Namibia is a wonderous, sparsely populated country on the West coast of Africa - packed with stunning scenery and beautiful wildlife
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Water contaminated with toxic chemicals flows in an open trench in Ranipet, India.
GUNKANJIMA (Japan): the Ghost (and forbidden) Island
Gunkanjima is one among 505 uninhabited islands in the Nagasaki Prefecture about 15 kilometers from Nagasaki itself. The island was populated from 1887 to 1974 as a coal mining facility. The island’s most notable features are the abandoned concrete buildings and the sea wall surrounding it. It is known for its coal mines and their operation during the industrialization of Japan. Mitsubishi bought the island in 1890 and began the project, the aim of which was retrieving coal from the bottom of the sea. They built Japan’s first large concrete building, a block of apartments in 1916 to accommodate their burgeoning ranks of workers, and to protect against typhoon destruction.
In 1959, its population density was 835 people per hectare for the whole island, or 1,391 per hectare for the residential district, one of the highest population density ever recorded worldwide. As petroleum replaced coal in Japan in the 1960s, coal mines began shutting down all over the country, and Hashima’s mines were no exception. Mitsubishi officially announced the closing of the mine in 1974, and today it is empty and bare, which is why it’s called the Ghost Island. Travel to Hashima is currently prohibited. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you are looking for a holiday now or planning one for the future, this list will help you make the right choice. I have selected some of the best holiday destinations from around the world, focusing on a particular aspect of each place. So, here you have it: 10 hot holiday destinations, In no particular order: Read the rest of this entry »
Goa, a romantic confluence of cultures offers finest accommodation matching with international standards. Goa people are lovely and hospitable. With their warm, broad smiles and affectionate hospitality, you will be swept off your feet with the intimate atmosphere at Goa hotels. With many hotels residing next to the beaches, the guest have additional privileges to enjoy such as overlooking the sparkling sea from the balconies and enjoying the refreshing ambience of the lush green locales. Some hotels have their own private walkways leading to beach. Strolling in the evening with your beloved through these walkways may be an ultimate experience you will relish with fond remembrance.
Luxurious accommodation with state-of-the-art amenities. Swimming pools, spas and Ayurveda are available with most of the hotels. Sightseeing tours, adventure sports, water sports and musical nights are some of the features that these hotels often offer. What’s more, they come in a range of budget, which suit to every pocket and preference. No matter what hotel or resort you choose, the unforgettable stay with warmest hospitality is assured.
Are you as tired as I am of those hotel “best” lists where the average prices start at around $400 a night and go up from there? Do you wonder who really pays those rates? If you do, you’ll want to take a look at a new series of “best” lists based on data from TripAdvisor. That’s the leading online site for hotel reviews posted by real-world travelers on real-world budgets.
The most useful list is the 100 “Best Value” hotels around the world, which is based on TripAdvisor findings and published in Budget Travel, the nation’s leading budget travel magazine. For each hotel, the Best Value list includes its numerical score (on a scale of one to 100), contact information, price per night (as reported by TripAdvisor contributors), and a brief contributor comment. Here are some highlights, but I urge you to visit the complete set of lists. Read the rest of this entry »
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