Life has become extremely stressful, today? The stress of work, home, studies etc. leaves us no time or energy to relax and de-stress. In such a scenario, a long vacation is the one thing that can provide us with all the relaxation and freshness we need in our life.Whether it's the sandy beaches of Kerala or tall mountains of Himalaya, shopping malls of Malaysia or ancient history of Egypt, a vacation helps us live a life that's out of our own...more
Searching for a scholarship is only the first half of the process. After that you need to apply for the scholarship that you wish to win. There are many organizations that give international travel grants that help the grantee on saving some money. The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting gives travel grants to cover the hard cost of international traveling. The ideal projects for which travel grants are given are print, photography, radio and...more
The Quirinal hill in central Rome is the highest and largest of the Rome's seven hills. This area hosts the Quirinal Palace, which had been the old papal palace, and later became the residence of the kings. It is now the residence of the President of the Italian Republic. There is a daily changing of the guard. The Scuderie del Quirinale, the former papal stables, has been remodeled and serves as a venue for touring art exhibitions. The hill is full of lovely palaces built by noble families in days gone by. Of course there are beautiful churches worth visiting. You'll also want to see and perhaps hear the Teatro dell'Opera (the Roman Opera House) at one time among the most prestigious opera houses of Europe. Take a look at the calendar of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni (Exhibition Palace). They might be running something that interests you. For your convenience we have listed neighborhood hotels in approximate order of cost, starting with the least expensive. We have personally verified all website addresses making sure that they include English-language pages.The Bed and Breakfast Pablo is located in an elegant Nineteenth Century building with a 24 hour reception desk. It provides...more
Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is a magnet for millions of visitors every year with its rich and eclectic blend of a multi-cultural flavour with a vibrant and cosmospolitan vibe. This prominent commercial, entertainment and cultural hub in North America has a host of experiences to offer its visitors, from its world-class museums, galleries...more
Some countries have their own popular and less popular seasons to visit, usually based on the particular time of year. If you do not like the weather conditions during your planned travel period, you might make plans to visit another part of the world instead. However, China is an exception. Being the third largest country in the world, it has a...more
On this article we will review how the first Rio street carnival bands were organized in Brazil and why they became a tremendous success over the last 3 years! Rio Street Carnaval bands, also called "Blocos de Carnaval", "Blocos de Rua" or simply "blocos" - (pronounced blo´ku sh in Portuguese) are some of the names given to "free for all" popular groups of revelers & merry-makers in Rio. As you will see below, Rio street partying has been re-energized over the last years, and today most of the young, beautiful and lively Cariocas remain in Rio and take part in some of the 450 "Blocos de Carnaval" existing in town. These street Carnival bands, groups or "blocos" are identified by their names, types of songs they play or neighborhoods where they were established in. Some of the reasons for the recent success of these "blocos" is that everyone is free to express themselves in their own style at the "marching routes" and also since there is no competition between the bands.You don´t have to pay a dime to join and it´s, by far, Rio´s most popular, democratic and vibrant carnival expression. Here, you will discover how the Carnival bands/groups were born and survived through the...more
Amsterdam is a unique architectural attraction bestowed with natural floral bounty and a unique cultural heritage. A city which unlike other cities is rather pleasant and calm with the absence of skyscrapers and commercial business crowding the city...more
The most bewildering beauty of the amazing city of Amsterdam is eye candy to the various tourists gushing in and out of the city throughout the year. From semi-circular canals lining the city to historical buildings, age old monuments of historical...more
Amsterdam a city of picturesque architecture and monuments of historical significance is the capital city of the Netherlands. It is a favorite tourist destination that attracts loads of foreign tourists throughout the year. The reasons for the same...more
Private grand Holland tours are undertaken by certain tourist agencies using a private car or a minibus with a driver who is also your tour guide. They first take you to Aalsmeer. World's largest flower auction takes place in Aalsmeer. It is...more
Amsterdam is the capital city of Netherlands and is a systematically put together and greatly well planned city and area wise is the largest city of the country. A city which unlike other cities is rather pleasant and calm with the absence of...more
The Piazza Navona situated near the center of Rome was once a focal point for medieval jousts and Roman circuses. It is beautiful and still evokes Rome of days gone by. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), representing the...more