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 and theatre productions to iconic landmarks such as the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre. Before you...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...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 and the presence of striking monumental houses and buildings that traces back many centuries back in...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 significance to architectural marvel throughout the city, floral fiesta to open cheese markets,...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 are innumerable. From the scenic canals to the statuesque merchant mansions, from warehouses to the calm and serene ambience of the city with no buildings of commerce or car traffic, from weed serving coffee shops and bars to the legalized prostitution practicing Red Light District, from the plethora of arts and crafts exhibited in museums to the numerous handsomely built bridges over the canals you cannot find a reason not to visit this city at least once in your lifetime.Canal cruises in Amsterdam are amongst the best ways of commutation and sightseeing. They have one of the best services in the whole world. They are well organized and suit all the touring needs of the various foreign tourists. They not just provide you an over the water view of the city and a guide to explain the interesting facts and stories related to them but also come with surfeit of themes for the cruise that suits your mood. One amongst those various cruise...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
Traveling overseas on a shoestring budget often means that you have to find ways to save on potentially costly arrangements such as your accommodation. Settling for a budget accommodation is certainly the way to go to save big on travel costs. Cheap...more
Don't let veritable outdoor menagerie of the Smoky Mountains deter you from enjoying the wonder and beauty of the park. Since many animals call the Appalachians home, prepare yourself; you never know when you'll meet one of these cute, yet...more
Goa has a soul which goes beyond the beauty of the sun, sand and sea, it goes deep into its unique history, rich culture and breathtaking natural scenery. Goa boasts about its rich culture which is a blend of Indian and Iberian European style central...more