A lot of people think of pyramids and pharaohs when they hear Egypt. The truth is that Egypt is a country with urban culture and many historical places you can visit during your stay there. If you have some free time it is recommended that you should go and visit Egypt and enjoy everything in it because it is definitely worth seeing. Here are some of the places to see and things to do while there.The Great Pyramids of Giza are as mysterious as...more
It is never east to find a good builder or rated tradesman in a big city or large urban area. People there are less likely to form early friendships with strangers, and are also much more reticent to give advice or become involved in other peoples business. Hence, the personal referrals that work so well in the countryside are seldom of any use in big cities.Tradespeople also know this fact, and some take unfair advantage by making quick killings...more
Much of the architecture of the French Riviera traces to the Belle poque or "Beautiful Era" bracketed by the latter half of the 19th century and the end of World War I. (For example, the Hotel Negresco in Nice.) The period was characterised by ostentation and extravagance, evident in many of the villas and hotels of the region. Though a clearly dominant decorative and structural influence, multiple architectural styles from pre-historic times forward can be found throughout the south of France.Paradoxically, many of the French Riviera's most obvious examples of Art Nouveau buildings (the curvilinear, stylized designs that peaked at the turn of the 20th century), sit adjacent to the region's significant pre-historic ruins. Some sites in the Cote d'Azur date to nomadic peoples who inhabited caves near Roquebrune-Cap-Martin as early as 950,000 BCE. An ancient fireplace near the Nice Port at Terra Amata is the oldest in Europe, dating to 400,000 BCE.In both Frjus and St-Raphael, Roman canals are still in use to carry water. (Anthony and Cleopatra sailed to the port of Frjus following their defeat at Actium in 31 BCE.) The town's Baptistry also has an excellent example of early...more
Choosing the proper French gifts for someone on a special occasion may sometimes be really difficult. It all depends on what the receiver is like and, of course, the type of relationship we have with him or her. Decorative French-styled objects are popular for those who value their homes and luckily there is a broad selection of such things not...more
There is a lot of confusing and misleading information when it comes to what is and what is not culturally acceptable in Dubai. Dubai is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with over 100 nationalities living together in harmony. Millions of tourists flock to Dubai every year and the city is truly a cultural crossroads. The local population is quite small...more
Venice is considered a strong city regarding culture, music and entertainment. As the city's night life is a prominent one among the different city's of Italy. Venice basically is considered as the starting or birth place of music. Music composition and music publication started from Venice by a person named "Ottaviano Petrucci". He started using the necessary equipment as soon it was invented, which afterwards became a well known musical organization which attracted most of the musicians from central Europe. Venice is also considered to be the inventor of many musical instruments.Venice is basically a very complicated and compact city so there are not many parks and open grounds but as the city is very rich in history Venice has a number of museums which are mostly the destinations for tourists to visit. These museums display different areas and also focus on different eras of the years Venice experienced.The climatic conditions are the same as expected in Italy. The city has moderate temperature ranges even during the peak seasons of winters and summers. The coldest months of the city starts from November and remains until the middle of February. The temperature variations are...more
India, a land of diversity, has a rich variety of Indian culture, religions, languages, exotic food, dress style and all. The pristine beauty of land with rich heritage and monuments with historical and cultural importance offers an array of place to...more
When you are traveling in Iran, make sure you arrange for a trip to central Iran and south east so that you get to see towers of silence at the vicinity of some of the ancient towns and villages. At the community of Zoroastrians where people were...more
Travel around Australia is a very unique experience and can be one that is a bit intimidating to those who choose to take a holiday in this region. Perhaps one of the main reasons is that most of the Aussie population lives and works within the major...more
As executive director at the Dallas Historical Society, Michael Duty was responsible for 3 million objects in the organization's collection, and a key player in the successful campaign to renovate the Texas Hall of State, a national landmark...more
The Algarve is known the world over for its stunning beaches and seemingly endless sunshine, making it the perfect destination for the ultimate beach holiday. Its no wonder that so many travellers flock to this beautiful part of Portugal year on...more
The Stamford Plaza Brisbane is a 4 star Accommodation which sits right on the Brisbane River overlooking the Story Bridge. In the evening, as the city and bridge light up, you'll discover the views, from this wonderful location are nothing short of...more