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Toilet-themed restaurant: Would this bizarre dining entice you?

How bizarre can theme dining get? Jail themed restaurants, hospital theme restaurants and toilet themed restaurants are so popular that it only shows that people flock to places which promise excitement.
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I found this Toilet theme restaurant in Taipei a bit too grotesque for my taste though the patrons may beg to differ. Enter the restaurant and you will find that the seating are made from toilet bowls. As you settle in and order from your menu, you are served in mini toilet bowls on your table which is a glass topped jumbo bath tub.

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Can World Heritage status save our natural and cultural wonders?

The UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has recently added 27 new places with outstanding natural or cultural value from around the globe to its list of World Heritage Sites, increasing the number of such sites to 878 which include 174 natural, 67 cultural and 25 mixed sites from 145 countries across the globe.

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Park models, an alternative to camping!

Beautifully designed recreational park trailers, or park models, are revolutionizing traditional camping and gradually replacing recreational vehicles and tents. Park models offer an alternative way to camp out and they are gaining popularity in all the tourist destinations across the USA. These mobile cottages are upscale trailer homes that provide all the amenities of home. They are tastefully designed and come equipped with kitchens and bathrooms.

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Baghdad museum is set to unwrap

Iraqi is not only known for its cruel ruler or chemical weapons but also for rich cultural heritage.
The stone panels from the royal palace at Khorsabad run along the walls. One panel shows distinctly regal king looks at his subjects as a courtier fan him while other shows priests carrying out religious rituals.
During restoration of this museum modern arch, is included which is flanked by ancient bulls with eagle wings and human heads at the entrance of the hall, which gives you the sense of walking into an Assyrian palace.face
Dr Amira Eidan says;

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GX-5 Xtreme Swing for adventure seekers: Definitely not for the feeble hearted!

If you are someone who enjoys the excitement of adrenaline rush extreme-adventures offer, you should not miss the GX-5 Xtreme Swing when you are in Singapore this time.
The GX-5 Xtreme Swing swings up to the speed of 125 km/hr and gives you a swing from a height of 45 meters. In effect, you get the thrill of free-falling and flying out over the Singapore River. New Zealand is the only place which has this adventure ride other than Singapore. The thrill is yours for $30 if you are a student and $40 for the rest of the adults.

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It's a church, it's a bookstore, it's an architectural splendor!

It is not often that religion and modernity go hand in hand. Most often they are perceived as conflicting ends with the liberal accusing the church of trying to keep the world in ignorance so as to keep its position strong. The world has, over centuries, seen a constant fight between scientific progress and religious practice. But here is a perfect example of how they can go hand in hand; how the pious can store and present an opportunity for the modern to sustain and spread.

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Mount Everest now covered under mobile phone network

Mobile phone networks are being installed virtually everywhere to enable travellers to keep in touch with their family, friends and work. Until recently hostile terrains amidst the icy Himalayan peaks were inaccessible by mobile phones forcing mountaineers to use the more expensive satellite phones.

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Get a makeover during your Bangkok stopover!

Stopovers at the airports in between are exciting and relaxing when the duration is small as it gives you an opportunity to shake your legs, freshen up and possibly get a good deal at the duty-free shops. But, what do you do when you have to kill hours waiting at the airport?

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Hotel de Sal Playa: Wine, dine and sleep on salt!

Salar de Uyini in Southwest Bolivia, is one of the favorite destinations of adventure seekers. The endless white stretches of salty plains on the word’s largest salt desert leaves you with breath taking visuals. Dramatic sunsets, giant cactuses, hot springs and sulphur pools are something you should not be missing on your trip there.
Oh yes, do not forget the multi-colored lakes! You have a white lake due to borax, a red lake infested with red algae, a yellow lake due to sulphur concentrations, and blue one from the manganese.

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Green destinations could be the future of travel industry

International tourism is on a new high with people increasingly preferring exotic locations as their travel destinations. The industry is going all the way to pamper its international clients and travelers are willing to spend for the luxury and service they get. The tourism sector accounts for five percent of the global carbon emissions.

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