Auburn Gallipoli Mosque Australia

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque Australia

The Auburn Gallipoli Mosque is an Ottoman-style mosque in Auburn, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The mosque attracts about 800 worshippers every week and is primarily used by Turkish Australians.

Mount Fuji Japan - Piece Of Highest Range

Mount Fuji Japan - Piece Of Highest Range


Mount Fuji located on Honshu Island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3776.24 m. Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometres south west of Tokyo and can be seen from there on a clear day.

Hong Kong Opens New Cruise Terminal Costing $1.1 Billion

Hong Kong Opens New Cruise Terminal Costing $1.1 Billion

Hong Kong opened a large cruise terminal that has come up on the old international airport site. It is perhaps the best example of redevelopment as what used to be the runway will now be able to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world. The berths in the new cruise terminal have been built to handle liners of up to 220,000 gross tons. Built at a cost of $1.1 billion, the terminal hopes to become Asia’s hub for luxury liners. It was the site for Kai Tak International airport that connected Hong Kong to the rest of the world. Even in its new avatar it will continue connecting Hong Kong to the rest of the world. The only difference is that it will now connect through the seven seas.

Mariner of the Seas was the First Liner to Dock at the New Terminal

The commissioner of Tourism, Hong Kong, Philip Yung was present at the inauguration of the terminal and was excited about the possibilities it had opened. The new facility has enabled Hong Kong to receive mega cruise ships and it is sure to feature in the new itineraries of large cruise liners. It is a happy development for Hong Kong as it will give a boost to the international tourist arrivals in the City. The first mega cruise liner to dock at the new terminal was the Royal Caribbean’s 1,020 feet (311 meters) long “Mariner of the Seas”. The luxury cruise liner brought 3,000 passengers to Hong Kong.


The Site Earlier Had the Airport that Was Closed in 1998

The guests were impressed by the new facility as it provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. A troupe of lion dancers welcomed the guests as they disembarked from the ship. Kai Tak functioned as the international airport of Hong Kong for over 70 years but was always considered difficult for the incoming aircrafts because the site was surrounded by tall mountains. The airport was closed in 1998 after the new Chek Lap Kok International Airport was developed. The large tract of land has been put to good use now. The new cruise terminal will become fully functional in the next quarter. However, the second berth will be ready for use only next year in 2014.

The Prahran Hotel

The Prahran Hotel

The Prahran Hotel isn’t actually a hotel at all; it’s a pub and an amazing one at that. Renovations were recently completed on the project, and it’s up and running with a giant street-facing wall made from concrete pipes that now serve as booths. With views out onto the street and into the interior, the pub is a perfect place for people watching and tossing back a few beers. The renovation was designed by Melbourne-based Techné Architects, who incorporated natural materials, reclaimed wood, interior plants and lots of natural lighting. The result is a great place to hang out with friends and meet new people.

Welcome to Myanmar (Burma)

Beautiful photos of Burma (Myanmar).