Author: Kim GiffordThe Eternal City of Rome offers at every step ancient Rome landmarks, medieval churches and bridges, Renaissance and Baroque palaces interspersed among ancient squares, Egyptian obelisks and stunning fountains not to mention the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Today Rome is also a lively city with modern architectural gems to explore following unusual routes from the EUR and...more
The reason for travel and tour varies. Lovers escaping to a peaceful and romantic alcove. Quenching spiritual thirst with a darshan of the holiest of the holies. Imbibing the scenic splendor & varied cultures. Pure adventure. Medical cure and rejuvenation. Forgetting the world, unwinding for a short while. Yes, reasons vary but your primary requirement is commona reliable and comfortable transport. Its in this realm SLS tourist revels. It has few...more
India is a land of contrasts, a land mass of humanity and a potpourri of different cultures, which make it really exciting for a tourist to visit India. Festivals in India can symbolize the welcoming of a season, the arrival of a full moon, the harvest, the birthday of a saint or the coming of a new year to name a few. And as the winter sets in, India gets ready to celebrate the multitude of events and festivals. After harsh summer and intermittent rains, the weather finally is cool and pleasant, which make it the right time for festivals in the country.One of the grand festivals that celebrated is Deepawali, which marks the victory of good over evil. Diwali is also called festival of light, and is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus, held on the new moon between October 13th and November 14th. Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth is worshipped on this day. Dusshera celebrated before Deepawali witnesses the burning of effigies of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka and his brothers. In the East of India, especially in West Bengal, Durga Puja is the mother of all festivals. The week-long festivities of Durga Pooja culminate with the immersion of Durga idols in rivers and sea....more
Have you ever been to the place where the monuments and the rich culture depict the grandeur, glory and history? Yet not visit to Rajasthan in India the globally famous tourist destination for tours and travels. Rajasthan is famously known as the land of Rajas and maharajas and is well known for its rich culture and heritage attractions. Most of...more
Singapore is a vibrant city state with a highly cosmopolitan population and traditions. It now enjoys great prosperity and attracts a great number of visitors each year, for both business and pleasure. Singapore is internationally renowned for the shopping opportunities it offers, with huge malls as well as smaller boutiques.The Singapore River...more
Singapore is a thriving city-state located at the southern extremity of the Malay peninsula. Since achieving independence in 1965 the city-state has prospered, and is now one of the most successful economies in the world. It is also a huge draw for tourists, who are attracted by the states renowned shopping opportunities, particularly the well known Orchard Road area, and its unique culture, a mixture of Chinese, Malay, Indian and other traditions. The Johore Battery is an important historical landmark in Singapore. It originally consisted of three huge World War II era cannons, and a network of tunnels that were utilized to store ammunition for them. The guns were 16.5 metres long and were capable of launching 15 inch diameter shells at warships 20 miles away. Although the guns primary purpose was to defend an attack from the sea, two of the cannons were capable of being turned in the reverse direction and firing in that direction. The guns were involved in several battles, and in February 1942 they fired landwards targeting advancing Japanese positions. 194 rounds were fired by the Johore Battery cannons prior to being destroyed by the British just before their surrender. The...more
Georgetown, the capital of Penang State in Malaysia, inherits a rich historical legacy. The city was founded by Captain Francis Light, a trader for the British East India Company and is named after Britains King George III. Light procured the island...more
The capital of the Philippines Manila is a flourishing city situated on the eastern shores of Manila Bay. The nations thriving economy has made Manila a prosperous city attracting a great number of visitors annually. Manila has more than 100 parks...more
Jakarta, a city with a colourful history is the capital of Indonesia. It is the largest city in Southeast Asia and the citys metropolitan area covers a vast area, the second greatest in the world. Established as a trading port in the fourth century,...more
Rome is a great tourist destination and millions of tourists flock down to this historic city each year to visit the famous ancient and renaissance architectural wonders. This catholic city hosts hundreds of tourist attractions that can be explored...more
Accra stretches along the Atlantic Coast and north into the interior. It was originally built around the port. Accra, the seat of the Ga State, is today a melting pot of several Ghanaians and other "foreign cultures." It is home to virtually anyone...more
The Medieval town Rhodes is a beautiful historical site where each of its street and building has its own history. This place provides many beautiful sights to make your Rhodes Holidays enjoyable and knowledgeable.The Medieval town Rhodes is divided...more