Tagged With "Namche Bazaar"
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Re: Sept. 4, 2018: Istanbul's Spice Bazaar
The first time I visited a Bazaar like this I was amazed with the colours and sights. Reminded me of the time when after years of black and white TV I saw my first Colour TV - Speechless !!
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Re: Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Thanks for posting this piece on one of my favorite areas of the world. Lovely photos. You capture the beauty and majesty of this sacred region that is changing so fast. May they recover from the earthquakes.
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Re: February 11, 2019: Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Nice enough - but, in my opinion, a bazaar or souk needs the ramshackle element to be exciting. These places are far too tidy for my liking. They simply cannot match the atmosphere of the old markets in, say, Istanbul, Marrakesh, or Fez. Below is a shot of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, a huge labyrinth of narrow lanes and passages.
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Re: February 11, 2019: Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Generally agreed, especially if you're really wanting to buy something. But when the temperatures is over 40C outside, and you're looking for a cool place to escape to, then this is a reasonable option. The canal system did make it more interesting than most malls.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Istanbul to Sofia
Wilbur's exotic train journeys continue, today with stops in Istanbul, Thessaloniki, Meteora (Kalambaka), Skopje, Niš, ending in Sofia. If you love train travel stories, you'll love this post.
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Journey through Karnataka: Hampi
Professor Abe's fascinating journey through the Karnataka region continues with an exploration of the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi.
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Journey through Karnataka: Bidar and Hyderabad
Professor Abe concludes his journey through Karnataka, with visits to the interesting sites of Bidar and Hyderabad.
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Fotografiska, New York's new photography museum
Jonathan L visits New York's newest museum: Fotografiska.
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February 26, 2018: Textile Souk, Dubai
DrFumblefinger visits the textile souk in Dubai. Housed in a covered and restored market area, it is a colorful place if you like to buy cloth and related materials.
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February 22, 2016: Tengboche Monastery, Nepal
Situated in the Khumbu region of Nepal, surrounded by the beautiful Himalayan mountains, this Buddhist monastery is half way point to the Everest Base Camp.
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Where Gumbo Was: Liverpool's Princes Road Synagogue
A monument to the rising status of its builders and an architectural influence on others, it's well worth a visit and tour.
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Places to Visit in Jaipur: Famous Forts
No trip to Jaipur is complete while not rubber-necking. Rajasthan’s capital has some nice places to envision, most of them square measure of historical importance. They’re conjointly Associate in Nursing integral a part of Jaipur’s wealthy culture. PLACES TO VISIT IN JAIPUR: FAMOUS FORTS 1. NAHARGARH Built in 1734, the Nahargarh Fort features a “chilling” past. it’s believed that the spirit of patrician Nahar Singh haunted construction employees and place a curse on the fort. This durable...
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Langtang Views, Part 1
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares memories of an exhausting but rewarding visit to a remote area of Nepal.
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Famous Things to Buy in Udaipur
Udaipur is also famous by its name “Lake City” all across the globe. Udaipur is a beautiful place and one of the favorite tourist’s spots in Rajasthan. If you are planning a trip to Rajasthan then it is suggested that if possible then you must take a trip to Udaipur also. Udaipur is not only famous for sight – seeing but this place is also famous for shopping. There are many famous things that you can buy during your visit to Udaipur. So if you are planning a trip to Udaipur then it is...
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A Little Local Difficulty
Bob Cranwell recounts some of the 'little difficulties' he has experienced during his travels.
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Travel Back in Time: A History of 3 Religions in One Place
Monica provides historical and cultural reasons why you should visit the city of Jerusalem (sponsored content)
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Granada, Spain: A Walk Through the Historic Albaicin
Few of Europe’s medieval neighborhoods can have as varied a history as Granada’s hill-climbing Albaicin. Many others share the narrow streets, twisting lanes, hidden courtyards and sudden vistas, but this one is unique, and a UNESCO World...
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Decade long repairs to be made at the Grand Bazaar
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to receive a decade long facelift.
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10 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Dubai
1 Burj Khalifa Dubai's landmark building is the Burj Khalifa, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world and the most famous of the city's points of interest. For most visitors, a trip to the observation deck on the 124th floor here is a must-do while in the city. The views across the city skyline from this bird's-eye perspective are simply staggering. The slick observation deck experience includes a multimedia presentation on both Dubai and the building of the Burj Khalifa...
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Sept. 4, 2018: Istanbul's Spice Bazaar
Although it's often overshadowed by the Grand Bazaar, Marilyn shows us why Istanbul's Spice Bazaar is well worth a visit
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Quetta, Train to Chaman
Bob Cranwell shares a story of a memorable train journey in high altitude Pakistan.
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Join the Dots !
Bob Cranwell presents another engaging piece on the philosophy of travel. Give it a read.
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Re: In the Grand Bazaar
I loved the Grand Bazaar, but preferred the jewelry to the tee shirts.
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Monks in Khumjung
A handsome group of young Buddhist monks posing with their instruments in the village of Khumjung, Nepal.
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10 Most Beautiful Cities You Should Visit in India
Stephanie offers us a list of her favorite cities that you should visit when in India (sponsored content)
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House of Cubes
You can find lots of quirky shops in souvenir-heavy Barcelona, but PHeymont was surprised by a Rubik's Cube-only emporium
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Re: Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Excellent information about Namche, the gateway to the Everest region.
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Kuching: Last Stop in Borneo
PortMoresby's Borneo adventures include a visit to Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, and once home to the White Rajahs
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Iran: Friendliness, Culture, Modernity - So Far Away From The Clichés!
Iran is one of the cradles of our civilizations: the Persian Empire shaped the early history of mankind. It is famous for its craftsmanship, its architecture, tile work, its unparalleled Persian carpets and literature to name a few.
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Namche Bazaar, Nepal
DrFumblefinger visits a remote region of the Himalayas, near the base camp for climbing Mount Everest
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Borneo: Last Stop, Kuching
The impetus for my trip to Borneo came, as it often does for me, from a casual reference or suggestion, in this case both. First was a phrase I’d seen in passing, "White Rajas of Borneo".
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 24, 2013: Namche Bazaar, Khumbu Region, Nepal
Namche Bazaar is the main town of the Sherpa people, in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It's located at 3400 m (11,300') above sea level, built on the steep slopes of the hill you see in this photo.
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A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
By now, you should have had plenty of time to go through the application process and get your visa to visit Saudi Arabia. You are now ready to see the sites.
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Street Food and Market: Istanbul
This was our third trip to Istanbul, and we had already covered all the major “must do” tourist locations and several of the minor ones. Yes, Istanbul has some great restaurants, but it’s time to relax and pay some attention to some of the street food.
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The beautiful and charming town, Gjirokastra
The old town of Gjirokastra is one of the best-preserved examples of an Ottoman-style town in the Balkans. The town is packed with sights, and I recommend to do as we did; buy a map with the main sights.
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Gallery: Borneo, The Last Market
PortMoresby visits the market in Kuching, Borneo, one of the last to continue as an open-air economy
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Climbing Mount Everest with Makalu Adventure Ltd.
Summiting Mount Everest is one of the most sought-after achievements in adventure travel. Here's some more information on how to do it (sponsored content)