A perspective on the current Asian flashpoint
Recently, world news organizations such as CNN, BBC, Reuters and AFP returned their lenses to Asia. Nope, not to report on Asia’s continuing rise as an economic powerhouse again, but rather to a more ballooning event that may turn the lives of the billions of people of this ancient [...]
Extending 135 km around the city of Amsterdam, this defence line (built between 1883 and 1920) is the only example of a fortification based on the principle of controlling the waters. Since the 16th century, the people of the Netherlands have used their expert knowledge of hydraulic engineering for defence purposes. The centre of the [...]
Bordeaux, Port of the Moon, is an outstanding example of the exchange of human values over more than 2,000 years, due to its role as capital city of a world-famous wine production region and the importance of its port in commerce at regional and international levels. The urban form and architecture of the city are [...]
Borobudur is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. Founded by a king of the Saliendra dynasty, it was built to honour the glory of both the Buddha and its founder, a true king Bodhisattva. The name Borobudur is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words vihara Buddha uhr, meaning the [...]
Because of its strategic position, Luxembourg was, from the 16th century until 1867 when its walls were dismantled, one of Europe’s greatest fortified sites. It was repeatedly reinforced as it passed from one great European power to another: the Holy Roman Emperors, House of Burgundy, Habsburgs, French and Spanish kings, and finally the Prussians. Until [...]
Palawan, Philippines
The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species, the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral [...]
The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed vividly illustrate the trade in frankincense that flourished in this region for many centuries as one of the most important trading activities of the ancient and medieval world.
This group of archaeological [...]
Havana, last of the cities founded in Cuba by the Spanish conquistadores, by 1550 had become the most important city on the island, a position that it has continued to hold. Havana was established at its present location in 1519 and became one of the Caribbean’s main centres for shipbuilding. Its location made the city [...]
WONDER OF ASIA
Still suffering from post-holiday blues? Ready to de-stress without going overboard on your budget? Sri Lanka might be a good travel option to start your 2012 journey.
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a country set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia. The tropical island lies in the vicinity of India and [...]
Planning a trip to London for the Olympics?
Here it is, a round-up on the 2012 Olympics in London that covers ticket costs, free events, buying tickets, and how to avoid falling prey to one of the many London scams.
Ticket prices and special offers
Organizers have stated that ticket prices for the London event will range between [...]
1 - 15 May 2012
