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Auckland Zoo
Auckland, New Zealand
Address: Auckland Zoo, Motions Rd, Western Springs. Tel: 64 9 360 3800. Timings: September-May: 9.30AM-5.30PM June-August: 9.30AM-5PM. There are 150 animal species and 500 animals in various habitats, including the rainforest. Admissions: adults NZ$16, children 4-15 NZ$8, seniors and students with ID NZ$12, family rates are also ...
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Helsinki, Finland
A few miles north from the center is this adventurous amusement park. Located in the area known as Greater Helsinki, Linnanmaki Amusement Park is famous for 37 international standard rides; the rollercoaster, dragon ride and bumper cars and much more are a few of the attractions here. The park was built in 1950 by the Children’s Foundation to raise money for the children orphaned in the Second Wor...
Copacabana and Leme Beaches
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As with Ipanema, there are signposted areas designating which groups occupies which part of the beach. Leme beach is frequented by the favela children and older residents; while the area between the Copacabana Palace and Rua Santa Clara is where young footballers hold court while Posts 5 and 6 are a mix of favela children and Carioca residents. The beach is lit at night and there are police but it...
Great Synagogue
Budapest, Hungary
This synagogue is the largest outside of New York City and can seat 3000 worshippers in its Romantic and Moorish style prayer area. Built in 1859, it has been renovated over the years; in an annexe you’ll find the Jewish Museum (342 8949, VII Dohany utca 2) which has objects related to Jewish religious and general culture. Amongst the items is a handwritten book of the local Burial Society, circa ...