As one of Americas oldest cities with a culture and society so rich in history, it is undeniably a great place to spend a holiday. Tourists stream to this city to experience its rich historic background and sporting events. Boston is also known to be a financial and business setting for many companies and financial experts. Popular things to do while in Boston are; to walk the Freedom Trail, visit the Museum of Fine Arts, tour the USS...more
Boston was the first medieval port that the Pilgrim Fathers founded in the Americas. Although a mere strip of land in the entire map of the US, Boston has a glorified reputation that has endured through the ages. Spearheading a series of industries and areas of interest such as finance, education, culture, art and science, Boston is overflowing with activities and places to see. Enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of this thriving city that has...more
Located on Wusi Street in Beijing, The National Art Museum of China was founded as an effort to collect, exhibit and research contemporary works of art that are of considerable significance and artistic value. The main building itself is a picturesque site that commands the attention of visitors to this popular tourist attraction. After its official reopening on the 23rd of July 2003, the National Art Museum of China was rejuvenated with better facilities which in turn made it a modern museum that meets international standards. This event was a result of the Great Ten Constructions that took place in the country to mark the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.Housing more than 100,000 artistic masterpieces, the museum covers more than 18,000 square metres of land and consists of 17 exhibition halls in total. Some of the magnificent works of art on show here belong to the Qing and Ming Dynasties which gives them much greater value. While paintings from popular local talents such as Wu Changshuo, Ren Bonian, Qi Biashi and Huang Binhong can also be seen here most other exhibits are ones which managed to win various art competitions and those that hold...more
When the shadowy darkness of the night consumes the light of day, the city of Dubai undergoes a fascinating transformation. The bright Arabian sky is covered with a dark blanket studded with glittery stars and the searing heat of the day is replaced by ice cold chilly nights. The shifting environment sparks a change in the inhabitants of this city...more
With only 1100 square kilometres of land available to approximately 7 million people, Hong Kong has been popular for numerous things. The shopping with every imaginable retail brand and item up for grabs, the dining with exotic delights to tempt the pallet, the nightlife to leave a spark in your eye and a harvest of Mother Nature that could give a...more
The country of Thailand has a rich and vibrant history dating back several centuries. Its central location has enabled it to become an economic and tourism powerhouse within South Asia. From the humble back packer to the likes of celebrities all visit the shores of Thailand for its sublime pleasures. As a result of this rich history Thailand has many attractions for travellers to visit and experience. The countrys arts and crafts background is renowned internationally. The textile dying style of Batik which depicts traditional Thai scenes is popular around the world with many famous designers adopting it into their trends. Thai puppetry has been used for centuries to depict stories from Thailands past, from Buddhist scripture to stories from the Ramayana.Though countries such as Nepal and India also utilise puppetry to convey stories, Thai puppetry appears much more vivid and captivating. The art form is known locally as Nang and is a form of shadow puppetry. Nang can be divided into two types, Nang Talung uses leather puppets with each representing a different character while Nang Yai involves a grander performance with elaborate scenes and puppets almost two metres high.The Nang...more
The cosmopolitan island state of Singapore is the smallest in Asia. However it has rapidly grown from humble beginnings to become an international economic and commercial powerhouse. Originating as a small Malay fishing village at the mouth of the...more
Author: ColoradoSkiTelluride Ski Destination and information Telluride was original a silver mining town on the San Miguel River on the west side of the San Juan Mountains. Recently it has become one of the premier ski destinations in the state of...more
Author: Mick Bernard With personal debt growing, lack of GDP growth and unemployment in double digits understanding the world of credit is that much more important. If you are one of the lucky Americans that have not been impacted by growing...more
Author: Mick Bernard The economic downturn will not stop people from spreading holiday cheer for there friends and family this year. According to the latest Gallup poll, Americans estimate that they will spend on Christmas gifts somewhere around...more
India is also recognized for its tigers, elephants and rhinoceros which form a part of some 500 species of mammals found here. The sheer number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India provide you with numerous opportunities to explore the...more
Serene Backwaters, sun-drenched beaches, rippling waves, green hills, there is no other state in the India that can present so much enthusiasm for life as it is visible in Kerala. This small State in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula is an...more