Posts Tagged ‘city’
New York vacation
Who does not know New York. If you are on vacation to the United States, surely you want to visit the New York city. The names of places that we often hear or read us like The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Harlem, China Town, Broadway, Times Square, etc.. which is the place-names in around New York City. But those vacation won’t be complete if you haven’t taste new york culinary.
New York, one of famous modern city in the world, especially since the tragedy 9/11-2001 incident that killed up to 3 thousand people. World Trade Center twin towers, the South Tower and North Tower Building Building collapsed and destroyed devastated when terrorists hijack two airliners and crashed it. Really bad tragedy up until now many wreaths are still placed in the street where the building used to stand. In these places also clearly displayed large posters which tells the chronological minute per minute until the events since the hijacked planes crashed. In these locations are also posted some photos in the past when the accident happens.
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San Fransisco Getaway
What come up on the first time when you heard about San Fransisco? Golden Gate, cable car, or Alcatraz island? San Fransisco are known for its hills, over than 50 hills such as Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, and Russian Hill. Although earlier of 1906, San Fransisco ever struck by earthquake from San Andreas Fault plate, but the city still remains and existed until now. As the prove Golden Gate Bridge were open for public in 1937, also become longest suspension bridge span in the world at that time and become the symbols of San Fransisco. Golden Gate bridge connects northern San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County.
As for cable car, this public transportation also become symbol of San Fransisco. This public transportation offer rapid transit through the heart of San Fransisco, as for tourism cable car has became a recommended transportation to explore San Fransisco.
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Bukit Bendera
Pleasantly situated just six kilometres away from the heart of George Town with a unique vantage point at an elevation of nearly 2800 feet, lies picturesque Bukit Bendera. Also known as Penang Hill, the series of summits standing out over the lowlands of the city comprises of idyllic forests and mountainous landscapes that offer a variety of attractions for the entire family. A popular hotspot for locals and visitors who are looking to escape from the chaos of the city and sweltering temperatures, Bukit Bendera is truly a hillside resort with a difference. Veiled in mist and dense bamboo plants, the best way to explore Bukit Bendera is (of course) on foot, while taking in the sights that include vibrant plant varieties, clear water ponds, farms and its own unique eco system. A red Swiss funicular train with a capacity of 80 passengers per trip is also on hand for those who wish to tour the peaks in comfort. Read the rest of this entry »