One land and several avenues--that is the tiny small green land called Kerala in the peninsular India. Forests, sea, backwater and midlandall give different attractions to different guests. An amazingly large network of backwaters and cool green hills offer a golden opportunity for the newly wedded to spend their first few weeks of the new llife in a seemingly unreal world: hop in to a floating house lazing along green-clothed canals or explore...more
If you are planning to get all what Nature has to offer except snow-caped mountains, you could fulfill your desire dating Goa and Kerala along the western coast of India. Goa, a small emerald land and Kerala, another small verdant state, have beaches . But it would be a perfect holiday to lap up the sun and sand of Goa, and hop onto Kerala to enjoy the mountain stations and backwaters. This way you get good of both the worlds. This is what...more
Considered as Asias melting pot of many cultures the New Year celebrations in Singapore derive their tradition from the countrys Chinese roots. However, residents do rely on the Gregorian calendar for business dealings and other activities, but the major celebrations that ring in the New Year follow the lunar Chinese calendar.The celebrations that go on in the city on December 31st and all over the world cannot compete with the celebrations that take place towards the end of January for the New Year in Singapore. The festival is known among locals in Singapore as Chun Lie. Regarded among locals as a Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is among the more important family holidays of the calendar. Its not only the longest festival but also one that is steeped in symbolic traditions which have been passed down through the generations.The importance of the New Year and much of its symbolism is drawn from the associated Chinese myths, often celebrated amongst the more densely populated ethnic Chinese communities. The celebrations and their traditions have slowly seeped into the cultures of those populations around, including the Nepalese Vietnamese, Koreans, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Macau and...more
Europes largest city London has much to offer to anyone who visits this great location. With a glorious past, the city is full of heritage attractions. The world class Museums and Galleries, the Royal Opera House the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace to name a few of the monuments that reveal this glorious past of Great Britain. Britain is famous...more
Eiffel Tower, one of the most famed monuments of the world, is an iron tower in Paris. It has been built on the Champ de Mars, beside the Seine River. It took 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days to build this huge tower, which was completed in 1889. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the same person who built the internal frame of the Statue of Liberty, was the...more
Brussels is the largest city as well as the capital of Belgium. The significance of the city can be estimated from the fact that it is often considered to be the de facto capital of the European Union as it Brusselshosts key EU institutions such as the Commission, Parliament and the Council. Apart from this, many other important European organizations are also headquartered in the city. NATO is also based in Brussels. The city also offers a number of tourist attractions.SightseeingAmongst the treasures of tourist attractions offered by Brussels is the Grote Markt (Dutch) or Grand Place (French), which is the central market square of the city. It is surrounded by guild houses, citys Town Hall and Bread House. It is the most significant landmark in Brussels and is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Atomium is another monument worth seeing in the city. It was built for 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair and provides a panoramic view of the city. It is a structure made of steel spheres and iron crystals.Besides, Manneken Pis is a famous Brussels landmark. It is a small bronze fountain sculpture depicting a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin. The Royal Palace...more
Being the largest island that belongs to Thailand, Phuket is a paradise that has to be experienced first hand for a visitor to get a true feel of what it means to be an Asian. Although small in size, this mountainous province is one of the most...more
An island off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is one of the nations premier tourist destinations. Offering pristine beaches and a diverse multicultural legacy, Penang attracts a multitude of foreign visitors each year. The island is also...more
The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is one of the liveliest cities in the Asian sub continent. Despite being one of the most heavily populated cites in the country, Jakarta is surprisingly well organized in its own way. This popular tourist destination...more
The proud capital of The Philippines, Manila is an enchanting city of many cultures, beliefs and passions. Influenced by a strong Hispanic presence, this fascinating city brings to life an ancient world of Christian dominance that swept across much...more
A bountiful reserve of nature The Nymans Gardens in Sussex present the perfect destination to take a relaxing stroll and unwind. The gardens were once the part of the home of Leonard Mussel and his wife Maud. The couple inherited the land in 1915 and...more
The city of London has always been popular for hosting an array of events throughout the year, and two of the most prominent venues for hosting events are Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centre. Together these two renowned venues provide a host of...more