India is a globally famous and the most preferred tourism destinations in Asia. The country has almost everything which is necessary for a prime tourism destination in the world. Culture, adventure, wildlife, heritage, monument, beach, hill station, backwater, nature, etc are prime elements of India tourism. These all team up together and appeal tourists from all over the world for India tours and travel. It is also known for amazing cultural and...more
As the cool season in Thailand approaches many people around the world begin dreaming about the exotic comforts of the Kingdom of Thailand. In some cases, an extended visa is necessary for a prolonged vacation and this article will attempt to explain the methods of applying for such documentation.Unfortunately, like Shangri-La, each year more obstacles seem to be placed in the path of those wishing to come back to the Kingdom. Most notable among...more
This was Lady Blanche's first real forced landing and told my father, who she called Oggie, that she had such confidence in his ability to bring them safely down in emergency, that she never had a moment's anxiety.Directly they had landed, my father said they set about looking for the cause of the trouble and putting it right. Having found it was a small pipe connecting the oil to the pressure gauge, he mended it, and it was not till this was done that they looked round and realised that by then they were surrounded by about a hundred local people, a good many of whom were armed to the teeth with rifles and knives in their belts -a roughish lot, most of them pock-marked, all of them dirty and scantily clothed in a collection of cotton rags tied round their waists with rope - but not on the whole, unfriendly.My father said their next difficulty was to get themselves understood, and although they tried bits of English, French, and my father even tried Hindustani as he had learnt it when he was a boy in India, in fact all the tongues they knew. They definitely failed to make contact. My father related that the crowd around them had tried very hard by continually shouting at them...more
Despite of the absence of interest and enthusiasm inside the typical museum, the excitement present at the art museums and galleries found in Manila is noteworthy. It is not only the traveler keen on the history of Philippines who frequents these museums, even those devoted to art and archeological pieces would find the trip worthwhile. The...more
The Sultanate of Oman is an awe inspiring example of history frozen in time whilst still being in touch with modernity. The capital, Muscat, and its close environs are the most enchanting places to visit, with its beautiful beaches set in the backdrop of a desert. If however the traveller wishes to get a good understanding of Oman, then a visit to...more
Surabaya is Indonesias second largest city. Giving off an appearance of a commercial beehive, it is undeniable that the city has a residue of glorious times past!Mount Bromo is an active volcanic peak situated in Tengger. A massive caldera was formed after an eruption years ago creating Mount Bromo and Mount Batok which is inactive. Over time the caldera has filled up with volcanic deposits in the form of grey sand which is called the Sand Sea. Ancient Folklore ads spice to the sulphur spewing Mount Bromo peak. Roro Anteng, a 15th century princess together with her husband Joko Seger created a separate principality named Tengger (a coining of the ending of their names) However the couple were unable to have children and prayed to the gods from Mount Bromo to help them. The gods answered their prayer and told them that they would have 25 children of which the last child was to be sacrificed. Though readily agreeing at the time when it was time for the sacrifice the princess refused, until the gods sent brimstone and fire until she complied. The childs voice then issued from the volcanic depths into which the child had been thrown, demanding a sacrifice annually. This practice is...more
China is a land of mystery and epic, that could lead one through the colossus of this country in a mesmerising encounter with a culturally idiosyncratic beauty. Guardian of the worlds most ancient continuous civilisation, China represents history at...more
Unlike most cities around the world, Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province of China comes alive and is full of excitement at winter. This metropolis is most famous for its dense exoticism and breathtaking sceneries of snow that welcome every...more
If the name Putrajaya or Malaysia sounds exotic, it is rightfully so. A land that is filled with mysterious glamour that offers every weary wonderer an enchanting indulgence is what best describes this paradise. A country that never runs out of...more
Christmas is a time for giving and what better way to show how you care than to give someone a gift personalised with their name on it. Choosing a personalised Christmas gift for a friend or family member can prove quite tricky, and if you are not...more
Beijing has long been acknowledged as Chinas stronghold and sanctuary of cultural and ceremonial strength. Though a modern day commercial hub, Beijing still hasnt lost its ability to mesmerise not only its own inhabitants but visitors from around the...more
Sydney is just one of those places in Australia that you just have to visit. Like all things Australian Sydney too has an unmistakable character of its own. One of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia, Sydney comes across as a...more