The safest and most effective way to find Panama tour packages is through a travel agent. Many people are under the false assumption that the best travel deals are online. Many times, there are fees associated with vacation packages that are hidden and they quickly add up. In addition, websites that offer discounted rates and cheap deals are ambiguous and it is hard to know exactly what to expect upon arrival in a foreign country....more
The annual Chardham Yatra kicked off on the auspicious day of "Akshya Tritiya" (16th May 2010). The doors of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines were opened to pilgrims after a gap of six months. According to officials, scores of pilgrims visited the two temples and offered prayer on the first day of this Yatra season. With the chanting of hymns & shlokas by the pujaris (Priests), the atmosphere of the temples became extremely...more
However there are some pretty strange Christmas traditions that take place all over the world. For example in Catalonia a Caga Tio or ‘pooping log' tradition is widespread. This Spanish custom centres on a hollowed out log, which is decorated with a face and given arms and legs, to look like an animal. Starting on December 8th, this bizarre ritual involves feeding the log with sweets and nuts etc. Then come Christmas Eve or Christmas day it's put into a fireplace and ordered to ‘poop' them all out. What makes it even stranger is that it is encouraged to do so by being beaten with a stick and having songs sung to it!Well here at findmeagift.com you don't have to beat us with a stick to get our Christmas goodies flowing out. In fact all you have to do is click on our products and we'll despatch them straight to your door! We're overflowing with Christmas present ideas! With gifts to suit everyone, you could start your own tradition of getting all your Christmas shopping done in the same day and from the comfort of your own home too!In Norway all brooms, mops and brushes in houses are hidden on Christmas Eve. However this isn't because housework is...more
DBF is the national festival of China that is celebrated every year in the memory of a Chinese poet. It is said that Chiu Yuan was a poet who had a suicide by drowning himself in a river. The festival is celebrated on the exact date; he had drowned himself in the river i.e. the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It has now assumed its...more
The humble carol – such a Christmas institution, all year round it lies dormant in choir books, music cabinets and in the backs of minds, only to be woken once a year when Christmas rolls into town! During the festive season the air is filled with the echoes of popular Christmas carols. Carol singers take to the streets;...more
Paris is one of the cities known all over the world for its fashion and romance. However, this does not mean that there are no other treasures for you to experience. If you are wondering on how to enjoy Paris at its best, here is some information that could be of great help to you.There are several attraction sites in Paris, which since the ancient days have been legendary and they still are. The most famous one is the Eiffel Tower. This is one of the ancient buildings in the city. It made legends for holding the 1889 world's fair. This building could be your beginning point, before you get to discover other sites. For those who love night experiences, there are restaurants, pubs and bars built during the olden days and they will definitely revive your clubbing mood. Their daily dishes will leave you craving for more, since they are prepared by professional chefs who in all cases make the meals very tasty and delicious. They offer all types of foods, be it sea foods or meat. Whatever your taste, you can be sure you will not miss a choice to go by. Furthermore, these restaurants and bars are built in such way that they provide exotic French experience, which in the end...more
Bold, vibrant, and with a hint of fantasy, flamenco dresses stole the show at the unveiling of Stefano Pilati's Yves Saint Lauren Spring/Summer 2011 collection in Paris this week. Crimsons, golds, violets and striking black-on-white...more
A family vacation is an exciting and fun event that creates lifetime memories for parents and children. However, with the state of the economy, the family dollar is tight. Travel has become a luxury, not a necessity, and many families...more
Pick up place: Any Alexandria hotelSightseeings: Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Sakkara, Memphis, Salah El Din Citadel, Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo, Hangung ChurchDuration: 2 Days - 1 NightTour...more
India incredibility as a tourism destination is known for and wide. It incredibility is not known without reasons. India tour provides you with wonderful opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful destinations and...more
Rajasthan is located in northwestern part of India. In the earlier times, it was well known as the Land of "Kings". Marvelous forts and palaces advance the glory of the state along with rich colorful customs and traditions. Rajasthan...more
The Story of London returns exploring the city's role in technological, scientific, cultural and social advances over the centuries.Innovation and creativity are key to London's future success as the world emerges from the economic...more