A Sacred Place in Jerusalem

After Jesus Christ carried His wooden cross, this site became the site for Jesus’ crucifixion, as well as His  burial and Resurrection. Established in 335 AD, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is regarded as one of the most sacred places for Orthodox Christians and Catholics. It has been made on the foundation of a Roman temple to Venus (Aphrodite). You will find the actual sepulcher inside Edicule, a chapel with 2 rooms located under the rotunda of the church. There are different prayer times for various denominations. To enter the Edicule, you need to have  patience to fall in line for a long time. 

Musical Ski Lift

Musical Ski Lift in France

Spotted Lake, Bristish Columbia

During the warm months (June to September), this 61-acre lake's water evaporates and leaves behind rings forming canonical shapes. Because of the increased levels in magnesium, calcium, titanium and silver, the water reflects green, blue and yellow. For the Osoyoos First Nation people, Spotted Lake is a spiritual place and according to the legend, its minerals provide the water a healing power. You cannot fill up your bottle with the water, though, because the area is protected and has no direct public access. 

3 Great Places to Eat Gourmet Cupcakes

If you visit a cupcake bakeshop, you'll find that great things indeed come in little packages. For just 3 or 4 bucks, you can already delight in a gourmet cupcake.  Here are the 3 of the greatest places to buy your mouth-watering cupcakes:

Cupcake Royale, Seattle

One of its specialties is the pistachio lemon cake.  Plus it will be launching its own ice cream, including a lot of cream flavors and cupcakes, with cupcake pieces hand-swirled in. Its commitment to the community is also impressive. Every year, it gives away 50,000 cupcakes as a donation to charity. 

Sprinkles Cupcakes, Los Angeles

A lot of people credit this bakeshop in Beverly Hills for giving the cupcake a good reputation.  Today, it offers the first cupcake ATM in the world.  It is a vending machine that is supplied all through the day with tasty cupcakes that are freshly baked. 

Crave Bake Shop, Lake Oswego, Oregon

In this place, cupcakes are never unhealthy. This bakeshop offers no-wheat and gluten-free cupcake treats. This is a perfect choice for those with allergies and certain dietary needs.

These are just 3 of the world's best cupcake bakeshops. But no matter where you go, don't forget to partner these delightful cupcakes with lovely cupcake boxes in different colors and designs at cupcakeboxeswholesale.net!

The Tasteful Varieties of Vera Cruz, Mexico

In the humid climate of Veracruz, it's perfect to go outdoors at night, as the wind flows to the African-inspired songs of the pervasive musica tropical. As you unravel its waterfront or experience the nightlife all over the central plaza, it's best to enjoy the mouthwatering cold snacks of this place like fruit shakes or licuados, frozen fruit bars or palados, and numerous types of ice cream or helado. 

Ever since it was founded in 1519, this part of Mexico has been the main port in the east and a major gastronomic location to explore. Olive oil as well as Mediterranean spices and herbs came from the Old World and added new tastes to the native ingredients of Central America like chilies, corn, and various beans. 

Some of its popular dished are fresh boiled shrimps, tamales that are wrapped in banana leaves, picaditas or thick corn tortillas with cheese and salsa, and fried tortitas with black beans. If you want a beverage that gives a punch, drink a toro — this is a type of milkshake that is mixed with a strong sugarcane liquor.

Veracruz is also a paradise for tropical fruit lovers. Whether fresh or in the form of juices, many fruits are actually familiar to most people like papayas, pineapples, mangoes and coconuts.

So when you go to Veracruz, it's not only your eyes that will feast but your taste buds, too!

Rome Sweet Rome!

For many decades, "fashionable" and “pensione” were never a match in Italy. Small and family-run, with no room service or concierge, or at times even a working TV, pensiones were regarded as dowdy — particularly in Rome which is a very style-conscious city.

But nowadays, the bed-and-breakfasts of this country have considerably grown up. They continue to be intimate affairs, a “second home” where you plan the places to see and the things to do in this popular tourist destination, over a brioche (cornetto) and coffee. Here’s the three of them:

Guesthouse Arco dei Tolomei

A sense of time travel is significantly felt in this place. The owners embellished the 6 guest rooms with the family’s noble belongings: a walnut wardrobe, a crystal chandelier, and family portraits from the 18th century.

Aklesia Suite 

This pensione reflects the history of the neighborhood and the personality of its owner as well. Situated nearby the Colosseum, the 3 sun-filled rooms of Aklesia, with their unique antiques and tiled floors, are warm and convivial.

Locanda del Sole

You'll find handmade furniture made in Italy; enjoy homemade Nutella rolls during breakfast; be greeted with hazelnut chocolates, Lazio wine and a complimentary minibar including prosecco.

Bird Migration in Kenya

The Kenya Lake System located in the Great Rift Valley is a migratory area that looks like a cageless aviary populated by tons of endemic bird species. Up to 4 million flamingos congregate among the great white pelicans and flocks of storks, grebes and spoonbills. Over 100 migratory species of bird make this place their haven from November until March which is the prime season for bird-watching.

Exploring Machu Picchu

Who does not dream of going to Machu Picchu? The Inca village soaring in the clouds is breathtaking but there’s so much more waiting for you in the Peruvian highlands if you want to explore the Sacred Valley. Make the most of your time in this amazing wonder with this guide:

Cusco

Many trips to Machu Picchu start here. This one-time capital of Inca is filled with shops, hotels, restaurants and historical sites, including the Coricancha. Behind the magnificent pink edifices, other colonial churches nearby the central square of Cusco offer amazing gilded altars, woodwork, paintings and sculptures. 

Sacsayhuaman

The terrace walls that originated in the 15th century at the hilltop on top of Cusco have  giant stone blocks (bigger than any of the pyramids in Egypt) suited together like jigsaw pieces into sawtooth retaining walls. The size of these stones will certainly make you feel a Lilliputian in Gulliver’s Travels.

Ollantaytambo

This remarkable site at the Urubamba River's bend situated in the Sacred Valley served as a background to a historical battle between Spanish invaders and retreating Incas. The place will reward you with picturesque sights of stair-stepped stone walls and the Urubamba canyon. 

Haulover Beach Park: Miami’s Pride

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, Haulover Beach Park in Miami is a 1.5 mile-stretch of unspoiled white sand beaches, open sea surf and sand dunes that are stunningly landscaped.

This gorgeous beach is deemed as one of the USA’s best nude beaches. This is because, not like most North American beaches, Haulover isn’t concealed in one far-flung corner.  You can actually see the high rise buildings of Miami from the beach. But similar with other public beaches, any kind of lewd behaviour isn’t permitted.

Aside from its popularity due to its liberated attitude on swimwear, this beach is best for surfing and body boarding. Also, you can enjoy the fine-grain pure white sands which are somewhat uncommon for an Atlantic beach coast.

This famous beach is best for swimming and surfing. It also offers a full-service port, kite shops, sundries shops, tennis courts and charter-fishing tours.  You can also play your favorite sport like volleyball or just simply have a tan under the sun.

The people are usually friendly and pleasant so you should not be surprised when a stranger says hello.  You’ll find vacationers from overseas and even those who come from across the USA.