The Carlton Hotel is expediently positioned at the crossroads of Singapore's leading underground shopping mall. It is close to the busiest economic and Convention centers and just a couple of minutes away from educational and amusement zones of Singapore.Change International Airport is nearly 20 minutes drive by car, and City Hall Mass Rapid Transit for island-wide commuting is barely 5 minutes walking distance.Special provisions are offered in...more
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 video. This organization funds international travel grants associated with reporting projects on topic with an emphasis on the issues that have gone unreported or underreported in the mainstream American media. The amount of the travel grant that the individual can get depends on the project. The range of the grant money amounts from $2,000 to $10,000. Depending upon the specific project it can also amount up to $20,000.Once the project is approved, half of the grant money is generally paid before the travel and the remaining is paid once the principal material of publication or broadcast is submitted. The grant is awarded to journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers or film makers and sometimes even free-lancers of any nationality...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...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 wide variety of offerings in its different regions, which have vastly different climates and weather conditions. Hence you will certainly find excellent sights and activities regardless of when you choose to visit. With such diverse offerings to choose from, it is a good idea to find out which parts of China suit your preferences at your chosen time of travel. Here, I shall guide you in deciding when you may want to travel to China.General and specific weather conditions for different seasonsBroadly speaking, most people visit China in all seasons except winter. The spring and autumn usually have pleasant temperatures of between 10-22°C with generally clear skies and less rain. It is hence advisable to wear slightly thicker clothing or bring a windbreaker in case of unpredictable weather. The summer can see considerably higher temperatures...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...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