A fast growing tourist hotspot in Cambodia, Siem Reap is a destination rich in heritage and covered in greenery. This once laid back village is now transforming itself in anticipation of massive tourist interest shown lately in this region. Home to the magnificent temples of Angkor which is considered as the eighth Wonder of the World by its locals, this haven of historical importance retains its distinct wild nature despite the sudden...more
Petaling Street is the focal point of the famous Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur which is a popular and much visited tourist destination in Malaysia. Positioned on the southeast part of the Central Market, Petaling Street at Chinatown is lovingly called PS by locals. The street borders Jalan Petaling, Jalan Sultan and Jalan Bandar. The best time of the day to discover the unique surprises of Petaling Street also known simply as Chinatown is when the...more
Plagued by decades of civil war, Cambodia was fast becoming a country that saw no future that did not involve violence. Thousands were displaced and hundreds of others either lost their lives in the war or had to sacrifice a limb just so they could live tell their story. These horrific times have now come to an end and Cambodia is finally thriving once again. The lush tropical landscape and the culturally rich heritage of this vibrant land is once again accessible to travellers and explorers around the world. Thousands of athletes and fans travel from countries across the world to either participate in this great event or to see it with their own eyes. What started off as a fund raising effort to aid the growing need of prosthetic limbs in Cambodia due to the heavy use of landmines in civil war activities, has now grown into becoming a much awaited global event which has aided the fund raising efforts and has also been able to attract a large number of tourists to the region.This annual racing event is divided into 6 categories which separate the runners into various groups to ensure a greater chance of victory to all parties involved. The International Half Marathon is the main...more
The Indonesian capital Jakarta is a combination of the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. Urban skyscrapers flank tree-lined parks, imposing shopping malls and small boutiques. The city is a shoppers delight, offering an immense variety of merchandise at very attractive prices. The vibrant metropolis provides an array of sightseeing...more
Cancun is the coastal city of Mexico. The main magnetisms of Cancun are white sandy beaches, romantic sight seeing, and nightlifes, water sports, and various never-ending activities. These all attraction makes you dispirit to visit Cancun soon. To spend your holidays here you need a hotel. Here you will find variety of world class hotels at near...more
If youre looking for a Hail Mary and youve got some spare time, you could try one of these DIY gift ideas. People are usually so impressed that you spent some time on them that they wont care that you deliberately spent next to nothing on them. WARNING: These projects might require A WHOLE HOUR to complete. For me, if I have to choose between making gifts for family and watching TV, I generally elect to do both. In which case, I generally injure myself and fail to complete the project. In which case, I go further into credit card debt buying a last minute CD Rack. Anyways, here are 4 DIY gift ideas that anyone can do: The Photo Collage. Buy a piece of poster board , print out a bunch of photos (at school or the office or your best friends house), cut them up and assemble them on the board. Most people, particularly family members, will be touched by such a thoughtful gift. Also, theyll be so starstruck by pictures of themselves from 5 years ago (I used to have hair! Do you see this? Look at this!, theyll think its the best, most unique gift theyve ever received. Bead Necklace or Bead Eyeglass Holders. Roll over to your local hippie bead store (youve smelled that...more
With a drop of 13 per cent in visitors last year, the ski holidays industry will be hoping that 2009/10 will see a pick up as skiers start booking again.Fortune is on their side at least - early snow saw some of the Colorado resorts open in early...more
Everybody deserves a vacation especially after working on wee hours finalizing a paper, planning a project or simply making each of your working days stressful. Yet planning a vacation can be hard more than you expect. You have to reserve and book a...more
Author: Washington Daniel Gorosito PèrzCinco años han pasado ya, desde la creación por parte de Fidel Castro y Hugo Chávez de la Alianza Bolivariana para las Américas (Alba). En diciembre pasado celebró, su octava "Cumbre", en la Habana,...more
Barcelona is one of the most interesting and beautiful cities on Earth. Luckily, there are dozens of tours you can take to get the most out of your trip to Barcelona, whether you're there for a week or a single day.One of the best ways to see...more
Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay is the business and financial capital of India. This most populous metropolitan in India, with a population of about 13 million, is a melting pot of a number of cultures. The city is home to the people from across all...more
India is a large country with a number of tourist attractions, but no tourist attraction in India has ever matched the popularity of Agra. The reason is obvious as it is home to the one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the masterpiece of love and...more