Things to Do and See in Asia

Bustling, vibrant Hong Kong is a hub for fashion, food, banking, and trade in Asia. Don’t miss Phuket, the largest of Thailand’s islands and one celebrated for its gorgeous scenery and cultural attractions. Known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”, Cochin (or Kochi) in Indiaâ€â

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Trips to the Baltic Nations and Scandinavia

A cruise through the Baltic Sea allows you to visit both Scandinavia and the Baltic countries, which have enchanting Old Towns that date back to a time when medieval merchants traveled the region. If you choose to visit big cosmopolitan cities, some of the world’s “most livable” are in Scandinavia. Norw

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The Minoan Culture: Garden Fountains

Archaeological digs in Minoan Crete in Greece have uncovered varied types of conduits. These were utilized to provide urban centers with water as well as to minimize flooding and eliminate waste material. They were for the most part made from terracotta or stone. Terracotta was employed for channels and conduits, both rectangle-shaped and spherical

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Anglo-Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest

The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the 11th century significantly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The expertise of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in design and agriculture at the time of the conquest. However the Normans had to pacify the whole territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture

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