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 the tourists coming to India preferred to visit this state to enjoy the amazing art, culture,...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 today is a highly developed commercial district, the area consisting largely of skyscrapers and...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 of Penang from the Sultan of Kedah and established Fort Cornwallis on the north-east corner of the...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 scattered across the city.Fort Santiago has a history stretching back several centuries. Once the...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, the city grew steadily and was named the capital of Indonesia when it became an independent nation after the end of World War II.The Black Portuguese Church dating to the 17th century is a Baroque style building with adequate space for around 1,000 worshipers. The building was constructed just outside the city walls, from which its original name New Portuguese Church outside the walls (translated from the Dutch) is derived. The main structure of the church was formed from bricks, with plastered walls. It is rumoured that the bricks of the church walls are glued together with heat resistant sugar and sand. The roof is formed from tiles of exceptional quality which have stood the test of time. The building rests on 10,000 round poles, called dolken in Dutch. The church has a simple exterior but is richly appointed with ebony framework, granite floor, copper chandeliers and a pipe organ. The beautiful wall paintings were created by Dutch...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
Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and interesting regions of Italy. It is known for its magical landscapes, its artistic legacy, its memorable center, and today several localities of Tuscany are UNESCO protected sites. Tuscany is the greatest ...more
Inspired by best selling authors and award winning musicians, Birmingham is a proud English city to say the least. Although its prosperity at present is well known, Birmingham has seen its fare share of testing times that saw buildings demolished by...more
Whoever said that diamonds are women's only best friend, didn't know us, women too well. Truthfully speaking, aside from diamonds and shoes, we also love handbags. Women value handbags just like the way men value their cars. Most women love having...more