PR: 5
| Willis Tower What was once known as The Sears Tower, they changed it to Willis Tower. Why? I guess when someone or some group purchased over some huge famous bulding, they would want it to change to their name. So when the Willis Group bought over the Sears Tower, they bought over the naming rights as well. So there you have it, they changed the names of one of the most iconic buldings in Chicago to something which you cannot remember. Anyway, it has over 108 floors and stands at an impressive 442m at the roof. Yes, not exactly the tallest but still very impressive indeed, for an office building. And this is one of the most boring landmarks in the city. You only have office workers and barely anything else to keep you occupied. I agree that it is good to gawk at and say "wow" and so on, but other than that, nothing. Heck, it never even had full occupancy for its offices. And I am pretty sure if you rent one of the offices at the top floors, you might have a long travel everytime you want to go to your office or exit it. Why bother? |
PR: 5
| World City Photos A picture speaks a thousand words. It is true. It can also be very difficult to describe something to someone. I mean try describing a place where you have been to your friends who have never been to that place and have never seen it - you will understand what I meant. Yes, stories can be fun to read, especially travel stories where people embark on some great adventure somewhere exotic. But that is about it. Pictures are probably the better means to communicate. Of course videos are the next best. The best is to travel there yourself. That is however, another story. World City Photos have a huge collection of photos of numerous cities around the world. And as you can see for yourself, the views are beautiful. You can choose the country or territory you like and you will be given a list of photos you can have a look. Of course the design of the site leaves a lot to be desired and could be improved (it is 2011 for god's sake!), but it is the content that counts right? Honestly, this site probably has one of the best collection of urban landscapes I have ever seen. Good job. |
PR: 5
| Stonehenge Not too sure about the spelling though - Stonehedge or Stonehenge? I have no idea they correct spelling - some claim it is Stonehenge while others claim it is Stonehedge. Whatever. As long as they are prehistoric stones standing upright, I don't care. By the way, did you know that the circle of stones was created somewhere in 3100BC? Just amazing that they have the ability and the know-how to move such heavy rocks around and even make them upright. That is engineering. Or perhaps they are aided by aliens or some advanced beings? Anyway, this site provides you with information on how to get there, how to make full use of your holiday there, where to stay and what to do when you are there. Pretty important for a tourist if you ask me. I think it is always exotic to travel to such places - it being so mythical and so on. Too bad the people there didn't leave much of a history or anything behind, except for the stone formation. You know what, i think everyone should visit the Stonehenge once in their lifetime. |