Oceans are one of the most important bodies of water. They gold more than 70% of the total H2O reserves and provide a major resource for the extraction of Salt. Oceans possess a lot of life and a lot of secrets to them.

The Indian Oceans – Amazing Waters

However, some Oceans are distinct and are famous for their immense beauty and amazing brilliance within. The Indian Ocean is one prime example of some of the most famous waters in the world. It has been described by many as enchanting. The Indian Ocean is the world’s 3rd largest Oceanic Division of the Earth.

The 3rd Largest Ocean – A Mirror of Nature

The Indian Ocean constitutes more than 20% of the total waters of the World. The Indian Oceans connect several countries and harbors some of the most important and developed ports. The Mumbai Port and Karachi Port have wonderfully made use of this warm water port.

Indian Ocean – Life Line for Many

Life on the Indian Beaches is quite simple and quite delicate for most individuals. Many fishermen depend upon the Oceans for fish. A major catch of fish is recorded from the Indian Oceans and people are involved in several other activities. Many individuals involve themselves in activities similar to this nature.

The Professions – Activities of Individuals

Boat making, fishing, icing and fish canning are some of the occupations of those people who live near the Indian Ocean beaches in India. Huge crowd of individuals daily gather to catch fish in the early hours of the day. The catch of fish is extremely high and a very well income is generated.

Life At The Beach – The Indian Ocean

The beach of the Puri City is a wonderful relaxation spot. People often come here in the early or late hours of the day. Though many do not prefer to take bath in the sea water, couples and families are often found near relaxing and spending a quite time. Many on-season workers generate earning by selling fish and vegetable rolls and patties on the shore.

Lives Attached With the Sea – Indian Ocean

The life of people associated with the Oceans is quite poor and bleak. They live in very stiff and rundown conditions which are literally heart breaking. Read the full story

The world has progressed greatly since the time when Pyramids of Egypt were built. These wonders of man were made purely by hand and labor. No sophisticated machinery was used except for estimates and calculations.

Weird Sky Scrapers – Bizarre Architectural Designs

Today, civilization has progressed. The consequences of technological advancements have resulted into the erection of some of the most amazing structures in the world. Have a look at the most bizarre and weird sky scrapers of all times.

1. The Legend of Bangkok – United Overseas Bank

The structure of this phenomenal sky scraper is such that it can amaze just anybody. Built back in 1986, this sky scraper has a very bizarre and unusual design. It looks like a transformable “Robot” due to its sleek design.

2. The Chang Building – Bangkok`s Prestige

This building is the Bangkok`s Chang Building. It is one of the most integral component of Bangkok`s skyline and features the most favorite animal of this state. The design is much more like an Elephant which is considered sacred and holy in Malaysian Culture.

3. The Koala Building – Dirt in the Eye

The Koala Towers are located in Hong Kong. They are officially known as the “Hong Kong`s Lippo Center”. The shape of each tower is such that it appears to be a bear hugging itself. The 186 meter high wonders of man may not truly be the perfect sight in the Hong Kong`s skyline.

4. Belgrade – Genex Towers

The Genex Towers are located in Belgrade, Serbia. Each of the gigantic towers goes as far as 115 meters in the air. They act as a welcoming gate for outsiders into the city. The two towers are connected by a concrete bridge. Though they are oddly built, they sure are wonderful.

5. Fuji Tower – Tokyo

The Fuji Towers are equipped with all instruments to make them look like complete industrial waste land. This futuristic attempt to shape a building has been completely spoilt.

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The world is full of very mesmerizing and beautiful places. All that needs to be done is to preserve them for the coming generations. These places have been often visited by tourists and outgoes who respect the way these locations have developed over time. Each place holds a distinct position in the culture and heritage of the region.

When Traveling Becomes Part of Life

While traveling a person considers many factors. The place they go and the place they stay. People usually pay more attention to where they go to. This Earth is full of places so beautiful and gorgeous it is hard to ignore. Here are some of the best locations for you to travel and visit. These places hold a special position in the hearts of everybody.

French Beauty – Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower has been the landmark of France since 18th century. It has been one of the most developed places in the world and Eiffel Towers represents Industrialization of French Industries. Today, Eiffel Tower holds immense value as a trade mark for the city of Paris. It is a must visit location for any tourist. Along with the French Cuisine and Fragrance, the Eiffel Tower is the most recognized factor of French history.

The Amazing Opera House

The Opera House located in Sydney is another pleasant place to visit. Its unique design and beautiful history is an example of Australian marvel. Aussies are famous for their sport skills and also the Opera House. Since its origination, the Sydney Opera House has been the epicenter of major concerts and shows all over the world. Experience some of the best sunsets here.

Malaysian Twin Towers

The brilliant sky scrapers of Malaysia are also a wonderful place for just about anybody to visit and enjoy. These sky scrapers are several meters high and offer the best of observatories of the region. At night time, these twin brothers look like a giant standing tall in front. A fantastic place to plan holidays for.

The Buddha – Chinese Monastery

Not just one but all of China’s monastery or temples have to offer you a lot. These statues are a symbol of the spiritual connection one has with his/her creator.

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Trains have been the most wonderful means of transportation all over the world. We have always felt the need and importance of travelling in a Train. Trains provide us with an economic and feasible way of transportation. They can carry bulk cargo and literally thousands over passengers at once. Some of the most dense railways network is located in India and Japan.

Rail over Plane

All over the world even in the most developed of regions the culture of travelling by Train has not been abandoned. People enjoy their trip by Train. It gives us a chance to peek into the diverse culture of the area and the scenic landscape unlike the journey of an Airplane. Here I bring to you some of the most amazing Train routes from all over the world.

Just Off the Cliff

Man has been an excellent engineering ever since his creation. The Pyramids of Egypt and the Royal Palace are a fine example of how delicately man has designed these structures. This picture shows a Train coming from a tunnel just beside a sea. This is where the limits of engineering at tested. The dedication and hard work of labors have ensured this journey is safe and sound.

Nature and Calculations

A single miscalculation and you either get crushed by a landslide or drown in the river. This Train route is with out a doubt a brilliant example of how man has worked so hard to achieve perfection. Read the full story

While many would use culture as something that bonds them together, Traditions amidst the culture becomes another interrelating aspect.  With the changing race, attitudes and beliefs at every other corner, a specific set of practices that holds them together also take many different forms.  Below are a set of traditions that various sects carry out and are more dangerous than fun and games.

1. New Years Dive:

On the day of the New Year, countless divers gather around and take a dip into the Baikal lake. As if this isn’t dangerous enough, one specified diver carries the new year’s tree to plant it at the bottom of the lake.

2. Polar Bear Plunge:

The event aims to gather donations for the Special Olympics and welcomes a huge number of participants every year. The participants have to jump in cold water during the winter season, and the dodgy part is, that it may cause paralysis, hypothermia, and even death but fortunately, nothing of that sort has happened as of yet.

3. Firework Battle:

This is a battle between two churches on an Easter Sunday in Chios, Greece. While the service session carries on, these churches aim at each other’s bell with the help of 150 people. The crowd’s fires over 24,000 rockets and have caused damages to homes and even deaths in the past.

4. Baby Dropping Ritual:

This is a ritual where countless Muslim children are dropped down from a 13 meter tower into white sheets. The babies have been dropping in at Solapur, India for over 300 years with the faithful claim that no baby is ever harmed. They believe that the children grow up strong and healthy.

5. Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling:

In Gloucester, England, a Double Gloucester cheese is rolled down a steep hill and a bunch of daring people chases it down.   Read the full story

There are some roads in the world that have been constructed in a way that invites danger. Others are hazardous because of tricky driving conditions. Some have high accident rates because of human error. Yet, all of them fall under the category of dangerous roads. Most of these roads should only be used by those who crave adventure. The rest of us should be doing all we can to avoid driving there.

1. Halsema Highway (Philippines):

Halsema Highway is located on the island of Luzon. It is famous for its landslides and rock falls. These can keep motorists stranded for long periods of time. Some parts of the road are still unpaved and there are guardrails missing in many portions. All of this combined with the extremely foggy conditions make driving pretty dangerous. Also locals reveal that the buses on this route do not have a knack for following traffic safety rules, so be careful if you are ever driving there.

2. San Isidro De General-Cartago (Costa Rica):

The road that links San Isidro de General with Cartago passes through the Costa Rican mountains. It is one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Its highest pass is called the Mountain of Death and stands at a height of 13,000 feet. You could suffer from altitude sickness. There are also narrow turns, potholes, steep curves and foggy conditions. To top it off, the bus and truck drivers traversing this route drive very rashly.

3. Patiopoulo-Perdikaki Road (Greece):

The road that is connecting Patiopoulo with Perdikaki is an unnerving one. It is full of steep and narrow turns, potholes and pedestrians and livestock. The gravel is loose and slippery. The most dangerous feature is that there are steep drop-offs on both sides of the road.

4. Grand Trunk Road (India):

The Grand Trunk road is also known as the GT road. It covers the whole of the subcontinent as it travels from Bangladesh all the way to Pakistan. It is a hazardous road for drivers because of the intense traffic congestion. The condition of the road is dilapidated and the height is a factor too. Yet, the single feature that makes it dangerous is the load of pedestrians, bicycles, cars and buses. You need to be very careful in driving over there.

5. Fairy Meadows Road (Pakistan):

The Fairy Meadows is situated at the foot of the famous Nanga Parbat Mountains. It is a popular spot for mountain climbers and photographers. The road to get there is not for the faint of heart. Read the full story

When we think of traveling, we definitely look forward to be able to make our trip a memorable one. We think and search about places which are worth visiting and would prove to be a life time experience for us. There are some very beautiful historical travel destinations which would exactly serve this purpose.

1. The Great Wall of China

The first thing which comes to mind about the Great Wall of China is its enlistment in the seven wonder of world.  This wall was basically built to protect China from invasions. The work on this wall continued for centuries after its construction commenced in the Ming Dynasty. This wall was built in sections which would later be joint.

2. Taj Mahal

This is definitely one of the most beautiful structures in the world, with its marble and precious and semi-precious laid structure. This building was built as a monument of love by the Mogul Emperor to his late wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was built by twenty thousand workers and in the period between 1632—1653

3. Parthenon

This is a monument of the ancient Greece construction and grandeur, many of the sculptures which are also referred to as the marbles have been removed from the building. These were subsequently shifted to the British Museums and despite of constant efforts by the Greek Government to have them back and placed in the building are still in the museums.

4. Rome

The city of Rome has seen the various periods of evolution from Medieval to Renaissance. The city is regarded as one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of the world. The city hosts various sites like the arch of Constantine, the pantheon and the circus maximus.

5. Egypt

The things which come to mind as we speak of Egypt are the great pyramids of Egypt and the sphinx at Giza.

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Humans are the only social creatures on this Earth. This creature is always in search of better places for spending lives. War, Crime, Pollution, Disease and Sanitation are the basic indicators that determine the suitability of a place for residential purposes. The places where these indicators are low to negligible levels, we prefer to stay there. The places where any of these indicators goes high, we run away from such places.

Studies were conducted in order to understand the worst and the best places for living on this earth. In this aspect, the conductors of study could not agree in their decision about the best places to live. However, they reached similar conclusions when they came towards the topic of worst places for residence.

The First-Five Worst Places for Residence

Lagos (Nigeria), Jakarta (Indonesia), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Mumbai (India) occupied the first five worst places for living a life.

Lagos: Lagos is the most risky location for living on earth. This city is filled with crime. All the indicators of danger show high values when its safety was measured. This city has problems of food availability, medical facilities, disease, pollution and sanitation.

Jakarta: The danger indicators again reached maximum values when talk came to Jakarta. This city has political violence. While problems of crime, sanitation, pollution and disease are also at their extreme in this city.

Riyadh: This is another very high-risk location. It has problems of political violence. Other problems are cultural indifference’s, lack of recreational facilities and climate.

Almaty: This city has problems of pollution, disease, sanitation, medical facilities, physical remoteness, housing, educational facilities, infrastructure and housing.

Mumbai: Mumbai is one of the largest cities of world. This city was ranked fifth in worlds top 20 most dangerous places on earth. The political violence is at its extreme in this city. At the same time, it has problems of infrastructure, disease, pollution and sanitation. From residential point of view, this city has a very polluted climate. A huge lack of facilities exists in this city.

Second Ranked Worst Five Places For Living On Earth

The next five most dangerous places for residence on earth are New Delhi (India), Nairobi (Kenya), Bogota (Colombia), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Chennai (India). Al though these cities came in second worst category of living, but still life is felt in extreme danger while you are in these cities.

New Delhi: This is the capital of India. The biggest problem with this city is of infrastructure. Simultaneously, it has high rate of pollution. Its climate is not good for health. It has problems of disease and sanitation.

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