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Jinhae Cherry blossom festival – Korean Spring Bloom

After a tortuous and frosty long Korean winter of almost six months, when all the trees shed their greens and stand out like bald...

Destination: Aswan & Abu Simbel – Album

Philae Island On a small island,  south of the city of Aswan,  lies the beautiful temple complex of Philae.  Philae, once a great religious...

Album: America Falls

Author: Rosanne DSouza- USA

Exploring Cairo, and the Pyramids

After visiting Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, where we were nearly bitten by the 'Ramses Bug', we eagerly looked forward to being bowled-over by...

Ruins of St Augustine Church at Old Goa

Old Goa has the credit of having a number of churches which have been included in UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Among these...

Shravanabelagola

It is a once in 12 year event where in the head of the statue of Gomateshwara will be anointed. Preparations are well underway...

Exploring Cairo, and the Pyramids – Part 2

The Step Pyramid is at Saqqara, has six stepped layers and stands 62 Mtrs high.  The Djoser's complex consists of various courts, tombs, other...

Bheemeshwari

Map: From Bangalore take Kanakapura - Kollegal Highway, turn left at Halagur down to Muttathi road. Distance: Approx 100 Kms from BangaloreRoad conditions: Better...

Jordan: The Kingdom of Treasures (Final Part)

AJLOUN The towering Arab-Islamic Castle of Ajloun or Qalaat Errabadh (Arabic for "Hilltop Castle"), was built in 1184-85 as a protection against invading crusaders. ...

A South American Adventure – Album

                                              Author: Diana M. Lewis- USA

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