Articles, tagged with "colonial times", page 1
27th January 2012
West Bengal is a State located in the East of India. The bustling city of Kolkata is the State capital. The diverse geographical terrain of West Bengal makes it an exciting tourist destination. It is the eastern bottleneck of India and stretches from the ...
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Author:
mathanm
05th December 2011
Dalat, one of the most charming and “European” of Vietnamese of it passed through its many historical buildings.
If you didn’t know you were in Vietnam, the pine forests, cool mountain air had charming villas of Dalat might make you think was in the Al...
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Author:
vietnamheritagetravel
14th November 2011
The kitchen is where most families spend a good part of their day. It’s where the best conversations are had, the most contagious laughter is shared, the most interesting stories are told, and the tastiest meals are concocted and eaten. Because the kitche...
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Author:
Alex
11th November 2011
No trip to Vietnam is complete without a visit to Ha Long Bay, a magnificent archipelago some 160km east of Hanoi. Featured on both Vietnamese and foreign films including Indochina and Vertical Ray of the Sun. this breathtaking bay has also been celebrate...
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Author:
vietnamheritagetravel
17th October 2011
Land Surveying in Alabama has a very long background, dating again to colonial times. At a single time, there were British, French, and Spanish settlements in the region of present-day Alabama, all at the very same time. Its borders altered around and abo...
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Author:
ZaneSnider
14th October 2011
Houston, DC is don't just the home to the federal government, but is also a captivating city where people live, work and play. The city is understood for its monuments and museums, domestic landmarks, cultural happenings, musical and theatrical entertainm...
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Author:
KermitDay
13th October 2011
People generally exclaim in joy, when they eat crab. It is rich and the flavor is really wonderful all by itself. The robust flavor of crabs also works quite well in dips, salads and crab cakes. The delectate meat forms the foundation, which can support t...
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Author:
makesmith007
11th October 2011
Soy scented candles are not anything new to the natural wax world. During colonial times, beeswax and tallow were commonly used because of its availability. Today, soy is being used as an alternative. There are many benefits to using soy scented candles o...
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Author:
Raul Guerridos
20th September 2011
The crab cakes are delicious as a dish for dinner. It is popularly believed that crab cakes were first cooked in the US since the colonial times. The crab cakes are mostly popular with the Maryland and Baltimore. The main place where you can get crabs for...
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Author:
makesmith007
16th September 2011
In the old days, in the absence of modern banks and safety deposit boxes, people would often bury small caches of their valuable items such as coins. The idea was that so long as they knew where to dig they could return later and dig up their treasures ...
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Author:
Kendall Rowsby
19th August 2011
Kakinada is a centre for business people and is the Head Quarters of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Long time back, Kakinada was considered as “Second Madras”. The original name of this place was Kakanandivada named by the king of Ikshavaku, Ka...
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Author:
Ayush Aggarwal
01st August 2011
The saltbox shed is usually a famous creation principally for its natural charm and artful appearance, in addition to the benefit it gives. It is a building which has a long pitched roof which slopes down to the back. Its frame is sometimes made from wood...
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Author:
Larry Pearson
17th June 2011
The city of Delhi, known for its gastronomic culture and luxurious life style, is the capital of India and takes pride in its prestigious position in the nation’s economy, politics and a vibrant art scene. From sheltering mesmerizing ruins dating back to ...
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Author:
Subhash Kashyap
04th May 2011
If there is one country that can claim numero uno status in tourist attractions of almost all kinds, then India must be a good contender. While the diversity that this nation offers is unparalleled and unique, it is its vast history of social and politica...
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Author:
anucct
07th April 2011
Travelling by train is by itself a fun experience, and throw in some changing locales like the ones in India – and the fun quotient almost doubles and triples immediately. India is a vast country, and there are countless interesting places to visit within...
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Author:
TechSneha