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Innel Hotel Zaandam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The first impression of the hotel is stacked homes. This unique architecture inspired by traditional houses in the Zaan. The façade of the hotel are very eye catching and can be seen easily from a distance. This work is close to the railway station Zaandam so you only take about 12 minutes to arrive.

Faralda Crane, Netherland

The crane hotel is part of the Amsterdam shipyard, operated from 1894 to 1979. Today, it became a hotel is extremely cool. Located at an elevation of 50 m, the hotel has only 3 rooms serves travelers. If the resting atop an old industrial zone were not enough “to have”, you can use the ropes to free polls from the crane down.

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, Huzhou, China

Renowned designers like the Donuts, Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort offers the amenities and service more attractive to its appearance. The two buildings of the resort is connected by a bridge near the water. At night, the resort offers a spectacular light and unique architecture is the focus.

Jested, Czech Republic

Built in the 1960s, the hotel is more like a strange object in the science fiction movie than a getaway. Located at an altitude of 1,012 m above sea level, the hotel offers a magnificent view of the Czech countryside.

Sun Cruise Resort, Donghae, South Korea

If you want to travel by yacht, but fear of seasickness, turn to the Sun Cruise Resort. As “the first luxury cruise ship on land”, this resort offers his “God” every experience as on a luxury ship, except for the sick. Even, the resort also has a rooftop with spectacular views of the ocean.

9 Hours Capsule, Kyoto, Japan

Come to the hotel, you are the night alone in the bedroom as a cocoon. Inside control system of sleep help you get the best energy.

Aurora Express, Fairbanks, Alaska

The two hotel’s owners Mike and Susan Wilson converted the old ship into a unique getaway and creatively named Aurora Express. Each room is decorated in each theme based on the stage of the history of Alaska. The ohòng are arranged along the length of more than 200 m tracks and overlook the river Tanana, the Alaskan mountains and the city of Fairbanks. You don’t have to worry about being transported away by sleeping at the train really stands still.

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Thứ Tư, tháng 2 17, 2016

Located on one of the most expensive streets of the capital, where Hang Trong continue Le Thai To, the vision embraces the ancient Guom Lake moss, it is no much to say that Apricot is the most luxurious 5-star hotel in Hanoi.

See from the outside, lovely white building with dome-shaped entrance evoking the atmosphere of the colonial past, as if the work had existed for so long in the heart of the city of thousands of years of civilization.

The space inside the hotel is where the art and culture of Vietnam is highly honored. From the lobby, hallways, restaurants to 123 luxury rooms, at any angle, guests also have the opportunity to admire one of more than 600 original works of painting, sketch and sculpture by leading artists Vietnam.

Designed in the neoclassical style combined with the cachet of Vietnamese art, the 123 rooms of the hotel is 123 luxury space subtle medium, both cozy and close and re-promoted in the existing notes life painter.

From the first sketches to bring dreams and ambitions of the artist (Sketch room standard room), until you have yourself the debut. Through many difficulties, a noted gallery individual was born it was here, in May of his best for his art has been recognized. And the most proud of is when people in the old painter painted a masterpiece of art in itself.

Mr. Steve Tan, CEO of Apricot said: “Located in the heart of the capital, Hanoi, on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake, our mission is to add what’s missing in the hotel, that’s is a space for cultural and artistic life of luxury and sophistication. Our desire is to become a hotel Apricot symbol of Hanoi, brings the arts and culture of Vietnam to international friends. In the hotel chain usual standard, I believe Apricot is a hidden jewel that once come and experience, you will have unforgettable impressions.”

Visit Apricot, do not forget to pamper yourself with one of the spa treatment program L’Art – where visitors are known as “oasis of peace” between Hanoi noisy, hustle.

Standing on the top floor of the hotel, watching the ancient Sword Lake, the evening began to creep moss after moments immersed in the blue water of the hotel swimming pool is a great experience that our guests can not miss Apricot too. Add a cocktail of passion, one day at Apricot full truth!

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Thứ Tư, tháng 2 17, 2016

Jurong Bird Park – Singapore spreads over an area of 20 ha, this is the habitat of more than 9,000 individual birds of 600 different species and considered the largest bird park in Asia Pacific.

Jurong Bird Park is located on the western slope of Jurong beautiful hills, was built in 1968 with a total investment cost of 3.500.000 USD. The whole garden is a park with lakes with clear water, noisy waterfalls, green lawns, colorful gardens, luxuriant forests. Birds here are very diverse with a rich range of types: royal cranes, pheasants, pheasant, storks, pelicans, parrots, flute, safes, swans… We live in trees, underground, in shelters, on the cliffs between the lakes, swim in swarms, roaming, relaxed and carefree. There are birds with only a specific characteristics color such as pink flamingos, yellow flamingos, white swan, safe, green, black crows. Many other species are colorful blend harmoniously and vividly as in pheasants, parrots, orioles…

Both the vast space of the garden is designed exactly simulate the natural environment where birds once lived. Waterfall area, with the murmuring streams, white waterfalls where is the residents of 1500 species of African birds. Southeast Asian cage with artificial tropical storms is for the warm countries birds. Particularly gentle owls live in the “tunnel” is called the “Kingdom of Darkness” where they are open to the round eyes, calmly watching tourists.

The area of the penguins is Penguin Parade lake. “House” of them is made of glass, where the temperature is always below zero, so that the ice has never melts. Despite the tandem caravan passing before their eyes, watching, pointing, admiring … We are remain comfortable playing, fighting, harassing one another impartially.

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Thứ Tư, tháng 2 17, 2016

In the five years since debuting the all-electric Leaf, Nissan sold just over 90,000 copies in the US. Unsurprisingly, that means a lot of them are now on the used market. So many, in fact, that you can find them for crazy low prices all over the country. On eBay Motors, for example, there are 25 Leafs available right now with bids or Buy It Now prices under $10,000and many more for not much more than that. The cheapest Leaf on eBay at the moment is sitting as just $3,900, but there are still five days to go before the auction ends and it doesn't look like the seller often deals in used cars, so take that price with a grain of delicious salt.

And carefully looking over these prices, it's good to remember that there were battery issues with early Leafs in some locations. Of course, it's also good to remember that the battery is under warranty for up to 150,000 miles (just 100,000 miles in some states), so check the odometer before you buy. A quick look at those cheap Leafs on eBay shows that they commonly have between 20,000 and 30,000 miles on them, so you should be covered there. Of course, you won't be able to take any sort of federal tax credit for these used EVs, but you're already getting a good deal on what what the future of the automobile just a few years ago.

It's not that Nissan doesn't stand behind its early EVs (or, really, all of them). Aside from the warranty, Nissanadded the Leaf to it certified pre-owned vehicle program back in 2013. If you don't like the idea of eBay and want to get a used Leaf direct from Nissan, then you can easily find one there, too for well under $10,000. Some are even under $9,000. The problem with searching for a Leaf this way is that you need to enter a zip code that actually has a Leaf for sale in it, otherwise the dropdown menu will not even give you the option to go looking for Leafs. That's a problem that Nissan should fix.

One last thing about those sub-$10,000 Leafs. A year ago, finding a Leaf for four digits was a rare thing indeed, but Leafs tend to depreciate rapidly. If nine or ten large is too much for you now, just wait another year or two. Gas prices will still likely be low then, but going electric isn't just about ignoring the gas station. It's about changing something that used to not be changeable. And now you can do it for a lot less than it used to cost.

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Thứ Ba, tháng 2 16, 2016

Don't skip down to the conclusions, because I'll save you the trouble and spell it out for you right here. The 2016 BMW M2 is superb. Lay out your criteria for a contemporary sport coupe. Then check all the boxes.

There are gripes. We've gotten good at uncovering the little issues in an age where the difference between the best and worst car in a class is smaller than ever. But they're that: little. It's a small price to pay for a vehicle that delivers so much more to the driver than the M235i – engagement, performance, pleasure – that it seems a bargain at $52,695 to start. Moreover, it's the right-sized M car we've wanted since the M4burst its chrysalis and turned into an extra-large, if not overweight, butterfly.

BMW had us out to Monterey to sample two M2s: a 7-speed DCT on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and a six-speed manual on the fog-kissed Pacific Coast Highway.

The formula here is old-school – thank heavens. It's a compact sport coupe with swollen wheel arches and a hot-rodded inline-six. The proportions are classic: longish hood, short rear deck, reasonably airy greenhouse in the tradition of sporting BMWs, and plenty of meat on the sticky tires. Long Beach Blue paint provides depth to the sheetmetal scalloping and contrast to the fender flares – and the M2 looked great in this bold color. I can't say the same for the less-exciting grey example parked in the hospitality tent.

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Thứ Ba, tháng 2 16, 2016

There has been little movement on Nanga Parbat since I wrote my last update at the beginning of last week. The teams are still mostly stuck in Base Camp where they are waiting for the weather to improve. With such a long delay, they may even have to acclimatize again before attempting the summit, although it remains to be seen if they will even get the chance. With five weeks to go in the season, time is starting to run short, particularly since the weather has been brutal for a few weeks now. But, the climbers that are on the mountain remain firmly in place, and are waiting for the opportunity to move up should the chance present itself.

Despite the fact that there has been little movement since the start of the month, there is still news to report however. For example, Italian climber Daniele Nardi has now departed BC following his much publicized dispute with teammate Alex Txikon. The two had a falling out over the logistics of their expedition, and as a result Nardi has now gone home. Meanwhile, Txikon has stayed behind and is working with Ali Sadpara, Simone Moro, andTamara Lunger to continue working towards achieving the first winter ascent of the mountain.

While one climber has left, another is planning his return. Polish mountaineer Tomek Mackiewicz made an early season attempt on the mountain with Elisabeth Revol, but the two abandoned their efforts at the end of January. Revol has gone back to France, but Tomek has remained in Pakistan, and has been finding it difficult to get out due to an ongoing strike there. So, rather than head home, he has decided to go back to Nanga Parbat instead. He is still sorting out the details of his return, but he may already be back in BC and planning his next summit bid.

Finally, Brazilian-born American climber Cleo Weidlich is reportedly still on the Rupal Face although there has been no update on her progress. She is climbing with a group of Nepalese Sherpas, but it is unclear whether or not they have gone higher than Base Camp as of yet, although it seems likely that weather conditions are keeping them grounded too.

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Thứ Ba, tháng 2 16, 2016

Last week I had the fantastic opportunity to travel to Quebec, Canada to experience some of the winter adventures that the province has to offer. More specifically, I visited theSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, which is dominated by numerous lakes and rivers, not the least of which is its namesake body of water, which is a source for endless possibilities for outdoor activities, particularly during the summer. In my case however, I was looking for chances to explore the regions winter offerings, and I didn't come away disappointed.

Flying into Quebec City, I spent my first night in the area enjoying a fantastic meal and wandering through the streets. There is definitely a European vibe to the place, with the vast majority of the inhabitants speaking only French, and obvious inspirations to the local architecture. Coming from the U.S., this makes it feel like you've traveled a lot further than you actually have, which gives Quebec an unexpected allure. It is also why the local tourism board went with the motto " So Europe, So Close."


As much as I enjoyed my visit to Quebec City, my stay was a brief one. The next day I set out with a few other travelers for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area to begin my explorations. This area is much more rural and rustic, with English-speaking citizens few and far between. That isn't a bad thing at all of course, but if you're expecting a similar experience as you find in other parts of Canada, you may encounter some unexpected bumps along the way.


We were headed to a remote area of the Saguenay region, but en route we made a couple of stops along the way. The first was in a quaint little town called Robertville, which has made a name for itself locally by creating an ice village on its frozen lake each year. The village includes a walking trail and skating route, as well as a rink to play hockey of course. This is Canada after all. There are also more than 180 small cabins that range from basic escapes from the cold conditions, to elaborate homes away from homes. The locals see the ice village as a way to socialize with friends and family, and over the years it has become quite the popular place with visitors too.


While the Robertville ice village was a nice distraction, our ultimate destination was a place called Adventuraid. There, we would spend the night in small cabins and yurts located in the forest while we waited to meet the site's most interesting inhabitants - three packs of wolves that are kept in very large enclosures that allow them to run free, while still coming in contact with humans on a regular basis.

The following day, we had the opportunity to get up close and personal with these creatures when the owner of Advenuraid introduced us to one of his packs. The standard gray wolf and arctic wolf packs remain shy and wild around humans, so we didn't enter either of their enclosures. But one of the packs has been imprinted with humans from an early age, and as a result they are comfortable with visitors.


Inside the pen, we were given the chance to interact with the wolves, which were very friendly, but still had a wild streak in them. Several of the younger wolves followed us around while we explored the interior of their enclosure, which included dense woods for them to retreat to should they feel the need. It was clear they were just as curious about us as we were them, although some of the older members of the pack remained reserved and at a safe distance.

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Thứ Ba, tháng 2 16, 2016