The Buffalo Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the United States, the Buffalo Zoo in New York is an ideal place to spend a day out with family and friends. Inaugurated in 1875, this popular attraction is spread across a land area of around 23 acres and…
Enjoy the views from the Victoria Peak
Referred to locally as the Peak and also known as Mount Austin, the Victoria Peak is in Hong Kong. It is placed in the western region of the Island. The peak is 552 m high and it is also considered as the highest peak of…
Doha Fort
Know as Al Koot, the Doha Fort was created in 1880 during the Ottoman period. At the time Doha was a small village like area and the fort probably demarcates the outskirts of the city. A remaining military fort in Doha, it is situated on…
Buffalo Museum of Science
Offering a unique insight into the physical and natural sciences, the Buffalo Museum of Science provides an unforgettable outing full of learning and fun for the entire family. It is home to an awe-inspiring collection of more than 700,000 varied artifacts, exhibits and specimens from…
The Energy and Vibrancy of Chinatown Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital and largest city of Thailand, is known for its thriving tourism industry, vibrant nightlife, vast shopping malls and busy street markets. The city is a fast paced modern metropolis full of energy and one area that epitomizes this lively vibrancy is Chinatown….
Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha), the residence of an icon
Wat Traimit, located in Bangkok’s Chinatown area is a temple renowned for housing the biggest solid gold statue on the globe, a massive 15 foot tall, five and a half ton seated Buddha image. The statue’s composition is approximately 83% pure gold, giving it a…
Kumana National Park
Kumana National Park is a park located on the south eastern coast of Sri Lanka, and is renowned for its avian inhabitants. The area is actually contiguous with the famous Yala National Park and it was once called the Yala East National Park, until the…
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
The temple of Sakya Muni and Buddha Gaya in Singapore is visited popularly due to its prominence within the Buddhist community. Also called the temple of a 1000 lights, the complex houses a 15 meter high Buddha statue weighing approximately 300 tons. Influenced heavily by…
Exploring the Sohar Fort Museum and Fish Market
One of the most developed cities in Oman, Sohar was once a traditional fishing town that has now been transformed into an industrial port. One of the fascinating attractions one will find here is the Sohar Fort Museum where one can view such features as…
Anchorage Museum
Enjoying a central location in the city, the Anchorage Museum showcases a wide range of exhibits and collections featuring elements from history, science and art. Housed within the Rasmuson Center, the museum opened in 1968, and today has over 17,000 objects in its permanent collection…