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The Birthplace Of The Lord Buddha

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Nepal (part 4)

nepal | Jul 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
lumbini birthplace lord buddha
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
tusha hiti royal bath
The Tusha Hiti (Royal Bath)
tamur river
Tamur River
nepal royal palace museum
Nepal Royal Palace Museum
boudhanath stupa
Boudhanath Stupa

The Constituent Assembly elected the country's first president in July. The Maoists, who received a plurality of votes in the Constituent Assembly election, formed a coalition government in August 2008, but resigned in May 2009 after the president overruled a decision to fire the chief of the army staff.Now the country is safe and open for visitors. Which Nepalese destination do you most want to visit?

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Which is the best place to visit in Shanghai?

Vote for: Which is the best place to visit in Shanghai?

old shanghai city | May 21st, 2010 | by Richard Frost
old shanghai city
Old Shanghai City
shanghai art museum
Shanghai Art Museum
jade buddha temple
Jade Buddha Temple
longhua temple pagoda
Longhua Temple & Pagoda
bund
The Bund

The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, and its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower. Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.

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Vote for: Which of great tomb or monument would you most like to visit (part 2)

attractions | May 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
reclining buddha polonnawura
The Reclining Buddha of Polonnawura
yungang grottoes
Yungang Grottoes
aksum tombs palaces
Aksum Tombs & Palaces
auschwitz birkenau
Auschwitz Birkenau
temple cemetery confucius kong family ma
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Ma

Tombs and memorials are often very easy to visit but there are travel companies that will be able to create the historic snapshot around the location for you and really bring the experience to life. Which of these great tombs and monuments would you most like to visit and see for yourself?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Thailand (part 1)

thailand | Aug 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
temple golden buddha
Temple of the Golden Buddha
vimanmek mansion museum
Vimanmek Mansion Museum
rajadamnern stadium
Rajadamnern Stadium
koh bangu similan islands
Koh Bangu and the Similan Islands
eastern oriental express
The Eastern and Oriental Express

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally following the conflict. These days it's a lovely place to visit. Which site in Thailand would you most like to see for yourself?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Thailand (part 2)

thailand | Aug 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
ko tarutao national marine park s beaches
Ko Tarutao National Marine Park's Beaches
temple emerald buddha
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
krabi
Krabi
temple reclining buddha
Temple of the Reclining Buddha
procession royal barges
Procession of the Royal Barges

Thailand is a wonderful nation, full of amazing vistas and warm, friendly people. They are all looking forward to welcoming you to their amazing country and sharing its special sites with you. These sites range from the natural to the man made, with everything in between. Which of these great locations in Thailand would you most like to see for yourself the next time you are there?

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Vote for: Which of the world's great film locations is the best to visit (part 8)

cinema | Sep 20th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
hobbiton the lord rings
Hobbiton (The Lord of the Rings)
triple rock church blues brothers
Triple Rock Church (Blues Brothers)
deckard s apartment blade runner
Deckard's Apartment (Blade Runner)
leadenhall market
Leadenhall Market
madeline s bell tower vertigo
Madeline's Bell Tower (Vertigo)

The world is full of great locations featured in classic movies throughout the years. While some locations are particularly associated with specific works of cinema, others are so spectacular that they show up in all kinds of movies. Which of these great sites from the annuls of cinematic history would you most like to visit for some home movie reconstruction of classic cinema moments?

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Vote for: What is the best work of art to see in person (Part 9)

art | Oct 8th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
konark temple sculptures
Konark Temple Sculptures
scream munch
The Scream (Munch)
dance matisse
The Dance (Matisse)
fasting buddha unknown
The Fasting Buddha (Unknown)
innocent x velazquez
Innocent X (Velazquez)

Art is life. As the Dadaists proclaim; Art for breakfast, art for lunch, art for dinner. when you're out and about, trying to fit the world into the tiny box of your own head, it's important to stop and look at great art, as much of it offers deep insight into the selfsame questions you're quest after answers for. Which of these amazing art works are you planning to check out for yourself?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 2)

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
reclining buddha polonnawura
The Reclining Buddha of Polonnawura
yungang grottoes
Yungang Grottoes
aksum tombs palaces
Aksum Tombs & Palaces
auschwitz birkenau
Auschwitz Birkenau
temple cemetery confucius kong family
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family

Commemorating fallen friends and comrades has long been an important part of nation building. Anywhere you travel, you will come across great architectural edifice dedicated to preserving the memory of one or another individual or group of laudable citizens. Which of these great pieces of memorial architecture would you most like to see with your naked eyes?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 3)

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
vietnam veterans memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
yad vashem holocaust memorial
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
wat phra kaew the temple emerald buddha
Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
imperial tombs ming qing dynasties
Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
soltaniyeh
Soltaniyeh

Venerating the dead is an important part of the grieving process. Whenever a civilization looses a great leader or the greater part of a generation, there is a tendency to sculpt some sort of public memorial space dedicated to the fallen heroes. When you travel the world, these locations can provide welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of regular tourist centers. Which of these great tombs and monuments do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the world's best tomb or memorial (part 4)

tombs | Nov 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
early christian necropolis p cs sopianae
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)
sandakan memorial
Sandakan Memorial
wat pho temple reclining buddha
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
ise jingu
Ise Jingu
menin gate
Menin Gate

Memorialization and remembrance is an important part of the social contract. When soldiers march off to die at war, they do so firm in the knowledge that future generations will remember and be thankful for their sacrifice. As you travel the world, you'll come across many public paces that have been set aside for this important civic task. Which of these great tombs and memorials do you like the best?

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