January 2010
6 posts
World's tallest tower: did you know ...
Following up on our post about the Burj Kalifa Dubai.
Here’s some satas about the World’s Tallest Building.
Burj numbers:
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// ]]]]>]]> * Cost of construction: reportedly about $US1.5 billion
* It required 330,000 cubicmetres of concrete, 39,000 tonnes of steel, and 22 million man-hours.
* Concrete pumped into walls vertically, up to a height of 601 metres. This feat...
How to work your way around the world!
Sangduen ‘Lek’ Chailert’s Elephant Nature Park in Thailand gives volunteers the opportunity to care for rescued elephants. Photo: Reuters
Each year, thousands of Aussies take up their passports in search of the ultimate backpacking adventure.
But if you’re looking for a little more than your everyday itinerary involving must-see monuments and unforgettable hostels,...
The top 10 Traveller stories in 2009
The top 10 Traveller stories in 2009
1. The world’s best airline complaint letter
2. Australian dies on ‘unbearable’ flight
3. Best job in the world – Tourism Queensland announces ‘Best Job’ competition
4. ‘Tears in the office’ over Virgin Blue email mistake
5. Sting in the tail with Tiger flight – Tony Wilson’s bad experience flying Tiger
6. World’s top 10 scariest airports
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