Modern metropolitan cities offer top class facilities and superb infrastructure to its residents. But all these come at a cost. The Economist Intelligence Unit surveys the cost of living across the world every two years. The prices of around 160 products and service categories (including food, rent and recreational costs) are compared. In 2014, around […]
The 10 Most Stunning Monuments in the World
Over the centuries, many structures have come up to commemorate great people or important events. You will find many monuments all over the world. Some of them are spectacular and have added to the beauty of our wonderful planet. Here are the 10 most stunning monuments in the world. 10) Statue of Liberty The Statue […]
Top 20 Most Peaceful Countries in the World
Today many parts of our world are affected by violence and unrest. Fortunately there are some countries which are relatively more peaceful. It is indeed a challenge to measure peace because it is not something tangible. Global Peace Index (GPI), a product of the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP), is an attempt to measure […]
Top 20 Tallest Jesus Statues in the World
More than 2.2 billion people all over the world (that is around 31.5 percent of the world population) follow Christianity. You will find many statues of Jesus worldwide. The most famous of all is Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This magnificent statue is 30 m tall. Do you think it is the […]
The 5 Most Celebrated Holidays in the World
Everybody loves holidays because for the majority holidays give them time to travel, taste exceptional dishes, participate in family gatherings, experience traditions, and partake in many other activities to celebrate a certain occasion. This occasion may be commercial, religious, or congregational one. Since St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated recently, let us recall the most celebrated […]
Top 10 Most Peaceful Countries in the World
Recently one civilian plane was brought down by extremists, killing all the passengers on board. Today many parts of our world are affected by violence and unrest. Fortunately there are some countries which are relatively more peaceful. Here is a brief overview of the top 10 most peaceful countries in the world as of 2015. […]
Best and Worst Traffic Cities in the World
Today every major metropolitan city has its own traffic woes. Where do you think is the city with worst traffic located? Europe? North America? No! It is in Asia. Jakarta, the capital and the largest city of Indonesia, holds the dubious distinction of being the king of awful traffic. According to Castrol’s Magnetec Stop-Start index, […]
Top 10 Most Beautiful Presidential Palaces in the World
A presidential palace is the place of residence of the president of any nation and will usually be a palatial building. These palaces have unique architectural beauty. Let’s see the top 10 most beautiful and unique presidential palaces. White House, Washington D.C. (United States) The White House is the official residence and the principal workplace […]