The Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia

In 2003, the American Institute of Paranormal Psychology named Savannah America's Most Haunted City. And Savannah is able to support the title. Ghosts, apparitions or paranormal activities have been reported at many of Savannah's inns, restaurants, private residences, and of course, cemeteries.

There are many magnificently restored buildings nestled around Savannah's twenty-one squares. Many of these buildings are stately homes supposedly still occupied by former owners. James Habersham has been known to roam around the Olde Pink House, now a restaurant, but formerly his home. Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts, was born and raised in Savannah. Her parents, long deceased, are said to still roam Juliette's childhood home.

Asian cooking can generally be classified into several categories on the basis of the regional styles of cooking and the people and culture of those regions. Some of the main categories of Asian food are East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern. In common usage however, Asian food (also referred to as Asian cuisine) primarily includes South and Southeast Asian cuisine. The main countries that constitute this region are India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma etc.


Chinese food is generally considered to be East Asian food, even though China stretches from across mid-Asia to the Far East. Rice is the most important staple through most of China. In some regions however, noodles are preferred to rice. Most foods are prepared by mincing or cooking, and are cooked in a wok, using very little oil. Traditionally, there are eight main regional cuisines in China: Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. The three distinct regional cuisines however, are Shanghainese – characterized by hot and spicy chilly pepper flavoring, Cantonese – associated with flavorful meat and vegetable combinations, and Mandarin – associated with steamed noodle and bread dumplings.

Since Japan is an island nation, much of its food includes fish and fish-based ingredients. Rice and sliced, salted vegetables are staples in Japanese cooking. Soy products such as soya sauce, soya paste and tofu are also used in many Japanese preparations. Japanese cuisine also includes sushi, meats in teriyaki sauce, lightly battered and fried meat and fish, as well as shellfish called tempura. Japanese food is healthy, tasty and simple to cook. It is low-fat, low-cholesterol, and well-known for reducing heart-related diseases.

While different parts of India are known for their different cultural backgrounds, they are also known for their different flavors and cuisines. Vegetarian food includes khakra and dhokla from Gujarat, daal-baati-choorma from Rajasthan, the Kashmiri dum-aloo, as well as dosas and kesari bhaat from South India. Non-vegetarian delicacies, especially the tandoori kind, were especially devised for the Nawabs of India. The saffron-flavoured reshmi kebab, and the lime juice and garlic marinated fish tikka serve as delectable appetizers in combination with the yoghurt-marinated chicken sheek kebab. Tandoori food is the perfect evidence of the richness of India’s cultural diversity and royalty.

Asian recipes were casually shared among the womenfolk in Asia, who generally got together after a long day’s work, to discuss the day’s events. Many of these recipes were guarded as important family secrets and carefully passed down from one generation to another. Thai food is a blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Myanmar, Khmer, Laotian and to a lesser extent, Portuguese cuisines. It is a harmonious blend of indigenous spices. Malaysian cuisine consists of fish, seafood, vegetables and poultry, though beef is conspicuously absent. It is usually spicier than Chinese food. Indonesian cuisine is also known for its unique blend of sweet and sour spiciness. Asian cooking has enormous potential in modern times, as Asian food chains are springing up all over the world very rapidly, and are also enjoying immense popularity.

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Featuring outstanding blend of ancient culture and rich history, Asia is an ideal place to gratify every traveler's dreams and expectations. Myriad of incredible and infinite places of interests are scattered all through the continent and you can find almost everything in t

his part of the world. Whether you wish to take pleasure in countless of beach activities, or want a break from your busy schedule to enjoy pristine natural beauty of thick forests, Asia is right here for you. Explore top tourist destinations in Asia, meet different people, get acquainted with diverse culture, and enrich your knowledge.


Asia is also the home to the deities of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. People of different religious faiths are living in concert and you will be amazed to see the communal harmony regardless of villages or cities. Thousands of spectacular Architectural wonders as well as astounding sacred places like the Great Wall of China, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, the Tajmahal, Golden Temple, and Kiyomizu Temple make Asia alluring to the travelers. Asia is also the place where you can satisfy your palate with array of mouthwatering delicious foods.

The Great Wall of China: Being one of the seven wonders in the world, The Great Wall of China is a must visiting place in Asia. This architectural wonder, considered as the pride of China, was constructed in the 3rd century BC, during the Qin Dynasty. It is told that the wall is the only human creation in the earth which is visible from the moon. The wall has got an imposing length of 3,948 miles. A trip to the Great Wall of China would surely be one of the memorable experiences that you would cherish for the rest of your life.

Ha Long Bay: Are you tired of busy and monotonous schedule, and planning for a trip to the heart of the nature? Ha Long Bay could be the perfect choice for you. This is one of the must see places in Asia and has been recognized as World Heritage site by UNESCO. Positioned in the Hanoi, this bay embraces a massive 3000 islands. The panorama is simply breathtaking.

Taj Mahal, Agra: Nestled in the romantic and historic city of Agra, the Taj Mahal is the symbol of eternal love. The architecture is renowned for its immaculate beauty and highly acclaimed all over the world. The Taj is mausoleum of Mumtaj, wife of mogul emperor Shahjahan. UNESCO has recognized it as one of the World Heritage sites.

Forbidden City, China: Centrally located in Beijing, China, the Forbidden City is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This imperial Kingdom in China was functional during the period of Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Featuring stunning art work, this time-honored Chinese palatial architecture is presently maintained by the Palace Museum. This astounding architecture encompasses 720,000 square meter of area and comprised of 8,707 bays of rooms.

Floating Markets in Thailand: Are you a shopping buff, and love to visit the best shopping destinations in the world? If the answer is yes, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the floating markets in Thailand. The country is known as the 'Venice of the East' and the floating markets are truly unique in its category. Damnoen Saduak (Klong Lat Phli) and the Tha Kha Floating market are among the most popular markets where you can enjoy shopping at its best.

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The largest as well as the most populous continents in the world - Asia is a land of diversity with a multitude of geographies, cultures, and people. Occupying an area of about 9% of the total area of the earth's surface, Asia is home to more than five billion people.

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Qinghai Railway Train
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Tibetan mountain ranges and landscapes are home to an immense diversity of species of rare plants and birds. Tibetan forests are also famous for its tremendous spectrum of herbs for Chinese medicines. But due to the freezing temperatures and geographical altitudes, China's tourist access to Tibet region has been very limited until recently. On July 1, 2006 Qinghai-Tibet Railroad commenced its passenger service, marking a remarkable milestone in China's infrastructure building. This opens up a way for adventurous tourists to travel from Beijing to the remote Tibet by train with a low budget.


An estimated 90% of tourists would use the railroad to reach Lhasa, Tibet. It is an unique ground expedition across clear cascading streams, spectacular mountain ranges, and the colorful landscapes almost untouched by modern civilization. It would be the dream of urban travelers to experience nature with such a panoramic vision, indulging and rejuvenating for a true getaway from the hectic city-life.

A Centennial Dream Comes True

From its initial conception in the early 1950s, the construction of Qinghai-Tibet Railroad went through a lengthy 50 years to build. The first section of 814 km, from Xining, capital of Qinghai Province, to Golmud began operation in 1984. The Golmud-Lhasa section commenced construction in June 2001. On July 1, 2006, the 1,956-Km Qinghai-Tibet Railroad started its full-length operation. Its 2 inaugural trains, "Qing 1" and "Tibet 2", started service from Golmud and Lhasa separately. China President Hu Jintao labeled the project as an unbelievable achievement both in China and the World's railway construction. This completed mission also realized a centennial dream of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of China's democratic revolution.

The Physical Deterrents

Geographical conditions from Golmod to Lhasa are especially harsh. Perennial icy soil as hard as steel, thick blankets of Winter snow and the high altitudes deterred and slowed down project progress through the many years of site execution. An American, Paul Theroux, prophesized that Kunlun Range was a definite impossible geographical barrier for railroad to get to Lhasa. But the inauguration of Qinghai-Tibet Railroad, now the world's highest railroad terminating in Lhasa, has proven Theroux's prophesy untrue.

Key Facts of Qinghai-Tibet Railroad

Qinghai-Tibet Railroad is the world's highest.

960 kms of its tracks are located 4,000 m above sea level.

The highest point is 5,072 m above sea level or 200 meters higher than the 2nd highest Peruvian railroad in the Andes.

550 kms of the route run on frozen soil

Tanggula Railway Station is the highest railway station in the world (5,068m above sea level)

Fenghuoshan Tunnel is the world's highest tunnel on frozen soil (4,905 m above sea level)

It is the world's longest plateau railroad, extending 1,956 kms from Xining, Qinghai to Lhasa, Tibet.

The Golmud-Lhasa section zigzags 1,142 kms across the Tanggula and Kunlun Ranges.

lKunlun Mountain Tunnel is the world's longest plateau tunnel built on frozen soil(1,686 m)

The maximum design train speeds are 100 km/h in frozen zones and 120 km/h on non-frozen areas.

Environmental Friendly

Chinese authority responded to international call for environmental friendly and sustainable development. 8% of the total development cost was set aside for conservation of environment. Recommendations by the Academy of Environment Protection were taken seriously by the Chinese government before construction. Qinghai-Tibet Railroad was credited with the honor of being the first environmental friendly railroad in the world.

Train Schedule for Tibet

Tourists can join in this rail route from several different cities in China.

1. Western Beijing Train Station to Lhasa, the whole journey is 4,064Km and takes 47 hours and 28 minutes. The ticket fee is RMB389 (USD48) for a hard seat, RMB813 (USD102) for a hard sleeper and RMB1262 (USD160) for a soft sleeper. It leaves Beijing at 21:30 every night and arrives in Lhasa at 20:58 on the third day. Another train leaves Lhasa for Beijing at 8:00 each morning and arrives in Beijing at 8:00 the third day, via Xian, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmod and Nacku.

2. Chengdu Train Station to Lhasa, the whole journey is 3,360km. The ticket fee is RMB331 for a hard seat, RMB712 for a hard sleeper and RMB1104 (USD140) for a soft sleeper. It leaves Chengdu at 18:18 on the odd days and arrives in Lhasa at 18:28 on the third day. It leaves Lhasa for Chengdu at 9:05 and arrives in Chengdu at 9:55 the third day, Via Guangyuan, Baoji, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmod and Nacku

3. Chongqing Train Station to Lhasa. The whole journey is 3,654Km The ticket fee is RMB355 for a hard seat, RMB754 for a hard sleeper and RMB1168 for a soft sleeper. It leaves Chongqing at 19:20 on the even days and arrives in Lhasa at 18:28 on the third day. It leaves Lhasa for Chongqing at 09:05 and arrives in Chongqing at 09:55 the third day, Via Guangan, Dazhou, Xian, Baoji,Lanzhou, Xining, Golmod and Nacku.

Preparing for the cold temperatures, Travelers to Tibet are advised to bring Winter clothing like ski jackets, winter coats and thermal under-wears.

Subert Kiing has lived and traveled in many parts of Asia. He writes for Asia Travel 1asiatravel.com and Royal Caribbean For more travel resources visit http://www.1asiatravel.com; www.tropicalcaribbeantravel.com/RoyalCaribbean.html; www.1asiatravel.com/china.html
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Built in 1392 during the reign of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, the Nine-Dragon Wall in Datong is a screen wall measuring 45.5 meters long, 8 meters high and 2.02 meters wide.

I was going over my old man's documents when I came across these old pictures of Baguio. I surmised these were taken during the late 1940's or early 50's basing from his other old pictures. After more than 50 years of development slowly gnawing the birthright of ethnic civilization that was Kafagway,