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The Netherlands

There aren't many countries with so much land below sea level. There aren't many - if any - countries this flat. There aren't many countries with so much reclaimed land. There aren't many countries this densely populated, and yet so liberal. There aren't many countries with so much water and wind, or so many boats, sails, bikes, birds, dykes, polders, windmills, flowers, fish, bridges, cafés, cheese - and tall people. And there certainly aren't many countries who can claim such a vibrant color as their own. Simply put, there is no place like the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-west Europe and with some islands in the Caribbean. The Netherlands in its entirety is often referred to “Holland”, although North and South Holland are actually only two if its twelve provinces. 

The Netherlands has a typical maritime climate, with cool winters and mild summers, so any time is a good time to visit.

Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds.

Now, as Netherlands' commercial capital and one of the top financial centers in Europe, Amsterdam is considered an alpha world city by theGlobalization and World Cities (GaWC) study group. The city is also cultural capital of the Netherlands.

by Daisy

Hà Nội- the capital of Viet Nam

Hanoi is the capital of Viet Nam and the country's second largest city.  From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam.

 During your walk within the fabulous capital city of Vietnam, make sure to enjoy for a while the incredible outlook of the Presidential Palace. You will be captivated by the massive yellow facades of the palace, while the surrounding green scenery is the best recipe for the finest inspiration. Nevertheless, the palace is always a remarkable sight to witness, thanks to its Italian Renaissance architectural style, which is a strange vision for such an Eastern town.

 

The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is situated near Hoan Kiem Lake and is one of the most famous entertainment symbols of Hanoi and Vietnam.

 
Hoan Kiem Lake is a beautiful exception from the densely urbanized historical center of Hanoi. This calm lake is bordered by tall green trees, which create a unique impression that you are in the middle of a tropical jungle, but a few tall buildings, which dominate the skyline always remember that you are right in the heart of Hanoi.






One Pillar Pagoda is built in the beginning of the millennium and is still one of the most impressive and iconic landmarks of Hanoi. The pagoda is a small, but unique Buddhist temple, because it is fulfilled with mysticism and symbolism.














 The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is situated just south of the Presidential Palace and it is another must-visit place during a vacation in Hanoi. This mausoleum is the largest memorial in Vietnam and it is dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, who declared the Independence of Vietnam on Sept. 2, 1945

Hano also has an area called " 36 districts" which become something really unique for it. that's also a market for people to trade, to do business.  












 here are some food that you can not miss out when you are in Ha Noi.

xôi xeo'

banh' cuốn

phở gà

bun' thang

(Nhan Tran)

  

Singapore

Almost everybody in this world are so familiar with this country. Heaps of airlines industry offer a great deal for this destination. It is located about 137 kilometres north of the equator. It is close to Indonesia and Malaysia, which makes it to be one of the reason to be the best tourists destination. The tourists can choose to take 1 hour flight from Singapore to Malaysia or by bus for 8 hours. Similarly, they can enter Indonesia by bus or car through Batam. Moreover, Singapore is known because of its strict rules. It is the cleanest country in the world. Even the government prohibits people to sell gummy here because of the rubbish issue. Most of the people come from Chinese background. Their first language is English and the second is Mandarin/ Chinese language. However, most of Singaporean elders do not speak English, they only speak Mandarin. 

Furthermore, Singapore is known because of its delicious street food. For instance, around Orchard (main street) we can find $1 ice cream every 5 km as well as Singapore Old Chang Kee or the local snack, such as fried meat balls, sausage, fish fillet spicy squid, seafood gyoza etc.

Subsequently, Singapore does not really have their a local cuisine. Most of the cuisine come from China (Chinese food) or Malaysian or Indian. But the most popular food here is Singaporean Chili" Crab". The price of the food is not expensive and normally they come in a big portion. If we eat in the shopping centre it will cost around $8-$15 each meal, but if we go to the local market, they sell a big meal for as less as $5.

 Everything seems so good in Simgapore. They have been nominated as the cleanest country in the world, the greatest living politician, the best water technology for drinking water "We drink our own pee", the best airlines, the best medical assistance, public housing and nursery and many more. So, WELCOME ABOARD!

Singapore Airlines

Public Housing

Hospital for Women and Children

Created by Vena

Ajanta Buddhist Relics League

Ajanta Buddhist Relics League

Ajanta is the place I really want to go in the future. Because of its ancient beauty and the remains of Buddhism and ancient Indian culture. 

Ajanta Caves 

Ajanta Cave

 We all know that the world's largest Buddhist temple Borobudur in Indonesia was discovered in the forested areas of the island of Java in the early nineteenth century and today has revived to become a place of worship and a tourist landscape calendar in the heart of a Muslim country. But perhaps few know about other great heritage of Buddhist Ajanta also be exploring how it happened in the early nineteenth century to today become a place of pilgrimage in India, where Buddhism have arisen and had disappeared.

Inside Structure

All the statues are carved from monolithic

 In 1983,UNESCO agency of the United Nations classified Ajanta as cultural heritage of humanity. Ajanta is a Buddhist monastery consists of 29 perforated cave deep into the cliff forming the "temple" and "monastery". Cliff rock is basalt, a volcanic rock very hard. Of the 29 caves have three Top left  unfinished.This is a certain combination of nature caves and shrines that were manually cut out of rock.

Cave's wall

Buddha Status on The Caves Wall

 Architecture, paintings and sculptures in Ajanta cave that is done in the two periods are quite far apart. The first period extends from the second century BC to the third century BC and markedly influenced Buddhism Primitive (Therevada).

Reclining Buddha carved in the Ajanta Caves in Northern India,
dating to the 2nd century B.C

 The decoration in this period is quite simple and less ornate, most especially does not have an icon that symbolizes the Buddha. Open the second period of the fifth century and influenced by Mahayana Buddhism, the construction period is short but has done a lot of cave has a large selection, with a more complex design, Decoration is rich and colorful. Ajanta caves may have been abandoned since the sixth century and discovered in 1819 by British Army Officer called John Smith. This is one of must see destinations. 

Water Falls behind the Caves

Ajanta Cave's wall

Colour pictures on the wall

 Done by: Julia

Links:

http://india-tour.us/india-places/ajanta-ellora-caves-a-trip-to-the-past-of-india/

http://pratheep.com/photography-at-ajanta

Spain a must see destination

Spain  is a sovereign state and a member of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar

Toledo the World Heritage city of Spain is situated on the central Spain, close to Madrid and on top of a hill protected by a bend in the Tagus river which forms a natural fortress complete with moat. Toledo is also associated with the steel swords that once made here and still offered as tourist souvenirs. 

LaSagrada Família Church is one of the most spectacular and most visited sights in Barcelona. A must. It is Antoni Gaudi's most important, biggest and world famous surrealist masterpiece and his largest project. Teatro Museo Salvador Dalí (Dalí Theatre Museum) in Figueres, Costa Brava  is a must see.. The house which has a weird architecture was built by Dalí on 1929 at the Lligat Port, on the Cadaques coast. Dalí Theatre Museum is the second most visited museum in Spain.

Picos de Europa is a wonderful village on the green mountains. Along the Deva River there stands the gorgeous canyon of Desfiladero de la Hermida. The region is very popular for hiking and nature walk. You may see various kinds of birds there. The panorama at the canyon is great. Observation of wild life and botanic gardens is great attractions in Picos de Europa.











Museo Guggenheim is the symbol of the Bilbao city. Bilbao city have become an attractive city for the visitors. The museum is gorgeous with its shining titanium roof and futurist architecture and it transformed the Basque city of Bilbao into a modern tourist destination.

World famous Albraham Palace in Grana is one of the most visited place in Spain. . Alhambra is situated on a heavenly nature. It rises through the deep straight of Darra River. Behind the walls there stands the gorgeous snow covered summits of Sierra Nevada mountain.

Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Spain. The island is one of the most popular party destinations in all of Europe. During summer, the island’s population doubles as tourists flock to lbzia to enjoy the night clubs, beach bars and restaurants.

Pamplona is a city in Navarra, famous for its San Fermín festival held each year from July 6th – 14th. At the heart of the festival is El Encierro, the Running of the bulls, an activity that involves running in front of a dozen bulls that have been let loose, on a course of the town’s streets.

(done by Nhan Tran)

Discovering Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America. Famous for its annual Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, its football tradition and the untouched wilderness of the Amazon rainforest, there are many things to see and do in Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro is a big city in Brazil. It was the capital of Brazil from 1973 to 1960. Its nickname is Cidade Maravilhosa which means “ The Maverlous City”. Rio is the 2^nd largest city ranked after Sao Paulo.the city has a tropical climate with warm and humid weather.

Christ the Redeemer

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a world famous festival held before Lent every year and considered the biggest carnival in the world with two million people per day on the streets. The first festivals of Rio date back to 1723.

Samba is a typical traditional dancing style was born in Brazil. It was created in 19th century.

 A favela is a Brazilian shanty town that houses the city’s poorest citizens, those who cannot find gainful work or a proper home.  These run-down ghettos are dangerous and dilapidated, roundly ignored by Brazilian city governments

Lapa is a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is located in the centre of Rio and is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.










Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the southern region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, betweenLeblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became widely known by the song "The Girl from Ipanema" 

The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland, lying mostly in Western Brazil but extending into Bolivia and Paraguay as well. Famous for its wildlife, it is one of Brazil’s major tourist attractions. Unlike the Amazon rainforest, in the Pantanal you are virtually guaranteed to actually see the wildlife.

One of the great natural wonders of the world, Iguaçu Falls is situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina.








Salvador is the capital of the state of Bahia, with an attractive colonial town, a vibrant musical scene and loads of exceptional beaches all around. The beaches range from calm inlets, ideal for swimming, diving and sailing, as well as open sea inlets with strong waves, popular with surfers. There are also beaches surrounded by reefs, forming natural pools of stone, ideal for children.


(done by Nhan Tran)