1. Yu Garden To the northeast of the old town and laid out in 1559, the splendid Yu Garden (Yù Yuán), also known as the Garden of Happiness, covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters and consists of an outer and an inner garden. The oldest section is theOuter Garden with further changes being made in the 18th century when Sansui Tang,...
1. Singapore flyer If the observation deck at the Marina Bay Sands doesn't quite do it for you, try taking in high tea while looking out over the city from the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest giant observation wheel. Choose from several different packages that allow you to be served and pampered while enjoying a view that encompasses not only the Singapore skyline,...
1. Zanzibar a beautiful tropical landmass covering 1666 square kilometres and lying around 35km off the Indian Ocean coastline ofTanzania, just north of the capital and main port of entry Dar es Salaam.Zanzibar is a wonderful, romantic, historic and stunningly beautiful tropical island. It combines fantastically with safari and trekking options on the mainland and offers a very wide range of accommodation. There is a vast...
1. Seongsan Sunrise Peak (성산일출봉 Hydrovolcanic eruptions formed this majestic volcanic crater 5,000 years ago on Jeju Island. A UNESCO world heritage site, the peak is famous for many things, including numerous rare plant species, but is best known for the magnificent sight of the sun rising over it (hence the name). The climb up the peak’s northwest side ridge (its other sides are steep...
1. Largo Do Senado The Old Town is the Portugese colonial quarters and the city center of Macau. This is where you find the beauful Largo do Senado (Senate's Square) as well as with its fountain, colourful colonial buildings and Iberian look. The square, that is the heart of Macau, is surrounded by picturesque, beautiful and sometimes gritty pedestrian streets. One of them leads...
1. Sheikh Zayed Road Sheikh Zayed Road is the main thoroughfare running through Dubai's modern downtown business district. This wide, eight-lane highway is rimmed with towering glass, chrome and steel highrises along its length. Main attractions are along, or just off, the strip between the roundabout and the first intersection. The Courtyard Gallery(6A Street) has an excellent permanent collection focused on contemporary art from Arab...
located some 4 hours drive from Surabaya, the capital of East Java, Mount Bromo is a part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park that covers a massive area of 800 square km. While it may be small when measured against other volcanoes in Indonesia, the magnificent Mt Bromo will not disappoint with its spectacular views and dramatic landscapes. At 2,392 meters tall,...
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district. So here...
San Francisco, a giant International Orange-colored bridge, a park spanning more than 1,000 acres or a city where contemporary art and culture collide often come to mind. While these mainstays never lose their luster, the reasons to visit San Francisco are even more numerous. Where most visitors go while here might surprise you. PIER 39: From amazing views and a sea of sea lions...
Budapest is the Capital city of Hungary. Budapest is bisected by River Danube. Trinity Square is home to 13-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen's Bartion , which offer sweeping views. Why Visit Budapest? 1. Thermal Baths, Medicinal Waters You can bathe in Turkish baths (the Király Bath, the Rudas, and the Veli Bej Spa) enjoying the centuries old architecture but you also have the option...
Chapter 2 - Indices and the law of indices This is the new chapter that I learn this semester. Indices are a useful way of more simply expressing large numbers. They also present us with many useful properties for manipulating them using what are called the Law of Indices. What are Indices? The expression 25 is defined as follows: We call "2" the base and "5"...
