Monday, January 30, 2017

Westin Hotel Bagel – $1,000

It may just be a bagel, not that different from what you usually have for your breakfast. Then again, this creation of Frank Tujague, the Executive Chef of Westlin Hotel in New York, includes a small amount of white truffle cream cheese and goji berry-infused Riesling jelly that has golden leaves. The price buster is the truffle, as this Italian fungus is one of the most expensive food items in the world.

Bombay Brassiere’s Samundari Khazana Curry – $3,200

As the world was dancing to Nicole Scherzinger and the rest of The Pussycat Doll’s “Jai Ho (You are My Destiny)” while celebrating the success of Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Brassiere decided to create a curry dish fit for winners of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Devon crab? Check. White truffle? Check. Beluga caviar in gold leaf? Check. There are also gold-coated Scottish lobsters, four abalones, and four quail eggs filled with even more caviar.

Mattake or Matsutake Mushrooms – $1,000

The mattake, or matsutake, mushroom is the most expensive mushroom in the world today. This is a highly coveted mycorrhizal mushroom that can be found in Asia, North America and Europe, particularly in Japan, China, Korea, the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden. The most popular is the one associated with the Japanese Red Pine. It is usually hidden under fallen leaves on the forest floor. While simple to harvest, it is extremely hard to find. The annual harvest in Japan is less than a thousand tons only.

Northern Territory Mangos

Price: $50,000 Where: Sydney, Australia
Why so expensive?: In 2012, a tray of 12 Northern Territory mangos sold for $50,000 at an auction in Sydney. The proceeds went to the Prostate Council Foundation of Australia, the Cancer Council of NSW, and OzHarvest. Australia produces a lot of mangoes—7.2 million trays in 2013/2014—so the fruit’s sky-high price tag was most likely for charity’s sake. 

Ruby Roman Grapes

Price: $6,400 Where: Japan
Why so expensive?: The world’s most expensive grapes were sold at an auction in 2011 in (surprise!) Kanazawa, Japan. Each grape was about the size of a ping-pong ball, and, since there were 25 in the bunch, cost about $255. To be sold, the grapes must have a sugar content of around 18 percent and weigh 20 grams each.

Strawberries Arnaud

Price: $1.4 million Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Why so expensive?: A bowl of strawberries for $1.4 million? Hell nah. A bowl of strawberries garnished with a 4.7-carat pink diamond ring for $1.4 million? Still hell no. But that’s exactly what’s served at the 96-year old Arnaud’s restaurant in New Orleans French quarter. Of course, you don’t just get the strawberries and the ring for your money—there’s a jazz ensemble, too.

This Pineapple

Price: $1,600 Where: Cornwall, England
Why so expensive?: The Lost Gardens of Heligan grows these pineapples for two years under straw, manure, and horse urine—”Victorian techniques” that allow the pineapples to flourish in England’s colder climate. (If you’re adverse to the idea of urine-soaked fruit, don’t worry—the pineapple never comes into direct contact with the waste fertilizers.) Because of the intensive time and labor required to grow the pineapples, the fruit is never sold at market. Instead, the pineapples are given to garden staff to “thank them for their hard work over the pineapples life span,” the Lost Gardens of Heligan tells the Huffington Post.

Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island, Florida:

Shell hunters hunch in a stance dubbed the “Sanibel stoop” in search of conchs, coquinas, sand dollars, and dozens of other varieties that hitch a ride on Gulf of Mexico currents. Stock up on hats, buckets, and sunscreen at Bailey’s General Store, an island favorite.

Kipling........The Jungle

India’s jungles inspired turn of the century explorer and author Rudyard Kipling who wrote the popular fable “The Jungle Book” (another classic which was also set to film earlier this year!). Kanha National Park is an excellent place to start for a Kipling-esque experience. One of the world’s largest tiger preserves, you’re sure to encounter your own personal Sherkan here.

The Brazilian Amazon

The Amazon is probably one of the world’s most well known jungles. Home to over 10,000 species, with more being discovered every day, it’s a hotbed of incredible biodiversity. Spanning over 9 countries, but most prevalently in Brazil, it’s a popular river cruise destination - but be prepared for some hiking and humidity!

Borneo............ The Jungles

The island of Borneo is the third largest island in the world, the first two being Greenland and New Guinea, and is almost entirely jungle. Off the coast of Malaysia it’s the perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts - and one of the only places in the world to see the distinctive proboscis monkey.

Dangerous fish......The Snakehead Fish

The Snakehead fish is the original inhabitant of China, Russia and Korea while it can find its way to other countries and their ecosystems too. Once it finds its way to any lake or pond, it eats up all the living beings in the water, after ‘cleaning’ the water, it gets out to the land and eats whatever comes its way until it reaches another water reservoir.

Dangerous fish.....The Stonefish

The Stonefish is not only one of the most dangerous fish but it is also one of the weirdest sea creatures; Stonefish is an unnoticeable fish as it resembles the surface of a stone and could not be recognised unless you have stepped on it. Stonefish is known to be the most poisonous fish on the living earth, the pain caused by its sting is incurable and the victim has to suffer for hours. There is a slight discrepancy in the belief that whether or whether not a Stonefish kills though some believe that its only the pain while others argue that it’s poison can kill within two hours.

Dangerous fish......Electric Eel


You must have heard about them in your science class when in school and many of you had been wondering about their existence. Well, here you go they actually exist and not only exist but, true to their name, they exhibit powerful electric shock; nature has gifted the respective creature with the ability for its survival. As per the resources, the electric eel produces up to 600 volts of electric current, which is enough to kill a man or any other living being.

Dangerous snake.......Eastern Brown Snake


This type of snake is among the few which are actually aggressive. It is commonly found in Australia, and may be found in populated areas like cities, not just remote locations. If it perceives someone as a threat, it will actually chase that person out of its territory. If the snake is not confident of its safety, it may decide to bite. If it does so, it may bite many times during a single attack. Less than half contain venom, but those that do can cause paralysis or death. Because of its proximity to population centers and its aggression, you could argue the Eastern Brown Snake is the most dangerous snake in the world.

Dangerous snake........Rattlesnake

When most people think of poisonous snakes, the rattlesnake springs to mind pretty quickly. These snakes are found throughout the Americas and are actually a type of viper. Their name comes of course from the rattle which is found at the end of the tail and which creates a distinctive noise. Eastern Diamondbacks are the most poisonous of all rattlesnakes. Thankfully, only about 4% of bites result in fatalities with prompt treatment, but untreated, any rattlesnake bite has the potential to kill. The venom can also cause permanent damage to organs and may even lead to the loss of a limb.

Dangerous snake.......Belcher’s Sea Snake


You may be somewhat familiar with these sea snakes. They are quite common, and you may have seen them in films or even in person. They are recognizable from their stripes. Usually these snakes have no interest in confrontation, but if one feels threatened, it may bite you. Three out of four times this will be no big deal, since only about one quarter of Belcher’s Sea Snakes carry venom. Those that do though have the highest concentration of venom in existence. Just a few milligrams has the capacity to kill thousands of human beings, making this the m
ost poisonous snake in the world. Nonetheless, most Belcher’s Sea Snakes are quite harmless thanks to a docile personality and a lack of venom.

The deadliest gun........Heckler and Koch HK416 A5 Assault Rifle


A new and improved destruction instrument from its previous versions that were just as powerful but not AS powerful as its son. The mistakes of the parent of this gun has not been passed onto the next generation and this is a mistake that no gun manufacturer would make as it would defeat sorely defeat the purpose and novelty of upgrading.
Counted among the most dangerous guns for all seasons since it has a ‘winter’ trigger guard for allowance to use gloves when handling the gun and what’s more dangerous about this is that more shots can be pulled off onto anybody or anything since the gloves may prevent finger prints when in the investigation of not so law enforcing countries. When not in the hands of a criminal or terrorist group, the gun fits as yet another Military grade weapon but is similarly favored just as much by highly trained tactical forces and Special Forces as well.

The deadliest gun........Heckler and Koch MG4


The HK MG4, one of the most dangerous guns to ever have been made, falls under the same family as the AK-47 however it can be considered as the Patriarch of the machine gun family. Every gun has its strengths and weaknesses and the HK only knows power! Extreme firepower with a vast amount of capabilities that makes its handler feel like a one man army. The integrated bipod allows for stopping anywhere at any given vantage point to lay it down like a sniper rifle and to use it that, with its improved light weight it also allows one to carry it and run at a normal speed as it would be without holding any weapon until switching to super raged Rambo or Terminator mode. Several armored vehicles that’s built for the wildest terrains also allows for HK MG4 mounting to serve the purpose as a machine gun on wheels which means danger to anybody in line of sight of the continuous chain fire of 45 MM


NATO rounds where one round shot at the right place can cause an equivalent damage to the destruction of a bazooka.
Imagine a chain of automatic fire non-stop which is bound to make the shooter reckless and imprinting on their minds a feeling of invincibility when holding this gun, let alone firing it. The feeling of invincibility in firing a powerful machine gun that looks and feels dangerous and is death defying by hells bounds of its potential can cause an irreparable amount of mass destruction by one gun alone, especially if when firing it, gives the shooter for a short while an impression of having an unlimited amount of bullets to squander around recklessly ,which raises a question of world concern that if one gun can cause that amount of damage in the hands of a reckless ,wild spirited ,psychopath on a mission ,what would the world see in war with an entire cache of HK MG4’s at an armies disposal. Hellfire is what comes to mind at the thought of it. With the allowance of 770 rounds per minute of belt fed 45mm bullets at a time, the possibilities of a torn up town are at high risk.

The deadliest gun........Uzi Sub-Machine Gun



Uzi Sub-Machine guns have been downsized from regular sized machine guns in order to have the exact same capabilities of a large automatic bullet driller but in the mobility of a handgun to make it very easy to carry around and can fit in an unsuspecting suit case ,wrapped in a cloth and smuggled ,placed under the serving dish platter and transported to who it may be of interest to and the possibilities of getting creative with this compact sized yet extremely dangerous gun is endless ,more especially if in the hands of gangsters on the street as where most of its popularity lies. The UZI is with no doubt one of the most dangerous guns and can switch between semi-automatic and automatic fire modes as well. Just like its daddy, the Kalashnikov AK-47, the Uzi is also relatively easy to produce which meant large productions and a large number of people who could get their hands on it too. With over 50 years of its existence, it has been mastered and refined into a small handgun that can still pack as much as a heavy machine gun but only with the limitation of 9mm caliber as opposed to the rest.
Uzi’s ranked among world’s most dangerous guns, uses would include the unexpected, unforeseen, unpredictable usage of gangsters attacking innocent street civilians, children or anything that gets caught up in their crossfire on almost every ghetto or busy street area. One cannot get much aim from using a single action pistol to shoot somebody from a moving vehicle which is particularly why an UZI sub machine 9mm pumping gun would be used to 10 blindly shoot 40 rounds per minute in a rapid manner to eventually hit their intended target or targets in plural. The gangster term given to this is “Drive-bys”.

Hassan II Mosque – Morocco

One of the most beautiful mosque in the world......



The Grande Mosquée Hassan II, located in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in the country and the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210 metres (689 ft). It was completed in 1993. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, the sea bed being visible through the glass floor of the building’s hall. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 worshippers can gather together for prayer: 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 on the mosque’s outside grounds.

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi – Medina, Saudi Arabia

One of the most beautiful mosque in the world.



Al Nabawi Mosque, often called the Prophet’s Mosque, is a mosque built by the Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) situated in the city of Medina. It is the second holiest site in Islam (the first being the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca). It was the second mosque built in history and is now one of the largest mosques in the world after the al-Haram mosque in Mecca. One of the most important place of this mosque is Green Dome (the center of the mosque), where the tomb of the Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is located. In 1279 AD, a wooden cupola was built over the tomb which was later rebuilt and renovated multiple times in late 15th century and once in 1817. The dome was first painted green in 1837, and later became known as the Green Dome.

Al Haram Mosque – Macca, Saudi Arabia

One of the most beautiful mosque.....



The Qur’an said that this was the first house built for humanity to worship Allah. The most famous monument in the world, Al Haram mosque or “Grand Mosque” is located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds one of Islam’s holiest places, the Kaaba. The mosque is also known as the greatest Mosque. Current structure covers an area of 400,800 square meters (99.0 acres), including outdoor and indoor praying spaces and can accommodate up to 4 million people during the period of the Hajj, one of the largest annual worship of the Muslim in the world.

The nice hotel in the world....... Appartements Trylon

Located amongst a range of well-known tourist attractions, shops and eateries, Appartements Trylon is ideal for those wanting to discover Montreal and its surroundings. It is situated a short stroll from the Place des Arts, Saint Laurent Boulevard and Saint Catherine Street.
There are a variety of facilities at the property on offer to guests, including a laundry service, a business centre and a gym. A wireless internet connection is also provided. Just minutes from nearby bars and clubs, this 3-star property also allows guests to explore the best of the local nightlife.
The modern apartments at Appartements Trylon include tea and coffee making facilities, wireless internet access and a kitchenette. They feature a CD player and a DVD player.
Appartements Trylon is under a 25-minute drive from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Underground City is a brief stroll away. It is within walking distance of Gare d'autocars de Montreal, which allows easy access in and around Montreal.


Hotel Features

General

Air Conditioned, Cable / Satellite TV, Coffee / Tea Maker, TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Kitchenette

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym

Services

Business Center, Elevator / Lift, Laundry service, Photocopier

Internet

Wireless internet on site.

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 11:00 AM

80 guest reviews



Appartements Trylon

7
Good80 guest reviews

Rating summary

  • Cleanliness7.2
  • Dining7
  • Facilities7
  • Location8.8
  • Rooms7.3
  • Service7.2

Who stays here??

  • Solo travellers
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Business travellersmost popular!
  • Groups

Top comments from All travellers

  • Loved the pool
  • Convenient location
  • Great views
  • Staff were helpful and professional
  • Great nearby shopping

The nice hotel in the world...........Residences Universitaires UQAM West Montreal


Residences Universitaires UQAM West Montreal is set in Montreal and is close to nearby sightseeing spots, including the Place des Arts, Saint Catherine Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard. It is ideally positioned for those wishing to visit local attractions.
The property features an all-hours reception, as well as billiards and meeting rooms. For added convenience, it offers a wake-up service, a laundry service and conference rooms. Just a stone's throw from nearby clubs and bars, this 3-star property also allows guests to explore the best of the local nightlife.
The property's apartments are bright and provide a kitchenette and a private bathroom.
The area around Residences Universitaires UQAM West Montreal has a range of restaurants and cafés. It is within a 20-minute walk of Gare d'autocars de Montreal, which allows easy access in and around Montreal.


Hotel Features

General

Disabled Access, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Hair Dryer, Disabled Accessible Rooms, En suite, Private Bathroom, Smoking Room, Kitchenette

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Billiards

Services

Elevator / Lift, 24-Hour Reception, Conference Room(s), Multilingual Staff, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service

Internet

Wireless internet on site.

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 11:00 AM

613 guest reviews



Residences Universitaires UQAM West Montreal

6.2
Pleasant613 guest reviews

Rating summary

  • Cleanliness6.3
  • Dining6.2
  • Facilities6.2
  • Location8.8
  • Rooms3.5
  • Service6.2

Who stays here??

  • Solo travelers
  • Couplesmost popular!
  • Families
  • Business travellers
  • Groups

Top comments from All travellers

  • Clean rooms

The nice hotel in the world...........Hotel 10


Located amongst a variety of tourist attractions, shops and eateries, Hotel 10 is ideal for guests wanting to discover Montreal and its surroundings. It has a fitness centre, as well as a hair salon, valet parking and a free shuttle service.
This trendy hotel provides a range of facilities, such as a 24-hour reception, a concierge and meeting rooms. Vip rooms, a 24-hour business centre and porters are also provided.
Guests staying at Hotel 10 can relax in their luxurious rooms that offer a refrigerator, a spa bath and movies-on-demand. They feature a desk, a telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.
Hotel 10 features a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day.
Montreal's attractions, including the Place des Arts, Saint Catherine Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard, are within easy walking distance of Hotel 10. The hotel is also close to the area's well-known establishments, and Christ Church Cathedral and The McCord Museum are within walking distance.


Hotel Features

General

Restaurant, Pet Friendly, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Refrigerator, In Room Movies, Connecting Rooms, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Desk, Gay/Lesbian Friendly, Spa Bath

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Nightclubs, Salon

Services

Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Conference Room(s), Multilingual Staff, Porters, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service

Parking

Valet parking is offered at the hotel.

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 12:00 PM

Antarctic Beech Draped In Hanging Moss In Oregon




The antarctic beech is native to Chile and Argentina, though this specimen is from the U.S.’ North Pacific region. (Image credits: Drew Hopper)

144-Year-Old Wisteria In Japan

At 1,990 square meters (about half an acre), this huge wisteria is the largest of its kind in Japan. Read more about it here. (Image credits: y-fu)

125+ Year Old Rhododendron “Tree” In Canada

This huge 125-year-oldold rhododendron is technically not a tree – most are considered to be shrubs. You can find out more about it here. (Image credits: reddit)

Bora Bora, French Polynesia (Credit: St. Regis Bora Bora)





Bora Bora is an island that once was a volcano, which has subsequently subsided and formed a barrier reef. The reef ecosystem allows for pristine clear blue water and reefs limit waves, providing a protected sanctuary.

Kauai, Hawaii.........A forest





Kauai, Hawaii owns the medal of the rainiest place on earth, allowing for a tropical paradise. Hike, swim, bike, and dive.

Poison Dart Frog




The poison dart frog (pictured: Dendrobates azureus) lives in Central and South American rainforests, growing to between 1.5 and 6 cm in length. Indigenous people used the frog's toxic secretions to poison the tips of blow-darts, giving the frog its name. The secretions, which are being studied in medical trials, might also be used as muscle relaxants, appetite suppressants, and heart stimulants. Their bright colors form `aposematic patterns', which serve to ward off predators by suggesting an unpalatable toxicity. There are around 175 closely related species of poison dart frog which vary in size and coloration. The most colorful are the 5 within the dendrobates genus.

Candy Crab



Candy crab is a nice creature by Allah.

The candy crab (Hoplophrys) belongs to a monotypic genus, meaning it has no closely related species. It grows to 2 cm long and can camouflage itself in bright colors to match the coral that forms its habitat. As well as red, the crab can turn white, yellow, and pink. It lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Mandarin Fish


One of the nice fish is mandarin.
The mandarin fish (Synchiropus splendidus) swims in the south-west Pacific Ocean close to Australia, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Its array of color is similar to that of the robes worn by an Imperial Chinese mandarin or bureaucrat. The blue color comes from a cellular pigment that is unique to the species. The mandarin fish is only 6 cm long. It dwells in secluded lagoons and reefs, eating small crustaceans.

Flamingo........The nice bird



Bird is one of the most beautiful creature by Allah.Flamingo is one of them.
Flamingo is probably the most recognizable wading bird in the world. The stunning red-purple colored plumage itself make flamingo so special among birds. There are 6 different species of Flamingos in the world. They found on every continent except Antarctica.
An adult flamingo measure  4-5 feet in length and up to 3.6 kg in weight. Their neck is long and lean and has a distinctive downward, bend beak. The legs of flamingos are also very long, measure between 30 and 50 inches. The long leg and specially adapted beak let them to catch small fishes, larvae and planktons from the mud.
Flamingos live in large colonies that include thousands of members. Their striking red-purple color is due to the food they eat. Their diet mainly consists of brine shrimp, plankton, and blue-green algae. Flamingo also spends hours on oil up their plumage from the special glands using their plumage. It helps them to keep their plumage always in good condition.

Keel-billed Toucan.......The nice bird




Bird is one of the most beautiful creature by Allah. Keel-billed is one of them.
Keel-billed toucan is among the birds with most amazing bills in the world. They have huge, multi-colored beak that will reach up to 20 cm in length. Due to their colorful bill, keel-billed toucan is also known as rainbow-billed toucan. Their beak is a mixture of green, red and yellow colors.
In spite of heavy appearance, beak of the keel-billed toucan is hollow and light. It is made up of one type of proteins called keratin. They use this large, colorful beak to attract female during the breeding season and also as a defensive weapon.
This beautiful bird inhabit in the forest across Central and South America. They have a length of 20 cm and weigh up to 4 kg. Their plumage is mostly black with a yellow throat and chest. Keel-billed toucans are poor flyers due to their heavy wings. They can only move between the tree branches by hopping.
Keel-billed toucans are very social birds. They form small flocks that contain up to thirty birds. They live in either natural or woodpecker made holes in trees. Their diet mainly consists of insects, lizards, and eggs.

Hyacinth Macaw..........The nice bird



Bird is one of the most beautiful creature by Allah.Hyacinth is one of them.
With an impressive length of 100 cm, hyacinth macaw is the largest of all flying species of parrots in the world. They inhabit in semi-open areas and savanna grasslands of Northern Brazil. Their population have been declined in past few years. Today, less than 5000 Hyacinth Macaws left in the world. Habitat loss and hunting are main threats to hyacinth macaw.
Besides the large size, Hyacinth Macaw is famous for their striking cobalt blue plumage with bright yellow rings around the eyes. Due to this stunning coloration, Hyacinth Macaw also called as ‘blue macaw’. They also have a beautiful long tail and strong and curved black bill.
With proper training, Hyacinth Macaws could be an excellent pet. To make them comfortable, You should also give them a lot of space. They are very playful and not so good at imitating words like some other members of Macaw family.
You should be aware of powerful bill of Hyacinth Macaws. It can’t be guaranteed that they won’t bite you even with proper caring and training. The Hyacinth Macaws also can be extremely loud when they are in a group.