Dubai has been put into the world map since its economy starts to boom. Today, almost any Australian associates this emirate with luxurious lifestyle, variety of tourist attractions, and gravity-defying skyscrapers. However, Dubai is more than that. If you wish to establish a new career in Dubai, before you contact Dubai movers to relocate your items, what you would want to do first is to get to know more about this great emirate. Below are some random and interesting facts about Dubai that you may find enjoyable. 1. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure in the world to date. This skyscraping structure currently holds the world record for most floors in a building – 163 floors. It also houses the world’s highest restaurant, which is located on the 122nd floor of the building, the world’s highest nightclub, which can be found on the 144th floor. Burj Khalifa’s fountain is another record-holder as it is known for being the most powerful and biggest automated fountain in the world today. The fountain can shoot water up to 130 metres high or as high as a 50-storey building. 2. According to 2013 census, only 10 to 15 percent of Dubai’s population […]
Children seem to have an unhealthy fascination with giant lizards that could eat them. Luckily for all the parents out there, Jurassic Park was never made into a reality. However, many of today’s dinosaur museums cater specifically to children, offering up workshops, tours, and fun activities to teach them more about the former rulers of the Earth. Here’s a list of the top four dinosaur museums in the United States for you to plan a (safe) prehistoric adventure with your budding paleontologists. The Field Museum – Chicago, Illinois First up on our list is the famous Field Museum of Chicago, home to Sue, the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in the world. This girl is a must see for all reptile enthusiasts as she’s 42 feet long and around 67 million years old. The museum holds a host of other dinosaurs and exhibits, and even offers up overnight sleepovers where children and their families can sleep among Sue and all of her dinosaur friends. Tickets are $18 for adults and $13 for children. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center – Thermopolis, Wyoming Home to a beautiful museum with 20 full-sized dinosaur skeletons on display, the real appeal of this […]
The 101st Tour de France, set to take place from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th this year, will see the cyclists explore previously unknown pastures in the form of the UK’s Yorkshire Dales. Kicking off in Leeds, the UK leg of the tour will pass through Harrogate, York, Sheffield, Cambridge and Essex before finishing in London. Whilst it may not serve the typically sunny, blue skies of Spain, nor offer the dainty culinary delicacies of France, Yorkshire has a few tricks up its own sleeve ready to wow the thousands of travellers who will be pilgrimaging northwards to watch the cyclists vie for that prestigious yellow jersey. Boasting ‘100 days of Art and Culture’, this year’s York Festival will coincide with the tour to show visitors exactly what the UK’s biggest county has to offer. Artists have been busy burrowing tracks into the hillsides between Blubberhouse and Holmfirth for their “Fields of Vision” exhibition, amid the enormous aerial landscape pictures set to woo spectators from the sky. For those who have been dragged to the tour by their lapels and are seeking alternative entertainment in place of cycle-spotting, there are theatre productions, music concerts and exhibitions aplenty taking place across the county. […]
Packing your things when taking a backpacking tour in Europe is one of the most crucial factors in ensuring the success and enjoyment of your trip. Since you will only be taking your backpack, it is important that you travel light and only take the most necessary things. Here is a short guide on what to bring when going backpacking Europe. Choose only the basic clothes and look for ones that can double. Take into consideration the normal temperature of the areas you plan to visit during the time of your trip. If it will cover multiple seasons, an additional layer for cooler months will be required. Take two pairs of pants. Choose one that has plenty of pockets as they will come in handy for storing things on the road. Likewise, look for pants that can zip off into shorts as this can greatly reduce the weight of your pack. Pack two or three t-shirts as well as long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts. You need not be concerned with not taking enough shirts as you will be buying more on your trip. You may also want to take a branded t-shirt and exchange them with other backpackers. Pack 3 […]
From lush, cool forests to stunning rock faces and rolling rivers, there are many spots that appeal to nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. If you’re planning your next vacation or moving to one of the best places to live for fans of the outdoors, you need to know what each city offers and what activities are available. The US is a diverse country that has options for any nature lover. Portland, OR for Versatility The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The famed rain of the region is part of its appeal, but Portland has many other draws that make it stand out. Fans of water sports, such as canoeing, rafting, swimming, or fishing, will love its proximity to the ocean, Columbia River Gorge, and meandering river valleys. The Cascades are close by for hikers, climbers, and winter skiers. Camping is a given, and there’s spectacular surfing on the coast. Even the city itself is the ideal spot for cyclists. North Conway, N.H. for Climbing New England has many opportunities for outdoor living, but you don’t have to venture into the wilds of Maine to get your fix. Though it’s a small state, New Hampshire packs a lot […]
Whether you’re a tourist or an Aussie native exploring one of the most diverse and exotic continents in the world, chances are that you are probably on a budget and are willing to do a little prep work to stretch those travel dollars as far as they can go. On the west coast of Australia, beloved Sydney is well known to be one of the significant tourist magnets of the continent, drawing in millions of people each year to see its opera house, gaze upon its majestic seashore, and sample its coastal foodie delights. When you need a little extra spending money, you know you can always count on kangaroopaydayloans.com. But what is there to do for travelers on a limited and inflexible budget who are looking to save more than they spend on everything from meals out to museum passes to attraction tickets? Take advantage of the plethora of free offers going on in Sydney, of course, a few of which are outlined below: Begin at the beginning: the birthplace of Australia itself among the rocky slopes of the seaside. When in 1788 this area was first explored and colonized, it was free and offered beautiful sights, sounds and scenes for […]
Italy is a top holiday destination throughout the year, but there is just so much to see that it can be difficult to know where to go. How can you possibly choose one destination? The answer is that you don’t have to. Instead, try a two-centre holiday and see a lot more of this stunning country in a single trip. Italy has too much to offer to stick to one place Italy is just too packed full of things to see and do to stick to one town, city or even region. With fascinating cities as varied as Rome, Florence and Venice, and beautiful regions as diverse as Abruzzo, Tuscany and Umbria, no matter where you go, you will always feel like there is more to see. Discover historical sites like the Colosseum, Civita di Bagnoregio and Pompeii, or travel to the countryside to scale mountains, admire vast lakes and relax on the golden sands of one of the many beaches. You can do it all and more when you travel to different places in the country on two-centre holidays in Italy. See two different cities Perhaps the easiest way to arrange a two-centre trip is to pick two cities […]