The southernmost beauty of India, Kanyakumari, is bedecked with various hotels that perfectly fit the budget of every traveller. The city has hotels belonging to every rung, thus making accommodation a very easy and choicest affair. To begin with are the budget hotels that offer the best retreat to those who are travelling to Kanyakumari on a low budget. Proffering basic amenities, these hotels are comfortable hubs that provide excellent services...more
Canada is an extremely picturesque place with plenty of culture so it can be a very exciting experience if you decide to travel there. And depending on which place in Canada you might be visiting and in which season, you might experience cold weather like you never did before. This is especially true if you are from a place with a warm climate; handling it can often turn out to be quite difficult. Hence it is always better to be...more
What Makes Amsterdam Special: Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands. It is home to many top companies, including Philips and ING. The city is a very important player in world business. However, life in Amsterdam is not all work and no play. This city is probably best known for the lenient laws regarding the use of marijuana and legalized prostitution.People flock to Amsterdam, making it one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Almost 4 million people from around the world visit this city each year and that number just keeps growing. Amsterdam loves to welcome visitors. In fact, the city even caters to tourists by giving each year a theme to attract even more visitors.What to Do While in Amsterdam: As mentioned, Amsterdam is a business center. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is a great site to visit for a look at the business side of the city. It is a main attraction in the city, along with the many canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne frank house.Besides those popular sites, the Red Light District and the various cannabis coffee shops also see many visitors. The Red Light District is the area in the city that is designated for prostitution. This...more
Bali has been dubbed the "island of the gods" and many who have been there say that there is something truly magical about the island. There are so many things to see in Bali, from ancient temples to majestic mountains to long sandy beaches and lurid green rice fields. Whether it is a honeymoon or a family vacation that brings you to...more
With the advances of technology in every area, especially in medicine, the result is that we live longer healthier lives. Communication and information has made it possible for people to learn more about healthy habits, and ways to care about their health and body in order to live longer. These days, forty is the new 30s and 60s the...more
Ireland, like most countries, has a number of Christmas traditions that are all of its own. Many of these customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being supressed and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times. THE CANDLE IN THE WINDOW The placing of a lighted candle in the window of a house on Christmas eve is still practised today. It has a number of purposes but primarily it was an symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph as they travelled looking for shelter. The candle also indicated a safe place for priests to perform mass as, during Penal Times this was not allowed. A further element of the tradition is that the candle should be lit by the youngest member of the household and only be extinguished by a girl bearing the name ‘Mary'. THE LADEN TABLE After evening meal on Christmas eve the kitchen table was again set and on it were placed a loaf of bread filled with caraway seeds and raisins, a pitcher of milk and a large lit candle. The door to the house was left unlatched so that Mary and Joseph, or any wandering traveller, could avail of the welcome. THE WREN BOY PROCESSION During Penal...more
Are you having difficulty finding the right venue for your corporate Christmas party? If so, these five tips may help.1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONIn all probability, you'll want to find a venue that is near to the office. That may be...more
The holidays Ecuador has to offer are fabulous. There are so many festivities that you can take part in while you are there. Be sure to make your plans early for the holidays Ecuador has to offer because they are very popular and places...more
Have you been given the poisoned chalice of booking this year's Office Christmas Party? It's the night in the year that many employees look forward to, which means the pressure is on to get it right.But fear not. Here are 10 tips for...more
If you're big on the idea of having fun while you're on holiday, there's no better destination than Australia's Gold Coast. A unique city set in Queensland, which is on Australia's east coast, Gold Coast is known all over for its...more
Step 1: Conduct plenty of research. If you have a cause that you are passionate about and you know of several organizations that support that cause, research each organization thoroughly. Determine how the organization uses the funds...more
Its Halloween carnival party time again; are you prepared yet? It came up fast this year for some strange reason I hope its not a sign of age. Celebrated the most of all the holidays Halloween gets the number two spot right behind Christmas for the...more