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...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 Fiddler moved the festival to Bramham Park, near Bramham north-east of Leeds in 2003. Since then,...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 ares in the world. It was recognized as a Tiger Reserve in 2006. It is also declared an important Bird Area by Birdlife International for conservation of bird species. This Park has played a significant role in wildlife conservation. It was recognized as a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1940. Covering an area of 430 sq km, this Park is a home to mesmerizing wildlife such as Indian Elephants, Hog Deer, Indian Bison, Capped Langurs, Swamp Deer, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Sloth Bears, Jungle Cats, Jackal, Otters, Hog Badgers, Wild Boar, Pythons, Wild Buffalo and Monitor Lizards. Its landscape encompasses tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests. There are several water bodies in the Park, which serve as promising sites for wildlife sighting. The Park is also a bird's paradise where you can sight a variety of...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...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 the title of 'Gods own Country'. The 600 km long shoreline gifted Kerala with some of the finest...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 perched on the Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 2128 meters. Apart from the natural scenic beauty, this place is known for its colonial mansions and churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples, botanical gardens and a zoo of Himalayan fauna. Another internationally known attraction of this place is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and tea plantation industry. Fascinating Attractions: Kalimpong: This is a sleepy town situated on the slope of lush green mountain at an altitude of 1200 meters. The quiet atmosphere, peaceful ambience and natural vistas are the striking features of this place. It is known for the Durpin Dara Observatory which is situated at an altitude of 1402 metres. This observatory offers breathtaking views of the snow capped Himalayan Ranges. It also provides awe-inspiring view of sunrise over the Mt. Kanchenjungha. The well known tourist destinations of this place include Orchid flower...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
Sports teams right now, especially traveling leagues are so competitive. My twelve year old brother is on one that practices every day for between 1 to 3 hours about 6 days a week during the off season and then during the baseball season they have...more
Author: Norris LynzorYou've been looking forward to it for weeks. Your two kids have already packed their bags. Your wife has already hired the dog sitter for the dog. You have the tickets in your hand, and excitement shoots through your body like...more