So here exactly do you go first to strengthen your bond of love after you have just said ‘I do’? That is the big question that most couples are eagerly looking to answer and with the planet today connected like never before, there are some stunning locations, countries and exotic places that will give you a dream trip you will cherish for a lifetime. So what are the top 10 spots that we would recommend on this love-filled voyage? Well, here we go…

Norwegian Fjords:

The magnificence, untouched beauty, eternal charm, romantic magic makes these simply stunning masterpieces of nature as the gateway to eternal nirvana. Once you plunge into the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords, their timeless charm and extravagant grandeur will leave you wanting for more.

Spectacular Sognefjord is the crowning glory of the Norwegian Fjords along with Geirangerfjord, Nærøyfjord, Lysefjord and many other untamed and enchanted beauties. It seems ironic why such staggering beauties are often forgotten!

Beaches of Greece:

Greece and the many astonishing islands that surround it are perfect for a romantic holiday. There is so much social life going on here, both during the day and at night, that you will have more than just the sun and the sand to keep you busy. With some historical sites, great wine and delicious cuisine, this is the place to get lost in each other’s eyes…

Huangshan Mountains Range, China:

If you wish to be floating in a sea of clouds and get lost in a world that looks like a Hollywood conception from the age of Lord of the Rings, the there is no more panoramic and magnificent mountain destination that Huangshan Mountains in China. With its isolated serenity, audacious views and warm hospitality, this ancient mystique land has a magical aura to it unlike anything else.

Bora Bora Island, Tahiti:

The wonderful Polynesian island is quite simply paradise on earth and its serene turquoise blue waters, white sandy beaches and the many myths surrounding the various legends in the island make Bora Bora a Honeymoon treat. The facilities here are top notch, privacy complete and nature at its unadulterated best.

With adventure sports and various water activities along with world class spas, there is always so much to see and do around here. Yet, you can also just find yourself lonely in the company of each other, lost in time forever… Truly romantic!

Swiss Alps:

By now a honeymoon in the breathtaking Swiss Alps has become pretty famous across the plant; especially for those who love snow filled slopes, amazing mountain views, serene lakes and picture perfect landscape. The country is known for its chocolates, cakes and other food that is aphrodisiac in nature, further making sure that you really never feel too low on your first romantic getaway after the wedding.

Jellyfish Lake, Palau:

The Pacific Island of Palau may not be on the favorite honeymoon destination map as of yet, but it should get there pretty soon. While, this may not be exactly very romantic, the experience of swimming with millions of Jellyfish and living in an isolated island in the middle of nowhere is pretty much and experience that you will rarely ever experience. Just for its sheer special location and unique swimming companions, this surely merits a look.

Kashmir, India:

Many have dubbed it as ‘heaven on earth’ and for good reason too. While regional tensions and terrorism have kept Kashmir largely off of the tourism map, with peace being largely restored to this hypnotic Himalayan valley, it is hard resisting a trip into its very heart. While you will still have to face up with tight security, a house boat ride in Srinagar and a glimpse of the mighty Himalayas will fulfill your dream vacation.

Italy:

Here is another little European nation that is real big when it comes to stunning romantic holidays. A trip to Italy has everything- great beaches, wonderful sites, boat rides through Venice, a sojourn in the heart of Rome and of course, delicious Italian food to keep you sumptuous. With places like little Amalfi adding to the affordable trip, Italy beats both London and France with its completeness.

Aruba, Caribbean:

The entire region of Caribbean itself has so many great destinations for a honeymoon that you will have a hard time choosing one. Aruba though is the most popular of the lot with its isolated beaches of the south and the rocky region of the north. Simply vivacious…

Hawaii:

Hawaii is one destination that few need any enlightenment about. The culture, traditions, music, beaches, swinging palm trees, the dances, fiery volcanoes and the surfing on the waves…

There is simply no other place like Hawaii on the planet and whether you are going on a honeymoon or otherwise, it will never ever disappoint you.

He might have gone, but the world is still dancing to the tunes of this dancing sensation. Michael Jackson had a series of 50 live concerts lined up in UK as a part of his big return to spotlight and while fate put a sudden halt to those plans, his fans are ensuring that the legend is remembered in style. The ‘King of Entertainment’ who rocked the world with his thriller and revived pop, now is all set to sweep the UK charts both in singles and albums count. Experts predict that it will be only a matter of time (maybe 2 or 3 more days) before the scores of MJ fans give him the distinction of being the first artist to occupy every spot in the top 10 of UK singles charts.

With online sales being a factor in the determination of the top 10 in the charts, it is the young generation with either its indomitable adoration for MJ and the more recent generation which wishes to understand the phenomenon of the 80’s and early 90’s, which has ensured that eight out of the top ten bestselling albums on iTunes, the leading download site, were Jackson records, with the 2003 compilation album Number Ones heading the chart.

With shops now running to bulk up on Michael music and already many already running out of stock, it seems only a mere matter of time before the emotion gives the supreme entertainer another feather in his cap… The magic never seems to die!

Via: Timesonline

Each year we celebrate the Earth Day with plenty of enthusiasm and lots of fervor and then forget all about it the next day by going around throwing plastic bags on beaches and buying a Hummer to spew more carbon into the already saturated atmosphere. But that is barely the point of Earth Day; it is not about associating yourself with a movement, but making your life a part of the green revolution.

While cynics will question its true value, let us not give them a chance to do the same this year by actually bringing home some green products that will make rest of the year eco-friendly as well. What better place to look at then CES 2009, with its latest offerings that look both cool and spread cool!

Sony’s Flexible OLED Display:

Sony stole the show hands down this CES 2009 with its ultra-futuristic and eco-friendly flexible OLED display. While the screen might be still some way away from making its way into your life, this 2.5-inch prototype display is just .3-mm thick, and its flexible full-color display has a resolution of 169×120 making it thinner, lighter and more energy-efficient than anything else in the past.

6-in-1 OwiKits Solar Building Kit:

Nothing better than initiating kids into green energy as an impression on young minds lasts forever and the 6-in-1 OwiKits Solar Building Kit does just that. Complete with an assortment of 21 parts that can be easily snapped together to create two planes, an airboat, a car, a puppy, and a windmill, the kit comes complete with a solar panel and a small motor and something you can bring home at just $20

World’s first carbon neutral mobile phone from Motorola:

Joining hands with Carbonfund.org in order to off-set the emissions from its latest carbon neutral mobile phone, Motorola hit the pulse of youngsters with a mobile phone that is completely green. Crafted from recycled plastic bottles and completely recyclable, this green venture from Motorola is a blend of form and function as its green best… Quite literally!

PowerFilm solar chargers for both civilian and army use:

PowerFilm dished out a dazzling array of chargers at CES 2009 and these are the ones you can bring home right away. Rather than charging up your gadgets directly, they charge up the batteries which you can use whenever you need power. The civilian versions charge AA batteries, come with USB ports, weigh around 5 ounces and will cost you just $80 for a 4 AA battery charger. The military version though covers 10 foot square and will cost just $2000… Which is pretty cheap in military lingo!

World’s First OLED PC from OQO:

Sporting an integrated backlit QWERTY keyboard, 120GB, 2GB RAM, WWAN, Bluetooth, Windows XP Home. Pro or Vista, and will measure 5.6 x 3.3 x 1.0 inches, the latest offering from OQO at CES 2009 is the first OLED PC and you can even pocket this tiny power house, making sure every penny that you spend for this $2000 device worthwhile.

MiniWIZ SolarBulb:

This is a true green delight in every sense of the word with the bulbs being crafted out of recycled bottles, powered by 0.18 W solar cells and use LED lighting and sensors which can run for up to 6 hours on a single charge. With a price tag of $25, anyone and everyone can bring home some solar goodness this Earth Day!

Energizer Solar Recharger:

Featuring a USB-out port to power other devices and an ability to charge up gadgets even using the AC wall outlets to access the sun, the $49.99 Energizer Solar Recharger allows you to juice up your gadgets when conventional power is out of reach r fails you when you need it the most.

iGo Laptop and Notebook Charger:

This is probably the one that most techno-geeks should take home this Earth Day as with an automatic shut-off and recovery technology, the iGo Laptop and netbook charger cuts down your power consumption by a good 80%. You can also use it for computers, mobiles and other gadgets that sport a USB port making it simple and easy to operate.

Samsung OLED Display:

The flexible OLED screen unveiled by Samsung and OLED Association, might not be as cool as the one Sony managed to dish out, but this is another step towards future displays that could consume near-zero energy. Designed for mobiles, this will increase the life of your Li-Ion battery and while a production version is some way away, let’s just hope it is sooner than later.

Solio Mono Solar Charger:

Yup, we finish off our Earth Day celebrations with some more solar power as quite frankly; little can get so green and eco-friendly! At $60, the Solio Mono Solar Charger is a futuristic-styled and funky looking charger that also sports a daft LED light making it all the more cooler. Just plug it in and place it in the sun and your job is done!

Green Architecture is the direction towards which every architect and designer is heading and it is no surprise that many of the modern cities of the world are now becoming sandboxes for these green architects to experiment and express themselves. Eco-friendly construction is reaching new heights that are in fact becoming structures far more attractive and ergonomic compared to the traditional form of construction. Here is a collection of 10 such skyscrapers that r\are defying convention and defining green norms. From the marvelous to the incredulous, from the crazy to the sensational; they sport it all…

1. MAD Green Creation with Webstar:

MAD is a design firm that often lives up to its acronym and there creations are often perceived as green architecture that is a touch eccentric. But the design of Webstar is really a revolutionary concept for future green cities. This giant floating star can camp above any city in the world and can house a perfect green city of 15,000 people. With its own ability to produce power, utilize resources by recycling them and even a digital cemetery, the Webstar seems too good and green to be real. Simple sensational indeed!

2. Rotating Wind Towers of Dubai:

By now everyone in the world and even beyond knows about the spectacular wind-powered rotating skyscraper designed by Dr. David Fisher. The structure twirls around and uses wind and solar energy to produce power that is sufficient to power another 5 skyscrapers along with power to supports its own residents’ energy needs. This is almost like a giant swiveling structure on a beam at center. To say that this is amazing would be an understatement.

3. Sky Village by MVRDV Architects:

This new and unique structure is a model that can be considered as a blueprint for many eco-structures in the future. Created to perfection by MVRDV Architects, it takes the shape of many blocks called ‘pixels’ being put together like green hubs. The best part of the design is that the building can expand strategically without occupying too much space at the base. Green parks put up in the sky, a concept that could do great for every edifice in future.

4. Precinct 4 by Putrajaya Waterfront:

The Precinct 4 Project by Putrajaya Waterfront in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is more like a city of delightful eco-friendly structures that stand like beacons of green architecture and amazing design. The design is special with green features like terraces, sunshades, natural ventilation and integrated green space and amazing architectural splendor inspired by marine life.

5. Fog Tower:

There is no green structure that in sheer concepts stands singularly alone as this Fog Tower does on the edge of the Atacama Desert. While just a concept for now, this gigantic tower in pristine while aims to harvest land that is barren in the desert by tapping into the fog on the land. The giant screw design progressively collects and condenses fog into water and supplies it down for irrigation. Alberto Fernandez and Susana Ortega have designed a magical white-green tower!

6. Fusionopolis:

Fusionopolis will be Singapore’s most eco-friendly building, what makes it so green is a vertical spine of planting that rises up through the 15-storey building. The building overcomes with its design the challenges that come with growing a fabulous green landscape at that level along with water and irrigation issues. The structure that is to take shape in Singapore will add a new green tinge to the already fabulous skyline of the city.

7. Sinosteel International Plaza:

Once again a project that is designed by MAD Architects, the Sinosteel International Plaza is a project that is far more real, yet as green as the Webstar created by the same designers. The design is modern, eccentric and still green with ample ventilation and sustainable features that are integrated fashionably into the design and form. Construction is underway in Tinajin, China and its impeccable design makes sure that there is no extra energy wasted on insulation.

8. Carbon Neutral Pyramid of Dubai:

A merger in architecture of Ancient Egyptian pyramids and Middle Eastern ziggurats along with modern green features makes these Carbon Neutral Pyramids that are to take shape in Dubai, one of the best green structures in the world. The pyramid shaped structures run on solar power and are completely carbon neutral. They can sustain an entire community of a million people in them and all with nothing but green energy! If the prototype works, then they could well be the cities of the future.

9. Bahrain World Trade Center with Integrated Turbines:

Being the world’s first skyscraper to go for integrated wind turbines, the Bahrain World Trade Center makes on to the list for being the pioneer in green technology and energy. The integrated giant turbines are expected to generate 11 to 15 percent of the whole structure’s power. The three 29m-diameter turbine blades on Bahrain’s iconic landmark are expected to operate approximately 50% of the time. One must never forget the roots of the revolution and for green architecture, this was a big beginning.

10. Municipal Pool Cover Soto del Real in Madrid:

This giant Carbon Neutral green-structure was built in the heart of Madrid to give a sustainable ecosystem to the growing urban community. Designed by Lorenzo Alonso Architects, this green facility is filled with plants and acts as a community center as it purifies air and provides meeting space.

Green architecture is about the judicious blend of form with function and hopefully we have done the same with our list of ten. Every one has a different favorite, but irrespective of personal tastes, each and every one of the buildings in this list and many more that silently spread the green wave and eco-friendly revolution go a long way in making our planet a better place both for us and the future generations!