Qingdao rests in Chinas Shandong Province overlooking the Yellow Sea. The city is a haven for a great assortment of fresh and luscious seafood that attracts both tourists and locals alike. Qingdaos colonial influence can be traced from its cityscape dotted with traditional German style buildings. Qingdao is also famous for its marine park, Qingdao Underwater World and for offering exhilarating deep sea adventures. Qingdao Underwater World sits on...more
The kingdom of Cambodia leaves nothing to the imagination; its captivating landscapes, omnipresent religious fervour and rich cultural history are just some of the elements that are responsible for its magic. This is the land of gods, temples and the Angkor Wat. Always chaotic but never anything less than intriguing, its easy to understand why this charismatic venue has continued to mesmerize the world. With rice heavy paddy fields stretching...more
Author: jason The V Festival is an annual music festival held in England during the penultimate weekend in August. Organised by SJM Concerts, the event is held at two parks simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday. The sites are located at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex and Weston Park in South Staffordshire. Although predominantly a rock music festival, a wide range of musicial genres are accepted; in recent years pop acts have become ever more common.The idea for V came in 1996 when Pulp's front man Jarvis Cocker announced he would love to play two outdoor venues in two days. Pulp's promoters got together and came up with the idea of putting the gig into Victoria Park Warrington and Hylands Park Chelmsford giving fans in both the North and South a chance to see the band. Then came the idea of adding more bands to the bill, putting on a second stage and letting people camp for the weekend. In the end Victoria Park was just too small for two stages and camping. So in August 1996 there was one day of artists in Victoria Park and two days at Hylands Park with camping. The northern leg of V97 was...more
Author: jason After a successful first year in Leeds, a continued resurgence in the popularity of outdoor music festivals led to the Reading festival selling out more and more quickly every year. The Leeds leg, however, was plagued by riots and violence which led to problems in retaining its licenceThe worst of these was in 2002, after which Mean...more
Author: SanjogkrRenowned the world over for its endangered one-horned Rhino and a variety of other wildlife, Kaziranga National Park is an important wildlife destination of India. Set ideally on the banks of River Brahmaputra, it is a World Heritage Site located in the enchanting state of Assam. It has the highest density of tigers among protected...more
Author: Paul BuchananMany recognise a trip to London's Westminster area as one of the most important, iconic things to do while visiting the city. This section of the immense sprawl that London is has, alone, myriad things to see and do - so what's exactly on offer in Westminster? Easily accessible by tube stations, Westminster is home to many of London's most famous landmarks. For example, the impassive Big Ben towers skywards in this area and, beside it, the gorgeous Westminster Abbey as well as the striking palace of Westminster - also known as the Houses of Parliament. Built over 150 years ago, Big Ben still remains one of the world's tallest free standing clock towers. It makes for a majestic photo opportunity, particularly when taken as part of larger Westminster photos on spots along the south bank of the River Thames. The clock overlooks the Houses of Parliament, another iconic Westminster building where many of Britain's political decisions are made. Only UK citizens are permitted access to the interior of this building, and even then it is only through acquiring a ticket to attend a debate - but if you are from the UK and have the chance to...more
Author: SanjogkrEnchanting beauty of lush green hill station, pristine backwaters, silvery beaches, rich wild life and vibrant culture makes Kerala one of the most beautiful destinations of the world. The rich scenic beauty honoured this place with...more
Author: SanjogkrSteep mountain range, green verdant of tea plantations and splendid backdrop of the Himalayan panorama are premier tourist draw-card of the Darjeeling. It is one of the most important and organized hill resorts in Eastern India...more
Author: jason The Reading Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Reading, United Kingdom and is run by Festival Republic (itself owned by Live Nation and MCD). Reading Festival takes place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the...more
Author: SanjogkrOccupying a treasured place on the itinerary of wildlife lovers, Corbett National Park is a great holiday destination. The Park boosts of good population of tigers and a variety of other wildlife. It is ideally set in a picturesque...more
Author: SanjogkrBharatpur is a small yet popular tourist destination located in Rajasthan. The deep association of this city with natural beauty as well as historical importance attract tourists from various corners of the globe. The star attraction...more
London takes the stage as one of the worlds greatest cities with ease. Home to people of many ethnicities and cultures, as the capital of the United Kingdom, London is brag worthy of many special attributes. From the famed Tower of London to the...more