In the Middle Ages Icherisheher had two main entrance doors opening to the well (Shamakhy door and Salyan door). Customs Board and bathhouse located next to these doors. Caravans coming to the city via the “Silkway” were sent to the bathhouse. They were permitted to enter the city only upon being cleaned. It proves that sanitary and hygienic requirements were maintained in Baku in the middle ages. One of these bathhouses remains unearthed in the place of the Baku khans’ house, left to the Gosha Gala Gapilary. This nameless bathhouse was constructed during the peaceful period of the Shirvanshahs’ state approximately in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. As all bathhouses of Icherisheher, this bathhouse also was constructed underground in order to keep stability of the temperature. Gradually, the thickness of the earth layer increased and completely covered the bathhouse. Although the bathhouse is underground, according to its surviving walls it’s possible to say that its premises are covered with domes. The domes of the bathhouse are located over the ground surface. Light was falling into the bathhouse through the holes in the domes. Such bathhouse system is typical for Baku and Absheron. Upon complete occupation of Icherisheher by the Russians in 1906 the territory of the present underground bathhouse (in yard of the Baku khans, in bottom of the fortress walls) turned into Russian commandant's office. Namely in this period, the domes of the unserviceable bathhouse with its destroyed part was demolished and covered with earth. Two windows of the bathhouse presently exist in the fortress wall left of the Gosha Gala Gapisy.

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La Paz Bolivia - Witch's Street

So there you are just wandering around and then you find Witch's Street. Here you will find the unfindable and perhaps you wish you never did. On the other hand the experience of discovery in La Paz suggests it to be a must visit destination. Make it soon!

La Paz Bolivia - Contrasts and History

From the World Class Tourism Attraction a table and seats cut from the Salt Flats of Bolivia. The city of La Paz contrasts with Historical Ancestry and new buildings as well. One of the most unique settings in the world you just have to experience La Paz the Gateway to Bolivia.

Route 66 Alive and Kicking

Route 66 Alive and kicking. Prolific Author Rick Antonson visits the fabled stretch of highway and brings to the reader the essence of the famous American roadway. Rick who travels the globe as Chief Officer for Tourism Vancouver is noted for crafting words into valuable forms of expression. This new book has taken critics by storm as a major new literary addition worth the time to read.
Should be available through all the regular book channels soon. Give it a go.

JAY HERRERA - King of Delores, Philippines?

When in Delores, Philippines make sure you discover the hospitality of JAY HERRERA and experience the magic of his cuisine. In the shadows of Mt. Banahaw there is no better place for genuine hospitality, great conversation, friendly hosts. There are no menus but who needs them! When JAY get's cooking just sit back, imagine the possibilities and there it is! FABULOUS! When in Delores ask around. Ask for the most hospitable place in town and of course where legendary experiences are found with respect to cuisine found no where else in the Philippines. Everybody points to JAY'S! YES! TRAVELSAPIEN says just say "Hey Jay - Bob sent us!" You may find yourself served quickly or maybe last! Hey what the hey just say HELLO JAY! What's cooking?
Oh right the name? KINABUHAYAN CAFE/Guest House or just JAY'S PLACE. Delores, Quezon Province, Philippines. Do it Travelers. Sooo Good!

LOVE THOSE BIRDS

Birders join us in Guyana with one of the most talented Birdwatching Guides in the country! Want to set 12 days aside this Fall 2012 and join TRAVELSAPIEN for the adventure of your life. We may even see the elusive Jaguar in early morning Birdwatching travels or late afternoon ventures. Contact travelsapien@gmail.com The trip is high end so don't look for bargain hunting prices. Our aim is to insure moderate to high end product and services as available in each location. Thanks.

GUYANA - Feel the pulse of the Universe

Guyana – a vast and spectacular wilderness filled with amazing sights.

GUYANA The Traveler's unknown jewel.

Guyana is South America's little-known curiosity. It shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname, yet remains well-off South America's beaten tourist track. The English speaking locals and colonial past make for a culture that is decidedly more Caribbean than Latin, but the muddy Atlantic shores offer little draw for beach worshippers. There are 83,000 square miles but 90 percent of the sparse 750,000 inhabitants live along the coast, leaving Guyana's forested interior--80 percent of the landmass--relatively unpopulated outside of Amerindian villages.

Guyana is where the Guiana Shield (one of four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin. The unique geography creates a myriad of habitats for birds, ranging from coastal waters to mangroves, marshes, savannahs, mountains and tropical rainforests. Just over 800 species of birds have been recorded in Guyana, making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers the world over.