Oct13
Published by Asya in Brazil, Events, South America, Travel gear, Urban Tourism
Rio de Janeiro has budgeted $US10.7 million for further permanent construction at the site, and an additional $US9.6 million for temporary construction to get the venue ready for the Games. International Olympic Committee members shocked everyone at the Bella Convention Centre in the Danish capital by eliminating favorites Chicago in the first voting round. Rio de Janeiro received 66 votes compared to Madrid’s 32 in the final round of voting.
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Sep26
Published by Asya in Arts, Monuments, North America, Photos, Restaurants, United States of America, Urban Tourism
Marina City, Chicago is a complex of two 61-story towers which are locally known as the “corn cobs”. This strange cylindrical shape was used to have less wind pressure. The complex was built in 1964 by renowned architect Bertrand GoldBerg and costs of $36 million. When finished it was the tallest and biggest ever built in concrete structure in the world.
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Aug28
Published by misha in Arts, Cultural, Events, Museums, North America, Parks, Photos, Travel Stories, United States of America, Urban Tourism
Burnham Pavillion was installed in June in Millennium Park, symbolizing the forward-looking agenda of the 220 organizations commemorating this year’s 100th anniversary of the Plan of Chicago. The architects rendering of the pavilion was released by the Alderman, the Burnham Committee, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the Art Institute of Chicago and Friends of Downtown. The pavilion is open from June 19 through October 31 on the South Chase Promenade of Millennium Park.
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Aug24
Published by misha in Adventure, Camping, North America, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Scuba Diving, Ships, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, United States of America
The two Manitau Islands in Lake Michigan were once settled, but are now uninhabited. This doesn’t mean they are abandoned, as both are part of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Each has a ranger station and the islands are emerged as a destination for day trips and adventure camping holidays. The visitors who need to stay require park and camping permits. Photo by: jensenl
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Aug08
Published by iv in Fitness&Gym, Golf, North America, Parks, Relaxing, Resorts, Spa, Swimming, Walking
The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is very popular.
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Jun23
Published by Asya in Chillin, Cultural, Events, North America, Photos, Urban Tourism
Kylie Minogue is an international pop superstar for over of an extraordinary 20-year-career. She has released 10 studio albums with 45 hit singles, received countless gold and platinum discs, and earned three Grammy nominations. This fall she will set out on what is so far a six city tour of North America. Fans Stateside will finally get the chance to witness the spectacle and magic of the Kylie live experience for her first ever North American tour. Check out all the details for the 2009 Kylie Minogue North American Concert Tour.
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May28
Published by iv in Cultural, History, North America, Parks, Photos, United States of America, Walking
The Shakespeare Garden , located in Central Park, between the Delacorte Theater, Belvedere Castle, and the Swedish Cottage. The Shakespeare Garden is Central Park’s only rock garden. Inaugurated in 1916 on the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
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