Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the oldest and most popular movie studios in the world. It is most entertaining place in Los Angeles. Visitors are offered tours inside the studio. In 1964 the tour to movie studio was expanded by stage shows, stunt demonstrations and walk-through to many interior places of the studio. Now it’s developed as a complete theme park. The most interesting event in universal studio is Halloween horror nights. Children under thirteen are not allowed for this festival. Chillers and Universal studio together conduct chiller scary good film competition. Special horror movies are submitted by the film makers. Waterworld, Jurassic Park, Revenge of the mummy are famous rides in the universal theme park. Many Hollywood costumed characters will be roaming inside the theme park to entertain the visitors. Those who going to studio for first time make sure to reach early and take the tour soon, because they stop running long before the park closes. The theme park is planning to expand its area to another 40 acres in another five years of time.

Maldives Island

Maldives is a string of beautiful low lying coral islands. It consists of twenty six atolls and 1192 islets. Around two hundred islands are still inhabited. The meaning of Maldives is “the island kingdom under the authority of male. It is an absolute paradise for those who love water sports. There are many famous mosques in Maldives namely, Grand Friday Mosque, Mulee Aage palace etc.Grand Friday Mosque is one of the biggest mosques in Maldives. The arts in the mosque are unique and invaluable. The National Museum of Maldives is an important tourist spot. It was a part of sultan’s palace and contains many objects used by Sultan. You can do parasailing, surfing, diving and snorkeling at Maldives Beaches. The ithaa underwater restaurant is 15 feet below the waves of the Indian Ocean. It offers 270 degree panoramic view of the ocean surrounded by a coral reef and encased within clear acrylic. With most islands set in lagoon, it offers a safe swimming area with soft, sandy bottoms.

SM Mall , Philippines

Are you the type of person who likes traveling, shopping, and entertainment?? Then you must visit SM Mall of Asia, Philippines. It is third largest mall in the world. It is located at the southmost tip of Epifanio de Los Sabtos Avenue (EDSA Avenue). It consists of four malls, namely main mall, entertainment mall, north and south car parking buildings. The parking lot can occupy around 5000 cars at a time. Because of the large area there are chances to the customers to get lost. I order to help them they have kept two concierge desks to assist them in finding their respective shops. The mall also has IMAX Theater and director’s Club Theater. In addition to these theaters it also has six regular movie theaters. One of the most exciting thing about this mall is the Philippine’s first Olympic sized ice skating rink. The rink is the biggest in Southeast Asia. Both recreational and competitive figure skating and ice hockey are conducted here. You can reach this mall by taxi from EDSA Avenue station. A great place to have fun.

Apsara - Traditional Cambodian Dance!

One of the traditional dances of Cambodia is Khmer often referred to as ‘Apsara dance’. It is better described as ‘Dance-Drama’. Because the dances are not merely dance but are also meant to convey a message or story. This includes performing a part of Ramayana, the ancient Indian epic. Some of them are based on the legendary battles and mythical sagas. Khmer classical dancers use special movements and gestures to tell a story similar to mime, but in a more vague way. Dancers do not speak or sing; they dance with the slight smile and are never supposed to open their mouths. It can be compared to French ballet. Dancers flex their fingers backwards, as well as toe when dancing. Gestures in Apsara dance are called kbach. They are divided into many categories depending which body parts are involved. Hand gestures using finger movements are called cheep. They represent various things from nature such as fruits, flowers and leaves. In the olden days, training is given in the morning and regular schooling in the afternoon. If you planning to visit Cambodia do go in the month of October or November, which is the perfect, time to go for a vacation in Cambodia as it is coolest and driest season of the year.

Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built over 2000 years ago by Qin Shi Huangdi, who was the first emperor of China during the Qin Dynasty. It is called as “Wan-Li Qang-Qeng” in Chinese. The Largest man-made monument ever to have been built, which is also visible from space is none other than Great Wall of China. Many thousands of people have given their lives to build this colossal construction.

The emperor connected and extended four old fortification walls along the north of China. Armies were stationed along the wall as first line of defense against the invading tribes, the Huns. It is built up of masonry, rocks and packed earth. It was over 5000 Kilometers long , 4.5 to 9 meters thick and 7,5 meters tall. During the Ming Dynasty, The Great Wall was enlarged to 6400 Kilometers and renovated over 200 year period with watch towers, barracks and cannons added.

Great Wall of China is one of the greatest and marvelous spectacles of all time. It is undoubtedly the pride of China and it completely deserves its place in the New 7 Wonders of the World. It is definitely an engineering Marvel which makes the trip to China worth

Taj Mahal - Epitome of Love

The Taj Mahal is the most magnificient, fantastic, beautiful, spectacular monument built as a symbol of eternal enduring love. It is a Mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal .The Taj , stands on the banks of Yamuna, is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is a finest example of enchanting and tantalizing Mughal architecture and aesthetic beauty. In order to capture the beauty of Taj, it should be visited at dawn or dusk. The glittering Taj in the moonlit night is really great to watch.

The Taj was completed in 22 years which employed around twenty thousand workers, Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653 .It is considered to be the Zenith of Indo-persian architecture and the elaborate marble designs are inlaid with semi-precious stones like jade, crystals, coral etc. The Taj stands on the octagonal foundation of red sandstone crowned by a terrace made of white marble .The marble terrace cradles the dome ,which houses the cenotaph of Shah Jahan’s beloved wife .The grave of Mumtaz is located at the lower chamber. The architectural intelligence is that, in case of any natural calamities the minarets surrounding the dome would not fall and destroy the dome but would fall away from it.

The beauty and elegance of Taj cannot be expressed in words alone. Although the corpses of Shah Jahan and his better half lie silent, the Taj speaks loud and clear of their immortal love story.