Archive for June, 2008
Napa Valley
Monday, June 30th, 2008The word “Napa” is Native American in origin and has many meanings. The commonly accepted meaning is house. True to its meaning, Napa Valley houses hundreds of wineries that contribute to California’s reputation as the largest wine growing state in the US.
Napa valley is one of 58 counti…
Winchester Tourist Information
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Winchester has been a popular tourist destination for over 300 years. Once, a favourite summer residence for London’s aristocracy and leading socialites, Winchester is now a year-round destination for people from around the world.
Winchester was once the ancient capital of Anglo-Saxon Engl…
God of East in the Venice of North
Saturday, June 28th, 2008Amsterdam has it all even a real Buddhist temple - Zeedijk. It is located in the very heart of Amsterdam. The bluestone steps of the Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple lead to the prayer room. The decoration of the roof was done by roof tiles specially brought in from China and many characteristic ornam…