April 15- Israeli travellers were asked to leave Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, last night because of kidnapping threats issued by militants.
In this regard, the Israeli counter-terrorism bureau issued issued a travel advisory, warning tourists from travelling to Sinai and saying that the threat was based on "concrete intelligence".
Sinai is a popular holiday destination for Israelis, who flock to its beach resorts despite repeated travel warnings by the Israeli government. The counter-terrorism bureau advised Israelis not to travel there for the recent Passover holiday, but according to media reports, tens of thousands of Israelis crossed into Egypt anyway.
Otherwise known as the Lotus Temple, the modern Baha'i Temple has often been compared to the Sydney Opera House. Giant white petals of Rajasthani Macrana marble open out from nine pools and walkways in the shape of an unfolding lotus, symbolising the nine spiritual paths of the Baha'i faith. The crouched yet upright stance and upturned, opening petals hint at the human form in ecstatic prayer. Th...
The temple of Poseidon is also not to be missed. Originally the temple consisted of 34 columns. Today 15 of these original columns are still standing. In ancient times, the temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea, was a relief when viewed by sailors who were now assured that their voyage was about to conclude and that they were soon to arrive on land. The Aegean Sea is beautiful to look out on. It ...
The Walt Disney Concert Hall has a stainless steel exterior and took 16 years to build under the watchful eye of Frank Gehry, who was the architect behind this masterpiece. It is home to one of the world's most developed acoustical system and can seat upto 2,265 people. If you go on the tour of the Hall, make sure you get a peek of the huge organ that contains over 6,000 pipes. ...
The place near Tibidabo or Observatori Fabra is a popular place for biking or walking. ...