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By Jhanvi Motla
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ECSTATIC ITALY
Italy being one of the most romantic place the world has its own beauty and elegance.From
Rome to Milan to Venice, Italy is absolutely astonishing .
Although you'll must have already seen this article before here is a new amd improved
version of it!
To start one must visit Rome(the capital of italy).It's historical monuments and
architecture is a class apart among others.One of the best monuments in Rome is the Colosseum.It
was built under Emperor Vaspeian and was comp[leted by his son Titus.It
was the largest amphitheatre built and could hold 50,000 spectators.It was used for the very known sport played over
there-gladiatorial combat.
The Trevi fountain is the largest an most ambitious of the Baroque fountains in Rome.It is a truly charming
sight.The fountain which is on the junction of three roads was one of the ancient sources of water for Rome.It served Rome
for as much as 400 years.It was built by the humanist architect Leon Battista Alberti
Then comes Venice which as we all now is situated in water.The gondolas and the atmosphere is truly wonderful.It is very
known for its canals and is built on an archipelago of 118 islands!!!!!One of th very famous bridge over there is the
Rialto Bridge.Surprisingly it is the oldest bridge in Venice.It was built in 1811but collapsed even after restoring
it twice.Once it was half burnt due to a revolt led by Bajamonte Tiepoloand the secons time when a crowd was watching
a boat race.
Last but not the least comes one of the most important cities of Italy-Milan.It is one of the most important
cities in Northern Italy being the larget in its area.Very well known for its art architecture and fashion it has th famous
pieces of art by none other than Leonardo Da Vinci.It has some of the very good universities such as Universita
Statale,Universita Bocconi etc.Milan is very famous for its fantastic taste of fashion.Some of the famous brands like PRADAandVERSACEcome
from milan.
Just for those who are neither intrested in fashion or monuments you can gorge on the delicious pizzas,pastas and
most important the famous gelatos.
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PARIS
by
jhanvi motla
As usual this our weeks daily update on travel and tourism.And this week the article
is on of the world's best places its none other than Paris.Its one of the world'smost beautiful places.Globally it is very
famous for its classical architechture and marvellous monuments.
It also known as the "City of Lights"
To start of with Paris has the famous Eiffel Tower which is well known for its elegance
and beauty .It is located on the banks of Siene.It was built in the built for the Universal Exhibition in celebration of the
French Revolution.
Apart from the famous Eiffel tower there is also the Notre Dame Cathedral which is probably
one of the oldest gothic architectural places.After Napoleon's fall the cathedral flew into decay and was almost demolished
but later Victor Hugo wrote the book "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" encouraged Napoleon to restore it.
The Louvre is one of the famous mueseums in Paris.One of the most famous paintings over
there is the Mona Lisa by the famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci.The museum has alot of wonderful paintings but one of the intersting
thing over there is the fountain .After lounging around in the museum for the whole day it is one of the places where u can
relax.
Throughout Paris flows the Seine with grace.On the banks is also located thefamous Eiffel
tower.
There is a bridge on it which has people moving around selling nick nacks which u can gorge on during your visit.
Apart from the sightseeing Paris is alo famous for its night life glamour glory and its
excellence in the world of fashion.It has a lot of boutiques which have an an excellent variety of clothes.The casinos are
perfect to visit and one can enjoy the nightlife of paris in the different cafes there.
Thats all for this week watch out for nextweeks update its going to be better than this
too!!
EGYPT
By Jhanvi Motla
Guess what’s hot this season??????? guess..........guess.................keep
guessin........................ok
wait I'll tell you. It's as we call it …..
'Ancient Egypt'.
It’s one of the most historical landmarks of the world;
The Pryamids of Giza, the mask of Tutankhamen, all the Eygptian
civilization
ruins ,The Ramesses and much much more. If you’re not sure where you want to go for a holiday I assure
you that Egypt is the best. Although I
have never been
there I have heard a lot and after doing enough research work have found that
its a totally amazing
place to visit.
Eygpt located in Africa has its own unique position.
The pyramids
of Egypt are one of the largest man made
constructions ever
conceived, They say that they were constructed for burials of the kings of that
period. They were
made of limestone by the slaves. They are considered to be
holy and are very important - and also they are the main reason
why thousands of people flock down to Egypt
for holidays.
Like any crossroads culture, Egyptian cuisine has picked and chosen those
ingredients and food that
grow best as well as best meet the flavor and
nutritional needs of their people. Bridging Africa and Asia as it does,
Egypt has a lot from which to choose.
Egyptians
have embraced the tomato and we never had one that wasn't bursting
with color and flavor. The traditional and ubiquitous
salad is chopped
tomato, coriander, mint, little hot green peppers (not jalapenos but close)
and onions, coated with
garlic oil. It's great for digestion but death on
the breath. Bring mints. Other veggies that grow well and show up all
the
time include beans, mostly chick pea and fava, which are eaten stewed for
breakfast, hearty stewed for lunch and
dinner and ground and pasted for
tahini and hummus with great amounts of garlic.
ARCHIVES
GIR NATIONAL PARK
By
Anushka Doshi
Gir national park is
a beautiful forest which has been endowed with rich biodiversity and nature ecosystems which include dry deciduous forest,
thorny shrubs, deserts, grasslands, and many more which can only be revealed once you go there.Gir is also the last home of
the Asiatic lion. It also has a variety of animals like crocodiles, leopards, spotted-deer, nilgai, and sambar ….. (I
could go on and on…………. Least you could do is to pay a visit to gir national park or else I would
be still typing over here……………) .But one thing that I find very interesting and unique about
this forest is that ………….in the heart of the forest there lives a tribe .It fascinates me that the
tribe has schools where children learn and everything else all in the midst of the forest.
My experience and opinion:
I went to gir national park for a school camp. It was a great experience. I was ecstatic when we saw 2 lionesses. Besides
the wildlife there the entire forest atmosphere made me feel relaxed. My boring, silly homework assignments and all my worries
were driven away when I went there. It was cooooooooooool fun….N e ways check it out!!!!!!!!!
GOA
by
Ankita Sukthankar
Sun, sand and fun......that spells Goa!! A beautiful place in India,
famous for beaches, sea food and a drink called feni!! Goa is a witch casting a spell on all those who step onto its silver
sands and golden beaches. Travellers are trapped forever in an enchanted world of fiesta and siesta, fun and feni!!
This former Portuguese colony lies mid-way down the west coast of India. Visitors
are attracted to Goa’s lush hills and cool blue waters, cathedrals and coconut groves, spice plantations and paddy
fields, sun, sand and sea, and for its warm and friendly people. Whether you are visiting Goa for the first time, or you have
been there before, you will never feel lonely. The people are fun-loving and friendly, and have a great sense of humour.
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It is not only the people who are exciting, but also all the
activities. On the gorgeous, shell-covered beaches, some must do things are the water sports. to get the actual feel
of Goa, you have to go on a jet ski, take a ride in a zooming motor boat or luxuriously paddle out in a paddle boat. The more
adventurous ones can also try para-sailing and bunjeee jumping, but as they say, AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! If you are not
too inclined to enter the water, you could just take a long walk on the soft sand, taking in the fresh sea air.
Other beautiful attractions are the Mahalakshmi and Shri Naguesh temples, and the 5th century
old Brahma temple. Of couse there the lovely St. Francis Church, which you have to visit. Oh, and before i forget, you MUST
do some shopping in Goa. The wonderful handicrafts make good showpieces, and the elaborate embroidery work is a feast to the
eyes!!!
Goa’s easy going, relaxed air conjures up the magic to
make Goa one of India’s major tourist destinations, attracting over a million visitors annually, three quarters of them
from overseas. All you need to take along with loads of suntan lotion is loads of holiday spirit., and I promise you, you
will have an enriching experience, and have a fun holiday like never before!!!! |
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| The St.Francis Church |
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| The pride of Goa..... |
| A beach in Goa |
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| Silver beaches, sun and sand, this beach in Goa is DREAMLAND!!!! |
Mahabaleshwar
By Anushka Doshi
Mahabaleshwar
is a lovely hill station located in Maharashtra, India.
It has beautiful, shady trees, an enormous lake and an extremely busy market. Mahabaleshwar is a quaint place and is ideal
for people who want to relax and enjoy themselves. Nevertheless, it has a whole lot of activities. Tourists have a ball of
a time at the lake. There is boating, and whole lot of yummy snacks like mulberries and scrumptious corn on the cob.
Mahabaleshwar
is also famous for its mouthwatering strawberries: you can have them as milkshakes or with cream. There are also strawberry
farms where you can have a lot of fun picking this yummy fruit.
Apart
from this, you can go horse riding and lots more……………….!!!!!!!!! There is also a local
market where you can get a variety of sweets, as well as rugs, bedsheets, cushions and…………!!!!!
Sooooooooooo….
Visit Mahabaleshwar and all your worries like “boring homework, school, and paranoid teachers” will all run away!
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INCREDIBLE ITALY
By Anushka Doshi
Italy is a perfect tourist spot as it is a land of so many contrasts. Right from its
capital Rome which has amazing structures to Milan for its outstanding fashion to Mt. Etna which is an active volcano, Florence,
Rome, Tuscany, Venice and Milan
all have their unique specialties.
Rome has some grand structures, many of which are relics of ancient times. For
example, the Colosseum was an impressive games arena. The games which were played there were very inhuman but are nevertheless
fascinating for us. Sometimes this arena would have night shows where mobs of people would be cheering right until dawn. The
high-ranking people and nobles would drink wine and then vomit to empty their stomachs so that they could indulge themselves
even more. INTERESTING, HUH !!!
Venice has
its own charm. It has numerous gondolas and water taxis. It is a lovely, quaint area and it is said that if you kiss someone
under a bridge and make a wish, it will come true ………….. soooooooooooo Italy has many secrets which can only be revealed when you travel there.
But if you’re not really interested in history, there are scrumptious
pizzas, pastas - and how could I forget ! The lip-smacking, non-fattening gelatos
(ice creams)
SLLLLURP!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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