The worlds most populous metropolitan area, Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is home to more than 20 million people. The contribution that Tokyo has made towards global economic and technological development has been magnanimous. It is a truly global city - well managed, fast-paced, high-tech, extremely disciplined and has even been described by experts as a global economic command centre along with New York City and London.The traveller...more
Much could be said of Hong Kong. A sprawling metropolis, dynamic business and financial hub, gourmet capital of the world, a shoppers paradise, entertainment and nightlife centre are just some of the ways to describe this truly global and cosmopolitan city. This diversity is Hong Kongs strength, drawing thousands of business and leisure travellers to it every year.Among the many shopping destinations the city of Hong Kong is famous for, the...more
The territory of Hong Kong is certainly a city of the future. It is where the east meets the west, where awesome sky scrapers and modern architectural gems go hand in hand with historic and religious masterpieces, and where million dollar deals are finalised almost everyday. For the traveller, the city of Hong Kong is an absolute treasure trove waiting to be discovered. From archaeological sites to theme parks and beautifully landscaped gardens, Hong Kong offers and absolute gamut of things to keep travellers fully entertained during their visit here. Hong Kong is also renowned as the gourmet capital of the world while its entertainment and night life scene is also a really happening one.A Symphony of Lights is one of the many must-see attractions in Hong Kong. The spectacular event is a synchronised symphony of exterior light and laser multimedia displays that happens every night the weather is good. The light display is accompanied by symphony music making it an absolute treat to watch. In fact A Symphony of Lights has been entered in to the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest permanent light and sound show in the world.The number of participatory buildings in this...more
The capital of Japan, Tokyo is one of the worlds economic super powers. It is where the financial heartbeat of Asia and the pulse of the eastern world is generated. The city is the worlds largest metropolitan area and is home to a whopping 20 million inhabitants. For the traveller, the city of Tokyo offers a veritable feast of really fascinating...more
Are you planning a sojourn to the magical city of Cape Town on a holiday? Yes you are in a right way. Cape Towns is a lovely place to spent time and just totally relax. It is the second largest city and provincial capital of Western Cape. It is a wonderful city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offers. Flights to Cape...more
The first Givenchy store opened its doors in 1952, the brainchild of owner Hubert de Givenchy.To trace the origins of this event thoughowever,it is necessary that we step back a few years in time. Givenchy was born in 1927 in France. At the age 10, having shown a flair for fashion from an early age, he attended the World's Fair in Paris. Leaving the Pavilion of Elegance and filled with awe by the beauty of the gowns and models of the prominent Fashion Houses his decision to become a fashion designer was cemented.Following the Allies liberation of France towards the end of World War II, Givenchy relocated to Paris. One of his first mentors was Jacques Fath, who along with Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain was considered as one of the major influences on the postwar fashion industry.His training continued under the expert guidance of Robert Piquet and Lucien Lelong. When in 1947, Elsa Schiaparelli appointed him to manage her boutiques on Place Vendôme, his entrance into the world of high fashion was secured.Indeed, 5 years later in 1952, Givenchy opened his own Maison de Couture at No8, rue Alfred de Vigny, on the Monceau Plain and won instant acclaim with the release of his...more
Egypt is a perfect place for those who are highly interested in discovering real picture of nature.As this amazing place comes in the list of oldest vacation spots it offers some of the unique and exciting traveling opportunities with some of the...more
The research on accommodations in Tropical North Queensland will make you aware of all the choices there with considerations for any housing or budget requirement. Among the wide variety of accommodations such as hotels and lodges, it may be less...more
According to the National Ski and Snowboarders Retailers Association, over 5.5 million individuals participated in the ski season in 2007. The average skier skied for 6.2 days and the stats were at roughly 60% male, 40% female. The median age is 33...more
Author: Sushil SharmaJaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet...more
If you like castles, you'll love Germany, for Germany has castles the way Venice has canals, or Norway has fjords, or the Napa Valley has wineries. There are literally scores of them, virtually in every German state and seemingly on every other...more
For a healthy dose of Viking culture and a good smattering of art and history museums, go to Oslo, Norway. For Oslo, a small capital by most measures, with a mere 500,000 people, has a surprisingly large collection of good museums - most of them...more