Rasma Raisters
Bio
My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
Stories (1207/0)
A Little of This and a Little of That
Amazing Banqueting House Can you imagine yourself in London, England not far from Trafalgar Square in the Banqueting Hall sitting in a comfortable beanbag chair staring at the ceiling where an amazing masterpiece by Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens spreads out over your head?
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Ultramodern Dubai
The United Arab Emirates or the UAE is sometimes known as just the Emirates. This country is a federal absolute monarchy in Western Asia at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf. The UAE borders with Oman to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and shares maritime borders with Qatar to the west and Iran to the north. The ultramodern city of Dubai is known for its luxury shopping and lively nightlife.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Beautiful Guyana
Guyana is a South American country that is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south, and Suriname to the east. It is a country on the North Atlantic coast of South America. It’s a country defined by its dense rainforests and its capital is Georgetown.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
The Fabulous Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands located in the Pacific Ocean, is a volcanic archipelago. It’s a province of Ecuador, lying about 1,000 km off its coast. It has an isolated terrain that shelters a large variety of plant and animal species. Charles Darwin visited here in 1835 and his observation of the species here inspired his theory of evolution.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf
The impressive and modern capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. There is much to delight the eye here and is one of those cities where as you see one site you want to see so much more. So get comfortable and sit back in your armchairs and let’s begin the tour.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Have One on Me
Europe England Originating in London, Bramble is a spring cocktail. The drink consists of dry gin, lemon juice, sweet blackberry liqueur, and sugar syrup. An old-fashioned glass is filled with crushed ice and the blackberry liqueur is poured over the other ingredients to create a marbling effect.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Potent
Quito at the Andean Foothills
Quito is the capital of Ecuador located high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2.850m. It was built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city. It is known for its architecture combining European, Moorish, and indigenous styles.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Manila on Manila Bay
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is a densely populated city on the island of Luzon. The city is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and has the moniker, the “Pearl of the Orient”. It is an incredible city with lots to see, explore and admire.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Anchorage on Cook Inlet
Anchorage is surrounded by the Chugach Mountain and is the largest city and commercial center of Alaska. The Alaska Native Heritage Center explores the cultures of eleven Alaskan Indigenous groups. Here you can learn about the history and culture of Alaska. Six traditional dwellings surround the small Lake Tiulana. Each displays artifacts and offers various experiences. Visitors can enjoy cultural dances, games, and artist demonstrations. In the Hall of Cultures you can see local and regional artwork and a theater shows an educational film series.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander