The capital of Japan, Tokyo is one of the worlds economic super powers. It is where the financial heartbeat of Asia and the pulse of the eastern world is generated. The city is the worlds largest metropolitan area and is home to a whopping 20 million inhabitants. For the traveller, the city of Tokyo offers a veritable feast of really fascinating attractions ranging from the historic to the contemporary and even the futuristic.Since Japan is a...more
Are you planning a sojourn to the magical city of Cape Town on a holiday? Yes you are in a right way. Cape Towns is a lovely place to spent time and just totally relax. It is the second largest city and provincial capital of Western Cape. It is a wonderful city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offers. Flights to Cape Town will take you to one of the most iconic cities of the world. You must be thinking that Cape Town...more
The first Givenchy store opened its doors in 1952, the brainchild of owner Hubert de Givenchy.To trace the origins of this event thoughowever,it is necessary that we step back a few years in time. Givenchy was born in 1927 in France. At the age 10, having shown a flair for fashion from an early age, he attended the World's Fair in Paris. Leaving the Pavilion of Elegance and filled with awe by the beauty of the gowns and models of the prominent Fashion Houses his decision to become a fashion designer was cemented.Following the Allies liberation of France towards the end of World War II, Givenchy relocated to Paris. One of his first mentors was Jacques Fath, who along with Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain was considered as one of the major influences on the postwar fashion industry.His training continued under the expert guidance of Robert Piquet and Lucien Lelong. When in 1947, Elsa Schiaparelli appointed him to manage her boutiques on Place Vendôme, his entrance into the world of high fashion was secured.Indeed, 5 years later in 1952, Givenchy opened his own Maison de Couture at No8, rue Alfred de Vigny, on the Monceau Plain and won instant acclaim with the release of...more
Egypt is a perfect place for those who are highly interested in discovering real picture of nature.As this amazing place comes in the list of oldest vacation spots it offers some of the unique and exciting traveling opportunities with some of the distinct monuments.Despite of having hot environment this attracts millions of tourists every...more
The research on accommodations in Tropical North Queensland will make you aware of all the choices there with considerations for any housing or budget requirement. Among the wide variety of accommodations such as hotels and lodges, it may be less likely to find a wide array of suitable housing for large families and groups such as home rentals.For...more
According to the National Ski and Snowboarders Retailers Association, over 5.5 million individuals participated in the ski season in 2007. The average skier skied for 6.2 days and the stats were at roughly 60% male, 40% female. The median age is 33 years old! That's a pretty good percentage for skiers in the US. If I factored in all the other skiers as well you would definitely see a major number. However, this time we are just going to do the stats and the best places to ski in the US. I'm sure most people would consider this a hard thing to do since the US has such beautiful places to visit and such amazing options when it comes to a winter ski vacation!Whistler & Blackcomb: Sound familiar? It should, it's only been rated as one of the best places to ski and snowboard! This location has around 8000 acres to choose from with well over 200 trails for all level abilities as well, such as beginner, intermediate and professional. The Whistler & Blackcomb resort is also rated the best year round mountain resort as well - which means this specific resort isn't just amazing for a winter ski vacation, but every other season as well!Aspen: Naturally when most people say...more
Author: Sushil SharmaJaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet...more
If you like castles, you'll love Germany, for Germany has castles the way Venice has canals, or Norway has fjords, or the Napa Valley has wineries. There are literally scores of them, virtually in every German state and seemingly on every other...more
For a healthy dose of Viking culture and a good smattering of art and history museums, go to Oslo, Norway. For Oslo, a small capital by most measures, with a mere 500,000 people, has a surprisingly large collection of good museums - most of them...more
Saint Augustine was once quoted as saying that "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." I have to admit I agree. While staying in one place are what some people do, others are experiencing wonder and excitement that you...more
Author: Groshan FabiolaLed lights are everywhere around us, and are yet to be used in residential and commercial establishments as primary sources of light, but we can see such lights almost everywhere we turn. Many stores, as well as public or...more
If you are going to Brisbane with the family, you will want to look online and do some planning before you go. There is plenty of stuff that the kids will enjoy. If you look at what is available and plan ahead then you won't waste any time with...more