The Skeleton Coast is one of the more famous places in Africa. Covering a narrow strip, the area covers part of the Atlantic Ocean coast of Namibia, and then goes to the south of Angola. The area is also described as the Namib Desert. John Henry Marsh invented the name, when he used it as … Read more
It is not easy to be a ballerina. Anyone who watched the movie Black Swan knows that. And if you read Natalie Portman’s interviews, you will know better. The actress lived as a ballerina for a few months before filming the movie, and then during the movie. It left her exhausted. The rigorous regime of … Read more
Islamic architecture is one of the world’s most celebrated building traditions. Famous for its radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes, this approach has been popular in the Muslim world since the 7th century. Some of the modern elements in Islamic architecture include cylindrical minarets, arabesque, and more. The principal Islamic architectural types for buildings … Read more
Defined as “the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another. Schadenreude is one of four related emotions or concepts. It is a complex negative emotion. Basically, instead of feeling sympathy towards someone’s misfortune, you are joyful and take pleasure from watching someone fail. … Read more
At the beginning of March this year, Emirates made history by launching the longest nonstop commercial flight. Using an Airbus 380, Emirates organized a commercial flight from Dubai to New Zealand, topping 14,200 kilometers in total. The Airbus left Dubai, and then traveled to Auckland, New Zealand, traveling for more than 17 hours back to … Read more
England is famously known for its royal history. There have been countless of kings and queens in England dating from the 9th century till now. If you count only the monarchs that ruled the Kingdom of the Great Britain since the merger, there have been 12 monarchs. With that in mind, when does the rich … Read more
Thousands of years ago, the Romans built the city of Hierapolis so their citizens can enjoy the health benefits of a hot mineral water. Flash forward to 2015, and the city of Pamukkale in Turkey is still one of the healthiest and most mysterious places in the world. Deep in the earth beneath the city … Read more
The first association many people get when India is mentioned is Hinduism, Buddhism, and Hindi culture. But did you know that several centuries ago, India was actually ruled by Turks and Mongols? Known as the Mughal Empire, the period between the 16th and the 19th century up until 1857 was the period of the Mughal Empire, when … Read more
Joseph Stalin is one of the most prominent leaders in history. With such demeanor, Stalin commanded and demanded respect everywhere he showed up. During his time as a leader of the Soviet Union, Stalin made sure that he leaves legacy behind. One way that Stalin left something behind for future generations was the buildings. Stalin … Read more
Algeria is the biggest country in the Africa continent. The country is famous for its beaches and tourism attractions. As such, Algeria attracts a wide range of tourists through the entire year. What Algeria has managed to do over the years is preserve its traditions. And some of that include the wedding traditions. Family life … Read more