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A Luxurious Stroll to the World’s Tallest Skyscraper at Burj Khalifa
Created on August 02, 2011 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisLocated in the heart of Dubai, Burj Khalifa is embellished with sophisticated features that entice visitors to the world’s tallest skyscraper. With 160 habitable stories, and standing at over 2,716.5 feet, Burj Khalifa is a global attraction. This impressive skyscraper was created by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), along with its consulting design partner, Adrian Smith. Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, became the centre of interest for both locals and tourists in Dubai. Visitors are amazed with the architecture of Burj Khalifa, which highlights a triple-lobed footprint: a concept of the Hymenocallis flower. In addition, this enormous structure consists of three elements that are arranged around a central core. This Y-shaped, modular building presents an intrinsic configuration for the structure, thus providing ...
See the Colorful Ambiance of Aalsmeer Flower Auction
Created on May 18, 2011 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisThe once-nameless town of Aalsmeer became known as the world’s flower capital. Aside from that, Aalsmeer has become one of the most famous tourist destinations in Netherlands today. Who would have thought that a giant flower industry will rise and flourish in a such small, peaceful municipality? Strawberries and flowers were sold to distributors who in turn traded them to the market in Aalsmeer. It is situated in a municipality southwest of Amsterdam that was once known for its eels, thus the name “aal” and “meer”, Dutch words meaning “eel” and “lake” respectively. Originally, the town of Aalsmeer was a wilderness of alder and willow forests. However, since it shares the border with one of the largest fresh water systems in Netherlands namely the Westeinderplassen ...
Fierljeppen Over Dutch Ditches
Created on March 24, 2011 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisTo watch the strangely spectacular sport of Fierljeppen is simultaneously nerve-wracking and entertaining. This isn't your average Netherlands travel activity. The sport of Fierljeppen utilizes a long pole sturdy enough to vault a grown man's weight over a narrow ditch filled with water. Participants run as fast as they can just before sticking the rod into the bottom of the ditch to support their jump across to the other side. There is an art to a Fierljeppen jumping, beyond the running, leaping and grasping, the jumper then needs to climb to the peak of the pole while attempting to control its lateral and forward motions over the water. If they succeed, a soft and sandy landing pad, and if they fail, a fall into a ...
Leap the Noble Edifice of Khaju Bridge, Iran
Created on October 18, 2010 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisTo say that Khaju Bridge is beautiful would be an understatement. The bridge, which has won the positive reception of tourists since the 17th century was described as one of the world’s great “multifunctional” bridges, thus this bridge made it to the World’s 10 Most Amazing Bridges list in 2008, ranking ninth. Since it’s an arch bridge, Khaju Bridge does not need cables or any kind of additional support. The arches shift the weight from the bridge deck to the support structure. The force of compression is then pushed outward along the curve of the arch toward the abutments (a part of the structure that bears the weight or pressure of an arch) on each end. The bridge which was built around the year 1650 ...
Trek the Historical Scene of Tai Shan
Created on July 02, 2010 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisTai Shan is the most revered of China’s five sacred Taoist mountains, known as the Wu Yueh. If you are in the mood for history and culture with a bit of exercise, a trip to Tai Shan is a grand opportunity for thrills and knowledge. Located in the Shandong province, Mt. Tai towers over the captivating scene, and has an elevation of 1,545 meters above sea level. It is a national scenic treasure. UNESCO-listed Mt. Tai became a World Natural and Cultural Heritage in 1987. Tai Shan is considered "a partial miniature of Chinese culture" according to Guo Moruo, a modern Chinese scholar. Mt. Tai's extremely rich cultural heritage has been incorporated with the natural landscape, which is why people consider it a very precious ...
Get Blown Away on Maho Beach
Created on April 21, 2010 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisMaho Beach on the Caribbean Island of St Martin is a famous beach where airplanes fly at low altitude over the sunbathers to land or depart on runway 10 of the Princess Juliana International Airport. The clicking of the spectators' cameras is silenced by the loud turbines of airplanes, and people either clear the beach or stay to play with the forceful jet wash. Beach lovers as well as aircraft enthusiasts enjoy the scene at Maho Beach, which is a paradise to those who want to enjoy one of the best beaches in the world while getting as close to an airplane in flight as you’re ever likely to get. Sure, it's not for everyone, but there are those who do enjoy a good cheap ...
Explore the Pigeon Towers of Istafan Iran
Created on October 23, 2009 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisIran holds a lot of special secrets for tourists, and one of them is the Pigeon Towers of Isfahan. This eccentric architecture, important during the 16th and 17th century, is a great example of Persian culture working with nature for a mutual gain. Today around 300 remain scattered throughout the countryside in various states repair. Several dovecotes (pigeon towers for pigeon to nest) generally date towards the Safavid reign, and dot the grounds around Isfahan (Esfahan). The distinctive architectural design of the Pigeon Towers of Isfahan played a significant role, considerably similar to the qanats, or subterranean canal system, in preserving the hinterland that granted an urban centre in Isfahan. The turrets were constructed with the intention of collecting pigeon dung, and were a substantial ...
Open the Windmill Doors at National Molendag
Created on July 28, 2009 by Marjorie Jane M. AsisWindmills across the country open their doors for a day! These windmills have immensely contributed to The Netherland's history that' s the reason why the Dutch people set a day to commemorate and honor these mighty structures which became their national day called the Nationale Molendag. Interestingly, the doors of the windmills are wide open for locals and tourists just for this special day. Whenever you hear the name of Holland or The Netherlands, think of their windmills, their colorful tulips, or perhaps two of their most famous products - milk and cheese It is definitely a country brimming with diligent people as they’ve worked hard enough to raise the bars of the world's standards making their country famous. There are too many windmills in ...
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