Birth Of a Culture

June 24th, 2010 | Posted by admin

The boutiques hotels of Israel are designed with luxurious rooms, distinctive decor elaborate furnishings as well as charming artifacts. Most of these hotels offer first class personal service as well as their guest gourmet meals for their guests. These special hotels are developed with the aim of offering the best possible standards with top service.
The efforts these Israel boutique hotels invest for ensuring high standards as well as luxurious amenities are immediately evident. The tended gardens, which surround the hotels, interesting architectures, designs, work of art, attractive setting etc, will make your stay more comfortable. These hotels are also known for their atmosphere inner calm, which will provide you more enjoyment and satisfaction.

Jerusalem Hotels – Dan Hotels in Israel

Boutique hotels located in Israel were created with a concern for every detail that affects a guest. They offer the opportunity for big and small dreams become true and imagination to become reality. The romantic and charming atmosphere in these Israel hotels will arouse inspiration. The flickering scented candles give more romantic mood to the atmosphere. (more…)

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June 20th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Haifa, which is the northern capital as well as the third largest city of Israel, is one of the well known tourist destination in the world. This city is situated in a broad natural bay, flanked by the beautiful awe – inspiring “Carmel Mountain” and the Mediterranean Sea. Carmel Mountain is a terraced landscape of the city, which will provide you with a rich variety of magnificent panoramas. These amazing tourism spots will give you the feeling of being on a wonderful peninsula. To the Northeast of the city, you will be able to find the fortress city of Acre. You can also find many amazing hotels as well as accommodation facilities in the city.

Haifa hotels are also known as some of the best hotels located in the city. Most of the hotels are providing amazing services for their guests. By staying these rooms, you will be able to enjoy your trip in the most luxurious way. You will be able to find all types of hotels in this city. Therefore, this is also one of the best tourism spot for the people who are planning for a budget trip. (more…)

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March 26th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Ferrari is an Italian car manufacturer involved in the Formula One World Championship. The company was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929. The famous symbol of Ferrari is a black prancing horse on yellow background, usually with the letters S F for Scuderia Ferrari. The jumping black horse is known as “Rampante Cavallo.” The horse on the emblem honors an Italian flying ace named Francesco Baracca, who lost his life in World War I. The vibrant black silhouette of the Ferrari horse also represents the popular belief that a horse on the top of a car would always guide its driver to victory. Another assumption suggests Baracca copied the jumping horse design from a shot down German pilot who had the emblem of the city of Stuttgart on his plane.

Jumping black horse - symbol of Ferrari

This horse theme comes from the origins of the city’s name Stutengarten, an ancient form of the modern German word Gestut, which translates into English as stud farm and into Italian as scuderia. Ferrari has used the Cavallino Rampante on official company stationery since 1929, while the yellow background was added to honor Modena – as yellow is the city’s historic color.
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March 8th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Awesome photos of good quality. Big enough to post them as wallpapers on the desktop. I also included some brief information about the Cities.

Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

Vatican, Rome

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March 2nd, 2010 | Posted by admin

Oh no, they look like the kind of hotels I could never stay in :-/ At last, I can post them

City Cheap Hotels

K-Club (Caribbean, Barbuda)

The frigate-bird is very choosy about his habitat. There are only a few places in the world where this rare bird nests. That one of these places is the little Caribbean island of Barbuda is evidence that it knows the most beautiful places on earth. This knowledge is shared by the Italian fashion designer, Mariuccia Mandelli, more widely known as Krizia, who has created on Barbuda the most exclusive hideaway in the Caribbean.

L´Albereta (Italy, Lombardei)

Franciacorta, a wine-producing area in northern Italy, is scarcely touched by tourism and in recent years has forged ahead as a resort offering delightful breaks. Locanda L`Albereta in Erbusco uniquely combines the highlights of the region on the south shore of Lake Iseo. This beautiful, luxurious hotel with enchanting views located in the middle of a vineyard, is attached to a top quality wine-growing estate and serves as the domain for a famous chef.

Rome Cheap Hotels

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February 17th, 2010 | Posted by admin

A fictional history is a part of the book that has become so popular, endearing and timeless that people always remember it that it has seem to become real.

Legendary Swiss patriot William Tell has made a great example of a fictional history. It is said in the story that he Tell lived in the 14th century and he refused to a despotic Austrian governor. For that, he Tell was ordered to shoot an apple placed on his son’s head. Many modern plays and operas are about the life of William Tell. This fictional history may include real history with fictional characters.

The Lord of the Rings is another very popular story that has long fictional history. Although the fictional history in The Lord of the Rings does not bear any resemblance with real history as in William Tell, this book has become widely read and the movie watched by millions of people that the fictional history of the story is in many people’s minds.
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February 6th, 2010 | Posted by admin

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These amazing cars is very beautiful in term of design and of course They’re very expensive in term of money that should be paid to own one of them. So let’s take a look at those most beautiful cars in the world.

3. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is an Anglo-German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive, built in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. At the time Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group. (more…)

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January 31st, 2010 | Posted by admin

Krak des Chevaliers is a Crusader fortress in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval military castles in the world. In Arabic, the fortress is called Qal’at al-Ḥiṣn (Arabic: قلعة الحصن‎), the word Krak coming from the Syriac karak, meaning fortress. It is located approximately 40 km west of the city of Homs, close to the border of Lebanon, and is administratively part of the Homs Governorate.

The castle is located east of Tripoli, Lebanon, in the Homs Gap, atop a 650-metre-high hill along the only route from Antioch to Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of many fortresses that were part of a defensive network along the border of the old Crusader states. The fortress controlled the road to the Mediterranean, and from this base, the Hospitallers could exert some influence over Lake Homs to the east to control the fishing industry and watch for Muslim armies gathering in Syria. (more…)

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January 15th, 2010 | Posted by admin

“Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2009″

The Travel Photographer Of The Year has announced the winners of its 2009 competition. TPOTY is run by photographers for photographers, judged by photography experts, and provides prizes, including foreign travel, photographic equipment and photography tuition.

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January 2nd, 2010 | Posted by admin

Old faithful inn

Dorint Söl’ring Hof (Germany, Sylt)

There is hardly an island that has an passionate fans as this one does. Anyone who has been to Sylt once returns again and again. They are driven by a yearning for ferocious seas and fast passing clouds, as well as the glow of the sunsets, captains’ houses and the air of champagne. And at times they seek a place for unpretentious revelry where guests are treated throughout their visit with esprit and stylish elegance including first class gourmet cuisine coupled with perfect hospitality. The Söl’ring Hof, a new five star flagship hotel of the Dorint-Gruppe, falls within this category. (more…)

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December 25th, 2009 | Posted by admin

The celebration of Christmas in France varies by region. Most provinces celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December, which is a bank holiday. However, in eastern and northern France, the Christmas season begins on 6 December, la fête de Saint Nicolas, and in some provinces la fête des Rois* is one the most important holidays of the Christmas season. In Lyon, 8 December is la Fête de lumières, when Lyonnais pay hommage to the virgin Mary by putting candles in their windows to light up the city.
French children put their shoes in front of the fireplace, in the hopes that Père Noël (aka Papa Noël) will fill them with gifts. Candy, fruit, nuts, and small toys will also be hung on the tree overnight. In some regions there’s also Père Fouettard who gives out spankings to bad children (sort of the equivalent of Santa Claus giving coal to the naughty).
In 1962, a law was passed decreeing that all letters written to Santa would responded to with a postcard. When a class writes a letter, each student gets a response.

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December 23rd, 2009 | Posted by admin

Pictures of the best city parks in the world, which exist not only for residential recreation but tourist delight as well.

Hyde Park, London

The Serpentine lake in Hyde Park, London

Hyde Park

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December 12th, 2009 | Posted by admin

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I found this interesting, though I think I could normally never afford a room there myself

Al Maha Desert Resort (UAE, Dubai)

“Arabs ascribe their best virtues to the desert: their deep religiosity, the communal spirit, the pride in their race, their hospitality, the dignity and respect they accord their fellow human beings…” so wrote the British historian, Wilfred Thesinger in one of his books about the Bedouins. Only those who experience the desert through all the senses can unterstand just how this apparently infinite expanse of finest sand, sun, heat and barreness has moulded these people. This archaic experience is no longer reserved for nature-lovers but now available for everyone, at the Al Maha Desert Resort in Dubai.
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October 18th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the Yucatán state, present-day Mexico.

The Maya name “Chich’en Itza” means “At the mouth of the well of the Itza.” This derives from chi’, meaning “mouth” or “edge”, and ch’e'en, meaning “well.” Itzá is the name of an ethnic-lineage group that gained political and economic dominance of the northern peninsula. The name is believed to derive from the Maya itz, meaning “magic,” and (h)á, meaning “water.” Itzá in Spanish is often translated as “Brujas del Agua (Witches of Water)” but a more precise translation would be Magicians of Water. (more…)

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September 12th, 2009 | Posted by admin

The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or Pura Raza Española, is a horse breed developed in the Iberian Peninsula. Similar to the closely related Lusitano, Andalusians are strongly built, compact yet elegant, with long, thick manes and tails. Their most common coat color is gray, although they can be found in many other colors. They are known for their intelligence, sensitivity and docility.

The Andalusian horse is descended from the Iberian horses of Spain and Portugal, and take their name from their place of origin, the Spanish province of Andalusia. (more…)

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July 15th, 2009 | Posted by admin

St Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the seat of the Bishop of London. The present building dates from the 17th century and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

The Royal Family holds most of its important marriages, christenings and funerals at Westminster Abbey, but St Paul’s was used for the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. The religious service for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee was also celebrated there.
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June 13th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Karim Sahai is a travel photographer and digital visual effects artist based in Wellington, New Zealand with 15 year experience in the industry. Born in Guadeloupe, he worked on blockbusters such as Avatar, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, among others.

As an avid traveler, many of Karim’s images are cultural and geographical explorations.

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May 27th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Here’s the most popular cars in the world. The list is compiled from the cars that become famous because they are used for a film or a serial in televisions. Maybe some of You don’t know some of them, but lot of people in the world will always remember these cars that become the center on the film or the Television serial. So let’s take a look at the most famous cars in the world ever.

10. 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance

From: Ghostbusters [1984] film.

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May 10th, 2009 | Posted by admin

The Arabian or Arab horse is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is one of the oldest horse breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.

Arabian horses are the topic of many myths and legends, particularly about their origins.

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April 27th, 2009 | Posted by admin

It is arguably claimed that tattooing has existed since 12,000 years BC. The purpose of tattooing has varies from culture to culture and its place on the time line. But there are commonalties that prevail form the earliest known tattoos to those being done on college students.

Tattoos have always had an important role in ritual and tradition. In Borneo, women tattooed their symbols on their forearm indicating their particular skill. If a woman wore a symbol indicating she was a skilled weaver, her status as prime marriageable material was increased. Tattoos around the wrist and fingers were believed to ward away illness.

Throughout history tattoos have signified membership in a clan or society. Even today groups like the Hells Angels tattoo their particular group symbol. TV and movies have used the idea of a tattoo indication membership in a secret society numerous times. It has been believed that the wearer of an image calls the spirit of that image. The ferocity of a tiger would belong to the tattooed person. That tradition holds true today shown by the proliferation of images of tigers, snakes, and bird of prey.  (more…)

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April 2nd, 2009 | Posted by admin

Kizhi is an island on Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia (Medvezhyegorsky District), Russia with an ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and houses. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia and an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The famous Church of the Transfiguration, built in the 18th century, boasts 22 onion domes. No nails were used in the construction of the wooden architecture of Kizhi Island. Instead, pieces of wood have been notched together to form even the most intricate structures.

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March 14th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Travel photography is a fun hobby that interests many different people across a broad range of ages” Enthusiasts of all types have found a creative recreational outlet in the hobby of travel photography and with the advances in technology that have occurred in recent years (especially with the advent and ubiquitous adoption of digital imaging technologies such as digital cameras, scanners, digital image editing software and photo printers)”

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February 14th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Mango-shaped St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s lushest islands. Just 27 miles wide and 14 miles across, St. Lucia manages to combines French-Creole warmth and hospitality with English sophistication for couples on a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

Sandy white beaches cover the west, where the calm Caribbean laps at St. Lucia shores. Boat trips and beach activities rule the day. There’s also horseback riding, tennis, and scuba diving to enjoy on St. Lucia.
Picturesque plantations and fishing villages are among the sights to see in St. Lucia. The island’s history is revealed at colonial garrisons at Pigeon Point in the north, atop Morne Fortune just outside Castries (the capital), and at Soufriere, the old French capital.
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January 10th, 2009 | Posted by admin

Rouen Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen) is a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral in Rouen, in northwestern France. Some windows are still decorated with stained glass of the 13th century, famous because of a special cobalt blue colour, known as “the blue from Chartres”. It contains a tomb of Richard the Lionheart which contains his heart. His bowels were buried within the church of the Chateau of Châlus-Chabrol in the Limousin. It was from the walls of the Chateau of Châlus-Chabrol that the crossbow bolt was fired, which led to his death once the wound became septic. His corporeal remains were buried next to his father at Fontevraud Abbey near Chinon and Saumur, France. Richard’s effigy is on top of the tomb, and his name is inscribed in Latin on the side. (more…)

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January 5th, 2009 | Posted by admin

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