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Bahrain, Bahrain
Adhari Park When: Daily Where: Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway Cost: Entrance 0.5 BD; Park card 0.25 BD; Rides 0.30-1 BD Phone:+973 1740 7300 Adhari Park in Bahrain is a treasure trove for parents wondering what to do with overactive children. It is 165,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor rides, food and shopping. Quickly becoming the biggest family attraction in the region, the pa...
Karen Blixen Museum
Nairobi, Kenya
The famous Danish author, Karen Blixen, who wrote under the pseudo name Isak Dinesen lived here. She is the author of ‘Out of Africa.’ Her house was originally in the coffee plantations in the countryside, but now with the growth of the city, it is just in the outer region of Nairobi and has been converted into a museum. It has many of her famous books and paintings of African life. It is the high...
Al Khamis Mosque and Beit Al Qur’an Museum
Bahrain, Bahrain
Dating back to 692 A.D, Al-Khamis is the oldest mosque in Bahrain. However this is disputed and a date pertaining to the 11th century is more probable. The elegant identical minarets were made in the 15th century and are mystifying and peaceful. It is no longer in use and is open to public viewing.The Beit Al Qur’an, or House of the Quran, houses a collection of the Qurans and antique manuscripts ...
Olympic Park
Beijing, China
The 2008 Summer Olympics signified China’s return as a global economic power. It’s hard to forget the spectacular opening ceremony. Three years on, the Olympic Park is still there and open to the public. The centerpiece of the park is the Beijing National Stadium, better known as the Bird’s Nest. Its edifice is unmistakable. Though no teams call the Bird’s Nest home, ...