Statue of liberty

  Statue of liberty



The Statue of liberty
was a gift from France and arrived in 350 separate pieces. It took 4 months to construct her but when she was completely together, she was an amazing sight. Comprised of copper, she stands 305 feet tall, from the bottom of the pedestal to the top of the torch.
Touring this spectacular creation is something everyone should at least consider once in his or her lifetime. The statue is located in New York Bay, which is located off the coast of New York, USA. A tiny island of 12 acres, called Liberty Island, is where the Statue of Liberty stands.
Being an iconic landmark of the country, thousands of visitors per day make their way across the bay to behold her majesty. I also took this trek and I will never forget it. Seeing this American symbol of freedom, in person, is an inspiring experience. I do suggest planning in advance for your trip, to avoid lines and crowds as best as possible.




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Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa, earlier known as Burj Dubai, located in Downtown Dubai, UAE, and standing tall at 829.84m is the tallest man-made structure in the world. Burj Khalifa is as a living wonder, a stunning piece of art, and incomparable feat of engineering.
Burj Khalifa forms a part of the new flagship development called Downtown Dubai, located at the First Interchange along Sheikh Zayed Road, in proximity to the main business district in Dubai. Developed by the leading developer Emaar Properties, the tower's architecture and engineering were handled by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill of Chicago. Samsung C&T of South Korea, who also built Taipei 101 and Petronas Twin Towers, was the primary contractor of this project. The Belgian group Besix and UAE's Arabtec, were the major sub-contractors.
Construction of the project began on 21st September 2004. The project, worth US$1.5bn, was re-named Burj Khalifa, to honour the crucial support extended by the UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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Kuwait

 Kuwait tower

 KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Kuwait’s success in exporting oil has profited the elite within the country immensely and created economic stability as well. Land with an abundance of oil, however, comes at the cost of unsuitable farmland, thus causing the agricultural industry to suffer.
Even though the oil reserves in Kuwait have brought wild success, the problems with agriculture have affected more than just that sector of the economy. Unfit climates and vast desert have negatively affected food production, thus leaving many with food insecurity.
Inability to yield crops has forced Kuwait to look elsewhere and import the majority of its produce. There is a significant deficiency in natural resources in the country, which leaves small farm-owners with little opportunity to flourish. The consequences that have arisen from these issues have grabbed government attention, however, and recent actions have initiated steps to repairing the agricultural industry and helping combat the issue of rural poverty.
Kuwait’s deputy governor recently attended and spoke at International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) conference. IFAD is an organization that was established in 1977 and is a part of the United nation. It was one of the prominent results of the World Food Conference in 1974, and has been a thriving force ever since. IFAD has invested about $110 million in research for agriculture and food security in the Middle East and North African region, which has benefited multiple countries tremendously.

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Seven weeks after the death of KingLudwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life – now vast numbers of people came to view his private refuge.Today Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.4 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king". In the summer around 6,000 visitors a day stream through rooms that were intended for a single inhabitant.The setting of Neuschwanstein could not be more idyllic. However, movement in the foundation area has to be continuously monitored, and the sheer rock walls must be repeatedly secured. The harsh climate also has a detrimental effect on the limestone facades, which will have to be renovated section by section over the next few years.

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Yellow Mountain

Huangshan / Yellow Mountain

We went to visit the Yellow Mountain in the summer as it is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the nature. Our trip begins from Hangzhou, a place with a wonderful balance between city life and lush, green areas. The only way to reach Yellow Mountain from Hangzhou is by bus. It is a long three hours ride, however, the anticipation of reaching the Yellow Mountain are worth the ride. As we get closer to the mountain, the landscape and the natural features are amazingly beautiful. The formation of the mountain are very different to any other mountain I have ever seen.
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Upon arrival, there are several cable cars that carry passengers to different peaks. For adventurer like us, we decided to climb the mountain by foot, there are stairs that reach to the top of the mountain. The walk was really tiring, but the views that accompany us over the journey were fantastic. You will have sore legs for a few days, but the scenery and natural beauty more than make up for it!

Pacific Travel - Fiji

Pacific Travel - Fiji

Fiji, only three hours away from Australia, is a holiday haven with hundreds of islands boasting superb beaches, coral-fringed lagoons and crystal-clear waters.

Although the largest and main island of Viti Levu has good resorts easily reached from the international airport at Nadi, many tourists enjoy the hideaway feeling of staying in the offshore Mamanucas and, further north, the Yasawas.

Fiji's second largest island, Vanua Levu, has grown to rival "mainland" Viti Levu. And at neighbouring Tavenui you can literally step back in time, crossing the dateline from today into yesterday.



Suva, the capital and business heart of the country, lies on the eastern side of Viti Levu lined to Nadi by a 220km road running along the southern Coral Coast, and an alternative northern route, with resorts scattered throughout. A bustling, cosmopolitan city, Suva offers good shopping, a variety of restaurants, and specialised entertainment. Its here you'll see the famous firewalking performed.

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Pacific Travel

Pacific Travel - Hawaii

With the cold bite of winter, few places seem more attractive than those sun-soaked islands lying not so very far from our frosty front doorways.

Flying to a Pacific Island getaway can bring warmth to your personal world in more ways than one, and it doesn't have to break the family bank account.

Tempting packages are well within reach of the average family. Shop around before you buy - some airfare-plus-accommodation deals can be actually cheaper than the airline fare alone. Travel agents have access to better deals than over-the-counter airline prices.

Hawaii, north of the equator and just nine hours' flying time from our shores, remains an incomparable holiday destination (and can also be visited as a stopover on some flights).

For all its glamour, Hawaii's prices are surprisingly down to earth, for accommodation and food.Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii and its main business centre, is on the island of Oahu,
famous for Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, and is best known to most tourists, but all the islands of the Hawaiian archipelago have fine natural attributes.

Kauai, the Garden Island, is only 20 minutes from Honolulu and is blessed with white sandy beaches, tropical gardens, caves and waterfalls. Maui is where the first Hawaiian kings made their capital, at Lahaina. It has golf courses, good shops, hotels, apartments and restaurants, and great swimming beaches. Sunset excursions to the peak of its famous volcano, Haleakala, are a special feature.

Molokai is not an island many people go to when in Hawaii. Kalaupapa is a must see. You can fly in on a small plane or hikers can take the 1,200-plus uneven steps down from the park. On the east side there is a great old church and this wonderful view of Kalawao Bay. (RIGHT PICTURE)

It takes 40 minutes by plane to reach the Big Island, which a 65000 square kilometres is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands put together.

Its two mountains, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both higher than Mt Cook, remain snow-capped from December to May, while the active volcano Mauna Loa continues to disgorge lava. Ask your travel agent about luxury cruises operating from Honolulu and stopping off at Kauai, Hawaii and Maui. And you can go by excursion launch to Molokai, a former leper island. Organised coach tours will take you almot anywhere you want to go if you're staying in Honolulu - but you can also opt to travel right around the island of Oahu by public bus, paying a minimal go-anywhere fare.

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