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Corinth is an ancient city located about 48 kilometers west of Athens on a narrow stretch of land that connects the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. After passing through its glory, now the ruins of the city into a tourist attraction which attracts.

At the time, Corinth was an important city in ancient Greece played a major role in missionary work of Paul, followers of Christ who made the second largest city in the Peloponnese has several interesting sites not only for tourists but also pilgrims.

In the ruins of ancient Corinth are spread around the base of the rock Acrocorinth, you will see many Roman buildings that still survive rather than Greek. However, many parts of the city have been toppled by earthquakes over the centuries.

In Acrocorinth itself, you will find the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Also on Acrocorinth exist the ruins of a stone tower and the ancient defensive walls.

The most prominent in the ruins of ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo is derived from the 6th century BC. Temple built on a hill overlooking the remains of the Roman marketplace (agora) is still functioning at the time of Paul (50 AD), before finally destroyed by the earthquake.

Other buildings in the complex are the ruins of the ancient city of Corinth Temple of Octavia is dedicated to the sister of Emperor Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). This temple is the Roman imperial cult that spread throughout the empire. There was also a sacred spring that is located along the northern edge of the forum, near Lechaion street.

Move to the Roman Forum, you will find the Bema, a public stage where St. Paul had to defend himself when the Corinthians pulled in front of the Roman governor Galio in 52 AD.

Then there are the ruins of Peirene fountain which is the main source of water in Corinth. At the time, water fountains that have a complex structure serves as a meeting place for the people of Corinth. Although only ruins remain, but the wall paintings restoration of fish swim from the 2nd century can still be seen.

According to legend, the name of the fountain came from a woman named Peirene who cried so hard when she lost her son and finally dissolved into the spring that still flows here.

Still in the Roman Forum, in the northern theater, inside the city walls, you’ll find Asklepieion, the god of healing shrine with a small temple (the 4th century BC).

After seeing the rest of the building satisfied du outdoors, you can proceed to the historical tour of Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum to see various artifacts have been found and rescued from the rubble.

To enjoy the ancient city of Corinth, you can come anytime from 8:00 to 20:00 pm local time, while for Acrocorinth starting at 8:00 to 19:00 local time. The cost of entry into the ancient city of Corinth is 6 euros (about Rp72 thousand), this includes admission to the museum.

When you hear the phrase “Shawadika” The word is often heard during his stay in Thailand. Greeting meaning Hello, good morning / afternoon / evening show for the population of white elephants in this country. As the clump was also in Thailand, particularly Bangkok, as the same house. Even in some places you do not have communication problems. The geographical position, which is near the equator makes the air in Bangkok is hot, even hotter than the other Asian countries. High humidity makes us sweat easily and quickly hot. However, the green trees along the road, rather quiet, but safe and controlled way.

Urban, Bangkok is not much different from the big cities and in many other countries. Build skyscrapers, highways and bad This city is famous for its traffic congestion, especially in an hour go-home-office and on Friday evening before the weekend. Tour five miles to spend up to 30 minutes, with other cities despite the difference in results in traffic jams and long machine that can not be limited to a vehicle accident in the cut or accidentally shouted siren. Population Bangkok fairly orderly traffic, jammed want to enjoy listening to music, watch TV and even read it.

Book your traffic problems not only citizens, but also demonstration. Since the military coup against Prime Minister Thaksin conducted a few years ago, are often good evidence to support or reject military action. However, events not only to the designated place, rather chaotic. Thus, there is evidence or not, we still walk quietly in this city.
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Long island natural beauty of the country without equal, do not be surprised if New Zealand, with Maori, Kiwi, and the film trilogy The Lord of the Rings, which has attracted attention worldwide. You will see the other side of New Zealand that you never forget all my life. Nature is the biggest gift under the control of New Zealand. The unique topography allows the top 18 countries between the coastal mountains and more than 15,000 Miles had a lot of sights.

Almost all the natural beauty of your thoughts here, steep mountains and snow, with beautiful trees, dramatic cliffs and coastal forest lawn romantic. No wonder that many films made with many issues unprocessed consists of two main islands, North Island (Te Ika Maui) and South Island (Te Wai Pounamu).

This place is to go skiing or skating every winter, which is different from the northern part of the area occurred during June to August. Mount Hutt as the largest ski area in the southern hemisphere is one of the largest ski area in New Zealand and the country’s only ski area, Read the rest of this entry »

If you have to leave Hong Kong in order to be ready “soon” minimum cost for two days. Hong Kong, the tradition of celebrating the new lunar year is different from AD. The merchants decided to close his shop to collect his family. Moreover, there is a tradition to give flowers to the family feud. Want to know what the people of the tradition in Hong Kong?

1.Shopping Center Close
Perhaps only when the Lunar New Year shopping and all tourist attractions in Hong Kong closed, especially during holidays 14 and 15 February, and some small shops to take a week off. They are usually the time to gather with family and close friends. Hong Kong looks like a ghost town. But do not be confused, because bars and clubs are still open and busy with tourists and foreign businessmen in the city center is the only food buffet on the second floor. Everything you need to watch out for as well as the Chinese lunar new year came back home. So do not expect an airline ticket or on trains and buses if you book your seat in advance.

2.Hong Kong has become a city of flowers.
In millions of neon colors and a decorative red ribbon event, floral arrangements, as well as the color of the city of Hong Kong. The flowers are a symbol of happiness and find time to visit relatives and eat chicken and fish in the new year.

3. visit to the temple.
While the celebration of New Year, Hong Kong residents and their families are usually the temple. As he prayed and hoped that God had given the success of next year. Here you can see the ceremony in the temple did not photograph them because they can cause.
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The uniqueness of Japanese culture is famous throughout the world was truly a great attraction for tourists. The pace of life is so simple and fast, and packed in modern entertainment has increased, not necessarily offer the natural beauty around the country charm. The third thing is the secret that makes the Japanese magnaet special reduction in the world.

Japan’s capital has many interesting places to visit. In particular, employers and the civilization that has: modern life and of obedience to the richness of tradition. Maybe one of your friends will take you some places to visit, from cultural purposes, and the place where youth-oriented fashion (Harajuku) Tokyo Disney Resort for the family pet.

If you can go to Japan, do not forget to taste the different types of food offered there. Guide, or maybe your family enjoy living in Japan will invite culinary delights of the country in different regions of the Rising Sun is one of them is to enjoy the southern city of Hokkaido. Hokkaido stop, make sure you subscribe to fish. These islands are known for fresh fish and seafood, as well as delicious. Almost all marine products can be found here, from cod, herring, salmon and crab.
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As one of the companies from the mainland, Kangaroo, Sydney is not a citizen, and “serious.” For an impressive main cities, Sydney offers one million is in addition to the control. Ancient and modern buildings seem to be accompanied by two times at the same time. The individual and office buildings, a tower, you can sit and relax on the outskirts of the port to watch the sunset! Also, many breeds, collects, the city of Sydney to open the world for all.

If you have time to get a lot of Sydney, Darling Harbour area is necessary. It ‘also eaten in many places in and around Chinatown, but you have to walk for 10 minutes, and you can try various food and trade in China, but prices are very friendly bag. It should also be resources for family visits, including Australian Maritime Museum, which contains the history and diversity of marine vessels, which can be examined. In fact, you can continue to make a short cruise or a sailing course.

Other museums you can visit the Powerhouse Museum, the Museum is the largest and most popular in Sydney. Here the history of Australian culture, and development. Supports advanced technology, a museum computer touch screen, mobile audio, as well as scientific experiments, that children and adults comfortably long audit of the museum. In addition to the Sydney Aquarium, a fish from Australia and the Panasonic IMAX Theatre Release corrupt display 2D and 3D images.
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Want to give your partner a special gift, Valentine’s Day? Rest of the Gods with Bali island cruise, you can choose. Not only to enjoy the sunset over the sea, you and your spouse can have lunch, strewn with roses. Before the trip, passengers are treated to a cold drink. Later, it will be more than five miles from the coast in Benoa Beach. beautiful landscapes of the coast is a breathtaking eye leg ceremony boat.

Rose-studded dinner will be the best service on the cruise ship, each table is decorated with hundreds of flowers romantic, with tasty dishes. Not surprising that some couples spend time together at home yacht. To enjoy all this, you have to spend quite deep. A couple will be charged a handling fee U.S. 700 thousand U.S. dollars. Read the rest of this entry »