>> Archive for 'January, 2010'
Jan21
by misha in Adventure, Asia, Chillin, China, Cities, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Sightseeings, Spa, Travel Stories
The Aman Summer Palace merges seamlessly with some of the original buildings, gardens and gazebos of Beijing’s old imperial residence. It offers a sanctuary in which to take sumptuous refuge from the Beijing bustle, only 15 km from the city centre. The rooms and suites that surround the internal courtyard, formal gardens, and pathways evoke the elegance of the Ming dynasty. There is a sense of mystery throughout: a feeling of looking back to a different, more tranquil time.
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Jan20
by misha in Adventure, Asia, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, Hotels, Indonesia, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories
What do you do when you have a beautiful home in an idyllic location and you feel inclined to share your good fortune with others? Well, in Linda Garland‘s case you turn your home into an incredible hotel. Garland‘s unique and peaceful 10 ha haven, Panchoran Retreat, located along a river Gorge close to Bali‘s cultural capital of Ubud, was transformed in 2003 from her own private hideaway into a blissful ecological sanctuary for worldwide visitors. Photo by: balilogue
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Jan20
by misha in Adventure, Asia, Climbing, Hiking, History, Indonesia, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
The island of Flores, east of Java and part of Indonesia‘s Lesser Sunda islands, has many claims to fame. For one, it is a home of indigenous giant rat and dwarf elephants. For another archeologists recently unearthed the remains of ‘real-life hobbits‘, a race of people that only averaged a height of 1 m and a possible predecessor of the pygmy. Kelimutu Mountain is one of the best places in the world to watch the sun rise. Three volcanic crater lakes sit at its peak, and, because of the unusual geochemical conditions, the water in the lakes changes color. Photo by: Jano “Square”
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Jan20
by misha in Adventure, Australia, Australia, Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
The Blue Mountains in Australia are almost beg to be visited. The blue haze that is visible as you look out over the valley is created by the ninety-one species of eucalyptus that thrive in this UNESCO World Heritage site. The area covers more than 10,000 sq km and includes seven national parks. They are so vast and it is very easy for urbanites to escape into nature. Photo by: Nelson~Blue
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Jan20
by iv in Belgium, Europe, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Spa, Swimming
The TOP hotel of Brussels, located in the very posh Avenue Louise near Chanel, but a bit far from the tourist sights. Opened in 1993, the Conrad Brussels has preserved its magnificent 19th-century façade, giving it a unique charm.
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Jan19
by misha in Chillin, Eating, Europe, France, Hiking, History, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
Les Crayeres is a mansion that once belonged to the princes of Polignac, cousins of the Grimaldis, the rulers of Monaco. The Polignacs were also owners of Pommery champagne, and until recently the chief winemaker at Pommery was Alain de Polignas, a direct descendant of one of Champagne’s most famous window: Jeanne-Alexandrine Pommery, who ran the company with distinction after her husband’s death.
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Jan19
by misha in Adventure, Camping, Eating, Europe, Germany, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Sightseeings, Skiing, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories
A campsite unlike any other, this vast peaceful complex sits next to the beautiful lake Hopfen, Germany. The lake is considered one of the warmest in the Bavarian Allgau region and is ideal for swimming, fishing and nonmotorized water sports. The picturesque town of Fussen is 3 miles away.
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Jan19
by misha in Adventure, Chile, Chillin, Eating, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories, Villas
Clos Apalta is an oenophile’s paradise, a tranquil retreat where visitors can live and breathe wine. Nestled into a forested hillside of Chile‘s Colchagua Valley, the winery and lodge was founded by the Marnier-Lopostolle family and has the reputation of being one of the country’s leading wine producers. The winery itself is beautiful. There are dug into the granite hillside providing a cool environment for the wine to age. Photo by: JC Viens
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Jan19
by misha in Chillin, Cities, Eating, Europe, Italy, Photos, Restaurants, Urban Tourism
This is a take-away restaurant designed for the sushi brand Sosushi, deep seated in the historical urban structure of the Turin, Italy. Each detail in the restaurants is not just left up to chance. Lighting fixtures have been selected and installed with the intention to highlight the food and drink on offer.
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Jan19
by misha in Adventure, Asia, Hiking, India, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Safaris, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
Kaziranga National Park is a home of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and a shelter to a variety of wild lives. Kaziranga National Park get inscribed in the World Heritage Site List in 1985. The Kaziranga National Park is situated in the two districts of the river Assam (India) – Golaghat and Nagaon. The park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass. Photo by: gozef
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