Bosnia: A Mix Of Oriental And European Styles

You might not have ever been to Bosnia but you could have seen movies directed by Emir Kusturica who is a Serbian director of a Bosnian origin. His 1998 Yugoslav Romantic comedy film 'Black Cat, White Cat' is considered by many one of the best comedies. He also directed other movies devoted to the Balcan problem as the fate of his Motherland worried him a lot. Let's make a journey into Bosnia, a country that can make you fall in love with it!

The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses

The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses are world famous, attracting a large number of tourists from home and abroad to visit them each year. However, they are only a part of the yet unexcavated mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang located to its west. Though, we've written about them already, let's have another walk through this amazing and ancient place saturated with mystery. This story will be more detailed...

10 Interesting Facts About Europe You Didn’t know

Europe is the hitchhikers delight, the honeymooners fantasy and home to the most beautiful and scenic locations on God’s earth. Many mythologies and cultures have taken place in Europe. We bring you interesting  facts about the country that you see so much in movies, read about in magazines and books and discuss with your friends about going there someday.

1. Castles in Germany

Reflecting Upon Norwegian Food

Life would not be full without sea food. It will work for any mood or any holiday. Any alcohol: beer, wine, vodka, cognac... And the tastiest fish lives in cold water. And the colder water, the tastier fish.

That's the reason you may envy Norwegians. They have the cold sea and tasty fish. Very tasty! Bull trout, Atlantic salmon, halibut, ocean perch, goosefish and pike, lancet fish, blue ling, pollack, turbot, haddock, scomber, mackerel, herring, plaice ... Don't forget crabs, shrimps and scallops. So many delicacies!

The way from Tromso to Nordkapp along the sea coast has so many fishing boats! And it's not a surprise!

The Royal Library Of Denmark

The Royal Library is a national library in Denmark and one of the largest libraries in Scandinavia. All pieces of work produced in Denmark since the 17th century are stored here. The word 'royal' is associated with golden glamor, palace elements and traditions. The new building of the Royal library boggles the mind as it unites the last modern trends and tendency to chamberness.

Croatia And Its Coastal Cities

Croatia is well known for its beautiful coastal cities. Almost all of them are similar to each other. They have such common features as quays, churches, forts, castles, narrow winding streets among other beautiful things. Let's take a look at some of the few cities along the coastal strip of Croatia. 

Zadar - an interesting city. It has high walls, red-roofed houses. With pleasant sunny weather which is a heaven for the lazy. People are kind and ready to help at any given moment. Tourists are common in this city due to its beauty. The narrow streets are always full of people strolling and going about their daily businesses.

Turkish Sinop, Pearl Of The Black Sea

It's high time to visit Sinop, a city with a population of 36,734 which is situated on the most northern edge of the Turkish side of Black Sea coast, in the ancient region of Paphlagonia, in modern-day northern Turkey, historically known as Sinop.

10 Best Places to Spend Christmas This Year

We all love Christmas at home with our delicious mincemeat pies, roasts and eggnog especially the mistletoe ! However  Christmas is also a time when we spend time with our  family and distant relatives like great aunt Hilda! This year get away from it all and go to a different place this Christmas.

Below is a selection of all the best places to visit this yuletide season! So don’t  stay at home and party with your folks in a distant locality for a Christmas experience like never before.

North Pole 

10 Most Beautiful Places for Water Lovers

Thinking about vacation and you are a water lover? You love water or not but nothing can beat a quiet peaceful place surrounded by water. It is not only a source of relaxation but a great source of fun too when mixed with bathing, diving, canoeing and surfing etc.

For those looking for beautiful water places, below is the list of 10 most beautiful water places.

Boracay Island, Philippines

Rasafa, Syrian Ghost Town

How many ghost towns are left in the world? It's difficult to answer the question but Rasafa is one of them. It is a Syrian city located 26 kilometers west of the Euphrates River. It is mentioned as Rasaph in the Old Testament, in 2 Kings 19:12 and Isaiah 37:12, and said to have been destroyed by Sennacherib the Assyrian emperor.

Calton Hill Of Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh is well-known for the annual Edinburgh Festival, a collection of official and independent festivals held annually over about four weeks from early August. The number of visitors attracted to Edinburgh for the Festival is roughly equal to the settled population of the city.

Ephesus, Home to the 4th Wonder Of The World

Do you remember what the seven wonders of the world are? Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of them. Today we'll visit Ephesus, an ancient town on the Turkish coast.

10 Best Terrace Lounges in the World

Terrace Lounges are found very rare in countries. They say money can’t buy happiness but there are a lot of things money can buy and make a person happy. Terrace Lounges are the luxurious part of well known buildings and most of them are only for residents use only. Mostly visited by the elite people which explains the word luxurious.

Compiled below is the list of 10 Best Terrace Lounges in the World. See them, add them to your wishlist, visit them if you can. Also if you think we have missed out any, do share it with us in comment section.

Marriot Hotel, Mexico

10 Best Tourist Attractions in Pakistan

Pakistan has been dubbed the most dangerous country in the world. Although like an attention grabbing reality star Pakistan is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Yet this nation offers some of the most beautiful locations, the most hospitable people, and tourist spots that for the ones that love adventure. And did I mention the ultra delectable cuisine.
For all you shopaholics Pakistan is home to one of the best cotton in the world. Offers great bargains for the clothes hound out there. Here we have ten reasons why you must visit one the most beautiful places and friendly localities. Pakistan has everything from deserts to beaches and mountains.
Fairy Meadows

Top 10 Theme Parks in USA

A rush from a roller coaster ride is the best way get high without getting caught! With families the best way to have fun is to go on a ride in an amusement park and enjoy the thrill.All the  rides make for great moments in both family and friends. Amusement parks are also a great place to go on a first date because there is no pressure of a one on one date in a restaurant and even if he is a bore you will still have a great time on the rides.

So here is a list of all the best theme parks in America. It doesn’t just include big wigs like Disney World and Six Flags but also the first theme park of America Knott’s Berry Farm. So the next time you want to take a vacation theme parks are great with rides,greasy food and memories that will last a lifetime.

10. Knott’s Berry farm, California

With Soak City, Joe Cool’s Backyard BBQ and regular themed events throughou the year, Knotts Berry Farm is an ideal location for all the family. Whether you’re spending the whole day or just a few hours, these sample itineraries will help you plan it all! Got teens? We’ve got a list of rides and attractions that will make any thrill seeker scream! Families, and those with small children can map out their day perfectly,too. Attractions include – Ghost Town, Camp Snoopy, Fiesta Village, Supreme Scream, Dragon Swing and more.

Majestic Cardiff Castle

At first sight Cardiff does not seem to be very old, and the medieval castle in the centre of the city looks rather like anachronism. Nevertheless Cardiff castle has been standing on its hill for 10 centuries already and does not pay any attention to the changing urban landscape out of its walls. It has seen so much in the last century - German bombing, rock concerts, annual balls of the Cardiff university... Though the walls themselves may surprise tourists indeed by their Norman restraint and posh Victorian interiors.

One may enter the territory of the castle through its massive, seemingly restored gates. A ticket costs 11 pounds - it includes a short film about the history of the castle, visit of the fortress, military museum and bomb shelters. The tower can be visited, unfortunately, only in a separate excurssion.

Here you may take photos for your favourite social network - adult and children's stocks.

Visitors are met by Welsh red dragons

Posh Hotel In the Center of the Asian Megalopolis

Langham Place Mongkok Hotel, Hong Kong.

The Asian world is notable for its hospitality and high level of service. It's fair for any budget. A splendid room on the 43th floor with a panoramic window, a pool and a spa-center on the roof, original design and branding,quite an unexpected bonus - iPhone4 in your room with installed guides in Hong Kong, navigation and free 3G with the internet access in the city!

The district where the Langham Place Mongkok Hotel is situated is a trading one, it's the very area rich in electronics markets and stores.

10 Things That Are Going to Surprise You In Amsterdam

There are 10 things that are going to surprise you in the Netherlands:

Bicycles in the Netherlands is like any other transport. Everybody uses them, from baby to adult. There are few passers-by but many bicycles in the streets. Bicycle lanes are very comfortable. On one side of the street they move forward, on another side - they move back.

In the Subway of Shanghai

Shanghai subway is the biggest one in the world (420km), everyday passenger throughput is over 7 million people. Shanghai is the third city in China after Beijing and Tianjin where subway construction was started. This is one of the newest and promptly developing subway systems numbering 12 operating lines and 5 lines being built including those which continue the operating lines.  According to the long-term plans, before 2025 they plan to build 11 subway lines more and 10 lines of light rail transport in Shanghai.

The Valley of Gingerbread Houses

Ait Bugemez is one of the most hard-to-reach but very beautiful and colorful sights in Morocco. They say it's very cold here in winter and all passes leading here sink in snow. So these photos were taken in the beginning of April.

Ait Bugemez valley is small, almost all the bottom land is occupied with crops and the villages huddle on the mountain edges.

Greenwich In November

Greenwich is a special place in London. Traditionally it is called the main gates of the British capital. Here are the Royal observatory, the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Naval hospital, and of course, the Prime Meridian that made this place famous around the globe. Here, in this place, the globe is divided into two parts - the eastern and the western.

English Mood In Pictures

Heart warming pictures from England. Simply enjoy!

Phone booths are the symbol of England!

Taj Mahal - the Beauty of Grief

The whole complex is surrounded by the wall made of red stone. At the entrance there are three queues: for men, women and VIP. Real Taj Mahal is always better than on photos or in movies. The huge building made of white marble surrounded by four minarets. On the walls are Koran suras beautifully written with black marble. The minarets are a bit inclined outside, they say it's done to prevent them from falling on the building in case of an earthquake.

We are not sure how it can be explained but the most beautiful buildings of India are not palaces and temples, but mausoleums, cenotaphs whatever they are called, made in honor of the dead. Taj Mahal is one of them. Beloved wife of Shah-Djahan, the Moguls emperor, died while giving the birth to their 14th baby. He was so stricken with grief that he decided to build the mausoleum that will be the best in the world, the one that would make the sun and the moon cry.

20 thousand of Indian workers were building the mausoleum for 22 years. This number doesn't include sculptors from Bukhara, calligraphers from Syria and Persia, mosaic workers from South India and other masters from Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan... Instead of ordinary bamboo, the scaffolds around the mausoleum are of bricks. They were so huge that taking them to pieces took years. The legend says that the shah let everyone who took bricks might never return them back, by the morning no scaffolds remained. To carry the marble blocks they made a 15 km mount. 

However the shah had no time to enjoy the mausoleum. Soon after the construction was ready his son put him to prison in the nearby fortress. So he was staring at the monument from the prison windows. When he died he was buried next to his wife in Taj Mahal.

One may get to Taj Mahal through these gates.