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Shinkansen: Japan’s Bullet Train

Shinkansen: Japan’s Bullet Train
Japan can boast of many inventions that changed the world. The Shinkansen or Japan’s Bullet Train is one such invention. LetsGo traces the history of Japan’s famous mode of lightening speed transport, the Bullet Train.
October 20th, 2011 | Asia, Destinations, Features | Read More

‘Spice up’ in Turkey

‘Spice up’ in Turkey
The Spice Bazaar of Turkey, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in the city. Located next to the Flower Market on the banks of the Golden Horn called Makron, the Spice Bazaar is filled with the fragrance of the exotic East. This market is the second largest indoor market in...
October 12th, 2011 | Asia, Destinations, Features | Read More

Big Wild Goose Pagoda – A legendary Buddhist haven

Big Wild Goose Pagoda – A legendary Buddhist haven
Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda in China located in southern Xi’an of Shaanxi province. It was built with the purpose of storing sutras and figurines of Lord Buddha that were brought to China from all over the world. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient monument considered...
October 4th, 2011 | Asia, Destinations, Features | Read More

Sri Lanka – A Pilgrimage in the Island Country

Sri Lanka – A Pilgrimage in the Island Country
The natives of the Island Country are highly religious. The Island Nation is dotted with numerous pilgrimage centers attracting tourists from all over the world. Most of these pilgrimage centers are dedicated to the Buddhist faith. However, there some notable religious places devoted to the Islamic and...
October 3rd, 2011 | Asia, Destinations, Features | Read More

The beckoning beaches of the Andamans

The beckoning beaches of the Andamans
The Andaman Islands are aptly known as the Garden of Eden and a naturalist’s heaven. The cool breeze, the clean environment, the colourful corals and the crystal clear waters are an ideal retreat for all nature lovers. A marvelous mix of nature’s most precious delights, the Andaman Islands...
September 27th, 2011 | Destinations, Features, India | Read More

Heaven on earth: Ladakh

Heaven on earth: Ladakh
Ladakh, one of the most sparsely populated regions of Kashmir, lies between the Kunlun mountain range to the north and the Great Himalayas to the south. Wide open spaces; no sound but the hum of your ears, the distant gushing of the river, the wind carrying the sound of a chime from a nearby monastery;...
September 19th, 2011 | Destinations, Features, India | Read More
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