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Top 10 of the Cheapest Beach Destinations In The World

Who does not yearn for a life living on a beach? You get to wake up with the sound of the wave hitting the shore and the leaves of the palm or coconut trees rustling on their branches. You get to sip the freshest fruit juices and you can enjoy a complete, yet inexpensive, massage. You can then cool off in the nice, clear seawater before capping off the night with some drinks with the hunkiest and sexiest young people around while gyrating to the latest rave beat. Now, if you can only find the cheapest accommodations available in order to maximize your stay in paradise!

And, indeed, there are places available that are so inexpensive that you can prolong your stay to your heart’s desire. Here is a list of the top 10 most affordable beach destinations in the world. Forget the tourist traps in the Caribbean and expand your geography by flying off to these places.

10. Portugal – $26
South Europe has some great beach destinations, with Portugal, Spain, Italy and France competing for the same market of beachgoers. Portugal offers the best value, however. The most popular destination is Algarve, with single rooms costing as low as $26 per night. Even meals and wines are cheaper here compared to its neighboring countries.

9. Philippines – $23
With over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines has one of the longest coastlines in the world, as well as some of the most beautiful beaches. And there is something for everyone, as surfing can be done up north in La Union and Aurora and down south in Siargao. For those who want calm waters, Palawan, Mindoro and Boracay are the places to go to. Boracay is the most popular, with rooms costing $23 per night. Upscale meals are available for as low as $10.

8. Panama – $20
Panama has beaches facing the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. Head to Colon Island, a place small enough to move around by foot. While high-end hotels are in the area, there are accommodations available for as cheap as $20 per night. Meals can be had for as low as $2.

7. Egypt – $20
One of the destinations of choice of Europeans weary of the winter blues, Egypt can also be enjoyed during the summer months when prices are lower. The most popular resort is the Sharm el Sheikh, one of the best spots for diving you can find anywhere. As this is a tourist area, high-end accommodations abound in the place. But look hard enough and you can actually book clean double rooms for as low as $20.

6. Poland – $20
Poland is not really a country that is known for sandy beaches. But sandy beaches, it does have along its northern tip facing the sea. Known as the Polish Riviera, the beaches here have long been popular with cash-rich tourists from neighboring Germany. The most popular is Ustka, though Gdansk and Gdynia also have resorts that have its own allure. But for real value, head for Sopot, where dorm rooms are available for as low as $20 even during peak tourist seasons. You may have to spend a bit more for double rooms, but you can take comfort in the fact that beer is only around $2.

5. Venezuela – $15
It may not be on most beach lover’s map. Venezuela may be more known for its oil and its political leadership’s leftist leanings that have stood up and confronted the policies of the United States straight on. But the country also has the longest coastline in the Caribbean Sea and it also has shorelines along the North Atlantic Ocean. Isla Margarita alone has 106 miles of Caribbean beach with 50 resorts to choose from. Hostel rooms in Playa El Agua cost only $15. You can also have meals for as low as $5.

4. Bulgaria – $10
Central Europe may not be on the list of favorite beach destinations, but Bulgaria does offer some alternatives with its resorts along the Black Sea. You can enjoy the sun and the sand in places like Balchik, Albena, Sunny Beach and Varna, but for those on a budget, try the resorts in Nessabar, where two-star hotel rooms are available for just $10. Beer is less than a dollar each, so that alone may be enough to entice even the most seasoned traveler.

3. Greece – $7
While one does not really want to applaud a country’s economic troubles, the financial crisis has made traveling to Greece really cheap and affordable. The country has always been a popular alternative to the glamorous resorts of France and Italy, but its prices have gone further down to amazingly low levels. Halkidiki, Zakynthos and Thassos have accommodations for as low as $7. Meals are not that expensive either ranging from $3 to $10.

2. Vietnam – $6
Rooms in Vietnam are really affordable, especially if you are willing to stay in resorts fronting beaches that are not really immaculate and clean. It only takes one boat ride to see clearer waters. Or, you can just stay in Da Nang, where rooms are available for as low as $6 per night. The place is popular with surfers because it is conveniently located near China Beach, a place that offers good-size waves, clean water and long, sandy beaches. Try out the food offered by street vendors. It will fill you up for less than a dollar per meal.

1. Thailand – $3
It is the most popular beach destination in Southeast Asia, a region full of beautiful beaches. Yet, despite the influx of tourists into the country, Thailand still offers the most fantastic beach bargains. Bungalows can be rented for as low as $3 per night in Koh Chang. There are plenty of other resorts in different islands that you can also try for as low as $5. Even hotel rooms can be had for only $25. Combined with the cheap Thai food, you can actually stretch your money and have an extended stay in this country.

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Top 10 World's Most Expensive Cities of 2013

The survey calculates cost of living based on prices for products and services, including food, clothing, rent, and transportation. Each cost of living index is set in relation to New York's, which is fixed at a base of 100. Here's the 10 to 1 countdown of the Top 10 World's Most Expensive Cities of 2013

10. Geneva, Switzerland
Loaf of white bread $5.63
Bottle of table wine $8.19
1 liter unleaded petrol $2.04
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9. Caracas, Venezuela
Loaf of white bread $9.40
Bottle of table wine $18.14
1 liter unleaded petrol $0.02
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8. Paris, France
Loaf of white bread $8.95
Bottle of table wine $9.45
1 liter unleaded petrol $2.38
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7. Zurich, Switzerland
Loaf of white bread $6.08
Bottle of table wine $16.74
1 liter unleaded petrol $2.01
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6. Singapore
Loaf of white bread $3.25
Bottle of table wine $25.65
1 liter unleaded petrol $1.74
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4. Melbourne, Australia (Tied)
Loaf of white bread $4.87
Bottle of table wine $25.03
1 liter unleaded petrol $1.49
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4. Oslo, Norway (Tied)
Loaf of white bread $6.31
Bottle of table wine $17.58
1 liter unleaded petrol $2.61
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3. Sydney, Australia
Loaf of white bread $5.03
Bottle of table wine $25.38
1 liter unleaded petrol $1.50
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2. Osaka, Japan
Loaf of white bread $7.94
Bottle of table wine $17.55
1 liter unleaded petrol $1.96
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1. Tokyo, Japan
Loaf of white bread $9.06
Bottle of table wine $15.95
1 liter unleaded petrol $1.97
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Top 10 Cities with the World’s Best Looking Men 2013

Well, it’s that time again. Last year we released our inaugural list of cities with the world’s most handsome men and our readers went crazy. This year’s ranking promises to be even better, as our travel writer has literally scoured the globe in search of the world’s best looking men. So without further ado, here is our list of the cities with the world’s hottest guys. As always, feel free to leave your comments below.

10. Dublin, Ireland
Originally a Viking city, Dublin isn’t short of hardy fellas to carry your sack of potatoes. Rugged, stubbled and mischievous, a cheeky Irish lad could be great fun to share a pint of Guinness. But brawn aside, they’re renowned for their sensitive side too. Just think about crooning Dublin boy band, Boyzone. And they ain’t too hard on the eyes either – yes, Colin Farrell, we’re talking about you.

9. Seoul, South Korea
Korean food, K-pop (Korean pop music) and K-drama (Korean television dramas) have taken the world by storm in recent years, catalyzing an appropriate fascination with the male stars of the genres. South Korean actor, Kwon Sang-woo, is one such hottie whose good looks and chiseled abs have not gone unnoticed. Part of the mom-zzang (slang for great body) movement, a spot of Googling will yield a good few shirtless pictures of this hunky star.

8. Cannes, France
Holiday home to the rich and famous, you’ll see plenty of TV-worthy bodies strolling down the city’s famous Promenade de la Croisette. Countless international celebs take to Cannes for their holidays to soak up the sun’s rays on impressive yachts. And the locals aren’t too bad either. Whatever the reason – be it the glitz and glamour of the celebrity imports, or Cannes’ ample annual sunshine – the locals more than compete with their superstar visitors in the hotness stakes.

7. Quezon City, Philippines
Pristine beaches and sparkling waters make up this sprawling Asian archipelago. Picture-perfect islands numbering in the thousands draw in hoards of holidaymakers to the Philippines each year for fun in the sun. And with weather this hot it should come as little surprise that the men of Philippines have some head-turning beach bodies to match. Their reputed romantic side and gloriously tanned skin doesn’t hurt either. Just check out much-loved Filipino actor Dingdong Dantes. But though Quezon City is a few miles from the coast (it’s near Manila), it is the hometown of Dingdong Dantes and the hub for much of the Philippines’ entertainment industry, which gives credence to its nickname “City of the Stars.”

6. Freetown, Sierra Leone
The largest city in Sierra Leone, Freetown is home to hunky Mr. Africa International 2012 winner, Adonis O’Holi. Posed for his competition snaps with oiled up muscles that would make The Rock shake in his army boots, you can certainly see how he nabbed the title. And you know what they say: once you go to Freetown, you never go back. Or something like that.

5. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Located in the north east of the Caribbean, San Juan, Puerto Rico is part of the tropical archipelago that includes Cuba, Hispaniola and Jamaica. The men of Puerto Rico are famed for their tanned skin, dark eyes and passionate bedroom antics. And as San Juan’s’s a historical port town, visitors can find countless sightseeing tours to fill their days. But if you’d prefer a more personal tour, you could always get a local Puerto Rican to show you around.

4. Miami, United States
What’s not to like about Miami? There’s sun, sea, sand and, oh yes, super-hot guys. It’s also a land of fancy hotels, flash cars and a dash of crime – providing ample material for the ever-popular television show, CSI Miami. Whilst vanity may not be the key to happiness, it certainly makes for some very good-looking men. You’ll find these toned and tanned male specimens at all good Miami beaches, tanning salons and mirrors.

3. Istanbul, Turkey
Steeped in culture, this historical city gets a lot of architectural tourism, as visitors can feast their eyes upon archaeological ruins, the Grand Bazaar, and, of course, the Hagia Sophia. But don’t forget the human eye candy too – the other Turkish delight. Although Turks are typically hazel eyed with dark hair, those from the north can also have much lighter features. Men from Istanbul generally fall into the former category, and if you need any convincing as to whether that’s a winning formula, just take a look at smoldering Istanbulite model, Mehmet Akif Alakurt.

2. Madrid, Spain
Home to bullfighters, flamenco and Real Madrid CF, Spain’s capital city has a lot to offer in the way of culture. And smooth, suave and very sexy, the men are nothing to scoff at either. Just take Enrique Iglesias as an example. Having been called the “King of Latin Pop” and the “King of Dance,” he has also won the “Sexiest Singer Alive” award numerous times. And although he’s engaged to Anna Kournikova, Enrique can be our hero any day.

1. Havana, Cuba
Talk about tall, dark and handsome: Cuban men cover all bases. With golden skin, dark eyes and a rich, exotic accent, these Latin lovers are number one on our list. And what’s more, this beautiful Caribbean island just happens to be one of the world’s top vacation spots too. Famous for its beaches and rum-based cocktails, Havana could be the perfect spot for a steamy holiday romance. Our apologies to the American ladies who will have to give this island a miss, but at least there’s always Puerto Rico.
Source: www.travelersdigest.com

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Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries In The World

Army plays an Vital role all around the world,However their are also some other things which are playing important role in the current world but in the past the armies were used to measure the power of an country,How large the army is?What experience they had?But now Economy and Army both play an important role in measuring the power of an country but here we will be talking about the Armies only and yes one more thing Here we are not Listing the Top 10 Army of the World,We are just listing the top 10 largest Armies of the world considering their strength not the actual power of an army as to measure the power of any army we will have to consider lots of other thing not just the strength.

10. Iraq
Armed Forces of Iraq have 478,325 Active Personnel and about 500,000 Reserve personnel.The Iraq Armed Force does not have an Long History you can assume the military is an New Military and was formed in 20th century but the Armed Forces have participated in lots of war since 1940s Anglo-Iraqi War of 1941,Arab–Israeli War against Israel,1973 Yom Kippur War,and the longest war with Iran.

9. Iran
Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have 545,000 active personnel and 1,800,000 reserved personnel.The Iran Armed Forces have contributed in the UN Peace Keeping Forces and have Fought against Iraq and the Armed Forces are increasing their Capability,And as per lots of Information they are also trying to Develop Weapons of Mass

8. Turkey
Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) are the military forces of the Republic of Turkey,Having three Branches Navy,Air Force and navy.The Turkish Armed Force have 701,164 Active personnel and about 400,000 Reserved Personnel.The Turkish Armed Force is an Part of NATO and participated in the second world war in 1945 against germany and Japan,They also participated in the korean war as the member of United Nations,The Turkish Armed forces also interfered in Cyprus dispute in 1974 and the armed force is part of the ISAF force in Afghanistan since 2001.

7. Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea Armed Forces(South Korean Army) have 639,000 Active personnel and 29,00,000 Reserve Personnel which is the third largest in the world The Army was involved in the Korean war and also in the vietnam War where they participated Actively and have also contributed in lots of UN Peace keeping Forces.

6. Pakistan 
Pakistan Armed Forces of Islamic Republic of Pakistan have 617,000 Active Personnel and have 513,000 Reserve Personnel,The Pakistan Armed Forces have fought lots of war since Independence and most of the Conflicts were with Indian Armed Forces,The Armed Force of Pakistan have criticized by lots of other Countries for supporting terrorism and terrorist groups specially against India,Since the Invasion of Western Countries in Afghanistan the Pakistan Armed Forces are fighting against the Terrorist groups in the Western Pakistan.

5. Russian Federation
Russian Armed Force have 1 million active personnel and about 2 Million Reserved personnel,The Armed Forces of Russia also have the Weapons of mass Destruction.

4. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 
Korean People’s Army(North Korea) have 1,106,000 Active personnel and 8,200,000 Reserved personnel(The Largest in the world),The Army Participated in the Korean War and suffered lots of casualties.

3. India
Indian Armed Forces of Republic of India have 1,325,000 Active personnel and about 2 million Reserved personnel,the Indian Armed Forces have an Long history from thousands of years and have participated in both the World Wars and since the Independence have done lots of Successful operation and have participated in various wars and conflicts and most of them were with pakistan,And the Indian Armed Forces have actively participated in United Nation Peace Keeping Forces,The Indian Armed Forces have an good relation With Nepal and Bhutan and is pledged to support them in condition of any threat to them,The Indian Armed Force is one of the Strongest Force in the world and believed that the force will play an important role in the Current century.

2. United States of America
United States Armed Forces have 1,429,995 active personnel and 850,880 reserved personnel,United States Armed Force had participated in lots of war since 20th century including World War First and second,Iraq War,Afghanistan war,Korean War,Vietnam War,Persian Gulf War, and lots of others and Plays an important role in NATO Forces and have contributed in the UN Peace keeping Forces,Currently the US Armed Forces have been stationed in almost 150 countries and the United States Armed Forces are playing an important role in the whole world.

1. People’s Republic of China

People’s Liberation Army have the largest army in the world with having 2.2 Million active personnel and about 1 million reserve personnel,the PLA Participated in the World War second against Japan,The Army have also participated in the following Wars Korean War,Sino-Indian war,Vietnam war etc. and contributes a little bit in the united Nation Peace keeping Forces,the PLA Posses a Cyber Branch to which conducts cyber attacks.


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Top 10 World's Most Populous Countries 2013

Population never decreases. The total population of the world is over 7 billion this year 2013 according to the estimate of the United States Census Bureau, a government agency that provides quality data of population and economy. With over 7 billion people living in the world, we gathered the Top 20 Most Populated Countries in the World in 2013 according to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 2013 ranking. China remains the most populated country in the world with over 1.35 billion people living in the country which represents 19% of the total world population.

Top 10 Most Populated Countries in the World (year 2013) according to CIA:

10. Japan - 127,253,075
Japan is an island nation located in eastern Asia in the Pacific Ocean to the east of China, Russia, North Korea and South Korea. It is an archipelago that is made up of over 6,500 islands, the largest of which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Japan is one of the world's largest countries by population and it has one of the world's largest economies.
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9. Russia - 142,500,482
Under Peter I (ruled 1682-1725), Russian hegemony was extended to the Baltic Sea and the country became the Russian Empire. During the 19th century, more territorial acquisitions for Russia were made in Europe and Asia. Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 contributed to the Revolution of 1905, which resulted in the formation of a parliament and other reforms. Repeated devastating defeats of the Russian army in World War I led to widespread rioting in the major cities of the Russian Empire and to the overthrow in 1917 of the imperial household. The Communists under Vladimir Lenin seized power soon after and formed the USSR. The brutal rule of Joseph (Iosif) Stalin (1928-53) strengthened Communist rule and Russian dominance of the Soviet Union at a cost of tens of millions of lives.
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8. Bangladesh - 163,654,860
Europeans began to set up trading posts in the area of Bangladesh in the 16th century; eventually the British came to dominate the region and it became part of British India. In 1947, West Pakistan and East Bengal (both primarily Muslim) separated from India (largely Hindu) and jointly became the new country of Pakistan. East Bengal became East Pakistan in 1955, but the awkward arrangement of a two-part country with its territorial units separated by 1,600 km left the Bengalis marginalized and dissatisfied. East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan in 1971 and was renamed Bangladesh
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7. Nigeria - 174,507,539
Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Despite some irregularities, the April 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in Nigeria's history.
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6. Pakistan - 193,238,868
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world and dating back at least 5,000 years, spread over much of what is presently Pakistan. During the second millennium B.C., remnants of this culture fused with the migrating Indo-Aryan peoples. The area underwent successive invasions in subsequent centuries from the Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Arabs (who brought Islam), Afghans, and Turks. The Mughal Empire flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries; the British came to dominate the region in the 18th century. The separation in 1947 of British India into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with West and East sections) and largely Hindu India was never satisfactorily resolved, and India and Pakistan fought two wars - in 1947-48 and 1965 - over the disputed Kashmir territory.
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5. Brazil - 201,009,622
Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil peacefully gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio Vargas rose to power in 1930. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than half a century of populist and military government until 1985, when the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers.
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4. Indonesia - 251,160,124
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago with 13,677 islands (6,000 of which are inhabited). Indonesia has a long history of political and economic instability and has only recently begun to grow more secure in those areas. Today Indonesia is a growing tourist hotspot because of its tropical landscape in places such as Bali.
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3. United States - 316,668,567
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. The two most traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the Civil War (1861-65), in which a northern Union of states defeated a secessionist Confederacy of 11 southern slave states, and the Great Depression of the 1930s, an economic downturn during which about a quarter of the labor force lost its jobs. Buoyed by victories in World Wars I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the US remains the world's most powerful nation state.
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 2. India - 1,220,800,359
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the world's oldest, flourished during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE and extended into northwestern India. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the Indian subcontinent about 1500 BCE; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. The Maurya Empire of the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE - which reached its zenith under Ashoka - united much of South Asia. The Golden Age ushered in by the Gupta dynasty (4th to 6th centuries CE) saw a flowering of Indian science, art, and culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkic in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars.


1. China - 1,349,585,838
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, China was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Chinese Communists under Mao Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, Mao's successor Deng Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled in China. For much of the Chinese population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations.
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