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Cuisine of Shri-Lanka
Pure delight!

Tips for Women Traveling in Muslim countries
Traveling as a single woman has its advantages, but there are drawbacks if one doesn’t go prepared. Various Muslim countries are still very conservative in their customs and traditions and foreign women should be careful to follow certain etiquette. This is not only to respect the local culture but more importantly to avoid harassment.

Turin Shroud Mystery
The Shroud of Turin (or Turin Shroud) is a linen cloth bearing the hidden image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatized in a manner consistent with crucifixion. It is kept in the royal chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. It is believed by many, though widely contested, to be a cloth worn by Jesus Christ at the time of his burial, two days prior to his alleged resurrection.

Top ten museums
TripAdvisor and Creativepro.com announced the top 10 art museums in the world, based on traffic to the attractions on tripadvisor.com. The leading position still belong to the famous Louvre in Paris. Several American museums are also in the top ten.

Global warming: destinations to see before it is too late
That dream vacation - diving along the Great Barrier Reef, skiing in the Swiss Alps - could remain a dream forever if you don't get a move on. The brilliant coral off the coast of Australia could be largely gone by 2050, says a 2007 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Taiwan festival digest
Since ancient times, the formation of festivals are closely related with the people's everyday life, with the characteristics of "exorcising bad luck", "requesting prosperity", "memorializing certain great people", "gathering together" etc.

All the roads lead to Rome, and it starts with “Leonardo da Vinci”
The capital of Italy has three large international airports. “Lepnardo da Vinci” (Aeroporto internazionale Leonardo Da Vinci) is the name of the largest of them, and it makes the traveller feel the majesty and historical value of the city right away. Another name Fiumicino(L'aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino) shows the location of the airport in a little town Fiumicino about 26 km south-east from the center of Rome. Being the largest airport in Italy, Fiumicino airport keeps growing and accepting more and more passengers from each corner of the world.

Women discriminated in Amsterdam
Some Dutch men just can’t wait. That’s why it is a common sight to see them urinating in public - in the street, by a motorway or up against your house. Fortunately, Dutch law provides for on-the-spot fines (EUR75) for anyone caught baring their bottom by a canal - or anywhere else, for that matter.

Madagascar: Tips for Travellers
Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island. Ringed by golden beaches and palm trees, it has an interior that is resplendent in its variety, from grassy plateaus to volcanoes and opaque forests and natural reserves.

Secure Travel Tips
Whether you are planning a domestic or international trip - traveling by jet or simply driving across the state - there are some simple precautions you can take to help keep you safe. Before you take off, take a few minutes to review these safety tips for staying out of harm's way at hotels, airports, and on the street.

World’s Best Lagoon Resorts
Looking to get away from the winter’s cold and live out your vacation fantasy on an island paradise, complete with lagoon-side accommodations? Your fantasy can become reality at a wide range of posh resorts in the world’s top beach destinations.

Cathedrals of Europe
Upon entering the dimly lit Notre Dame for the first time, the 19th-century architecture critic Eugune Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc heard organ music and thought it was emanating from the sky framed by the Parisian cathedral's rose stained glass windows. He was so overcome with emotion that he needed to be escorted out.

Shipbreaking Yards near Chittagong
The majority of retired ships end up in the wrecking yards of southern Asia. Chittagong, the largest second city in Bangladesh, has become one of the most important shipbreaking centres. The facilities occupy about ten kilometers of a flat sandy beach.

Japan Tea Ceremony
While touring the maple-bloomed gardens and incense-filled temples of Nara and Kyoto, cities steeped in the residue of an older way of life, you'll often get the opportunity to partake in tea and cake.

How to reduce your carbon footprint while travelling?
It’s easy to to think that individuals can’t make a difference when it comes to the issue of global warming. How often do we hear reports of governments and large companies making sweeping changes to help reduce their carbon pollution compared to smaller micro schemes? I often question the impact of individuals only to realise that real measurable change will only happen when everybody acts together. It is entirely possible to travel in an environmentally responsible way whereby you save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Here’s a list of ideas and techniques that when applied to your life will save you money and help protect our environment.

Top 10 Horror Destinations
Halloween had passed long ago, however, horrible place in our world remained the same. They are still tickling the nerves of the amateurs of adrenaline and horror stories who wish to see the things that make any common tourists run away in fear. So here is the top 10 of the most horrible places in the world, one more frightful than the other.

Top 10 Extreme Vacations
Some travelers live on the edge. Never satisfied with lazing away their vacation days on the beach, these thrill seekers look for adventure on their days off. If orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck. We've found ten extreme vacations to get your heart racing and, just in case you aren't quite ready to swim with the sharks, we've also included a similar - albeit less-adrenaline-pulsing - alternative with each of our top adventure-filled trips.

How to reduce your carbon footprint while travelling?
It’s easy to to think that individuals can’t make a difference when it comes to the issue of global warming. How often do we hear reports of governments and large companies making sweeping changes to help reduce their carbon pollution compared to smaller micro schemes? I often question the impact of individuals only to realise that real measurable change will only happen when everybody acts together. It is entirely possible to travel in an environmentally responsible way whereby you save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Here’s a list of ideas and techniques that when applied to your life will save you money and help protect our environment.

Japan Tea Ceremony
While touring the maple-bloomed gardens and incense-filled temples of Nara and Kyoto, cities steeped in the residue of an older way of life, you'll often get the opportunity to partake in tea and cake.

Shipbreaking Yards near Chittagong
The majority of retired ships end up in the wrecking yards of southern Asia. Chittagong, the largest second city in Bangladesh, has become one of the most important shipbreaking centres. The facilities occupy about ten kilometers of a flat sandy beach.

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