you the hitchhiker of the adventurous sort? Then perhaps you are game for alternate tourism.
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