Sustainable consumption is part of a sustainable way of life and consumer behavior: Buying environmentally and socially compatible manufactured products can exert political influence on global problems in order to minimize economic, environmental and social costs. A well-known example of the global dimension of purchasing decisions is fair trade efforts.…
Hang gliding is an air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorised foot-launched heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium alloy or composite frame covered with synthetic sailcloth to form a wing. Typically the pilot is in…
Pixels of Ubuntu/ Unhu was opened in the Zimbabwe Pavilion at Venice and this year”s theme is to exploring the social and cultural identities of the 21st century continues the nature of the Zimbabwe, how elements of the past are linked to the now and how the artist is evolving…
The sustainable tourism is a moral conscience to tourism and one of three forms that make up the responsible tourism. It respects the principles of sustainable development: preservation of the environment, social progress, economic development. It promotes the involvement of the inhabitants of the region in the discovery of its…
The Venice Carnival 2014 last from February 15 to March 4. The romantic water city sometimes covered by dense fog, full of stories and mysteries. This most magical of cities fills with a mass of masked party-goers, posing and preening, dancing and philandering, in a slightly surreal re-invention of a…
Archaeotourism or Archaeological tourism is a form of cultural tourism, which aims to promote public interest in archaeology and the conservation of historical sites. Archaeological tourism can include all products associated with public archaeological promotion, including visits to archaeological sites, museums, interpretation centers, reenactments of historical occurrences, and the rediscovery…
The Metropolitan City of Turin is a metropolitan city in the Piedmont region, Italy. Its capital is the city of Turin. It replaced the Province of Turin and comprises the city of Turin and 315 other municipalities (comuni). Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in…
Checked baggage is luggage delivered to an airline or train for transportation in the hold of an aircraft or baggage car of a passenger train. Checked baggage is inaccessible to the passenger during the flight or ride, as opposed to carry-on baggage. This baggage is limited by airlines with regard…
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1884 in a dominant position overlooking the city. The site it occupies was once the Roman forum of Trajan, thus its name. The basilica is one of the most…
Girih (Persian: گره, “knot”) is a decorative Islamic geometric artform used in architecture and handicraft objects, consisting of angled lines that form an interlaced strapwork pattern. Girih decoration is believed to have been inspired by Syrian Roman knotwork patterns from the 2nd century AD. The earliest girih dates from around…
Ancient Egyptian clothes refers to clothing worn in ancient Egypt from the end of the Neolithic period (prior to 3100 BC) to the collapse of the Ptolemaic dynasty with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC. Egyptian clothing was filled with a variety of colors. Adorned with precious gems…
The National Parks (Welsh: Parciau Cenedlaethol, Scottish Gaelic: Pàircan Nàiseanta) of the United Kingdom are to be found primarily in England and Wales; two recent additions exist in Scotland. There are no National Parks in Northern Ireland. Slightly less strict designations also exist: the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in…
Buddhism played an important role in the development of Japanese art between the 6th and the 16th centuries. Buddhist art and Buddhist religious thought came to Japan from China through Korea and Buddhist art was encouraged by Crown Prince Shōtoku in the Suiko period in the sixth century and by…
Rafting and white water rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Dealing with risk and the need for teamwork is often a part of the experience.…
Plantagenet style is an architectural building design of churches and cathedrals during the 12th century, characterized by cross-ribbed vaults and extremely curved dome vaults which resulted in the use of thick walls and piers. It is also the start of the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic style…
The Greystone Mansion, also known as the Doheny Mansion, is a Tudor Revival mansion on a landscaped estate with distinctive formal English gardens, located in Trousdale Estates of Beverly Hills, California, United States. Greystone Mansion & Gardens is a Beverly Hills and Los Angeles treasure. Named for its sheer, gray…
The Institute of Russian Realist Art (IRRA) is a private institution which brings back the social traditions of Russian artistic patronage. The IRRA museum and exhibition centre was opened in December 2011. The IRRA art collection is widely regarded as one of the best collections of the Russian realist school…
The 41st Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2010 and the HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong 2010, last from January 18-21, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), showcasing the industry’s newest collections, looks and products and attracting nearly 2,000 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. Close to…
The National Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Nasional, abbreviated Monas) is a 132 m tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. The National Monument is truly unique.…
Shipping container architecture is a form of architecture using steel intermodal containers (shipping containers) as structural element. It is also referred to as cargotecture, a portmanteau of cargo with architecture, or “arkitainer”. The use of containers as a building material has grown in popularity over the past several years due…
A piezoelectric motor or piezo motor is a type of electric motor based on the change in shape of a piezoelectric material when an electric field is applied. Piezoelectric motors use the converse piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric sensors, in which deformation or vibration of the piezoelectric material produces an electric…
The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen is Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike. The National Museum is the museum for all Denmark, where you can follow the history of the Danes right down to the present day. And you…
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts an art collection as well as traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and an extensive research library. Its initial artwork came from the private collection of Kay and Velma Kimbell, who also provided funds for a new building to house it. The…
La Rocca are inspired by numerous castles in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley. The second floor has the guardian’s bedroom that controlled access to the drawbridge, the anteroom and the baron’s room, the room inspired by the King of France’s castle of Issogne, the oratory, the room of the “Damigella”…
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Sustainable consumption
Sustainable consumption is part of a sustainable way of life and consumer behavior: Buying environmentally and socially compatible manufactured products can exert political influence on global problems in order to minimize economic, environmental and social costs. A well-known example of the global dimension of purchasing decisions is fair trade efforts.…
Read moreHang gliding
Hang gliding is an air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorised foot-launched heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium alloy or composite frame covered with synthetic sailcloth to form a wing. Typically the pilot is in…
Read morePixels of Ubuntu/ Unhu, Zimbabwe Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2015
Pixels of Ubuntu/ Unhu was opened in the Zimbabwe Pavilion at Venice and this year”s theme is to exploring the social and cultural identities of the 21st century continues the nature of the Zimbabwe, how elements of the past are linked to the now and how the artist is evolving…
Read moreSustainable tourism guide
The sustainable tourism is a moral conscience to tourism and one of three forms that make up the responsible tourism. It respects the principles of sustainable development: preservation of the environment, social progress, economic development. It promotes the involvement of the inhabitants of the region in the discovery of its…
Read moreReview of Venice Carnival 2014, Italy
The Venice Carnival 2014 last from February 15 to March 4. The romantic water city sometimes covered by dense fog, full of stories and mysteries. This most magical of cities fills with a mass of masked party-goers, posing and preening, dancing and philandering, in a slightly surreal re-invention of a…
Read moreArchaeological tourism
Archaeotourism or Archaeological tourism is a form of cultural tourism, which aims to promote public interest in archaeology and the conservation of historical sites. Archaeological tourism can include all products associated with public archaeological promotion, including visits to archaeological sites, museums, interpretation centers, reenactments of historical occurrences, and the rediscovery…
Read moreMetropolitan city of Turin Travel Guide, Piedmont, Italy
The Metropolitan City of Turin is a metropolitan city in the Piedmont region, Italy. Its capital is the city of Turin. It replaced the Province of Turin and comprises the city of Turin and 315 other municipalities (comuni). Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in…
Read moreChecked baggage
Checked baggage is luggage delivered to an airline or train for transportation in the hold of an aircraft or baggage car of a passenger train. Checked baggage is inaccessible to the passenger during the flight or ride, as opposed to carry-on baggage. This baggage is limited by airlines with regard…
Read moreBasilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon, France
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1884 in a dominant position overlooking the city. The site it occupies was once the Roman forum of Trajan, thus its name. The basilica is one of the most…
Read moreGirih
Girih (Persian: گره, “knot”) is a decorative Islamic geometric artform used in architecture and handicraft objects, consisting of angled lines that form an interlaced strapwork pattern. Girih decoration is believed to have been inspired by Syrian Roman knotwork patterns from the 2nd century AD. The earliest girih dates from around…
Read moreClothing in ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian clothes refers to clothing worn in ancient Egypt from the end of the Neolithic period (prior to 3100 BC) to the collapse of the Ptolemaic dynasty with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC. Egyptian clothing was filled with a variety of colors. Adorned with precious gems…
Read moreNational Park tourism in United Kingdom
The National Parks (Welsh: Parciau Cenedlaethol, Scottish Gaelic: Pàircan Nàiseanta) of the United Kingdom are to be found primarily in England and Wales; two recent additions exist in Scotland. There are no National Parks in Northern Ireland. Slightly less strict designations also exist: the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in…
Read moreBuddhist art in Japan
Buddhism played an important role in the development of Japanese art between the 6th and the 16th centuries. Buddhist art and Buddhist religious thought came to Japan from China through Korea and Buddhist art was encouraged by Crown Prince Shōtoku in the Suiko period in the sixth century and by…
Read moreRafting
Rafting and white water rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Dealing with risk and the need for teamwork is often a part of the experience.…
Read morePlantagenet style
Plantagenet style is an architectural building design of churches and cathedrals during the 12th century, characterized by cross-ribbed vaults and extremely curved dome vaults which resulted in the use of thick walls and piers. It is also the start of the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic style…
Read moreGreystone Mansion, Los Angeles, United States
The Greystone Mansion, also known as the Doheny Mansion, is a Tudor Revival mansion on a landscaped estate with distinctive formal English gardens, located in Trousdale Estates of Beverly Hills, California, United States. Greystone Mansion & Gardens is a Beverly Hills and Los Angeles treasure. Named for its sheer, gray…
Read moreInstitute of Russian Realist Art, Moscow, Russia
The Institute of Russian Realist Art (IRRA) is a private institution which brings back the social traditions of Russian artistic patronage. The IRRA museum and exhibition centre was opened in December 2011. The IRRA art collection is widely regarded as one of the best collections of the Russian realist school…
Read moreHong Kong Fashion Week 2010 Fall/Winter, China
The 41st Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2010 and the HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong 2010, last from January 18-21, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), showcasing the industry’s newest collections, looks and products and attracting nearly 2,000 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. Close to…
Read moreMonumen Nasional Indonesia
The National Monument (Indonesian: Monumen Nasional, abbreviated Monas) is a 132 m tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence. The National Monument is truly unique.…
Read moreShipping container architecture
Shipping container architecture is a form of architecture using steel intermodal containers (shipping containers) as structural element. It is also referred to as cargotecture, a portmanteau of cargo with architecture, or “arkitainer”. The use of containers as a building material has grown in popularity over the past several years due…
Read morePiezoelectric motor
A piezoelectric motor or piezo motor is a type of electric motor based on the change in shape of a piezoelectric material when an electric field is applied. Piezoelectric motors use the converse piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric sensors, in which deformation or vibration of the piezoelectric material produces an electric…
Read moreNational Museum of Denmark, København, Denmark
The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen is Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike. The National Museum is the museum for all Denmark, where you can follow the history of the Danes right down to the present day. And you…
Read moreKimbell Art Museum Fort Worth, United States
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts an art collection as well as traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and an extensive research library. Its initial artwork came from the private collection of Kay and Velma Kimbell, who also provided funds for a new building to house it. The…
Read moreSouth side Rooms on the upper floor, La Rocca Fortress, Medieval village of Turin
La Rocca are inspired by numerous castles in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley. The second floor has the guardian’s bedroom that controlled access to the drawbridge, the anteroom and the baron’s room, the room inspired by the King of France’s castle of Issogne, the oratory, the room of the “Damigella”…
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