Archive for the ‘Asia’ Category

Coffee, most expensive ice cream, and the gastronomy capital

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Coffee cupHere are some interesting facts about food and drink:

  • The coffee industry is the second in annual profit (after the oil industry) earning over 55 billion euros!
  • Boiled crabs become red due to a chemical reaction of a protein substance in their crust.
  • French city Dijon is considered the capital of the world gastronomy due to the fact that an international culinary fair takes place in this city every autumn.

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The Venice of the East? Pollution Chokes Bangkok’s Canals

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

A foul stench rises from the grey-black water as I wait for the riverboat. Kids jump in and climb back out, laughing a screaming. Old tires line the floating dock to protect the boats. I look down into the water toward my reflection, but it isn’t there. The grey water swallows everything. This is Bangkok’s Khlong Saen Saeb. (more…)

Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Will Disappear by 2012

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Bluefin Tuna by justaddwater2001An analysis of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna population by the WWF shows that the breeding population of the species will be disappear by 2012 if the fisheries continue with business as usual, and urges the immediate closure of the fishery to stop the impending collapse.

“Mediterranean bluefin tuna is on the slippery slope to collapse, and here is the data to prove it. Whichever way you look at it, the Mediterranean bluefin tuna collapse trend is dramatic, it is alarming, and it is happening now.” – Dr Sergi Tudela, Head of Fisheries at WWF Mediterranean

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The Most Popular Tourist Attractions of Hong Kong

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a wonderful travel destination. Visitors will certainly never get bored as there are so many excellent Hong Kong tourist attractions for them to enjoy and visit.The most popular attraction in Hong Kong is definitely the Hong Kong Disneyland which opened several years ago and which attracts visitors from around the globe.

There are so many places to visit in Hong Kong and unfortunately most tourists only spend a couple of nights in Hong Kong. We have listed for you the most popular tourist attractions of Hong Kong and if possible you should try to visit all of them during your stay in this former British colony. (more…)

Private Jet Charter Services In India: Avail This To Save Your Time

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Image by: grandchauffeurs.com

Image by: grandchauffeurs.com

Indian economy is fast growing. As time passing by, more and more business related travelling is seen in and across India. Apart from just business, certain VIPs, celebrities, executives and other such people who require travelling simply anywhere within the country at short notice period are fast switching on to the private jet charter services that are now easily available in India. These private jet charter services are the need of the hour. Due to its major advantages more and more people prefer such charter. Private jet charter services- as the name suggests, is a service where you fly solo or with very less people. Unlike commercial aircrafts, you can use it as a car via which you can reach simply anywhere to everywhere.

What are Private Jet Charters Services? (more…)

8 oscars for Indian "Slumdog Millionaire"

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

slumdog-millionaire

According to 5.810 members of American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the best movie this year is “Slumdog Millionaire”. This romantic saga got 8 Oscars: the best director (Danny Boyle), best adapted screenplay, sound, video editing, camera, music, original song.

During the ceremony, Boyle was accompanied by the entire movie crew, including the young actors that came from Mumbai just for the occasion. (more…)

Hyundai Equus: Are You Ready For a Korean V8?

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

One generation after the introduction of its first line of cars in the US, Hyundai Motors is preparing to import to the US its first V8 powered car. The Equus, a full sized sedan, will be new to the US market, but the Korean automaker has been making large cars for years. Please read on for more information about this exciting development. (more…)

Happy New (4707) Chinese Year!

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Today is the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year which has the sign of the Ox. 2008 was the year of the Rat, while the 2010 will begin on Sunday, February 14, and it will have the sign of the Tiger.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It begins according to the Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems. Because the track of the new moon changes from year to year, Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February. (more…)

New Disneyland in Shanghai

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

A new Disneyland theme park will be built in 2012 in Shanghai, China. The park is going to cover the surface of 1 sqare mile in the Pudong district. It is goding to be financed by both the Walt Disney Company and the city of Shanghai.

This location for the first Disney theme park in Asia was selected mainly because of the prosperous and growing local market.

The Orthodox world celebrates Christmas

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

The Russian and Serbian Orthodox churches, Greek Mt. Athos and the Jerusalem patriarchy along with some smaller Orthodox regions, celebrate the Christmas tomorrow, January 7, according to the Julian calendar.

The usual message sent in Serbia for Christmas is “Mir Božiji, Hristos se rodi” (seen on the top of the icon), which means “(Gods) Peace, Christ is born ”

To all the Christians who follow the Julian calendar, geaNostra withes a very happy Christmas! (more…)

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