THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE ? AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS
Posted on 8/31/2010 at 8:25:39 AM
A leading business district in Jakarta is ‘The Golden Triangle’ which is a major destination that witnesses the industrialization of the capital of Indonesia. It is a key attraction in the country comprising of several impressive constructions of aesthetic and historic nature. The Golden Triangle showcases a great collection of monuments and fountains which give an impression of even spirituality. The Buddhist temples built according to the Indonesian tradition, the mosque and the Christian cathedral displays the connection between religious teachings and human mind. Furthermore, “Monas” which is the main national tower monument also demonstrates the capacity and expertise of the country. The colors of this monument change every 4 seconds into green, purple and yellow while grabbing focus of every one who travels in the vicinity at night. The Welcome Fountain is also another highlight of The Golden Triangle which goes along with the Monas as the main eye-catchers. The most convenient time to look around the Golden Triangle is after sunset, as the extending traffic jams could be exhausting for the visitor during the day time. Jakarta Office & Residential Park is a major office building in the Golden Triangle consisting of 32 stories. [more..] Posted in Business Traveller | No Comments »
Inveterate travelers have a new destination to target since Machu Picchu was voted one of the 7 Wonders of World last year. Previously on the radar of adventure travelers and those with an interest in places of rich cultural history, Peru has gone mainstream and it's about time.
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Walking the paths through the "Lost City" is a privilege and an unfathomable luxury when you consider that in most other countries, this historical monument would be cordoned off and only available for viewing from behind carefully guarded ropes. Llamas roam the lower grassy areas, lounging in the warm sun while guides at chosen vantage points explain the construction of the Incan walls, made from tons of stone transported from miles below to build this fortress that was never discovered by Spanish conquerors.
Colonial cities were 
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No wonder people love to travel to Thailand these days. It's
hot. It's fun. And it's cheap. Everything here is cheap --
hotels, food, shopping -- you name it. A coconut costs 20 baht
(that's around 50 cents -US). A bowl of noodle costs from 30 to
70 baht (depending on how nice the restaurant is). Hotels in Thailand are cheap. They have hotels to suit any
budget you have. If you're a backpacker and want to stay in
Bangkok, Kaosan road is your ideal destination. It's dirt cheap.
If you have deeper pocket, you can stay in a small hotel for
$40. But if you have $100 or $200, go for a nicer hotel. It's
all worth it. You can be sure that the service is second to
none. When you leave Bangkok for the beach, you have the choice
of cheap bungalows or prettier resorts. You can book a room in
advance or you can just walk in. Feel free to a look around and
pick the resort you like once you get there. You'll have a great time in Thailand. Bangkok is the capital.
And you shouldn't miss it for the world. Dress politely and take
a taxi to the Grand Palace, Wat Pra Kaew ("Wat" means temple in
Thai) and 
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How to choose the right destination spot is the focus of this article.
Where To Begin
There are really so many options here that you must narrow it down quickly or get overwhelmed. Exclude those countries that are at war or have a high level of violence associated with them at the moment. Then, break down the possibilities according to what interests you most. Is it religion, cuisine, architecture, art, crafts, natural phenomenon, history, a particular event, or even a particular animal? Choose a category or come up with your own and then consider further breaking down the chosen category.
Building On An Idea
For instance, an interest in the religions found in Asia could center around Hinduism and a trip focused on