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Montefiore Windmill

Montefiore, a windmill in Jerusalem

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Do you know a windmill in Jerusalem? Yes, and is also considered a historic site. One of the first structures to be erected outside the confines of the old Jerusalem in 1857, the mill would have to be a symbol of progress and industry. It would, because the mill ceased almost immediately to operate until it was brought back to life a century later.

Montefiore Windmill

Built by an Italian jew philanthropist (Livorno), then naturalized as English, Moses Montefiore, the windmill was supposed to be the beacon of the future of the new Jerusalem. The four-blade tower was completed in 1857, in an area where they thought they would have to develop industrial activities in the city.Read More »Montefiore, a windmill in Jerusalem

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Uchisar: On the roof of Cappadocia in Turkey

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Uchisar, an old Christian refuge, the place where you can admire the panorama of the mountains of Cappadocia in Turkey, without having to fly the balloon.

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Well, the Museum Hotel is located in Uchisar, near the middle of Cappadocia. Little more than a thousand inhabitants, who live in the shadow of the Kale, the fortress-castle that dominates the town; 1,300 meters to the highest point of the region, visible from miles away.Read More »Uchisar: On the roof of Cappadocia in Turkey

Toronto PATH

The Toronto PATH: The largest underground commercial center in the world

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PATH, trail or path to the English, all in uppercase to indicate the pedestrian path of Toronto in Canada, the largest commercial center of the world.

Toronto PATH

Although this overhead bridge of glass and steel, the SkyWalk, is part of Toronto’s PATH, even if it is underground. In fact connects two portions of the large pedestrian path, without having to go outside. But why is it so important to avoid going out in the open air?Read More »The Toronto PATH: The largest underground commercial center in the world

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Strange buildings, the building with the hole in Osaka, Japan

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Gate Tower, perhaps the tower of the gate if we were in the Middle Ages, just as the Palace with a hole to pass the highway, since modern and realistic.

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Of course, this 16-storey building is intended for offices; hard to think that you can live with the cars whizzing into the hole between the 5th and 7th floor. Of course when they built, the hive as they dubbed, have predicted that the elevator stopped on the highway!Read More »Strange buildings, the building with the hole in Osaka, Japan

Taman Negara

Malaysia: Favorite ecotourism travel destination for its natural parks

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Want to know what is the favorite ecotourism travel destination in the world? Well, it seems that it is precisely the Malaysia. With it there are many others, it is certainly not the only one, but it seems to be a favorite of travelers. What the reason? It’s very easy: half of its surface is covered by a dense tropical rainforest, where there are plant and animal species unique in their kind. So if you want to go to the ecotourism the keyword is only one: Malaysia.

Taman Negara

If you go in Malaysia, you won’t miss to go and see one of the many natural parks of which this state is rich. The richness of the flora and fauna (also including tigers, elephants and rhinos) leave you breathless. Here you can really get in touch with nature and its wildlife habitat, not with that which we are accustomed to tame: you can go hiking in the jungles, hopefully accompanied by expert local guides, but you might also experience the thrill of climbing, rafting or a more relaxed birding, perhaps dedicated to those who are not very athletic or who does not love adventure travel.Read More »Malaysia: Favorite ecotourism travel destination for its natural parks

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Macao Science Center, not only for the little ones

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Not only resort and casino, but also many tourist attractions, such as a colonial center dating back to when the city was ruled by the Portuguese, or a new and interactive science museum, especially suitable for children, or fans of Piero Angela.

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We are in Macau, not far from Hong Kong, with which it shares a colonial past, only difference is the flag that was beating on the city, which was not the Union Jack, but the red and green of Portugal. Today Macau is part of China, but still enjoys some autonomy, as its own police force, its own currency (Pataca) and its own flag.Read More »Macao Science Center, not only for the little ones

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The best plan for a holiday in Beirut

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To take advantage of a holiday in Beirut a portion of time should be devoted to explore its rich history and take the rest enjoying leisure that offers by the latest Beirut.

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Legend has it that Beirut was founded by God in tribute to his beloved wife, the goddess Berout. In order to protect the city, offered it to Poseidon, god of the sea, and to Cabiri, the gods of navigation, giving as a reward for a key position which many civilizations have vied for its long and rich history. Spending holiday in Beirut is like stepping into a city full of contrasts, a charming blend of East and West that will surprise any visitors.Read More »The best plan for a holiday in Beirut

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South Korea, a must for technology geeks

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World leader in production of gadgets and mobile connectivity, South Korea is the latest Asian giant that sets trends in information technology.

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South Korea is the ultimate geek paradise. In the hands of multinational companies like Samsung and LG has become the latest of super-capitalists Asian countries set a trend in the field of technology and one of the world leaders in production of gadgets, and making strides in terms of connectivity (announced being the first country in the world to develop fourth-generation – 4 G – mobile Internet), robotics and automation.Read More »South Korea, a must for technology geeks

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Goa: Travel Guide to the beaches in this region of India

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Goa is synonymous in the West of endless beaches and hedonistic holiday. There are mixed communities of western hippies, tourists looking for a cheap gold and rest and a permissive local population.

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Vasco da Gama discovered the region to the West and to the middle of the twentieth century was for five centuries ruled by Portugal. The former colony following today offers a large number of beach resorts for rest and relaxation and a last Christian left their footprints (today still a third of the population of Goa is Christian). Somehow, Goa is the most mixed with the West India and noticed the Latin influence in the food and customs. For example, in Goa you can buy cheap alcohol, which in the rest of the country is more difficult. In Goa celebrates Christmas and other Christian holidays. Therefore it is a curious blend, a strange familiarity.Read More »Goa: Travel Guide to the beaches in this region of India