Author: Naveen MarasingheHong Kong is never quite what you expect. If it’s a piece of Singapore in China or a financial hub that moves at a frenzied pace, you will definitely find it here but that’s not all. Hong Kong defies definition because of the diversity of its multicultural population and the many layers of vibrancy they add to the skyscraper adorned landscape. This diversity and vitality is also visible in one of its favourite...more
Author: Vandana MakhariaI don’t know of a single person who does not want to travel abroad, take a villager or a polished city folk. Everyone wants to at least once see the other part of the world. A decade ago, traveling to foreign lands was considered a big deal, now – it’s just another thing to do. People, who possess money, have it easy. They can travel anytime of the year, anywhere. But some of us need to collect that money after hard...more
Author: Neil ParamTalk about the Queensland’s favorite holiday destination, the Gold Coast, and your mind is filled with various images of spectacular beaches, surfing delights, exhilarating theme parks, sun-kissed locals, sophisticated life style, picturesque drives, and the list goes on and on. This golden beach side city offers fabulous beaches stretching for around 35 km, and pristine preserved rainforest sprawling just across the beaches. This place will truly afford the visitor an invigorating holiday experience of their life. With a car rental from Gold Coast airport, having fun was never so pleasurable. You can simply soak in the sunshine at your favorite beach, make mud castles, and play beach volley. Besides, you can even try adventurous activities like surfing, water skiing, para sailing, para gliding, and other water sporting activities. If you have had enough of the beach side fun, then consider exploring the hinterland or go on a Safari. With plenty of options, it will be tough to decide what you want to do. Nevertheless, if you want an unstressed and comfortable vacation then do get car hire, as Gold Coast offers endless options when it comes to enjoyment. If you...more
Author: Asif KhanThe Golden City Prague is the precious “Pearl of Europe”. The beautiful city of Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The former capital of Czechoslovakia, Prague is the largest city of the Czech Republic situated in the western part of the country, on both banks of the Vltava River in central Bohemia. Prague is widely...more
Australia is promoting its high quality education and its multicultural environment. Adding to that is the very beautiful wildlife and low cost of living among its people. There is no more that you can ask from the Land of Oz. However, for immigrants holding Australian student visa, getting along with the new surrounding is very hard. This is for...more
Author: Matt MooreThere are only a select few places in the world where you can go from experiencing the marvels and relaxation of the ocean to the splendors and recreation of the snowy mountains. Even so, many of the places around the world that do lend itself to this unique vacationing experience have marginal skiing at best. That's where Washington State in the U.S differs.The Puget Sound in Washington is a place where the mountains raise up out of the sea to create a truly majestic landscape. By staying in a vacation rental looking out over the ocean in places in like beautiful Camano Island, wonderful skiing and winter recreation is less than an hour and a half away. Mt. Baker, which is known for its incredible parks and hiking in the summer, has some of the best skiing in the state. With an average base almost twice as much as other ski areas, Mt. Baker often has great snow. Its further north up near the Canadian border and is more remote than the ski areas closer to Seattle like Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens. Thus meaning there are less people and smaller lines to contend with. You can uninterruptedly glide through sparcely traversed powder all day long.Camano Island is a...more
Author: Frank JaegerRhodes, the sun island of Greece is a large tourist resort. Having a crime rate equal to almost zero, Rhodes is one of the safest places on earth. The beautiful island with its crystal clear waters, fantastic beaches and isolated...more
You cant get great digital photographs five minutes after buying a new digital camera. Alot of people think that digital photography is easy but if it was then everyone would be doing it. But by knowing and remembering a few digital photography...more
Author: MonginisChristmas is the most beautiful time of the year. There are twinkling lights everywhere. Trees decorated with tinsel balls, shiny stars and tiny Santa Clauses are a magical sight. The traditional Christmas feast too is as eye-catching...more
The sprawling metropolis of Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in Chinas central eastern coast. It is Chinas largest city and with its population of over 20 million, is easily one of the worlds largest metropolitan areas. The city...more
Author: Paul BuchananWith an increase in environmental consciousness over recent years, many environmentalists have been drawing attention to the affects of travel on the environment. Air travel, for instance, is now regarded as one of the most...more
Chinas largest city Shanghai is situated on the Yangtze River estuary. The city is by far the epicentre of Chinese development while also being one of the most significant financial, technological, economic and cultural centres in Asia. The city is...more