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 really just in gift shops around the world but also in online stores. Finding the appropriate gift...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 (estimated around 15%), but Emiratis in general are warm, welcoming, and very tolerant of foreign...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 see throughout the Indian mainland. Indian monuments, temples, forts and caves all display the rich...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 living in towns or villages, like in any other human settlements, they needed a place to treat their...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 cities which leaves a lot of land mass that is relatively uninhabited.If, for instance, you are on a Sydney holiday you will probably be staying in one of this cities lovely hotels or resorts. Surrounded by a lot of people deep in the heart of the city, you will very rarely find yourself alone anywhere within the city limits. Once you drive out of the city however there will be a few scattered towns and mostly uninhabited land which makes the terrain when venturing off a major highway a little difficult to navigate.Some of the issues that tend to affect travelers involve just sticking with the rules of the road. In Australia drivers travel on the left hand side of the road and speeds for highway travel are usually between 100-110kph while in more populated areas they are about 50-60kph. Interstate highways are much less traveled then in other regions of the world and are therefore a lot less populated both day and evening then most...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
RVs are convenient. It can't be denied. That statement is irrefutable. And owning an RV is even more convenient. It makes it possible to travel on the spur of the moment. It makes it possible to indulge random whims. It makes it possible to avoid...more
When many hear of Australia, the land down under, they question and waver as to selecting them for a holiday destination. The fact is, Australia is one of the hottest vacation destinations in all the world. People from all walks of life flock to...more
The lovely Catalina Resort offers some of the best accommodations in this region with their incredibly fabulous resort apartments which are located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast in Maroochydore. Located adjacent to the beach between the Blackall...more