Alimin Nonchik: June 2011

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

The Flatmobile

This awesome Flatmobile has a jet engine and does 100 mph (160 km/h). Flatmobile recognized by the Guinness World Records for lowest street legal car. It stands at just 19 inch or 48 cm tall.

Monday, 27 June 2011

Sunday, 26 June 2011

The World's Tallest Climbing Wall

Named after what we assume to be Dutch word for “French Fry,” Excalibur is the world’s tallest climbing wall. It towers 37 meters (121 ft) above the ground. That height provides a challenge, of course, especially when the winds are whipping across Holland’s flat countryside. But what can really make a climb of Excalibur difficult is the overhang towards the top—it curves 11 meters (36 ft) out from the base!

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Unique Transport Around The World

1. Bamboo Train, Cambodia

Between Battambang and Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, you’ll find this interesting train, cobbled together with a wooden frame, bamboo planking, an upright engine and reused military tank wheels. As basic it looks, it can haul passengers and cargo from one city to the next. Known as ‘norry’ in Khmer, it uses the spur lines, which means when a real train comes puffing, get ready to jump off your ride!

2. Tuktuk, India

These motorized three-wheelers are used all over Asia – originally from Thailand, they then spread to Laos, Cambodia, Pakistan and India. Although Bangkok is the pioneer in the tuktuk industry, it’s India where traffic-swerving drivers and chaotic road conditions make it a thrilling ride. Whether you are in Bangalore or New Delhi, hop on for some fun. A tuktuk can usually accommodation two persons and a suitcase. It’s the best way to get from the city to most India hotels.

3. Junk Boat, Hongkong

Along Hongkong’s Victoria Harbour, the nation’s signature junk boats float against a backdrop of skyscraping offices and Hong Kong hotels. These Chinese sailboats date from ancient times, specifically the Han Dynasty. Today, they are converted into sunset boats and booze cruises for tourists and locals seeking a breathe of fresh air. If you’re on holidays in Asia, don’t miss out this traditional junk ride.

4. Zorb, New Zealand

The zorb is the sport of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball, cushioned by a thick layer of air. New Zealand first brought us bungee-jumping, white-water raftin, skydiving and now this! There’s a range of rides to choose from – from wet to dry, individual to multi-person or zigzag rides. As the kiwis call it, globe riding sure is an interesting way to find your way round New Zealand

5. Dog Sleds, Norway

There aren’t many places where you can do this. In Northern Norway, close to the Arctic Circle, you can embark on dog-sledding trips that bring you through gorgeous winter landscapes. Every participant will lead your own team of four or six dogs, and swish across scenic routes. Many trips are organized in the Saltfjellet – Svartisen national park and Jotunheimen National Park, where overnight stays in wooden lodges can be included.

6. Totora Boat, Peru

On the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the Uros tribes weave their homes and transportation with reeds – or totora in their tribal language – found in the lake. Built to resemble the shape of a dragon, it is said that the boats were used to ward off evil in ancient Inca times. These incredibly light but resistant boats sail out swiftly on the calm lake, making transport for the locals easy and convenient.

7. Chicken Bus, Guatemala

Guatemala’s public buses are nicknamed the ‘chicken buses’ for the hectic and tight conditions where passengers are crammed into these old U.S. school buses alongside chicken and goats. For the intrepid travelers seeking a little adventure, it’s quite an interesting way to get under the skin of the country. Some chicken buses are decked out in neon signs or voodoo posters, but all pose the same thrill. Be warned – petty crimes have been reported on these buses.

8. Camel back, Jordan

Riding on a camelback through the red-rose deserts of Wadi Rum is one of the highlights of Jordan. Since ancient times, camels have always been the one of the most useful transport tools in the Jordanian history. Travelers can go on a 3-day camel safari trip that includes camping with Bedouins and exploring archaeological sites.

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

World's Largest Flower Carpet

Used up 15 tones of flowers was done in Kozhikode in kerala statof india over 500 students and 25 artists and 100s of tls made thispossible.
The carpet is 17,622 square feet and seven types of flowers are used to represent the seven continents

World's Largest Sand Carpet

When one thinks of sand art, sand castles are what often comes to mind, but Tibetan Buddhist monks have long designed magnificent mandalas out of colored sand, for which Iranian artists have put a new spin to — famous for their traditional Persian rugs, a group of artists have taken it to a whole new level by creating the world's largest sand carpet. The unique 39,370.078 square foot (12,000 sq. meter) world record carpet was created by 25 visual artists made entirely of 70 types of colorful sand found on the country's southern island seashores of Hormuz, widely known for its red soil, to create the ‘Persian Gulf' sand carpet.

Sunday, 19 June 2011

HondaJet

Last week, the Honda Aircraft Company announced the FAA-conforming HondaJet’s successful first flight. The light business aircraft remained in the air for 51 minutes to analyze the jet’s performance and flight characteristics. Scheduled to hit the market in the third quarter of 2012, the HondaJet will surely attract business tycoons who want a private first class travel. The price? A cool $4.5 million.

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