The ancient city Persepolis, Takht-e-Jamshid, in Persia, Iran, is a great wonder of world. Its remains are still well preserved in some parts, but what could it have been if not Alexander the Great invaded it.

At that time he was remembered as Sikander or Iskander and was called Dhul Quarayn, or "the Two-Horned," probably because he was once depicted on a coin wearing a helmet with horns.

Take a walk on the wild side. Svalbard in Norway one of the world`s last frontiers. In the northern part of the country there is plenty of opportunities for exciting adventures. Some of them are winter extreme sport, Northern Light tourism, dog sledging, and well constructed infrastructure for winter sport, snow- and ice festivals. There is a new enthusiasm for winter tourism now. A three days programme will be arranged from 26 - 28 January 2005 in Norway's arctic wilderness Svalbard. The main organiser is Winter Cities Europe (WCE).

The famous Norwegian travel operator Hvitserk has plans for arranging the first commercial "charter tour" from Norway to the South Pole next year.

To join this expedition it will cost you a lot of money. So far 10 persons have showed their interest: seven Norwegians, one German, one Austrian, and one British living in Norway, from 23 to nearly 60 year.

On his way up to the Alps mountain range, the Norwegian trekker Tore H, encountered climbing pigs. By walking and yodelling around in one of Switzerland's` dramatic landscape as Grindelwald, he was in his right element.

This is the golden rule, but it`s dependent on several other things. Experts from the website MountEverest.net (Xexplorersweb) give here their best advice how to survive climbing the world`s highest mountain, Mount Everest.

After they reached the summit for over 50 years ago, the interest for trekking and climbing started for real. Famous as the home of the world's highest peak and the highest mountain range, Nepal is the ultimate climbers' destination. Travellers who search for unique adventures are going to Nepal now. Not only for conquering Everest, but also for trekking and climbing at other high mountains as Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Baruntse Pumori, Putha Hiunchuli, Pasang Lhamu Peak, Tilicho Ama and Dablam.

Festivals, cultural events, religious cermonies, peak climbing, trekking, hiking, sightseeing tours, white river rafting, jungle safaris and helicopter trips. Experience peoples` unique culture and lifestyle, enjoy a grandeur landscape with beautiful snow caps on mountains, study Buddhism, take a rafting tours at some of the most exciting rivers as Kaligandaki, Trishuli, Sunkoshi, Karnali, Bhotekoshi and Arun, meat the Royal Bengal tiger and the Greater one horned rhinoceros in Chitwan National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Bardiya National Park, and there are more......

Kathmandu Valley consists of three main cities of great historic and cultural interest Kathmandu, Lalitpur (Patan) and Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon). Situated at an altitude of 1336 meter above the sea level, the Kathmandu Valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles. Some other interesting places in Nepal are Machchhendranath Temple, Akash Bhairav Temple, Hanuman Dhoka (Durbar Square), Temple of Kumari (Kumari Ghar), Kasthamandap, Ashok Vinayak, Jaishi Dewal, Tundikhel, Martyr's Memorial (Sabid) Gate, Bhadrakali Temple, Singha Durbar, Narayanhity Durbar, Kaisar Library, Budhanilkantha, Balaju Water Garden, Swayambhunath, National Museum, Natural History Museum, Pashupatinath Temple, Guheswari Temple.

Iran is full of magic and legendary places, which have been origin for many great stories. These stories have fascinated people all over the world. They have been collected from folk tales of Persia (today called Iran) and later compiled to include stories from various other authors. Some of the tales are One Thousand and One Nights, Aladdin's Lamp, Sindbad the Sailor, and the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. These stories really turn you on, and so does the beauty of Iran.

Continues from Part 1: In these Iranian cities there are several ancient wonders that could be experienced in atmosphere full of mystic and romance.

Huge mosques, magnificent tombs, ancient fire temples, pulsating bazaars, nice tea houses, beautiful parks and gardens, splendid art and artefact. In these cities there are several sacred places and ancient wonders that could be experienced in atmosphere full of mystic and romance. Suck in the impressions and refresh yourself in two of Iran's main cities.

By passing slowly through five distinct ecological zones along the way, Mt. Kilimanjaro could give an adventure that goes far out of most people's imaginations. And when you finally reach the summit, you really get the big reward: here you can admire three glaciers, three volcanic peaks and have a wonderful view downside the mountain. But there are other wonders to experience in Tanzania too!

This article continues from Part 1: The amazing story about Persepolis begun for 2500 years ago. At that time life flourished and the empire grow, but so came Alexander the Great……

This ancient site is one of the greatest wonders in the world. It has a beauty, perfection and magnificence that stretch far in to the divine world. The amazing story about Persepolis begun for 2500 years ago. At that time life flourished and the empire grow.

The ancient Persians were a remarkable people whose civilisation and culture that influenced the history of the world. It was so great that the inhabitants hosted people from several places around the world, but so came Alexander the Great……

No other place in Iran can the continuity of the country's history be understood better. Here there are Elamite, Achaemenian and Sasanian monuments standing side by side. From ancient time tombs and bas-reliefs were carved out on a rocky cliff facing the strong rising sun.