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Destination Tour Canda: The Eastern heritage in Ottawa

October 4th, 2009

The summers in Ottawa are more fun aboard a rickshaw (comes from Japanese rickshaw which means the coach whose strength is a man) is a lightweight stroller, two-wheeled, open or closed, drawn by one person.

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For tourists it is a way of knowing the city (they’ll also tell the story) and for local, one more possibility, this transport has become very popular for weddings and graduations. The historic tour costs $ 25 for 30 minutes and 50 per hour for two people.

Thailand: Buddhist Lent

September 30th, 2009

You might ask to go: (If you have the means) is to enjoy in person from a local legend most peculiar. The Buddhist Lent, based on the lunar calendar and commemorates the Buddha’s return to earth, usually ends with moon filled in mid or late October. In Thailand matches the known as Bang Fai Phaya or the king of hardcore bolar Naga, a strange natural phenomenon that hundreds of people on the border between Laos and Thailand meet to contemplate.

colo8According to legend, this phenomenon is caused by Naga, the serpent of the river flowing out of his cave marina to celebrate the return of Buddha. The scientists say this kind of shooting stars are formed when the full moon brings to the surface bubbles of methane produced by organic matter coming into contact with the combustion air. The city is small and charming and, like most border cities, has a vibrant street market. Accommodation Mut Mee, on the banks of the river is the nicest.

The best time to go is between 6 and 9 pm at the full moon of the eleventh lunar month (October), at the end of Passover Buddhist. How can you go, a comfortable overnight train from Bangkok, and Nong Khai. Nok Air and Air Asia fly to Udon Thani, Nong Khai 37 miles. Both cities are connected by bus. What you should not miss is the night boat and fireworks culminating Easter Buddhist.

La Fiesta del Valle, a former Egyptian celebration

August 18th, 2009

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The countless treasures saved Egypt is one of the main reasons why the various tourists from all over the world come to the place, however this time know one of the most important festivals of antiquity.

We refer to the “Beautiful Feast of the Valley,” a popular celebration in which he took in going to the god Amon shore up the river Nile, where a boat to visit the other side and funerary temples of kings.

During this tour, the people, among other things, sang, danced, threw flowers and offered food, which is then distributed to the families of the deceased. The party was viewed as a time of reunion between the living and the dead.

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This event took place in April and May are not just going through the sites where the figure of the god but it was through the temple of the goddess Hathor in the temple of Hatshepsut.

Finally, after long festivities, the god Amon returned to Karnak, with its renewed strength, having defeated death, and of course strengthened the bond between the living and those who are not.

Swim in the Baltic Sea

August 18th, 2009

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Denmark are located in a bizarre construction that aims to provide a different option for all lovers of the sea.

The place known as Kastrup Sea Bath is a closed area on the beach, which imitates a swimming pool, which is just about at sea.

This site is more specifically in Copenhagen and consists of a frame constructed of wood called “El Caracol”. Created by White Architects firm, offers greater convenience to take a bath.

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The site is free access to the waterfront and can be found after changing rooms, restrooms, lighted fields, among other features that make this a very special place.

The beauty of the work can also be seen at night, which provides a beautiful image in a magical environment for the brave who dare to plunge into the icy waters of the Baltic Sea and for all visitors to this capital city.

Organic fast food in Germany

August 13th, 2009

Environmental awareness and so natural is constantly growing in recent days and there is increasing number of people who choose a healthier life, is why we offer you a very special restaurant.

This is Nat, the first fast food but with organic food and is located in Hamburg, but aims to expand across Europe with this proposal that is increasingly more popular.

The main objective of offering products as more natural and healthy results while reducing polluting technologies and the large consumption of energy in addition to inorganic substances.

The company plans to open many more in the local town and then follow the rest of the German cities, which aim to get 5 years throughout the 34 franchises distributed by many countries including Spain.

With an entirely different concept, based on organic farming establishments will get an excellent response from the public concerned about the environment.