Saturday, July 12, 2008

Dance-blends can bring the World Closer !

Brits perform on a Indian Blockbuster movie Song !

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Kjeragbolten, Norway



Kjeragbolten is a boulder wedged in a mountain crevice in the Kjerag mountains in Norway. The name means Kjerag Boulder or Bolt. Below the boulder is a sheer drop of about 3200 feet (1000 meters) to Lysefjorden, below.
The nearby cliffs are a popular destination for BASE Jumpers.
Kjeragbolten lies at the end of a strenuous 3-5 hour hike on often muddy terrain. The trailhead is several hours drive from Stavanger.



Dancing Matt across the world - A man called Matt Harding !

Year 2008 - it took 14 months to shoot and 40 countries were covered.

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

When it started in 2006



Favs on Google Maps

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia


wiki says.
Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa) is the world's largest salt flat[1] at 10,582 km² (4,085 square miles).[2] It is located in the Potosí and Oruro departments in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes, 3,650 meters high. The major minerals found in the salar are halite and gypsum.[1]

Some 40,000 years ago, the area was part of Lake Minchin, a giant prehistoric lake. When the lake dried, it left behind two modern lakes, Poopó Lake and Uru Uru Lake, and two major salt deserts, Salar de Coipasa and the larger Uyuni. Uyuni is roughly 25 times the size of the Bonneville Salt Flats in the United States.

Salar de Uyuni is estimated to contain 10 billion tons of salt, of which less than 25,000 tons is extracted annually. All miners working in the Salar belong to Colchani's cooperative. Every November, Salar de Uyuni is also the breeding grounds for three species of South American flamingos: the Chilean, James's and Andean flamingos. It is also a significant tourist destination; highlights include a salt hotel and several so-called islands. As it is so flat it serves as a major transport route across the Bolivian Altiplano.[1]







Monday, June 30, 2008

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Jaws of Death in Assam, India

World's First Rotating Skyscraper


This skyscraper is designed for Dubai by a Italian Architect David Fisher.
- 80 Floors
- All rotating
- Self Powered
- Parking cars
- 3000 Dollars/SqFeet
- Will be ready by 2010
- Will be pre-fabricated in a factory in italy and assembled in Dubai
- Also planned in Moscow and New York.

Miami, Florida, US

Overview


The beaches

Istanbul, Turkey - Connecting Europe and Asia



Las Vegas, Nevada, US - The Sin City

OverView

Vienna, Austria - Cultural Capital of Europe

OverView


Cultural Spots in Vienna

Rome, Italy - Quick Travel Guide

Friday, June 27, 2008

Global Treasures ARLES Provence, France

GTR-DVD-1142 - A beautiful fountain with an Egyptian obelisk graces the Place De La République in the heart of Arles, an historic and charming small town in the south of France.

Next to the City Hall is the Romanic Saint Trophime Cathedral with its splendid church porch that dates back to the 12th century.

The town's Amphitheatre is the region's greatest building that has survived from the time of the Roman Empire and it is also the most important arena in the former Gallic colony. Three watchtowers that date back to the Middle Ages were left in tact by archaeologists as a reminder of the fortifications of the beautiful amphitheatre.

Arles and its magnificent cathedral soon became one of the Romans' most favoured towns and was referred to as 'Little Rome in Gaul' when more than twenty thousand spectators witnessed savage gladiatorial battle in its Amphiteatre.

Today Arles is closely associated with the name of world famous Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh. He completed around four hundred paintings in the town.

A visit to Arles is like travelling back in time but with all the unique atmosphere of the present.

Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

Monday, June 23, 2008

The story of God in Buddhism and Hindusim

From the BBC Documentary "The Story of God"
Available on Google Video in 3 Parts

The Beginning


In Buddhism - Part 1/2


In Buddhism - Part 2/2


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In Hinduism - Part 1/2


In Hinduism - Part 2/2

Teotihuacan, Mexico - The City Of Gods

Temple made by "The Aztecs".
Human sacrifice was an aspect of historical Aztec culture/religion, although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars. The Spaniards who first met the Aztecs explicitly stated in their writings that human sacrifice was widely practiced in Mesoamerica. For example, Bernal Díaz's The Conquest of New Spain includes eye-witness accounts of the remains of sacrificial victims. In addition, there are a number of second-hand accounts of human sacrifices written by Spanish friars, told to them by native eye-witnesses.


Amsterdam, The Netherlands


wiki informs...
Amsterdam is the capital and the largest city of The Netherlands. Its name is derived from Amstel dam,[6] pointing to the city's origin: a dam on the river Amstel. The city is known for its historic port, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, its red-light district, its liberal coffee shop policy, and its many canals which have led to Amsterdam being called the "Venice of the North".





City on foot


Machu Picchu, Peru





Jaffa, Israel

Jaffa (or Yafo) is one of the most ancient port cities in the world.
Jaffa (Hebrew: יָפוֹ, Yafo Arabic: يَافَا Yāfā ; also Japho, Joppa, and, in the Amarna Letters, Yapu) is an ancient port city located south of Tel Aviv, Israel on the Mediterranean Sea. Today it is a borough of the city.

(wiki)

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Borobudur, Java, Indonesia


Borobudur is a ninth century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.[1] A main dome is located at the center of the top platform, and is surrounded by seventy-two Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.



Friday, June 20, 2008

Climbing Mont Blanc, Alps on the border between France and Italy


Mont Blanc (French for white mountain) or Monte Bianco (Italian, same meaning), also known as "La Dame Blanche" (French, the white lady) is a mountain in the Alps. With its 4,810 m summit, it is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe.[1]

The mountain lies between the regions of Aosta Valley, Italy, and Haute-Savoie, France. The location of the summit itself is a subject of controversy between the two countries, as each tends to place it within its own boundaries on maps. In a convention between France and Kingdom of Sardinia, in Turin (1861), the border [2] was fixed on the highest point of Mont Blanc. This was the last official definition of this border, but often the French maps do not respect this solution.
The two most famous towns near Mont Blanc are Courmayeur, in Aosta Valley, Italy, and Chamonix, in Haute-Savoie, France - the site of the first Winter Olympics. From Chamonix a cable car ascends the mountain side.

Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park in the United States


wiki says.
Morning Glory Pool is a hot spring in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the United States, similarity to the morning glory flower. The distinct color of the pool is due to bacteria which inhabit the water. Several entryways have been clogged due to objects being thrown in by tourists, reducing the hot water supply, and in turn altering the overall appearance of the pool.

On a few rare occasions the Morning Glory Pool has erupted as a geyser, usually following an earthquake or other nearby seismic activity. Several attempts by park officials to artificially induce eruptions to clear the pool of debris and clear blocked entryways have been met with mixed results.

Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum - Buena Park, California

Thursday, June 19, 2008

" The Forbidden City ", Beijing, China

" The Forbidden City " is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a ten meter high wall are 9,999 buildings. Construction of the palace complex began in 1407 . It was completed fourteen years later in 1420. It was said that a million workers including one hundred thousand artisans were driven into the long-term hard labor.
"TheHeaven Temple " was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven. The Chinese emperors called themselves 'The Son of Heaven'.It has been constructed over an area of about 2,700,000 square meters.

Paris, France

Florence, Italy

The Colosseum, rome, italy

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.

In Italian English



Antigua, Guatemala, Spain

La Antigua Guatemala (commonly referred to as just Antigua or La Antigua) is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Mudéjar-influenced[1] Baroque architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruined churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site[wiki]

Monday, June 16, 2008

Santorini island, Greece

The island structures


Approaching the island


Stills

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Akshardam - New Delhi, India - A grt Architecture

Tnx to Patroltoindia

Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India's ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India's glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.
The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.

Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.

For the first time ever the world witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan Akshardham through its mandir, exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions.

Pushkar Mela, Rajasthan



Cinque Terre, Italy

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Jagannatha(Krishna) Puri, Orissa, India


courtesy:youtube
An amazing video of the annual Ratha Yatra in Puri Dham, with footage of building the chariots, pahandi (carrying deities out of the temple), Golden Dress (Suna Vesha), Elephant
Dress, etc. The video narration is in Hindi, but the footage is still wonderful and worth watching for those who don't understand Hindi





Wiki says
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Krishna) located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa, India. The name Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) is a combination of the Sanskrit words Jagat (Universe) and Nath (Lord of).[1][2] The temple is an important pilgrimage destination for many Hindu traditions, particularly worshippers of Krishna and Vishnu.[3] The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated chariots. Since medieval times, it is also associated with intense religious fervor[4].The temple is sacred to the Vaishnava traditions and saint Ramananda who was closely associated with the temple. It is also of particular significance to the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism whose founder, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was attracted to the deity, Jagannath, and lived in Puri for many years.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Amazing Nature, Mesmerizing Music !

Scenes from BBC's documentaries Planet Earth..
Music: Gandalf -Samsara-
SAMSARA - in India the eternal wheel of birth and death and reincarnation - man captured within the illusion of the material world and all its joy and suffering.


Scenes from BBC's documentary Planet Earth..
Music: Oliver Shanti and Friends "White Mother of the Universe"


Zen
Music: Guy Sweens


Tribute to the dolphins..
Scenes from the movie "Dolphinsfilm"


Tribute to elephants.. Scenes from BBC's documentaries Planet Earth..
Music: Guy Sweens


The Beautiful Planet Earth

It takes just 42 min to travel anywhere in the world.

World`s biggest airport !

T3 Beijing Capital International Airport opened


Making of T3 - 1


Making of T3 - 2


Making of T3 - 3


Making of T3 - 4


Making of T3 - 5

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Throwing babies !

Devotees at a shrine in western India's Maharastra district perform a bizarre ritual: throwing babies. They toss infants from a height of 50 feet onto a cloth sheet held by both Muslim and Hindu worshippers. They believe it's good for the newborn babies' health.

the Story behind:
The faithful have been observing the infant-throwing ritual at the Solapur shrine for over five hundred years.

It's practiced by parents who are blessed with a child after taking a vow at the dargah, a place of worship.

The devotees of Musti village believe that it's good for the health of the newborn, and that the whole exercise makes the children strong.

But for onlookers, this age-old ritual may seem a bit bizarre, and, well, dangerous. The good news is, they say no newborns have ever been harmed or injured in the process.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, India



KAMBALA: extreme buffalo racing, South India



if u are interested in more info

Non Stop Chanting In India Since 1964

Bala Hanuman Jamnagar situated on southeastern bank of Lakhota lake, it has gained a place in the Guiness Book of World Records for continuous enchanting of "Ram Dhun" (recitation of Ramanama), 24 hour a day and 7 days a week since 1st August 1964. Sometimes there are crowds or just a few. Sometimes there are only a few sometimes many the chanting goes on

The real face of European Union

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Amazing new China - The longest sea bridge in the world !

Source: CCTV.com | 05-02-2008 09:14
In China, the world's longest cross-sea bridge has opened. The project is part of efforts to improve economic integration and development in east China's Yangtze River Delta.


This is a new shortcut in the Yangtze River Delta. The 36-kilometer bridge spans the Hangzhou Bay, cutting the length of a trip from Shanghai to port city Ningbo by 120 kilometers, and saving at least one hour for travellers.

Local resident said, "It saves both time and money, and helps to improve our work efficiency."

The longest bridge across the sea is expected to alleviate the loaded traffic flow in the booming triangle region linking Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo. It will be an important channel for the coastal economic regions in East China.

It will also boost economic integration and development in the Yangtze River Delta, which covers almost 100,000 square kilometers and has a population of 72.4 million people.

Linking major tourist sites across the Yangtze River, the bridge itself has also become an essential stop for tourists.

Chen Minxian, official Ningbo Tourism Bureau, said, "It is expected that during this year's May Day holiday, about 200,000 tourists will visit Ningbo, doubling the number of the same time last year."

The six-lane bridge has cost 1.18 billion yuan to build, with 30 percent private investment. It is the first time China's private sector has invested in a major public infrastructure project in the country.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Beautiful Australia



Tasmania, An island near Melbourne

New Zealand

Norway - Land of Midnight Sun



TimeLapse

Maldives - Islands Bathed in Sunshine

Living and Surviving in Alaska !

Eating Whale


Outdoors, Searching the gold, Alaskan Spruce tree tips Tea, Real Igloo, Eskimo IceCream


Fishing Village, Eskimo Kiss


Anchorage - Walrus


Ride of a lifetime (Sledge Dog)


SnowMobiling, Hunting, Amazing way of cooking

Amazing and Bizarre Foods in Asia (Need Strong Heart to see)

Tokyo - Frogs, Sashimi, Lizard Sake (AsaDashi)
Yakihama - Poisonous Fugu Fish, Snails
Tsukiji Market, Sushi Bar


Tokyo - Turtle (Suppon), Blood & Sake with Heart in it (oh my God !)
YakiTori


Kobe - World Famous Kobe Beef
BangKok, Thailand - Bird`s Nest`s Soup, Frog`s Ovaries


BangKok, Thailand - Floating Market
Chang Mai - Amazing supplement called Spirulina, Fruit Bats


Penang, Malaysia - Shrimp Paste, Chilly, Chai, Durian

Philippines - The Place and Weird Food(Need Strong Heart to see)

Manila and Balot (strange Food)


Duck Eggs, Bun Purple Ice Cream, Shrimps


Strange soups, worms


Manila Bay, Crickets and Stuffed Frogs


An island in Philippines- Puerto Princesa City


Beaches and a strangent n largest UnderGround River, ManGrove Snake Food

World`s top 50 skylines !

Vid 1
50 to 25


Vid 2
25 to 1

Hong Kong

Complete HongKong in Stils


Temple Street Night Market


Big Buddha The biggest bronze Buddha in the world, Tian Tan, on Lantau Island weighs over 250 tonnes and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion and is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong.


Victoria Peak - SkyLines in Hong kong (Day)


Hong Kong in Night Light Symphony

Sintra, Portugal

Video 1


Stills

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Mystic Northern India !

From Delhi to the hopping on the Toy Train to Shimla


Amritsar and the Golden Temple


Wagah, the Indo-Pakistan border


Wagah, the Indo-Pakistan border (continued).


a chaotic bus ride in Chamba Valley, followed by hiking in the breathtaking Himalayan foothills


Dalhousie & Dharamshala


McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala (continued). Home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile

Flying over the green and beautiful Sri Lanka !

Friday, April 4, 2008

Dubai - Amazing place in the world !

Burj Dubai - the tallest building in the world !


Burj Al Arab - The only seven star hotel in the world !


Palm Islands


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Making Of Burj Al Arab 1


Making Of Burj Al Arab 2


Making Of Burj Al Arab 3



Making Of Burj Al Arab 4


Making Of Burj Al Arab 5


Making Of Burj Al Arab 6


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Palm Island








Friday, March 28, 2008

Beijing, china tour and Fun, Masti and Karaoke

A casual journey to the sightseeing spots in Beijing with interesting narration.

thanks sanjay grover for indian perspective on china


Karoake Night (Austin TX ? not sure, correct me if i am wrong)
The video below gives insight in the life of young Indians living abroad. It again confirms how we love our "Chaat" stuff
and bollywood songs :)
Just chill and enjoy the video. Since its been shot like a home video don`t expect too much from the quality of video.
Take it in the right spirits.

(Disclaimer : Since this video has lot of members, if anyone has any problem with this video on a public blog like this, then just write a comment and it will be removed since i respect the privacy of all)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Venice, Italy - The water Town !



Shopping and style guide in venice.

Friday, February 15, 2008

San Diego to Tokyo !

Came across a lovely video showing a trip from SD to tokyo.
Good for the persons who are coming for the first time for short visits or so.
Additional to the routes shown in the video in Tokyo, lot of people
use special trains, Buses to reach shinjuku station/their destinations.

Antarctica - Summer & Winter

A wonderful video showing Summer and winter in Antarctica.
Notice the movement of Sun, just on the horizons.


Antarctica in 5 minutes

Dubai World Islands



Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Journey of Alexander the great !.



Following Alexander - From greece


Troy


Issus and Tyre - Lebonan


Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Cairo


Alexendria- Egypt (Cairo, to Siwa, Libya)


Siwa


Northen Iraq- Free Kurdistan Persia


Susa - iran


The Trap


Persians Gate


Darius Dies


no going back


land of wolves


Kabul


Hindu kush


Uzbekistan, Alexendria - The farthermost


Bactria-Uzbekistan


Mountain


Laddhak-India


ends of earth - khaiber pass, Peshawar, pakistan,india


Kalash


climbing pir sar,


Taxila, crossing the jhelum, story of PORUS


Monsoon, Jabalpur, Bias, Amritser and Alexender stops to march ahead


Building a Fleet, Multan, Journey in the indus


Multan city, Injured, Recovered and moved on


Indus Delta - Karachi, Turbat, Pasni


Camel Trek


End of the journey at Babylon in Iraq