Plane pooling among the very rich is becoming popular as the global economic downturn continues. The well heeled are eager to find ways to cut costs but without giving up luxuries and comforts they are accustomed to. Generally, an executive will join a network of jet users who enjoy private aviation, and they coordinate trip dates and shared cabin space.
PrivateJetShare.com is one company encouraging this trend with the launch of its first bookable flight to Dub from London
This is a significant temple since it was built in 1306 to honor revered Chinese philosopher and thinker Confucius. The temple houses some ancient musical instruments worth looking at [Confucius thought music was key to self- development]; apart from that they are about 190 stele with Confucius' Classics inscribed on them. In the courtyard of the temple are inscribed the names of those students wh...
A bit hard to find, this is a must see for any tour of Nairobi. Kenyan modern history is linked to its railways, and this museum has relics and photographs of old trains. There are some old carriages kept which one can climb into and explore. These speak of amazing incidents and have pictures to bring them alive. Near the train station on Station Road Uhuru Highway +254 (2) 221-211 ext. 2449...
This museum is located in two neoclassical mansions. This museum exhibits contemporary European Art. Almost all of the paintings have as their focus, the human body. Over 3000 paintings by Greek and other artists are exhibited here. Timings: Wednesday- Sunday 11 A.M- 5 P.M Address: Monis Asteriou 3 & 7, Plaka Admission: 6 EUR Tel: 210-323-4678 ...
The Cabildo, situated opposite the Casa Rosada is the only surviving government building from colonial times so is worth the exploration, especially if you have an interest in architecture. ...