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May 172013
 
cancun-diving

Few people in this world have felt the sensation that comes with exploring the unexplored, who can say with pride that they challenged the boundaries to get beyond their own expectations. If you are looking for one such experience that takes you beyond the obvious and into a whole new world all together, then scuba diving in Cancun is just what the gods of adventure ordered for you. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful barrier reefs and buzzing with rare marine life, Cancun is one of the world’s most attractive destinations for diving lovers. Just imagine exploring shipwrecks underwater or diving at night among beautiful coral species for some unadulterated fun.

Scuba Diving in Cancun: Enter Unimaginable World of Beauty and Adventure

The beautiful Cancun coastline is decorated with more than 100 coral species and more than 150 species of fish giving divers ample chances to interact with beautiful sea creatures. The greatest thing about diving adventures in Cancun is their diversity, from exploring beautiful artwork in the world’s largest underwater museum to exploring rare marine life in limestone tunnels, Cancun will certainly play with your imagination. While all this fun comes at a cost, the price that you have to pay can be minimized with a bit of planning. Make sure you book with premier carriers like Midwest Airlines offer discounted deals provided you book your travel in advance. Remember each penny saved is an additional experienced earned in Cancun. Just for you, these are some of the best and the most mesmerizing diving locations in Cancun.

  • C58 Minesweeper Site: Imagine exploring the ship wrecks of a World War II aircraft miles under the sea. Divers can not only swim across the remains of the ship but also explore rare marine life at this diving site. Perfect way to travel back in time and taste sensational adventure, big time.
  • Cancun Underwater Museum: Going to Cancun and not appreciating beautiful artwork in Cancun Underwater Museum would certainly be a sin. Home to more than 400 sculptures designed by some of the best artists including Jason de Caires Taylor, Cancun Underwater Museum is certainly one of the strangest ways to explore art.

  • Chitales Reef: Known for its visibility and rare marine life, Chitales Reef is one of the most famous diving sites in Cancun. Not only would you get up close with beautiful marine life including sea turtles and manatees, you are sure to be mesmerized with the reef’s untouched beauty that is truly addictive.

So get ready to venture beyond the shores of a beautiful beach and brace yourself for an amazing under the sea adventure. It might be something that you haven’t done before but it’s truly an experience that you will keep revisiting again and again. The beautiful marine life, turquoise waters and the chance to enter into a different world will certainly make your trip memorable. Make sure you carry some extra luggage because once you reach Cancun, it’s going to be pretty hard to get you back, trust me.

Oct 012010
 

Hong Kong – A Great Place to Live or Visit.

My wife and I were fortunate to visit Hong Kong last year. It’s a place we always wanted to visit because we had heard so much about it, and let me tell you, it did not let us down.

First, when you arrive at Hong Kong airport you are instantly impressed by the size of the place, and to think it was built on reclaimed land from the sea. If you get a chance, you need to see the koi pond at the airport, which is reputed to hold a very large koi carp.

We stayed at the Harbour Grand hotel, which is out of this world for service, accommodation and grandeur. We decided to take the MTR to get around for a few days; if you think London underground is chaotic and busy, try this at rush hour!

We first visited “The Peak” on Hong Kong island, taking the Peak tram, which gives you great views of the island. You’re never very far away from a shop in Hong Kong, and the Peak is no different; you can shop, eat at some great restaurants or just be amazed by the spectacular views. If you go to Hong Kong, you definitely need to see the views from the Peak.

We spent a few days in the Central and Wan Chai areas just shopping and taking in the number of skyscrapers. The pavements in Hong Kong just didn’t seem to be big enough to me because of the volume of people using them. The Wan Chai area of Hong Kong is apparently known as a bit of a red light area. (I can’t comment on this because we only really saw it at daytime.) The Central area is known as the business area of the island. There are so many different kinds of shops to look in, from high end designer shops to shops selling snake skin and various other types of Chinese medicines.

Hong Kong is definitely a shopping mecca, but there are also some nice beaches and coves (although you do have to travel a bit to get to them). There are also some very nice islands. We visited Lantau island, which was a nice change to the hectic atmosphere of the main island.

One more thing before I finish: you definitely need to take a walk around Hong Kong at night – it seems to change totally. There are still loads and loads of people walking around, and the massive amount of neon lights almost make it seem like daytime. You’ll also find some of the great night markets which sell anything from traditional Chinese goods to cds and food. Speaking of food, there are some really interesting street side vendors selling traditional Chinese food. I think you need to be a bit careful when eating from some of these, because they may be very spicy, and some can cause you to stay in your hotel room for a good few hours, if you know what I mean!

We booked a flight with British Airways, which was a bit expensive; apparently Lufthansa’s are quite cheap, but I’m not sure if they fly to Hong Kong through a UK airport.

Booked Heathrow airport parking with UK Airport Car Parking.

Jun 042010
 

Marble Palace is a palatial mansion of the nineteenth century in the north of Kolkata. It is located at 46 rue Muktaram Babu, Kolkata 700 007. It is one of the best preserved and most elegant mansions of nineteenth century Calcutta. The farm is famous for its marble walls and floors, where the name originated.

Marble Palace, Kolkata

Marble Palace Kolkata


The house is essentially neoclassical, while the plan of their classes outdoors is largely traditional Bengali. Beside the patio is a Thakur-Dalan, or place of worship for members of the family. The building is three stories tall fluted Corinthian columns and decorated with openwork balconies and pitched roofs, built in the style of a Chinese pavilion. The restaurant also features a garden with a rock garden, a lake and a small zoo.
Since the Marble Palace is a private, photography is prohibited. Participation is free but permission must be obtained 24 hours before the West Bengal Tourist Office BBD Bag, Kolkata. Inside the house, there are guides that will increase visitors to visit the home, even if the house is still inhabited even prohibited. Marble Palace is open from 10 16:00 every day except Mondays and Thursdays.

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May 042010
 

The beach is largely unspoiled and lives as well as local fishermen and foreign tourists, who live in shacks along the beach or the main village itself. It is about a mile (2 km) long and is crescent-shaped – it can be seen throughout the end of the beach, either. Both ends of the beach consists of rocks overhanging the sea. Depths of the sea is gradually increasing, is the lowest at the ends of the north side of the beach, so it is safe for swimmers average, and currents are not fast.

Palolem Beach, Goa

Palolem Beach


Palolem beach is 2 km from the city of the boiler, which is an hour drive from the coastal town of Karwar in Karnataka and about 40 minutes from Margao (main southern city of Goa).

Palolem Beach, Goa GPS coordinates: 15° 0′ 32″ N, 74° 1′ 22″ E


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Apr 282010
 

Tsim Sha Tsui, often abbreviated as TST, is an urban area in the Yau Tsim Mong District of southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tsim Sha Tsui East is a piece of land reclaimed from the Hung Hom Bay east of Tsim Sha Tsui. This area is bounded by Austin Road to the north and east with Hong Chong Road. Geographically, Tsim Sha Tsui is a cape at the tip of the Kowloon peninsula pointing to the port of Victoria.

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui


Tsim Sha Tsui Chinese for the quicksand. He was also known as Heung Po Tau, ie a port for the export of incense trees. Tsim Sha Tsui is a major center of tourism in the metropolitan area of Hong Kong, with many shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Many museums are located in the territory of the region. Tsim Sha Tsui is also an excellent place to watch Christmas lightings during December every year. The skyscrapers in the district will create the lights on the walls, Christmas, which is also a famous scene that is well known.
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong GPS coordinates: 22° 17′ 38.33″ N, 114° 10′ 16.39″ E

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Apr 262010
 

The Qutb Minar (Qutab or Qutub) a tower in Delhi, India, is at 72.5 meters the world’s tallest brick minaret. Construction commenced in 1193 under the orders of India’s first Muslim individual Qutb-ud-din Aibak, and the topmost storey of the minaret was complete in 1386 by Firuz Shah Tughluq. The Qutb Minar is notable for being digit of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Qutub Minar, Delhi

Qutub Minar


It is surrounded by several other ancient and nonmodern structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutb complex. The Byzantine is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is digit of the most popular traveler destinations in Delhi, and was also India’s most visited monument in 2006, as it attracted 3.9 million visitors, even more than the Taj Mahal, which drew about 2.5 million visitors.

Qutub Minar, Delhi GPS coordinates: 28° 31′ 27.68″ N, 77° 11′ 6.89″ E

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