UNO Pic credit : Rishi Menon
This post is a continuation to the earlier post – ‘The City of New York’
8. UN
The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York City. There are guided tours and audio tours conducted here. Audio tours are available only on weekends. There are multilingual tour guides who offer tours in different languages. You can see donated gifts of art, the General Assembly Hall, the Security Council & articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Art, music, fashion, finance,tourism ,architecture, shopping and entertainment – Rishi Menon presents the city of New York as seen through his camera lenses while his better half & travel mate Suchi shares her experience through the photo narratives…
Times Square Pic credit : Rishi Menon
1. Times Square
Times Square in NYC, short for New York City stretches from 42nd street to 47th Street and is one of the most vibrant spots in New York City. It’s a place to just walk around, look at the bustling crowd which includes locals and the awestruck tourists. There are souvenir stores, TKTS booth which is a discount ticket booth for Broadway and off-Broadway shows and few of the major Broadway theatres. The main street of Times Square is closed to vehicular traffic and there are chairs kept on those roads for tourists to take in the atmosphere. Read more...
Malia in Crete Pic Source: http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/594946
Visit Malia in Crete
Malia is great for young travelers who like clubbing and chilling in cafes, and the beaches are sunny and warm as well. I found affordable a good package with holidays to Malia with holidayhypermarket, but there are a variety of travel agents who can organize package holidays with accommodation and car hire included.
I chose Malia because it’s on the north coast of Crete, really close to the capital, Heraklion, and easily accessible from the international airport (and just 4 hours’ flying time from London). I prefer Malia to Ibiza because it has all of the facilities (nightclubs, restaurants, shops) but it’s not quite as crowded and commercial. Read more...
Italy Villa Pic source : Matt
The Villas of Italy and Tuscany
The villas of Italy and Tuscany are very famous. Throughout the world, their various styles have been reproduced with modern construction criteria. At times entire sceneries, such as the historic center of Venice, were reproduced and became an attraction in the casino’s of Las Vegas as well as in Macau.
When you travel to Italy you will find these villas everywhere, throughout the country. Both the city and the countryside feature these properties. Many of them can be rented for your holidays, and can be self catered or come with the staff necessary for you to spend a luxury vacation. Read more...
White pink Cherry Tree and Collegiate Gothic Art Tower, University of Washington, Seattle, USA...Pic source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonderlane/3260019680/
The Best Seattle Attractions
Seattle is a wonderful scenic city with lots to see and do. Originally founded in 1853 as a fishing and logging town, Seattle became a center of the air industry after Boeing set up shop here. Lying in sight of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountains, the city is now home to software giant Microsoft. The history and setting of the city provides the visitor with many fascinating and delightful opportunities to learn and explore. Read more...
This guest post by Rishi Menon and Suchi Ravindran Menon is continuation to part 1,2,3
16. Bandelier National Monument is in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Los Alamos is famous for its national laboratory where the first Atom bomb was designed. Bandelier National Monument has ruins of ancient Anasazi cliff houses and houses of Pueblo People. Plan to spend a whole day there and take trails to see some wonderful excavated sites, rock paintings and Petroglyphs. People have reported bear sightings there, so be careful while taking trails.
This guest post by Rishi Menon and Suchi Ravindran Menon is continuation to part 1 & 2
11. New Mexico, known as the Land of Enchantment is endowed with Southwestern Charm. These hanging arrangements of dried chilies are called Chili Ristras and is an iconic New Mexican tradition.
Ristras Pic: Rishi Menon
12. Very large Array also known as VLA lies fifty miles West of Socorro city in New Mexico. There are 27 radio antennas arranged in Y-shape . They offer self guided tours. Make sure you are prepared for the weather since it tends to get very windy and storms are frequent. We were caught in one and had to run like crazy to get shelter. We also saw several jack rabbits hopping around. Read more...
Maldives Pic: www.flickr.com/photos/47300487@N04/4338708570/sizes/m/in/photostream/
4 Reasons to Enjoy a Holiday in the Indian Ocean
The countries of Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are all situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean, allowing for comfortably warm temperatures year round, stunning beaches and countless water recreation activities to enjoy. In addition, the local people are welcoming and kind, making visitors head back, time and time again to experience the friendly environment and unparalleled scenery. If you need more reasons to make up your mind and take a once in a lifetime holiday to these amazing Indian Ocean nations, here are 4 more: Read more...
Mauritius Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christos_world/4023583368/sizes/m/in/photostream/
Exploring Mauritius: The Best Places to Visit on Holiday
Although the island of Mauritius may be small, with a total area of roughly 2,000 square kilometres total, the island boasts thousands of incredible attractions, beaches, restaurants and historical landmarks. Whether you plan to visit for a relaxing beach holiday, a cultural expedition or to just shop and dine, you certainly won’t be disappointed in Mauritius. Here are some of the best places to see and explore during your Indian Ocean holiday in Mauritius: Read more...
This guest post by Rishi Menon and Suchi Ravindran Menon is continuation to part 1
6. Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is famous for its Mysterious Staircase. The chapel was built between 1873 and 1878 and it has many stories regarding the mysterious staircase, one being it was built by St. Joseph himself.
Santa Fe Loretto Chapel Pic: Rishi Menon
7. Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe is one of the major attractions in Santa Fe. It has a beautiful architecture and the store inside sell authentic New Mexican Christian gifts. We picked up colorful New Mexican themed cross for our Catholic friends. Read more...
