<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895</id><updated>2024-11-05T19:06:08.949-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Make A Tour Around The World</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default?redirect=false'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25&amp;redirect=false'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>95</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-8029965640470574915</id><published>2010-11-16T09:43:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-16T09:43:59.513-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Tourism Australia expects industry to double by 2020 to $140 billion</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;By David Olsen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Tourism Australia has launched a new strategic approach which Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy believes will double the value of Australia’s tourism industry to $140 billion by 2020.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;The Australian Expo Pavilion during construction.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Announcing the new strategic approach at the Australian Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra, Tourism Australia Managing Director, Andrew McEvoy revealed the details of the 2020 Tourism Industry Potential.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;“Over the past decade global tourism has become much more competitive and this is affecting Australia’s share of the worldwide tourism market,” Mr McEvoy said.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;“For Australian tourism to remain competitive we need to take a big picture approach that sees the industry focus on where it wants to be in the next decade.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;“The 2020 Tourism Industry Potential is a rallying call to the Australian tourism industry and all levels of government to focus on increasing the returns generated by tourism.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;“Through a shared common goal for Australian tourism we aim to grow overnight expenditure to as much as $140 billion by 2020, and with domestic day trips included to as much as $160 billion,” Mr McEvoy said.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Mr McEvoy said the 2020 Tourism Australia Potential strategy involves targeting higher net worth tourists who are willing to spend more in Australia, pushing the total value of tourism up in the country.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;“Our focus will be to continue to build demand for Australia’s tourism experience by focussing on a global consumer who is predisposed to Australia and spends more, and also working with industry to ensure investment and quality in products and experiences to meet their needs,” Mr McEvoy said.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/8029965640470574915/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/tourism-australia-expects-industry-to.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/8029965640470574915'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/8029965640470574915'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/tourism-australia-expects-industry-to.html' title='Tourism Australia expects industry to double by 2020 to $140 billion'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-5662729787361882069</id><published>2010-11-16T09:40:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-16T09:40:30.174-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Royal wedding &#39;will boost tourism in the UK&#39;</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Next year&#39;s royal wedding will boost UK tourism, VisitEngland has claimed, which could be of interest to those seeking hospitality jobs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;It was announced this morning that Prince William has proposed to long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton and that the couple are to wed next year.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;VisitEngland chief executive James Berresford said that he was &quot;absolutely thrilled&quot; for the pair, but was equally as pleased for the nation&#39;s tourism sector.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&quot;The wedding announcement today is great news and is a real shot in the arm for tourism,&quot; he added.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Mr Berresford went on to say that tourism will be increased even more in 2012, when the Queen&#39;s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games take place.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Last month, the British Hospitality Association&#39;s chief executive Ufi Ibrahim said that the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will have an immediate positive effect on many sectors of the UK hospitality industry, thanks to all of the tourism the events will bring to the nation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;-by Daniel Caggoull&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/5662729787361882069/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/royal-wedding-will-boost-tourism-in-uk.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/5662729787361882069'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/5662729787361882069'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/royal-wedding-will-boost-tourism-in-uk.html' title='Royal wedding &#39;will boost tourism in the UK&#39;'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-1777761614466913678</id><published>2010-11-16T09:38:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-16T09:38:12.960-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Medical Tourism service providers to get financial assistance: MoT</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;According to an IANS report, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has announced that Medical Tourism has now been included under the Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, under which Medical Tourism service providers will be given financial assistance. MoT has &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;sanctioned Rs 12.47 lakh as MDA to ten Medical Tourism service providers for the current year.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Medical Tourism service providers include representatives of hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH), travel agents and tour operators approved by MoT. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/1777761614466913678/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/medical-tourism-service-providers-to.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1777761614466913678'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1777761614466913678'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/medical-tourism-service-providers-to.html' title='Medical Tourism service providers to get financial assistance: MoT'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-9105561157933717440</id><published>2010-11-05T09:45:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-11-05T09:46:04.720-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Taking your laptop through the airport security</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Nowadays, you will find that traveling without your laptop will be something that is not very nice. But, you will find that it might be very difficult for you since you have to get through the airport security. However, there are some tips that you can follow to so that you will get the easiness in taking your laptop through the airport security.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Before leaving home to the airport, make sure that you have charged your laptop battery. When you are in the airport, you will be asked to turn on your laptop when you pass the airport security. If you have charged your laptop before, you will find that this process will be faster.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;You have to make the AC power cord of your laptop as handy as possible when you are preparing to pass the security. This is done for the preparation if your battery cannot work as it should be. By preparing the AC power, you will get the easiness in turning your computer although the battery fails.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The next thing that you should do is to remove the laptop that you bring from its bag. You should also have to remove all metals if you do not want to have problem at the metal detector. You should place your shoes and all belongings in separate plastic on the conveyor. But, you can put other large objects and bags directly on the conveyor.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;You should use a plastic tub to place your laptop before placing it on the conveyor belt to have an x-ray test in an x-ray machine. You should not place anything on the plastic tub but your laptop. To get through this, you should make sure that your laptop is safely laid on the tub during the x-ray test.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Additionally, you should pay attention to the position of the laptop case when it enters and exits the x-ray machine for the test. Then, you can pick up your laptop after security check finishes. However, you should always watch your laptop although you are being stopped because there is a metal on you. You will find that you will be asked to turn on your laptop when it happens.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Finally, by following those easy tips, you will get the easiness in passing the airport security for your travel. But, you have to make sure that you do not have any forbidden data or things with you in your travel. &lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/9105561157933717440/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/taking-your-laptop-through-airport.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/9105561157933717440'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/9105561157933717440'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/taking-your-laptop-through-airport.html' title='Taking your laptop through the airport security'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-6903287459616426520</id><published>2010-11-05T09:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-11-05T09:42:25.215-07:00</updated><title type='text'>which city is the most energetic city in China</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;As you may have guessed, yes, it is Hong Kong . Hong Kong is one of the most exciting and energetic cities in the world. This amazing city is bustling and beautiful, glitzy and glamorous. Because of its beauty and diversity, Hong Kong has drawn visitors from all over the world. Hong Kong has something for everyone and is a shopper&#39;s paradise. Hong Kong is filled with history and beauty as its many museums and parks amply demonstrate. Hong Kong is a beautiful blend of western and eastern, ancient, and modern and no trip to China is complete without a stop Hong Kong.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hong Kong is a gastronomical paradise . Due to the blending of cultures from around the world the variety of foods available are almost endless. The Western and Chinese cuisine are all very authentic. French cuisine has become the most &lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;popular style of Western cuisine in Hong Kong and a large number of French cafes have sprouted up. Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Italian cuisine are also commonplace in Hong Kong. It might take some searching, but there is also Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian, Indian, Cuban, and American cuisine available. Being located on the sea, Hong Kong has a huge variety of the freshest seafood available and it is incorporated into many dishes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hong Kong residents love soup and have brought soup to a whole new epicurean level. Every night, local people can be seen cooking soup throughout the city. Another favorite of locals is rice congee. It is porridge with the main ingredient consisting of rice. Many other ingredients are added to it including: meats, vegetables, and legumes according to the chef&#39;s taste. Every Hong Kong resident has his or her own &quot;secret&quot; recipe. Tea is another favorite with locals and is a staple of every Hong Kong resident&#39;s diet.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In the evening on some streets small food venders can be found lining the streets selling xiaochi which means small eats. They are dishes that are meant to be easily carried. The xiaochi are extremely delicious. Many families like to take a stroll in the evening and these snack streets are an important part of their life. They will stroll down the street purchasing the little eats as they go along. Some of the most famous xiaochi are the famous sweet and sour pork, and the spicy salty shrimp. Hong Kong also has many unique desserts which besides being sweet are also natural and usually healthy.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hong Kong&#39;s Kowloon Area is one of the best places to eat in Hong Kong. The prices are reasonable and it is a favorite among locals. Around the Causeway Bay, there are many restaurants that specialize in traditional Hong Kong cuisine. You can also find sushi shops and coffee houses. They are a great place to rest after shopping. In the Saigon area there are a lot of seafood restaurants. Being located near to the sea, the seafood is always incredibly fresh. In Stanley, which faces the sea, there are many romantic restaurants. At Lan Kwai Fong, there are many first class Western and Chinese restaurants.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hong Kong is a great place to eat . The best cuisine from around the world can be found in Hong Kong and it never fails to delight visitors. No matter what a visitor&#39;s taste or craving is, they can find it in Hong Kong.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/6903287459616426520/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/which-city-is-most-energetic-city-in.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/6903287459616426520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/6903287459616426520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/which-city-is-most-energetic-city-in.html' title='which city is the most energetic city in China'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-1806841397559624814</id><published>2010-11-01T16:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-11-01T16:44:21.119-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Essential Things on Travel</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;First Aid Box:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;It is important to carry medical items ensure safety and immediate medical treatment in cases of illnesses, accidents, etc. The First aid box should have surgical lotions, advised drugs, pain balms and tablets, cotton, bandages, etc.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Traveling Bags:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;For travel purpose it is advisable to select bags that have a firm yet elastic base along with side pockets and shoulder bands that are not harmful. To guarantee safety of other travel accessories go for bags which has zip locks or combination locks.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Personal accessories:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Every traveler must have sanitary and skin care items with him right from toothpastes to lotions, towels to tissue papers, combs to soaps, etc. It is also advisable to have a nice pair of sunglasses or sun helmet to ensure sun protection while on trekking spree. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Other Essential items:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Sleeping stuffing, umbrella, lightening equipments, shoes and clean drinking water are some of other essential items which a traveler must pack inside his travel kitty.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The sleeping pads should be water proof, soft and must provide a sound sleep to the traveler. If you are visiting a cold region make sure that the sleeping pads have profound coatings.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Make sure that you carry extra pair of shoes so that you can change as per your requirement. For a comfortable journey wear flat shoes or sneakers.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Carrying torches and multipurpose knives along with few batteries will help you while trekking at night.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;An Umbrella will cover you against rains, scorching sun and foggy climate.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;If you don&#39;t want to carry several bottles of mineral water, then opt for an Indian Iodine water sterilizer.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;IPhoto devices&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;A traveler embarks on a journey to explore the world’s hidden places and exclusive landscapes. Therefore, a photo camera or a video camera will be of great advantage in capturing the splendid sceneries or beautiful moments. &lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/1806841397559624814/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/essential-things-on-travel.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1806841397559624814'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1806841397559624814'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/essential-things-on-travel.html' title='Essential Things on Travel'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-1716079982159551750</id><published>2010-11-01T16:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-11-01T16:36:09.478-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tourist attractions in Kerala:</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Backwaters in Kerala: Kerala is most reputed for its undulating backwaters, which possibly does not have a match anywhere else. As many as forty-four rivers crisscross the land and finally drain into the Arabian Sea, creating a network of lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas. A cruise through the backwaters in Alleppey and Kumarakom, in a houseboat offers you amazing spectacles of rural Kerala.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Beaches in Kerala: Along its 600kms shoreline, Kerala has a number of sparkling beaches. With soft white sands, unending stretch of turquoise water, tall palm groves swaying with the sea breeze, the beaches of Kerala have an unspoilt and unexplored charm. Beaches at Kovalam, Poovar, Alappuzha, Fort Kochi are major tourist attractions in Kerala.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hill Stations in Kerala: Enchanting hill stations lie clad in lush green woods along the Western Ghat range in Kerala. Sprawling plantations around, the clear sky above, refreshing breeze combine with a panoramic view of sleepy little villages in the hill stations of Munnar, Palakkad, Ponmudi, Rajamala.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Wild lives in Kerala: 12 Wildlife sanctuaries and two National Parks literally dot over the map of Kerala. In the dense forests of Periyar and Rajamala, you may chance upon elephants, gaur, sambar, deer, Nilgiri Tahrs, langur and a wide variety of birds and reptiles.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/1716079982159551750/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/tourist-attractions-in-kerala.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1716079982159551750'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1716079982159551750'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/tourist-attractions-in-kerala.html' title='Tourist attractions in Kerala:'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-6383467519883214935</id><published>2010-10-31T12:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T12:53:26.210-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Institute of Airlines Studies</title><content type='html'>&amp;nbsp;Airlines Studies includes airline operations, safety, marketing, cost or strategic management, fuel efficiency, accounting to passenger fares and ticketing, our portfolio provides you the most comprehensive, up-to-date and pertinent airline training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Here, we given some useful&amp;nbsp;Airlines Study&amp;nbsp;centers in Tamilnadu. You can&amp;nbsp;approach&amp;nbsp;them for your study about airlines.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot;&gt;To see that list&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot;&gt;Chnnai &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Falcon Flight School&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 43534312, Fax : 45532132&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Franklinn Institute of Air Hostess Training&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 42138282, 42643224, 28234483&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Garudha Air Hostess Training Academy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 9843012464&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Institute of Airlines &amp;amp; Travel Agents Academy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph:28277606,42144946,&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;International Airlines Academy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 28547375, 42697630, Fax : 28510122&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Kuoni Academy of Travel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 42147542, 42638383&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Aviation Academy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 23721433, 9941207015,&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Newtech International Academy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph: 42630077, 42630088, Fax : 42630088&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Orient Flight School&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 22341389, Fax : 22333848&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Professional Training Centre&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ph : 22382801&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/6383467519883214935/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/institute-of-airlines-studies.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/6383467519883214935'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/6383467519883214935'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/institute-of-airlines-studies.html' title='Institute of Airlines Studies'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-8966990017960909451</id><published>2010-10-31T12:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T13:01:16.422-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Locations Of Airports In India</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps takeoff and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport. An airport consists of at least one surface such as a runway for a plane to takeoff and land, a helipad, or water for takeoffs and landings, and often includes buildings such as control towers, hangars and terminal buildings.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Larger airports may have fixed base operator services, seaplane docks and ramps, air traffic control, passenger facilities such as restaurants and lounges, and emergency services. A military airport is known as an airbase or air station.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;To see&amp;nbsp;Locations Of Airports In India&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madurawelcome.com/chennai/airportsindia.htm&quot; target=&quot;I1&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe align=&quot;center&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; frameborder=&quot;1&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; name=&quot;I1&quot; src=&quot;http://madurawelcome.com/chennai/airportsindia.htm&quot; title=&quot;Airports India&quot; width=&quot;425&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/8966990017960909451/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/locations-airports-in-india.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/8966990017960909451'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/8966990017960909451'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/locations-airports-in-india.html' title='Locations Of Airports In India'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-154323792288461515</id><published>2010-10-31T12:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T12:18:13.687-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The History of Pondicherry can be traced back to the 2nd century AD</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) is a Union Territory of India. It is a former French colony, consisting of four non-contiguous enclaves, or districts, and named for the largest, Pondicherry.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The History of Pondicherry can be traced back to the 2nd century AD. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, of the early 2nd Century, AD, mentions a marketplace named Poduke, which G.W.B. Huntingford identified as possibly being Arikamedu (now part of Ariyankuppam), about 2 miles from the modern Pondicherry. Huntingford further notes that Roman pottery was found at Arikamedu in 1937, and archeological excavations between 1944 and 1949 showed that it was “a trading station to which goods of Roman manufacture were imported during the first half of the 1st century AD”.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Puducherry cheers the heart of the romantic. Legendary associations trace the origin of this city to Rishi Agastya, the revered sage of the south. Puducherry has been the theatre of many battles between the British and the French, and was the capital of French India before it attained independence in 1954. In September 2006, the official name was changed from Pondicherry to Puducherry.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Air:&lt;/b&gt; Nearest Airport is Chennai International Airport while coming to Pondicherry. This airport is just 135 km from Puducherry.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rail: &lt;/b&gt;The nearest railhead is Villupuram (36 kms), which is connected to Chennai &amp;amp; Trivandrum.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Road&lt;/b&gt;:A good road network, originating from National Highway 45, covers Puducherry. The most convenient way to Pondicherry is either from Chennai (150kms) and Bangalore (320kms).&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/154323792288461515/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/history-of-pondicherry-can-be-traced.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/154323792288461515'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/154323792288461515'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/history-of-pondicherry-can-be-traced.html' title='The History of Pondicherry can be traced back to the 2nd century AD'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-3167724424967158144</id><published>2010-10-31T12:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T13:02:41.117-07:00</updated><title type='text'>One of the most popular hill stations in India - Munnar</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the &lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Tata Tea Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue colour once in twelve years.The Duke of Wellington is reputed to have been the first European visitor to Munnar, in 1790, but this is unlikely. In the early 19th century, the headman of the villages of Anchanad, just to the North of the high ranges was named Kanan Thevar. It is said that travelers from Madurai to the West coast passed through these villages and named these hills after him.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/3167724424967158144/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-of-most-popular-hill-stations-in.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/3167724424967158144'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/3167724424967158144'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-of-most-popular-hill-stations-in.html' title='One of the most popular hill stations in India - Munnar'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-2215773872778376032</id><published>2010-10-31T12:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T12:10:36.376-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Puttaparthi is the original village where Baba took birth.</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Puttaparthi is the original village where Baba took birth. It is a small village located in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh State. The name of its adjacent township is Prasanthi Nilayam. The Ashram and the surroundings that developed after Baba is called Prasanthi Nilayam. In Govt. records even the village comes under Pransanthi Nilayam.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Apart from the main Ashram, Puttaparthi has other places of worship like HanumanTemple, a Village Mosque and Sathyabhama Temple.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Other important institutions include Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (Super Speciality Hospital), Chaitanya Jyothi Museum, Sri Sathya Sai University, Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri Music College and Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium. The then President of India, A.P.J.Abdul Kalam inaugurated a newly-constructed Indoor Sports stadium - with International standards -in November 2006.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Whilst the main attraction at Puttaparthi is Sathya Sai Baba, visitors can get a good idea of Indian village life by hiring an auto-rickshaw and touring the lake, surrounding villages and by interacting with the villagers.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/2215773872778376032/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/puttaparthi-is-original-village-where.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/2215773872778376032'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/2215773872778376032'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/puttaparthi-is-original-village-where.html' title='Puttaparthi is the original village where Baba took birth.'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-7308873584371184031</id><published>2010-10-31T12:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T12:08:43.710-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Andaman &amp; Nicobar</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Port Blair is the chief community on the islands, and the administrative centre of the Union Territory. The Andaman Islands form a single administrative district within the Union Territory, the Andaman district (the Nicobar district was separated and established as a new district in 1974).Emerald Island - Floating in splendid isolation in the Bay of Bengal is the archipelago, of over 572 islands, known as Andaman &amp;amp; Nicobar Islands. This Union Territory is stretched over an area of more than 700 kms. from North to South with 36 inhabited islands. These undulating islands are covered with dense forests and endless variety of indigenous and exotic flowers and birds. These, along with silver-sandy beaches on the edge of meandering coastline and the excellent scope of water-sports, diving, carefree destination.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The Andamanese is a collective term to describe the peoples who are the aboriginal inhabitants of the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal. The term includes the Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge, Shompens, Sentinelese and the extinct Jangil.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Air: &lt;/b&gt;Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Calcutta by air. 2 km from city. Ph : 03192-232983&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ship:&lt;/b&gt; Regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Calcutta and Vishakhapatnam and back. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours and the ship normally berths at Port Blair for about two to four days. Further information on schedules and tariffs can be obtained from Ph : 03192-233778.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/7308873584371184031/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/andaman-nicobar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/7308873584371184031'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/7308873584371184031'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/andaman-nicobar.html' title='Andaman &amp; Nicobar'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-3683851606095167523</id><published>2010-10-31T12:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T12:03:51.573-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Kathakali Performance of Kerala</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Onam is arguably the most festive period for the people of Kerala as a whole. The exact dates of the festive period vary depending on the Malayalam lunar calendar, but invariably its a 10-day period between mid-August and mid- September. This marks the beginning of the harvest season and is a period of exuberance and cheerfulness. Shopping, traditional food, trade fairs and temple festivals add to the colour of the celebratory mood. Legend has it that Onam marks the period when the good-hearted and generous asura (demon) king Mahabali visits his subjects after he was pushed underground by Vamana (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu). The period is marked by colourful and intricate pookalams (floral carpets) laid out to greet the king.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The other major festivals and events celebrated in Cochin include Christmas (December 25), Vishu (April 14), Mahasivarathri (February/ March), Bakrid (January), Idul Fitr (October), Vallamkali (or snake boat race) at Alapuzha (Alleppey), Aranmula, Ambalapuzha and Cochin (July/August).&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shopping&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;There are many things that one can buy from Cochin, the list would probably be topped by handicraft, spices and nuts. Handicrafs include a wide range of products made from coir, wood, shells, brass, ivory and sandalwood. Kairali Handicraft Emporium 0484 2354507 and Surabhi located on MG Road near Jos Junction sells quality handicraft products. Small amounts of spices and other small items can be picked up from Broadway, which ironically has the narrowest streets are largest crowd in Cochin. The entire stretch of MG Road is lined with shops selling a variety of things from clothes, handicrafts and jewellery.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kathakali Performance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Art Kerala : Kannanthodathu Lane, near Valanjambalam Temple. They organised Kathakali performances every evening. Kathakali is a  traditional danceform of Kerala and the impressive facial expressions, hand gestures and dance moves will leave one spellbound.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/3683851606095167523/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/kathakali-performance-of-kerala.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/3683851606095167523'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/3683851606095167523'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/kathakali-performance-of-kerala.html' title='Kathakali Performance of Kerala'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-1921302926843570407</id><published>2010-10-30T14:24:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:27:14.097-07:00</updated><title type='text'>New Zealand is a dream destination for holiday makers and tourists</title><content type='html'>New Zealand is a dream destination for holiday makers and tourists. From pristine beaches, stunning snow capped mountains, &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;lush and green forests to steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests, New Zealand offers unique blend of almost everything you can ask for in your holidays. So pamper yourself and book your flight to this beautiful country with rich culture and cosmopolitan way of life.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/1921302926843570407/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-zealand-is-dream-destination-for.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1921302926843570407'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/1921302926843570407'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-zealand-is-dream-destination-for.html' title='New Zealand is a dream destination for holiday makers and tourists'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-512157780098087144</id><published>2010-10-30T14:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:27:42.169-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Florence, the city of joy</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Florence, the city of joy, the city with a rich cultural heritage, castles and monuments which will leave tourists and visitors spell bund and the city that is home to great and stunning views &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;of the panoramic landscape and wonderful vegetation is the most beautiful city of Italy. Florence has been the home of the great and mighty of the world such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Dante, Machiavelli and Michelangelo just to name a few.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/512157780098087144/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/florence-city-of-joy.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/512157780098087144'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/512157780098087144'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/florence-city-of-joy.html' title='Florence, the city of joy'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-8455734563776914122</id><published>2010-10-30T14:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:28:07.830-07:00</updated><title type='text'>London, the beautiful city</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;London, the beautiful city, having a rich cultural heritage, truly world class cosmopolitan outlook and one of the most famous galleries of the world is a &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;tourist&#39;s paradise and a dream destination. The city attracts millions of tourists from all parts of the world with its breathtaking and mesmerizing atmosphere and sheer variety of top class spots for visitors.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/8455734563776914122/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/london-beautiful-city.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/8455734563776914122'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/8455734563776914122'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/london-beautiful-city.html' title='London, the beautiful city'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-3652170251824791012</id><published>2010-10-30T14:20:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:28:39.810-07:00</updated><title type='text'>New Zealand is a dream destination</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;New Zealand is a dream destination for holiday makers and tourists. From pristine beaches, stunning snow capped mountains, lush and green forests to steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines,&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt; deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests, New Zealand offers unique blend of almost everything you can ask for in your holidays. So pamper yourself and book your flight to this beautiful country with rich culture and cosmopolitan way of life.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/3652170251824791012/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-zealand-is-dream-destination.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/3652170251824791012'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/3652170251824791012'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-zealand-is-dream-destination.html' title='New Zealand is a dream destination'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-2250125964178791777</id><published>2010-10-30T14:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:29:01.044-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Shanghai - exotic holiday destinations</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Shanghai is perhaps one of the most underrated but exotic holiday destinations offering a great insight and understanding of the Chinese culture and tradition. The place is a melting pot of contrasts with the modern and lavishly built buildings and convention centres on the &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;one hand and the ancient monuments and cultural museums on the other.Chinese gourmet is world famous and you can have some authentic Chinese cuisine being in this wonderful place.Being a major business district, Shanghai is very well connected with most of the European and Asian countries.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/2250125964178791777/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/shanghai-exotic-holiday-destinations.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/2250125964178791777'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/2250125964178791777'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/shanghai-exotic-holiday-destinations.html' title='Shanghai - exotic holiday destinations'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-7164488163512917363</id><published>2010-10-30T14:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:47:12.679-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Mauritius with its pristine and crystal clear beaches</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Mauritius with its pristine and crystal clear beaches, cool and gentle breeze and extremely friendly people will enchant you with all its glory. The place is a tourists&#39; delight and offers one of the most memorable holiday experiences of life time. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;The place with its multitude of colors and tastes, its turquoise sea, and peace and tranquility will undoubtedly uplift your moods and make you wish come here again and again to experience a vacation to remember.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/7164488163512917363/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/mauritius-with-its-pristine-and-crystal.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/7164488163512917363'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/7164488163512917363'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/mauritius-with-its-pristine-and-crystal.html' title='Mauritius with its pristine and crystal clear beaches'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-7489686704355562226</id><published>2010-10-30T14:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:47:43.508-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The place is a splendid mix of history - Italy</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Few places in the world an compare to Italy, most won&#39;t even make an attempt. The place is a splendid mix of history, art, architecture, mouth watering gourmet experience, sports, fashion and natural beauty at its peak. It is the land of &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Ceaser, Michelangelo, Galileo, Fellini, Garibaldi and Versace. Italy has been wooing foreign tourists with its rich cultural heritage, aesthetic beauty and diverse offerings catering to the tourists of all tastes and expectations.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/7489686704355562226/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/place-is-splendid-mix-of-history-italy.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/7489686704355562226'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/7489686704355562226'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/place-is-splendid-mix-of-history-italy.html' title='The place is a splendid mix of history - Italy'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-4406058501018715691</id><published>2010-10-30T14:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-11-05T08:51:01.473-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hong Kong- one of the wonders</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hong Kong- one of the wonders of the tourist map is an ideal choice for tourists and visitors who want to marvel at the great architecture and technological advancements of modern times and also enjoy the peace and tranquil life of the&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;village life. The beautiful business district offers this great contrast with its offerings which range from great constructions to vibrant coastal life to the serene atmosphere of a peaceful outskirt of the city life.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/4406058501018715691/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/hong-kong-one-of-wonders.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/4406058501018715691'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/4406058501018715691'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/hong-kong-one-of-wonders.html' title='Hong Kong- one of the wonders'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-48389097601637068</id><published>2010-10-30T14:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:07:53.053-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Japan is made up of of four major islands</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Japan for many years has had the reputation of being prohibitively expensive. While in some cases this can be true, anyone on a budget can also enjoy most of what this beautiful country has to offer. This is not to say Japan is not expensive, it can be, but with a little homework you can visit the Land of the Rising Sun on your own terms and allowance.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Japan is located between the North Pacific and the East Sea / Sea of Japan, and is nearly the same size as &lt;/div&gt;&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Germany and Switzerland combined. Japan is made up of of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands. The four major islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Japan&#39;s population is over 126 million, with most Japanese residing in densely populated urban areas. The Tokyo Metropolitan Area including the city, some of its suburbs and the surrounding area is believed to house a staggering 12 million.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Language can still be a problem but over the years more and more Japanese speak better and better English, but &amp;nbsp;still recommend you to carry a handy phrase book and learn a few essential words, especially if you plan to travel to some of the more remote areas of Japan.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/48389097601637068/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/japan-is-made-up-of-of-four-major.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/48389097601637068'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/48389097601637068'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/japan-is-made-up-of-of-four-major.html' title='Japan is made up of of four major islands'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-2390589943199593583</id><published>2010-10-30T14:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T14:01:03.577-07:00</updated><title type='text'>In Singapore the highest number of arrivals received in the month of September</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Singapore visitor arrivals in September 2010 registered a growth of 18.4% to reach 947,000, the highest number of arrivals received in the month of September and the tenth consecutive month of record visitor arrivals for Singapore.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;September’s visitor arrivals can be partly attributed to the hosting of the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix, the world’s only F1 night race and the draw of the many leisure and entertainment events under the Grand Prix Season Singapore 2010. Visitor days were estimated at 3.8 million days, a year-on-year growth of 17.5% in comparison with September 2009.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Indonesia (244,000), Malaysia (95,000), Australia (80,000), P.R. China (74,000) and India (55,000) were Singapore&#39;s top five visitor-generating markets in September 2010. These markets accounted for 58% of total visitor arrivals for the month.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;12 out of the top 15 markets registered positive year-on-year growth in September this year. In September 2010, South Korea (+63.2%), Malaysia (+40.2%), and Vietnam (+38.9%) registered their highest growth out of the top 15 markets.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;AOR posted a 5.2 percentage point increase over September 2009 to reach 82% in September 2010, while ARR increased by 13.1% over September 2009 to reach an estimate of Sin$233.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;RevPAR increased by 20.7% to reach Sin$192 in September 2010 and hotel room revenue grew 22.6% against September 2009 to reach an estimated Sin$174 million in September 2010.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In September 2010, the AOR of Economy Tier hotels reported the largest growth (+13.5 percentage points) against September 2009 to reach 81%.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The ARR of Mid-Tier hotels recorded the largest growth of 25.1% against September 2009 to reach Sin$185 in September 2010.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hotels in the Economy Tier reported the largest growth (+43.4%) in RevPAR in September 2010 to reach Sin$87.&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/2390589943199593583/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/in-singapore-highest-number-of-arrivals.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/2390589943199593583'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/2390589943199593583'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/in-singapore-highest-number-of-arrivals.html' title='In Singapore the highest number of arrivals received in the month of September'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343650638021422895.post-6782415194299444090</id><published>2010-10-30T12:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-30T13:51:58.290-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Useful Travel Sites</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Useful Travel Sites:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Airline Timetables, Airpasses, Airport Codes, Airport Flight Information, Airport Hotel Parkings, Airport Information, Airport Lounges, Airport Parkings, Banned, Blacklisted and Unsafe airlines, Booking Engines, Calendar, Calling Cards, Climates Worldwide, Conversion Tables, Currency Converter, Date Difference Calculator, Daylight Saving &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a name=&#39;more&#39;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;&quot;&gt;Times, Denied Boarding Compensation, Dialing Codes, Distances Worldwide, Driving Directions, Driving Distance Calculator USA, Electric Guide, Embassies Worldwide, Flight Delays USA, Flight Status, Flight Trackers, Holidays Worldwide, How good is my Discounted Airfare deal, Low-Cost Airlines, Maps Worldwide, News Headlines, Official Tourist Information, Packing List &amp;amp; Tips, Subway Maps, Tourist Information, Translator, Travel Insurance, Travel News, Vaccinations Required, Weather Worldwide, World Clock, World Fact Book&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.etn.nl/org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Useful Travel Sites: CLICK HERE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/feeds/6782415194299444090/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/useful-travel-sites.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/6782415194299444090'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2343650638021422895/posts/default/6782415194299444090'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://makeatouraroundtheworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/useful-travel-sites.html' title='Useful Travel Sites'/><author><name>S,Devarajan</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08193558770808207932</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>