India is known as the land of culture, tradition, and geography. Each part of India is worth exploring and worth enjoying whether they are east India or west India south India or north India. Wildlife, hill station, beach, ancient Ayurveda, backwater, Adventure, Cultural, monument, village pilgrimage, monsoon, etc are also predominant tourism options available in this country. Each and every state of India is so beautiful and colorful that the...more
India is one of the ideal ambiences for a luxurious vacation and also the most visited country of the world. India is the perfect place to relax after going through the grinding schedules of daily life. It deserves the attentions of tourists from all over the world. India offers something for every tourist Such as Culture tourism, adventure tourism, wildlife tourism, heritage tourism, monument tourism, beach tourism, hill station tourism,...more
The south Indian state of Karnataka is an enchanting land where architectural beauty is found in plenty. Hampi, a historic village in this state is renowned the world over for its architectural ruins which still hold the old-world-charm. Virupaksha Temple is one of the most fascinating temples in Hampi where tourists come from far and wide. Hampi is famous as a World Heritage Site for its beautiful architectural ruins. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshiped in the form of Virupaksha or Pampapati in the shrine. It is an ancient temple which enjoys a prized place in the hearts of devotees. Being one of the main pilgrimage centers in Hampi, it attracts many a devotee. It was built in the 7th century by Lokamahadevi, the Queen of Vikaramaditya II to celebrate her husband's victory over the rulers of Kanchipuram. Addition of more structures to this shrine by the Vijayanagara Empire was a great contribution towards its architectural beauty. Fully intact, the temple is surrounded by several architectural ruins, which have their own charm. The temple encompasses a sanctum, smaller shrines, three ante chambers, a pillared hall and an open pillared hall. The eastern...more
The Ancient Greeks developed western civilisation and the modern world would have been in a very different place if it wasn’t the influence of Ancient Greece. Athens was the leading city of Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC and is therefore a fantastic destination for the traveller interested in history. Furthermore Athens is...more
What started as an experiment between two brothers has now become something as common as breathing. Back then, nobody thought that traveling through air is something that is possible, let along cheap. Today, however, cheap travel deals have become a way of life, what with the financial crisis still baring its teeth to so many countries. In fact,...more
Milton Friedman once believed that there"s no such thing as a free lunch. Today, this may not necessarily hold true. With the financial crisis still baring its teeth on most countries, people have learned of different ways by which they can enjoy the finer things in life without having to burn a hole in their pocket.One way of enjoying the finer things in life is by going in a cruise. However, you need to do your research first before you go jumping at the first cheap cruise package that comes you way. Keep in mind that, since the market is already saturated with offer from various travel agents, your best bet would be to scour through them and find the best offer.The first thing that you would need to consider is the size of the travel agent making the offer. Keep in mind that the bigger a travel agent is, the more negotiating power they have over cruise lines. And when we say big, this does not refer to the size of the company but on the number of clients that usually get their services. If you would search online, these agencies would usually be the first to pop-up after a search for "cheap cruise agents."Although most cruise lines charge the same price, it is the add-on perks...more
Not many people are lucky enough to have an open fire in their home to roast their chestnuts on at Christmas time, which is a shame because a crackling real fire is a fantastic, cosy focus for the festivities. Now everyone can have that...more
With the financial crisis not yet over, it is no surprise that most people are afraid to spend on a number of things. Those who risk it, however, are also as cautious and would oftentimes look for bargain deals first before making any commitment.The...more
When it comes to relaxing yourself and de-stressing, nothing comes close to what a spa treatment can bring. Oftentimes, however, having just an hour or two treatments would not suffice. When this is how you feel about your spa treatments, that its...more
While the rest of the world are interested in getting things done early on so that there wont be any last-minute problems, a small group of people have found it more worthwhile to wait for the last minute in order to get the best possible...more
There are more than a few things that should interest someone looking to visit or stay in the English countryside and topping the list are the wonderful number of exciting and interesting activities in the New Forest National Park.For the size of...more
Theres every possibility that youll fall in love on holidays to Cyprus. Not just because of the beauty of this island but also because this is where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love is believed to have been born. Cyprus has wonderful year round...more