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DESTINATION DUBAI : BURJ AL-ARAB
Snuggled over the beautiful blue waters of Jumeirah Beach, the architecturally rich Burj al-Arab is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. It is one of it’s kind placed in the beautiful city of Dubai, United Arab Emirate.This beautiful hotel during its construction phrase was known to the people of Dubai and across the globe as Dubai Chicago Beach Hotel but it was then renamed to be Burj al – Arab by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and today this particular hotel is the world’s 4th tallest hotel, the other 3 too being situated in Dubai, itself.
The name – Burj al- Arab what does it mean? Well, the name means – Tower of the Arabs. This luxury hotel can be considered to be as an artificial island connecting the Jumeirah beach to the mainland with the help of a private curving bridge.
The foundation of this hotel was laid in 1994 and it was only in 1999 that this beautiful structure was created, leading to the grand opening of the same in December 1999. The Client wanted a building that would symbolize the style statement and the main aim of the architect Tom Wright was to construct the same in lines to create a symbolic statement which would be the pride of the country.
BE CAREFUL:
Pickpockers, they pick pockets any time of the day, so if you have precious belonging with yourself, you better be careful.
TIP OF THE DAY:
Visit the Jumeirah Beach, to get a picture perfect photograph of the Burj al – Arab. While enjoying the clicking and posing for photographs on the Arabian sand, you can simultaneously upload it online! As the beach has full free wi-fi facility. Also if your visit to the place is scheduled during the summer, you are kindly requested to carry a stoles or shawl along with self as dubai heat is terrible.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT DUBAI 
DESTINATION INDIA, GOA : OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, PANJIM
Situated on a hillock facing the square below, surrounded by green coconut trees, the church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Panjim is the most beautiful and magnificently designed church. The Church very often referred to as the Panjim Church or Ora Pro Nobis Church. (Ora Pro Nobis means Pray for us), the church got this name as the same is engraved on the church, thus, many people refer to it by that name.
The Church initially was a small The colonial Portuguese Baroque style chapel which was built in the year of 1541, but it was then in the mid – 17th century the chapel was reconstructed. The church structure that we see today was built way later, considering the second largest bell which was brought something around 1800s. Following which in the nineteenth century we see the front of the church was constructed with the symmetrical zigzag staircases, thus, completing the church structure that we see today. Due to it being strategically located, the church provides an overview of the beautiful city of Panjim.
The Church is special not just because of the design and location but also because the church has Goa’s second largest bell. This is the same bell because of which the entire top structure of the church had to be reconstructed to accommodate the bell on the top of the church. The second largest bell was brought from the Augustinian Monastery, this is the second bell following the Golden bell which is the largest bell in Goa which is located at Se Catheral, Old Goa. The presence of the bell, further enhanced the beauty of the church but the bell had a very long journey before it became the resident of Panjim City. The same is 2,250 kilograms in weight.
The Church has three altars, the main altar has an elegant decor is dedicated to the Mother Mary while the other two to the right is Our Lady of Rosary and to the left is dedicated to the Jesus’ Crucifixation. The same is considered as the first church of Goa and thus has a wide popularity among masses. These two altars are flanked by the marble statues of St. Peter and St. Paul.
The Church conducts mass every cay in English, Konkani and Portuguese.
The Church celebrates it’s feast every year on the 8th December. The same is celebrated with great pomp and spendor. Every year the church celebrates the 9 days of novena following which the feast is celebrated. During these days, the church is illuminated with lights and after every mass the sky of Panjim city is lit up with fireworks. If you are planning your holiday to Goa, try to plan your holiday in the first week of December to witness such beautiful scenes in the state.
BE CAREFUL:
During the Church service, avoid clicking pictures with flash or photographing yourself before the altar.
TIP OF THE DAY:
If you plan to visit the place during afternoons or May summers, then please carry hats and wear cotton clothes to avoid spoiling the fun of your trip.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT PANJIM CHURCH
GOLDEN ROOF AT INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
Good Morning Everyone, I once read this somewhere I don’t really know who said this but whoever did, it sounded very apt. If you want to visit a place which you cannot afford, read about it! And the job of the writer is to do nothing but to take you to that place without you physically visiting the same.
Today let’s together embark on this journey of exploring the Golden Roof of Innsbruck! The title of this monument sounds interesting right? Well, I would say it was this very title of the place that attracted me to visit the lovely place of Innsbruck, in Austria. The place Innsbruck is known for it’s historic importance and it is this very place where this beautiful Golden roof is present. This is also known as Goldenes Dachl.
It is believed, that this most city famous symbol was completed in 1500 with roughly 2738 fire glided copper tiles to mark the wedding of Emperor Maximilian I to Bianca Maria Sforza. It was then widely used by the couple to observe festivals, events that took place in the square below. Well, today if one takes a closer look at this monument, it is become a photo square and a world famous attraction, people from different parts of the world explore the legacy of this place.
So if you’re planning an a holiday to Europe, don’t forget to visit the city of Innsbruck which holds this beautiful monument in the heart of this country.
TIP OF THE DAY:
If you are planning you’re holiday in the month of October, do carry a bunch of warm clothes as it does tend to get very windy at times during this time of the year. In case, you want to visit the place and enjoy the snow, well visit it during December to February! Happy Travelling!
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