A statue is a three-dimensional representational abstract based on a symbol, person or object. However, does the size of the representation also represent the greatness of that symbol?
Now there’ve been great statues and monuments to commemorate the great leaders, or some religious symbol, and while they all deserve mention, what I’ll be listing down are [...]
As of this writing, the world has spoken: 77 finalists for the top 7 spot for the new top 7 wonders of the world. For today, in keeping with the 7-centric nature of the New7Wonders Foundation, I’m picking out my top 7 from the bunch.
Mind you, I haven’t been to all 77 of the mentioned [...]
Imagine your last trip. I’m betting most of the scenery is still vivid in your mind, the voice of the concierge at the hotel, the crisp feel of the cold breeze running past your cheek driving to the beach, the feeling of living in between the moment just before the next wave hits. But what [...]
Summer time is get-crazy in the beach time.
Does anyone here use Google Earth? It’s a really wonderful tool, and we could talk about the implications of such a tool being used to spy on different sights of the world, but hey, it only makes me want to see the places on earth myself.
I’m [...]
The world is, as most travelers will say, a very diverse and colorful place. What passes a normal for you may be completely absurd somewhere else in this planet. Culture develops differently in many places, even ones close to where you live. Combined with our love of celebration, it has resulted in a lot of [...]
For every great thing in the world, there are equivalents which are not so pleasant. For every top-of-the-line cell phone model, there’s one with the barest of features and will probably cause cancer! For every wonderful, sparkling, luxurious resort, there’s a beach near a crime-ridden area, filled with litter and an old house near it [...]
The Beijing Olympics are getting closer and closer, and more people are considering going to the most populated country in the world to watch. I don’t really condone China and their policies, but for those who want to make the trip, here are a few important reminders.
1. China has only one time zone. All places [...]
Humans are known for their inherent curiosity, the desire to learn more about the world around them. In the past, man’s need to explore was as strong as his need to eat and breathe! Even now this is the case for many, who, even with very few places left to discover, now try to explore [...]
Like many other things, corporations like airlines have their own little facts and figures that may surprise some people. Here are a few of the more interesting ones I found on this website.
1. Singapore Airlines ranks second when it comes to buying Dom Perignon in the entire world! Business class has almost 100 bottles of [...]
It’s no secret that the world isn’t a safe place. Not every place is as safe as a strongbox, and you can’t feel secure in certain places as when you’re staying at a fancy resort. Even if there is danger, some people still love to explore and are rewarded, while some are easily frightened. So, [...]
