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Other topics / Hoi An, Vietnam

« on: May 02, 2013, 12:35:50 PM »

Hoi An, Vietnam

Located in the centre of Vietnam, Hoi An is the perfect destination for that desired getaway to somewhere special.  Hoi An is a destination with two faces and offers a good balance of history and leisure for your Vietnam journey. The charming, old- world trading port town features various narrow streets and traditional houses which now host a range of craft shops, and artisans which include some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors. Of course, the central coast is noted for its pristine beaches. The Nam Hai Hotel enjoys unrivaled views of one of the world's top ten most beautiful beaches, with ancient historical sites of the ancient Cham. It is on the seaside in Hoi An, where the beach is one of Vietnam's famous natural beaches stretching one kilometer - also one of the world's top ten most beautiful beaches "Forbes" magazine selected .


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Love / Love qoutes

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:46:58 AM »

          Falling in love with you is the second best thing that has ever happened to me. Finding you is the first.

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Love / Love qoutes

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:45:47 AM »

              Love is like the wind, I can’t see it, but I can feel it.

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Love / Love qoutes

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:44:21 AM »

           I choose to love you or love you more, your choice is to love me or do not love.

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Love / Life qoutes

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:41:01 AM »

      Life is like angry birds.There are always several pigs laughing when you lose.

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Other topics / Balloons Over Waikato Festival

« on: October 02, 2012, 07:44:45 PM »

Balloons Over Waikato Festival

Balloons over Waikato is New Zealand’s premier hot air balloon festival. Held annually, in Hamilton, this five-day icon event continues from March 30 to April 3, it is arguably the most popular event in the city. It attracts balloonists from all over New Zealand and around the world, who come to experience the fun, friendship and warmth this balloon friendly city provides and to demonstrate their skills in a range of competitive activities.


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Other topics / Cochem, Germany

« on: October 02, 2012, 07:37:18 PM »

Cochem, Germany

The castle, the city and the Moselle combination makes Cochem a triple attractive city for tourists.


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Other topics / Ghent, Belgium

« on: September 30, 2012, 12:58:08 AM »

Ghent, Belgium

A small city full of the the medieval taste, alias "Flower City", named from the world-famous flower show every five years.

Attractions: St. Baffoskathedral is the home of Mystic Lamb, a remarkable painting by Hubert and Jan van Eyck that was suffering from the ravages of age and modem-day pollution until American Express provided the funds for its restoration. The massive, two-sided triptych now sits safely behind glass in a well-humidified space.


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Paranormal / Ukraine's real-life anime doll

« on: September 25, 2012, 12:02:36 AM »

Ukraine's real-life anime doll

She is Anastasiya Shpagina from Ukraine. It is said that she is infatuated with catoons and caricatures, so shel gets their imaging catoon and caricature personage. Every day she gets up at 5 in the morning and it takes her two hours to make up. In order to make herself more like the character, she is also trying to lose weight. Now she is 158 cm and 39 kg, but she still feels not thin enough...


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Other topics / Selexyz Bookstore in Maastricht, Holland

« on: September 24, 2012, 11:52:28 AM »

Selexyz Bookstore in Maastricht, Holland

The selexyz bookstore, located in downtown Maastricht, is installed in an old Dominican church. The architects created what amounts to a monumental walk-in bookcase that rises up three stories. There’s also a café, housed on the former altar, with a large central reading table in the shape of a cross; just call it an article of faith.


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Other topics / Predjamski Castle, Slovenia

« on: September 24, 2012, 11:38:54 AM »

Predjamski Castle, Slovenia

Predjamski Castle is the only castle built in a cave in the world. The castle was integrated into a natural rock arch high in mountain. One of the most visited castles in Slovenia is the Predjamski Castle.

According to records, the establishment of the castle is not in one go: In the mid-12th century began the construction of the castle's. The castle was first mentioned in year 1274 and built in Gothic style. The castle was built under a natural rocky arch high in the stone wall to make access to it difficult. ; in Renaissance built the central part, "right-wing" is constructed until around 1570, the whole project took about four centuries.



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Food / Tikka

« on: September 17, 2012, 08:52:42 PM »

Tikka

There's an Indian cuisine called Tikka. The Tikka is originally cinnabar point on the forehead in the locals , or small pieces barbecue dishes. But in general, Tikka refers to a cut of meat marinated in yogurt and spices. There are different kinds, such as chicken Tikka, tandoori etc.

Just thinking about Chicken Tikka makes my mouth water. Chicken Tikka Masala is a traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour.


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Recipe for Chicken Tikka:

Ingredients:
    1 Boneless Chicken Breast (cubed)
    1 tsp. of Ginger (Adrak) (chopped & crushed)
    2 cloves of Garlic (Lehsan) (crushed)
    2/3 cup of Plain Yogurt
    1 tsp. Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch) (or to taste)
    ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder (Pisi Haldi)
    ¼ tsp. Salt
    ¼ tsp. Curry Powder
    ¼ tsp. Garam Masala Powder
    ¼ tsp. Coriander Seeds (Saabut Dhania)
    ¼ tsp. Corn Starch
    3 tbsp. Lemon Juice (Nimbu Arakh)
    1 tbsp. Olive Oil (Zaitoon Ka Tail)

Directions:

   1. Mix together all of the ingredients (accept the corn starch) into a mixture. Take ½ cup of this combine mixture and set it aside for later. Let the chicken marinate in the rest of the mixture for 3-4 hours.

   2.  After the chicken is done marinating, heat up the grill and grill the chicken on skewers. While they're grilling, take ½ cup of the marinade that was set aside and put it in a small saute pan. Before heating it, mix in the corn starch. Heat the sauce until it thickens and then let it bubble for a while. Set that aside until the chicken is done. _{http://www.angelfire.com/country/fauziaspakistan/chickentikka.html}

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Other topics / Giverny, France

« on: September 17, 2012, 08:29:49 PM »

Giverny, France

French town Giverny. Too gorgeous to be like human world, just a fairy-tale place.Giverny is perhaps best known as the home of Claude Monet during the last years of his life. The home of Impressionist painter Claude Monet, Giverny is a great day trip from Paris.

If the small town of Giverny, France, looks oddly familiar, there’s a good reason for that: Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived here between 1883 and his death in 1926. The village of Giverny and its surrounding environs became the subject of many Monet works, with the painter even recreating his own personal garden on canvas.

Located along France’s River Seine, Giverny is home to slightly more than 500 people. The town is an ideal port of call for river cruises thanks to its quaint, charming nature and the influence of Claude Monet.


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Other topics / Dunnottar Castle, Scotland

« on: September 09, 2012, 08:23:55 PM »

Dunnottar Castle, Scotland

 Dunnottar Castle has one of the most spectacular locations of any castle. A collection of buildings from various periods crown the top of a promontory that rises steeply from the surrounding sea and land.

Dunnottar was in use many centuries before any of the remaining buildings were erected. It was the site of one of Scotland's first churches and remained an important Christian site for many years before being developed into a fortress.

Despite its obvious defensive potential Dunnottar was successfully captured many times. Nothing remains of the fortress King Donald II died defending during a Viking invasion in the late 9th century, or that English forces twice captured only to be retaken by the Scots, on the first occasion led by William Wallace and on the second by Sir Andrew Moray. These early wooden castles were routinely burnt down during or after a siege.

The most prominent building still standing is the L-shaped tower-house built towards the end of the 14th century by William Keith, Earl Marischal of Scotland. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries the castle became much more palatial with the construction of new ranges around a large courtyard enclosing a bowling green. <sub>http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/dunnottar/dunnottar.php


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Other topics / Tromso, Norway

« on: September 09, 2012, 08:11:50 PM »

Tromso, Norway

Tromso, a harbor town in northern Norway. The faint scenery received his arms, but rich blossoming. Do you love such a quiet world?


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