The City of Rome

Main airport of the Rome city is Ciampino. And it’s the most populated city with 2.8 million peoples in just 1290 sqkm city located in central portion of peninsula. Very near of Tiber River. The religious importance make the Rome’s bishop the pope in Emperor Constantine ruling. And that pope makes the Rome city the main place of Catholic Church. In 756 pope given by pepin the temporal jurisdiction over city’s areas. But according to books in 846 Muslim Arabs invaded the Rome and sealed the st.peter’s basilica. Well in 1799 popes rule shacked by roman republic built under French revolution. Napoleon takes the Rome into French empire but after fall of napoleon church reinstated. In 1849.

Famous places are below.

Statues

There are 2 very famous statues are the pasquino and marforio.

The most distinguished roman thing of late 1^st century is Frontinus. Most famous and gorgeous fountain is piazza fountain.

There are also many parks and gardens to visit and enjoy the history.

Most famous are villa borghese and villa ada

 If any one looking for check out the construction things just like bridges the he should visit most amazing bridges like villa doria pamphili, ponte cestio,ponte milvio,the ponte nomentano, the pontes ant Angelo, the ponte vittorio Emmanuel 2 and many more .        

Granada

To Granada there is one and half hour by plane is distance from Barcelona. Granada is city and also a province. And at the confluence of three famous rivers beiro, darro and genil. In 711 the moors occupied the lebrian peninsula and establish the kingdom of Al- Andalus (Moorish Spain). Moorish establish the Granada very much according to roman legacy. Marks of Moorish settlement can see today in Spain. There are many historical and heritage land marks in Granada (Al- Andalus). Spanish and Muslim art is very famous in world. Specially Alhambra and genera life.

            Genera Life

            Genera life is very pleasant place attached many romantic gardens.

Alhambra

Alhambra is constructed in 14^th century by Muslims rulers of emirate of Granada in kingdom of Alundlus at the top of the hill. Palace of Alhambra built for the last Muslim emir and his court of nasrid dynasty.

Barcelona

Growing population and arriving job seekers make the Barcelona 2^nd largest city after Madrid in Spain. Population is about 1621542. Located very northeast of Liberian peninsula in front of Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona has also many sites visit able. Like Barry Dotic which is the centre of Barcelona and many building from roman settlement time are still seen here. Catalan modemisme architecture also developed in 1885 to 1950.  these buildings are listed as world heritage sites. Barcelona is also named as the city of Antoni Gaudi who was famous Spanish Catalan architect in 18^th century. Below are several world heritage sites located in Barcelona.

1.      Park Guell

2.      Palau Guell

3.      Casa Mila

4.      Casa Vicens

5.      Façade of the Nativty and crypt of the sagrada Familia

6.      Casa Batllo

7.      Palau de la Musica

8.      Hospital de Sant Pau

Madrid

Madrid in Spain is 15000 km far from Malaysia it will take 17 hour flight to reach in Madrid. Barajas airport is main airport of Madrid and also capital of Spain. Madrid has many landmarks like royal palace of Madrid, paseo Del prado prado museum and other 2, national library is also a nice place to visit. Royal palace is official residence of king of Spain but king do not reside here. Campo del Moro gardens has great history. Named after allegedly camped in this the Muslim troops of ali yusuf in 1110. He was trying to capture the city of Madrid. Sabatini gardens are just opposite to the royal palace of Madrid created in 1930. Museo del prado is national art museum in Madrid and have the greatest collection of European fine arts the coolest thing I have seen in museum was Las Meninas by Velazquez. Another landmark of Madrid is plaza de cibeles made by marble and fountains in this building are phenomenal. Cuatro Torres business area is tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain its 2^nd name is Madrid arena. Buildings were opened in year 2008. These four skyscrapers 224 to 250 m high and have 45 to 57 floors. Our next topic will be Barcelona.

Malaysia pattaya to Kuala Lumpur

1612 km is distance from pattaya city to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

 With land of 329847 square kilometres Malaysia is sharing the border with Thailand, indonisia and Brunei Kuala Lumpur Is capital city and the population of Malaysia is exceed form 28 million peoples.

Malaysia was in British rule in 18^th century and achieved independence on 31 august 1957.   Malaysia is also famous for having a large number of animal species. I arrived at evening at Kuala Lumpur international airport and picked up by our hosts Mr Najeeb ahmadi. Najeeb told me that the actual founder of Kuala Lumpur was Yap Ah Loy. In 1881 town of Kuala Lumpur was swept out by flood and after that fire. At that time most of the buildings was made by wooden and atep so that’s why destruction was high. Yap Ah Loy setup a industry of brick and tile to build houses and other buildings. in world war 2 Kuala Lumpur was captured by Japanese but because of atomic bombing of allied forces Japanese commander surrender to British army. Some sites we hade visit are

1. Merdeka Square
2. House of Parliament
3. Petaling Street
4. National Palace
5. Kuala LampurTower
6. Central Market
7. Jamek Mosque
8. Batu Cave

And have lot of night clubs and bars near beaches Espanada, Hakka Republic, hard rock café, Luna bar and much more.

Journey to Pattaya Beach

This city is located at 168 km south of Bangkok near east coast of Thai gulf. Its population is approx 1100000. city was famous in past as a fishing village but in 1960 group of more then 60 us solders who were part of Vietnam war arrived in pattaya for take rest they found pattaya very relaxing. After that the beaches of pattaya city become very famous in all over the world. 3/7 million visitors comes here in a single year. Great shopping malls in front of beaches are also attracting the peoples from all countries. Major events of pattaya that attract visitors are.

1. Pattaya international Bed race
2. Chinese new year
3. Burapa Pattaya Bike Week
4. Songkran festival
5. Loi Krathong
6. Pattaya Gay Pride
7. Worlds Aids Day

Night life of pattaya is also famous because prostitution in Thailand is illegal but tolerated. Sex industry flourished here and host bars, gogo bars, massage parlours, saunas and other entertainment resources are serving tourist.

Main Sites to visit are.

1.      Sri Racha Tiger Zoo

2.      Vimantatalay tourist Submarine

3.      Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden

65 percent of Thailand’s economy is depending on tourism and 40 percent of that is belonging to pattaya beaches and festivals.

Bangkok

On July 4^th 2004 it takes more then 5 hours to complete 5400km flight and cross almost whole country of India to reach at Bangkok international airport. Thailand is in top 50 largest countries list and its capital Bangkok is also listed in top 20 most populous cities. 64 million peoples but also having up to 5 million migrants.   Its old name was saim and was changed in 1939. Thailand is also described from Thai peoples...The land of free. Because Thailand is only country in south Asia that never been colonized by any European country. With 1^st step out from plane I saw 1^st master piece of Thai determination the suvarnabhumi airport. Bangkok is just about 2 meters above the sea level so that makes difficult to protect the city from flood in monsoon season. Lot of night clubs and disco are entertaining the foreigners. Another Special thing of Bangkok is Chao Phraya River is 230 miles long. My room was reserve in intercontinental hotel near gaysom shopping centre. We visit phra nakhon district and see many historical places. My friend told me that the 1^st name of city given by king Buddha yodfa known as a founder of Bangkok. In 1688 siege of Bangkok is incedent when thousands of siami (Bangkok) peoples besieged the French troops in fortress for 3and half month and finely matter was negotiate and cause the French withdrawal from city. I was alarmed to not walk away from hotel after evening because armed robbery and other street crimes are common thing. Well travailing is attractive thing but also restless. going to sleep while thinking about glamour’s life of Bangkok disco nights just beside the high ratio of street crimes is proof that it is very hard to be good traveller no matter we have plans and cars and all the stuff.

Karachi Manora

Next visit at manora beach which is small peninsula and located about 3 km south of Karachi sea port and area is near by 20 km. Very famous picnic spot in all over Pakistan. The light house of manore is tallest in Pakistan. Calm and natural landscapes are nice to see. It also was main base of Pakistan navy. Long time before some areas of Karachi and manore constituted the debal. Debal was ancient port in Karachi. Once a Portuguese attack debal to destroy ottoman vessels here. Before that many British travellers visit debal. 

Karachi The Sea Night

  My mom call me and ask about me that how am  I? . I was so confuse to tell her that I was in swat 2 days ago. Anyway I didn’t. And I told her that I am going to Karachi to meet some friends. My guide gives me lift for airport where I am going to experience of travel in Pakistan national airline. I really feel that I am any ware in local bus stop it’s funny but it’s true. Anyway my flight was not in very good condition. At Karachi airport my friend riaz who was my class fellow at Jakarta boarding school was there to pick me up. After a long time I see him and find very calm and mature but back in teen days he was naughty. He took us to his home and introduces his whole family. Everyone wants to talk me but I was desperate to take a shower. Finely riaz felt my thoughts and lead me to a room where I am going to spend few days. In my opinion Taking shower is alternate of any medicine for tiredness. Next morning I get up early and start thinking where should I go today. Karachi is major seaport of the country. And the birth place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (founder of Pakistan) it’s a type of metropolitan. Large number of muhajir (migrate from India before partition) are living here. Old name was kolachi. allied forces in ww2 used the Karachi as air force command centre. While taking breakfast riaz told me that now a days MQM, ANP, PPP are well-known political parties in Karachi. MQM is blamed to have military wing in there party. We decide to go to Clifton beach side point. Streets of Karachi are totally opposite from swat. More liberal peoples and more educated are here. But riaz inform me that in some areas of Karachi there is some madrisa s(type of schools) are teaching children to be a militant and prepare for jihad( fight for Allah). But local government keep that kind of schools under strict monitoring. Clifton beach is beautiful place but peoples are not caring about throwing dust into sea that makes water dark Gray. Children were playing in water and some couples were trying to find some place to sit. After spending a 2 hours we came back to home and next day we decide to travel in surrounding of Karachi like suhrab goth, kemari, and other paces.

Swat The Switzerland of Pakistan

A 40 kilometres ride of a taxi with a mass destruction smell was memorable because most of the time I breath with my mouth not from my nose. We reached at capital of swat saidu shareef.  The city of swat Calles Switzerland of Pakistan in past but now days a military operation is in process due to Taliban influence so Switzerland changes into rubble. Landscapes are charismatic rises with Swat River to Hindu Kush mountain rang. Udyana is the ancient name of the city from that century many invaders make this city a battle ground like Alexander the great from Greek. And in Greek time city names were found as Ora and Bazira and after that in 2^nd century city and surrounding were occupied by Buddhists. That’s why we saw many places where Buddha’s status is seated. Many lakes and hiking points are located in city and also just outside the city. Our host in swat was a former major from FF(Frontier force) he warm welcome us and entertain with nice coffee. He told us that few months ago Taliban captured almost whole city. But thanks to Pakistan army they drove back the Taliban. But they are still trying to fight back. The tactics they are using is to blow up government buildings and schools. Mortar attacks and suicide attacks. During our discussion a man comes into room and asks us to do not go outside. I look at major he define me that there is intelligent reports that Taliban are about to attack some areas of city. Suddenly explosion shakes the room. I jumped over the chair and take cover behind the dining table. We heard 2 or 3 massive explosions along with gun fire. After 15 minutes everything goes calm. I was thinking about my decision to visit swat. But now I have to face these. Our informer told us that 25 Taliban attack the outpost of city with one suicide attack helped with mortars. Thank god no one hurt badly. In next 3 days we visit 3 lakes kundol lake, Bashigram Lake, and spin Khwar Lake including swat museum. In museum we saw gandhara sculptures and many things that belong to Buddhists. In these 3 days we heard firing and small explosion almost every day but luckily we remain safe and come back to Peshawar to prepare for next tour of Karachi.

Swat My 1st flight

Back in summer of 2004 i manage to visit the most dangerous place on earth. the tribal areas of Pakistan in Khyber pakhtunkhwa province with neighbouring country Afghanistan which is dangerously patch up with this region. in that area most of the peoples belongs from pashtun tribes. I and my guide arrived at Peshawar international airport early in morning. And i felt that my stomach was empty as hell. So we decide to take something to eat. We eat traditional paratha (type of bread cooked in oil) after that cup of tea make me more kinetic.peoples wearing different clothes especially women was looking like a camouflage property. It is very common thing to see men having a long beard. Anyway at that time i received call from one of my friend who manages to get permeation for me to visit these areas. Told me that we should reach at our next stop sawat before evening because it is very risky to travel in these areas in evening. You can be killed by someone not just for the wealth or something but also for being a foreigner. It is very painful to killed from far away from your home so we arrange a taxi. My driver takes my suitcase. And open the back door of taxi. With missing heart beats I take my seat. Not because of life threat but because of smell which was horrible. While driving driver told my guide that he just delivers goats to one of his client. Well breathing was also difficult as the nature of pashtuns.but we can bear with that for the sake of upcoming excitement.

My Introduction

Hello i am SJ-Rana 27 year old and love to travel around the globe.i am basicly a business man but by nature i am a traveler.love to explore the things far away from home. in this blog i will share my experiences about different places,cities,peoples and  religions of all most all over the world.and also will share many incidents that never forgoten by me. thanks