Travel And Tourism: 2011/10

29.10.11

Nanjing | China

Nanjing is an age-old city with ancient features. It served as the capital for six ancient dynasties, and harbors some glorious remnants of times gone by. History has left the place numerous historical sites and heritage relics. While Nanjing is also a modern city with a lot of perfect nightlife and entertainment facilities, the famous as followed.

Nanjing , China

Dubai Tower Thompson | In Photos

The Dubai Towers are the most mesmerizing piece of architecture that is to hit the world in this century, at least in my opinion. "The four towers, ranging from 54 to 97 floors, are clustered to form a choreographed sculpture, representing the movement of candlelight", the architect write in their press release from January this year. I love the structure of the building. It looks so complex. I love the curves of the towers and how they look like they are just slightly twisting. The twists and waves are extremely subtle, but you can't possible not notice them. The effect is so elegant it leaves you breathless. Honestly, I'd make a trip to Dubai only to look at these towers (and manage some shopping as well!). The four towers, ranging from 54 to 97 floors take inspiration from a flickering candle flame. The amazingly original and exquisitely beautiful Dubai towers are the project of architecture firm Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates.

Dubai Towers Dubai is a four tower complex proposed in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The developer, Sama Dubai, intends this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which will consist of seven islands. The towers have between 57 to 94 stories[1] and although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest will top 400 metres (1,310 ft) while two others will rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft).

Dubai Tower Thompson

Orlando Disney | In Photos

Orlando is without doubt my favourite travel place.. You could never run out of things to do in this place. As idea from the theme parks and there associated resorts it is less than an hours drive to the nearest beach, you could take in a basketball game and there are good shopping malls with excellent prices. However the theme parks are the main attraction for most visitors to Orlando and this is what makes it such a brilliant place. The theme parks and water parks at Disney and Universal as well as sea world are not your ordinary theme parks. Present day, the historic core of Old Orlando resides in Downtown Orlando along Church Street, between Orange Avenue and Garland Avenue.

Orlando Disney

22.10.11

Opera House Interior | Sydney, Australia

Opera House is most famous place in Sydney, Australia. People around the world mostly come to visit Opera House. John Utzonv designed the Sydney Opera House included a monumental platform comes with granite loess, large horizontal base that contrasts with sails like a white roof. Public spaces and promenades have been blessed with stunning picture quality robust construction. Large external staircase to the platform for the location of activities is a critical factor is designed to provide pedestrian Grand. Walk the wide public access to the building allows pedestrians to walk around and appreciate the ever-changing views. Large glass provides strong views into and out of the house

Building with this unique architecture called the Opera House. Opera house is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. designed as a place to stage the play in 1950. then inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October last year that opened the show, war and peace. Opera house became a symbol of Australia around the world. Located in a beautiful bay on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, Australia.

Besides its function as an opera house, Sydney Opera House also includes one of Australia’s famous landmarks in the world. Sydney Opera House design was selected from 233 designs entered. Is Jørn Utzon, who became the winner of the design competition this opera house. Inaugurated in 1973 and given the award by UNESCO as World Heritage in 2007. It has been showing an average of 1500 performances each year with various performances such as ballet, orchestra and theater. opera house in Australia is one of the opera that has a beautiful design.

Opera House Interior-Sydney, Australia

Dubai Tallest Building-Tower In The World | Burj Tower

World tallest building and tower is situated in Dubai called Burj Tower. 2004 The construction of what will become the world's tallest building - the Burj Tower in Dubai - will commence in January, 2005, with plans for the 800 metre tall, 160 floor skyscraper to be completed by 2008. The building will also contain residential, commercial, hotel and entertainment facilities, including the largest shopping mall in the world. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, the complex will contain a city within a city - a planned Old Town with intimate streets and architectural detail to create a special ambience with the mystery of yesterdays Arabia, in what is expected to be the centrepiece of the Gulf region's most prestigious urban development.

Burj Dubai Tower was commissioned by Emaar Properties, as part of its US $8 billion Downtown Dubai development project. Built of glass, aluminium, concrete and steel, Burj Tower will be the tallest building in the world at 800 metres (2,640 feet), with a total floor space of 500,000 sq m (5.35 million sq ft). Taipei 101 in Taiwan (509 metres), Petronas Towers in Malaysia (452 metres) and the Chicago's Sears Tower (442 metres) are currently the world's highest man made towers. Recently China and the New York World Trade Centre redevelopment have announced plans to exceed these records, but the Burj Tower has anticipated challengers and will dig extra-deep foundations to enable more storeys to be added later if needed.

The Residences comprises 6 exclusive towers at the world's most prestigious address - the Burj Dubai. The Residences is an integrated development within the 20 acres of land embracing a spectacular man-made lake, the world's tallest tower and world's largest shopping centre. Construction is already underway and the Residences will feature one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments.

The Burj Dubai Boulevard will open out at intervals in four main piazzas (named Piazza of Water, Wind, Fire and Earth) that leads to Tower Park, surrounding Dubai Tower. Tower Park will contain 15 hectares of land containing water cascades, manicured lawns and exotic plant terraces. There will also be 16,000 underground car parking spaces, with more parking above ground.

Dubai Tallest Building-Tower

Dubai Hotel Under Water | Hydropolis

The world most famous under water hotel in Dubai Hydropolis. People come to stay/visit there from around the world. Hydropolis will be the world’s first luxury underwater hotel. It will include three elements: the land station, where guests will be welcomed, the connecting tunnel, which will transport people by train to the main area of the hotel, and the 220 suites within the submarine leisure complex. It is one of the largest contemporary construction projects in the world, covering an area of 260 hectares, about the size of London’s Hyde Park.

“Hydropolis is not a project; it’s a passion,” enthuses Joachim Hauser, the developer and designer of the hotel. His futuristic vision is about to take shape 20m below the surface of the Persian Gulf, just off the Jumeirah Beach coastline in Dubai. The original idea for Hydropolis developed out of Hauser’s passion for water and the sea, and goes much deeper than just building a hotel underwater. More than just curiosity, it is a commitment to a more far-reaching philosophy. “Once you start digging deeper and deeper into the subject, you can’t help being fascinated and you start caring about all the associated issues,” he explains. “Humans consist of 80% water, the earth consists of 80% water; without water there is no life.”

The land station also includes a restaurant and high-tech cinema screening the evolution of life in the ocean and the history of underwater architecture. As a finale, the screen will open to reveal the real-life Hydropolis. A viewing platform at the front opening of the spanning roof will allow views of the architecture as well as the light shows of Hydropolis.

Hydropolis located on the famous Jumeirah coastline of Dubai. The underwater hotel designed by Joachim Hauser covering 27 acres will feature 220 suites sitting on the floor of Gulf 20 meters below the surface linked by a submerged transparent 1700 feet long tunnel, marine institute, cinema, cosmetic surgery clinic and museum. It is one of the largest contemporary construction projects in the world. It will include three elements:

Dubai Hotel Under Water, Hydropolis

16.10.11

Washington D.C | United States

The capital of the United States of America is full of architectural delights and brimming with history that the area cannot be described as anything but beautiful, regardless of in what context and respect. The White House is the most popular piece of architecture, but other notable mentions are the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument – a stunning obelisk that towers above Washington at just over 555 feet tall.

Washington D.C, United States

Iguazu Falls | Brazil-Argentina Border

Iguazu Falls also called Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls One of the great beatiful natural wonders of the world and most visited place in Misiones and one of the most imposing natural attractions in Argentina. Are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River starts at the city of Curitiba and runs for the most part of the course in Brazil and at the end at the border of Brazil and Argentina.

There are many different large and popular waterfalls all around the world, but none offer as spectacular views as Iguazu Falls does. Sat on the border between Brazil and Argentina, it is possible to get safely into Iguazu Falls that you can benefit from over 250 degrees worth of waterfalls surrounding you. It may not be as big as some of the other waterfalls around the world, but Iguazu Falls is by far one of the most stunning.

Most visitors come to the falls from the Argentine city of Puerto Iguazu. Brazil and Paraguay require citizens of certain countries from Argentina to obtain a visa, which takes time. For example, North American visitors to Argentina crossing to prevent falls from the Brazilian side a visa must apply in person at the Brazilian consulate in the city of Puerto Iguazu Argentina. There are two international airports close to the Iguassu Falls Brazil Foz do Iguacu Airport (IGU) Cataratas del Iguazu and the Argentine International Airport (IGR). Both airports are a few kilometers from Iguassu Falls and the towns of Foz do Iguacu neighbors, Brazil and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. Aerolíneas Argentinas and LAN Airlines has direct flights from Buenos Aires, and there are buses from major cities in this region.