Last night l was watching cable and they showed a great documentary on the Eiffel Tower. So l thought l would also write a post about some interesting facts. Maybe you can use them to impress someone at your next dinner party!

• The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris.
• It was completed in 1889, taking less than 2 years.
• Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, who paid for its construction form his own money and the tallest building Paris
• Depending on the ambient temperature, the top of the tower may shift away from the sun by up to 18 cm because of thermal expansion of the metal on the side facing the sun!

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I have decided to do our first travel review on India. Incredible India. The movies do not do this country justice. It is so much more than curry, hot food, cricket and turbans.  It is a country full of rich culture, religion, beliefs, mystical places and fantastic food.

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Singapore's strategic location at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula has ensured its importance, which is greater than its size might seem to justify. Singapore consists of the island of Singapore and some 63 islets within its territorial waters. Many of the city's attractions are clustered closely together. Singapore was separated from the rest of Malaysia on 9 August 1965, and became a sovereign, democratic and independent nation. Singapore is generally hot and humid. It's warm and humid year round, with the temperature almost never dropping below 20°C (68°F), even at night, and usually climbing to 30°C (86°F) during the day. For those who enjoy the sun and the beach, Singapore is an ideal place for everyone. Once you go there, you will keep coming back, we do! 

History: Singapore, an island-state in Southeast Asia, was founded as a British trading colony in 1819 which joined Malaysia in 1963, but withdrew two years later and became independent. Now it is one of the world's most prosperous countries, with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe. Singapore's strategic location combined with a largely corruption-free government, skilled work force, pro-foreign investment and export-oriented led to a successful free-market economy which attracts international investment funds on a large scale despite its relatively high-cost operating environment.

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Walt Disney's Disneyland Park is the place where it all begins! A place for young and old. Eight themed lands filled with classic attractions, world class entertainment and surprises around every turn have made this the place where dreams come true for more than five decades. Where else can you fly on an elephant's back, spin in a giant teacup, meet 999 Happy haunts, journey to the ocean floor and explore an ancient temple all in the same day? Nowhere but here!

Where Disney stories comes to life! Right across from Disneyland park there's even more magic to be discovered in Disney's California Adventure park. All around you, Disney stories comes to life in new and exciting ways - from incredible shows to amazing attractions; from some of your favorite Disney characters, to exciting, dream-come true entertainment experiences. There's no end to the adventure as your imagination runs free in this one-of-a-kind Disney theme park!

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Cape Town is the second most heavily populated city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the City of Cape Town. Cape town is known as a Mother City of Africa, and the Western Cape, an area which is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The City is a rare cultural gem, resulting from the join up of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers, the local Bushman and Hottentot tribes and the Bantu tribes from the north.

Cape Town boasts a huge number of things to do, ranging from outdoor activities and adventures in the sun to a busy night life under neon signs of course the shopping! This is a city of culture, built on a history that reflects in the architecture, cuisine, music and dance. Together with a warm summer and temperate winter climate and a friendly community Cape Town is an ideal holiday destination throughout the year.

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A huge ice dam on Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier, 2800km southeast of Buenos Aires, has begun breaking apart for the first time in winter, as mentioned on news.com.au.

"Scientists and environmentalists said the unseasonal collapse of the 60m-high wall of ice during the southern hemisphere's winter months is most likely the result of global warming".

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Florence is one of the most popular travel cities in Italy and holds many attractions for the tourist. Florence, a Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany, has some of Italy's best museums, beautiful cathedrals and churches, and interesting streets and squares with elegant buildings and shops.

Florence is known for its rich architectural and artistic masterpieces which symbolize the Renaissance and the important role Florence has played in history. It has a population of around half a million inhabitants, spreads on the banks of the Arno, between the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian seas, almost in the middle of the Italian peninsula. Being on the main national railway lines, it is easily accessible from Italy and abroad.

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The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, and it was enlisted in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years ago, by Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China during the Qin (Ch'in) Dynasty (221 B.C - 206 B.C.). The Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles) from east to west of China. Some of the sections of the great wall are now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.

Story of its construction: The mystery of the construction of the wall is very interesting. The construction of the Great Wall, drew heavily on the local resources for construction materials, was carried out in line with the local conditions under the management of contract and responsibility system. A great army of manpower composed of soldiers, prisoners, and local people, built the wall. Here is it's location in China.

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July 4 is celebrated as an Independence Day in United States. On July 4, 1776, US got independent from Britain and Democracy started. Apart from celebrating independence, 4of July is more about a chance for family and friends throughout the country to gather for barbecues and fireworks displays. This is the most important summer celebration when entire country has lots of fun. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.

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Solar power is energy which comes from the sun. This energy is very powerful and hits the earth regardless of whether or not we take advantage of it. In fact, the sunlight that shines on the Earth in just one hour could meet world energy demand for an entire year! And just incase you get that question when you are playing Trivial Pursuit "Solar" is the Latin word for "sun." We can use solar power in two different ways: as a heat source, and as an energy source.

Uses of Solar power.

• Solar Cells: In a sunny climate, you can get enough power to run a 100W light bulb from just one square meter of solar panel. Also known as photoelectric or photovoltaic cells, these are the most common devices that turn sunlight into electricity. Solar cells are combined into modules of which solar panels are comprised.
• Solar water heating: Heat from the Sun is used to heat water in glass panels on your roof. Solar water heating is easily worthwhile in places like California and Australia, where you get lots of sunshine. Mind you, as technology improves it's becoming worthwhile in the UK, where the sun does not come out as much. 

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