A Brief History In 17th century, a small village Da Nang became a seaport, where traders from all across the world were attracted. Da Nang nurtures the rich culture of Cham people, which can be experienced in their Chamic language, cuisine, and architecture even today. Due to Vietnam’s history with French Colony in late 19t century, the fashion, food, and architecture has been highly influenced. Although Da Nang is not as vibrant as other popular destinations in Vietnam such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but some great things make this place unique. Besides the pristine beach, there are…
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A Brief History In 2007, the Gold Coast, a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland, overtook the population of Newcastle, New South Wales, to become the sixth largest city in Australia and the largest non-capital city. This milestone is hardly a surprise. After all, who would not go to a destination that offers the world’s best surfing conditions, World Heritage-listed rainforests, beautiful sun-drenched beaches, amazing nightlife, and plenty of family-friendly fun? The Gold Coast in southeast Queensland will ensure that you have a holiday to remember. It is one of Australia’s leading holiday playgrounds. The Gold Coast was…
A Brief History On October 28, 1995, the subway system that serves Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was the scene of a terrible fire that resulted in the deaths of 289 people, making it the worst subway related tragedy in history. Among the dead were 286 passengers and 3 subway employees, and sadly, 28 of the deceased passengers were children. Another 270 people were injured, but believe it or not, it could have been worse! Digging Deeper The reason things were not at least marginally worse was the heroism of Chingiz Babayev, an Azerbaijan Army veteran that risked his own…
A Brief History In 1880, Liverpool, England in The United Kingdom (UK) became a city. Despite being known as one of the most affordable cities in the UK currently, with a thriving student population and low average house prices (currently sitting at around £169,000 according to Zoopla), the North West cultural powerhouse city of Liverpool has its fair share of lavish houses. Here are some of the most extravagant and impressive homes Liverpool has to offer, in and around the city and the greater area of Merseyside, as well as a look at the exciting property landscape in the heart…
A Brief History On October 23, 2019, our nation (the United States) celebrates another National Boston Cream Pie Day. The delicious concoction with its own “holiday” is just one of several eating or drinking items named for the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and we use this opportunity to explore some of the things Boston is famous for. What other things can you think of that are either named for Bean Town or famously associated with Boston? (Yeah, we know, they talk funny there…) (Honorable mention: The rock group, Boston, and the dog breed, Boston Terrier.) Digging Deeper 1. Boston Cream…