Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Skylines of the World cities

Where do our travels generally lead us? Towards high snow-caped mountains and deep lush green valleys. Into beautiful coastal sunsets and quaint country roads? Through historical towns and mystical monuments?

And on dozens of other explored and unexplored trails ... our travels can stretch far and near, into the landscapes of the earth.

But wherever you may travel to, you will hardly ever be too far away from one of the world's sparkling big cities filled with multitudes of people and the marvelous chaos that they call life!

The brightest lights and tallest buildings constitute a large part of the skyline of any such big city. Right here, is a peek into how some of these cities may look like by night fall. Almost like glittering constellations in the dark stretches of night!


Tokyo, Japan
A city that is filled with "high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan ... This city has something for everyone!"
-- Wiki travel








Atlanta, Georgia, USA
A city that "balances southern traditions with sleek modernism ... boasts three skylines and the world’s busiest airport!"
-- Wiki travel









Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A city that is "often called the cultural capital of Australia ... and one of the best destinations in the world for the culinary traveler."
-- Wiki travel







Manhattan, New York, USA
A "The City that Never Sleeps" can be no other than New york city... an indefinable confluence of anything and everything that can cross your imagination.
-- Wiki travel







Seattle, Washington, USA
"The Emerald City" is a damp green gem with an abundance of evergreen trees, spectacular views of mountains... a vibrant arts scene .. and of course, the home of the Space Needle.
-- Wiki travel







Miami Beach, Florida, USA
One of America's "pre-eminent beach resorts" has a rich history as an entertainment and cultural destination, from world-famous Art Deco architecture to renowned nightclubs to designer fashions.
-- Wiki travel





Coming up: more World cities..

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Surreal Sunrise Drive



It is said to be the oldest man made attraction in the United States of America.

What is it: A road that leads atop one of the highest mountains in USA

Really? : Yes, New Hampshire's Mount Washington Auto Road is officially 148 years old this August 2009

The road: Auto Road

Where: Mount Washington, New Hampshire

The drive along the road: Miles of spectacular valley views and mountain panorama

Season: Summer

Best time to get there: Between 5:00am - 5:30am

Wait, are you kidding me? : Only if experiencing the surreal is a joke :)

What do I do when I get there so early in the morning? : Well, you can sip some morning coffee while watching the seductive red-orange sunrise glow from the top of the Northeast's highest peak!

OK! So is this Sunrise Drive open to the public any day?: The road is open on selected days of the year. The Sunrise Drive itself is doable about three times a summer. This year Mount Washington's winding Auto Road opens early (June 28 at 3:30 a.m., July 26 at 4 a.m., Aug. 30 at 4:30 a.m.), and fans get behind the wheel for a pre-dawn drive to the summit, where nature's curtain unveils everything from fickle fog to a sea of mountains.

- Mount Washington Auto Road, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, 603-466-3988,