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- 11 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
South Africa, The Edge of Splendor
South Africa’s symbol, the table mountain itself ©Diriye Amey/flickr
South Africa lies on the most southern edge of the African continent. The culturally, historically and ethnically versatile country faced many tragedies throughout the centuries and still faces several issues in the present. It managed to temper much of its problems and has become one of the world’s most intriguing places in many way.
South Africa is neighbored by countries like Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique and also with small countries like Swaziland and Lesotho.
The de jure capital is Pretoria yet it has three main administrative centers. Pretoria is the executive capital, Bloemfontein is the judicial capital and Cape Town is the legislative capital of the country.
The country recognizes 11 official languages (English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Zhosa, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda and Southern Ndebele.), thus making South Africa unique in the world.
- 10 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Singapore, The Pearl of Southeast Asia
Singapore city as its finest
Singapore is probably Asia’s most prosperous state. It is tiny yet very rich and dynamic.
It is only bordered by Malaysia. The city itself is filled with huge skyscrapers yet you can see diverse old colonial and other immigrant buildings which makes the destination even more exciting. …
- 09 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Prosperous Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan © Piotr Gaborek/flickr
Brunei is a small country which is completely surrounded and bordered only by Malaysia. Brunei is well known for being one of the richest nations in Asia, being the second wealthiest after Singapore.
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. Some other important cities of the country are Muara, Kuala Belait, Tutong and Seria. Brunei’s constitutional form is Unitary Islamic Absolute Monarchy.
Although the official language of Brunei Darussalam is Malay, the English language, nevertheless, is still a recognized language and is widely spoken and other languages such as Chinese, Tamil and others are also used.
The main attractions of Brunei are Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Jerudong Park, Istana Nurul Iman and the Brunei Museum.
- 08 May
The Tragedy of Nepal
Kathmandu under construction. ©United Nations Development Programme /flickr
Update on the Nepal catastrophe: second earthquake hitting the region on May 12 2015
Nepal has still been in the process of recovering after the devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude when it was hit by a second one just today! The epicenter of this second earthquake was near Mount Everest in a depth of 10.1 miles and its shock waves were felt even in the Indian capital, Delhi. It was of magnitude 7.1, later upgraded to 7.4. Although, data about the damage is yet unavailable, it is imaginable how much it affected the country still suffering the consequences of the first quake of April 25.
The first catastrophe killed over 8,000 people and destroyed entire villages and towns leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. Now the world fears not only for the lives of the Nepalese but also the many doctors, rescue teams and other volunteers who were still in the Nepal helping. According to the few reports that already arrived, the people of Kathmandu were panicked when today’s earthquake reached the city, immediately trying to call their loved ones and rush home. The quake lasted for over one minute and probably caused further damage but hopefully not more deaths. The climbing expeditions of camp Everest were called off today for the following months.
Unfortunately scientists are predicting more trouble ahead.
According to the publication Science
“Most of the region’s substantial earthquakes have occurred south of the line, where the plates are locked together and strain builds up. North of this “lock line,” however, the Indian plate dives downward and the character of the rock slab changes. Under higher temperatures and rising pressures, the brittle rocks become more plastic, and they creep past the Tibetan crust without rupturing. Or so researchers had thought.”
Gavin Hayes of the US Geological Survey states:
“We therefore have the potential for bigger earthquakes than we might have otherwise expected.”
He estimates, that we can’t exclude even magnitude 9 earthquakes, not only in the region, but throughout India.
You can also help the recovering country in many ways. One of the most noble causes is helping the children who lost their families and homes. You can donate to the Nepal Earthquake Children’s Relief Fund of the Save the Children charity. Even the smallest amount counts!
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All-inclusive Riviera Maya vacation at Occidental Grand Xcaret for $569
Occidental Grand Xcaret – pool view
Today it is all about vacation packages to the Caribbean. Right on the top of our list you can find an all-inclusive Riviera Maya vacation package that you can book now for $569 per person for select dated between August 17 and October 31 2015.
If you browse the table a bit longer, you can also find a 5 nights all inclusive Cancun vacation at Oasis Palm from $519 per person, a 5 nights Puerto Rico getaway at Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico from $639 pp or an all-inclusive 5 nights escape at Presidential Suites Punta Cana from $549 pp. Book right now, these deals will be sold out very soon! …
- 07 May
TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South hotel in New York for $159
TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South
If you browse this week’s selection of the top 10 travel deals you can find the TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South hotel from $159 per night. Book this New York City hotel by May 22 and save up to 50% compared to current rates on your stay on select dates through July and August.
Browse the other travel deals and you can find cheap domestic flights nationwide with Virgin America from $55 one way, the Inn at Deep Canyon hotel in Palm Springs from $61 per night, 4 nights Puerto Rico getaway in Condado Plaza Hilton from $529 per person and more. Hurry up, the best travel deals will sell out first! …
- 06 May
4 nights cruise on Carnival Fascination to the Bahamas for $159
Carnival Fascination
Our deal hunters have brought you the top cruise deal offers from the largest providers. You should take a special look at the 4 nights Bahamas cruise that you can book now from just $159 per person and save big compared to the regular rate of the deal.
You should check out the other offers we have found, like an ocean view cabin on a 4 nights Caribbean cruise on Carnival Fascination from $219 per person, a week long Alaska and glaciers cruise with Norwegian from $599 per person, a 3 days Baja Mexico cruise to Ensenada from $189 pp and more. Act fast, such great offers might be sold out in any moment! …
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All suite Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel for $77
Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel
You can find the best hotel deals from all over Florida in this travel deal collection brought by our deal hunters. You can get the Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel hotel for $77 per night saving up to 40% off regular rates on travel through August and September 2015 if you book by June 10.
Other Florida hotel deals from the table include the luxurious Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort at Bonnet Creek with 55% off starting at $169 per night, the Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort in Fort Lauderdale for $89 per night, the Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration for 45% less from $127 and more. Act fast, these deals may sell out in any moment! …
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