The Dhaka-Kolkata Maitree Express commenced its services from the West Bengal capital Kolkatta on 14 April and got held for few minutes in Nadia region. This incident took place because some citizens who sat on its railway path challenging rehabilitation of Bangladeshs people in exile. The train was held near Aranghata in the Ranaghat. The people who were protecting the train came down but did not use any harsh means or force as the unlawful...more
The Christmas / summer holidays are the longest holiday period in your HSC year. You have about 6 weeks to relax and refresh yourself before the 2010 school year starts. However, students often use these holiday periods to gain a competitive advantage over their peers by reading ahead in their textbooks, or reading all of their English texts in advance. One of our students finished her entire English Extension 2 major work in these holidays! Of...more
Another luxury train which attracts the people to the beautiful state of Rajasthan is Royal Rajasthan. It comprises of a total of 22 saloons with complete amenities. Apart from this there are 13 luxury coaches, a couple of restroom lounges, power cars and workers cars each. Besides this voyagers would also get a marvelous deluxe saloon, a spa car, and a kitchen car. The super sumptuous saloon of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels would be prepared with a couple of suites that can adjust 4 people in all. All the suites would have twin beds and some other amenities like dressing tables, wash rooms and baggage racks. There is enough of space at the luxury deluxe saloons. The services accessible at the suites of these luxury coaches of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels are comparable to that of a regal room. The quilt and bedcovers are made out of velvet and silk. The hanging curtains displays an exceptional splendor and the furnishings are simply beautiful, furniture is made of wood and is worth recalling. The bed is enormous and relaxing. The sofa and the chairs have been constructed in an Ottoman manner. A reading table has been offered to make your hang about more contented. These suites...more
The luxury train The Palace on Wheels tour carries you to a pulsating trip to the majestic land of sand dunes and majestic palaces. Travel through the majestic vastness where stately Rajputs resided in an imposing manner. Discover this regal land on the Palace on Wheels, the well-appointed and comfortable train of India that take with it an natural...more
Joy-Ride Up The Hills The people who are fond of travelling must take the joy ride of slow moving trains which run up to the hill resorts of Ooty (Udhangamandalam), Shimla, Darjeeling etc. It is the most exciting experience of moving up the hills, passing the small hamlets and green terraced fields. One can pass through the tunnels, over bridges...more
Ice skating is a popular pastime in the lead up to the Christmas holidays, but with the recent dump of winter weather it may be time to get those skates out again. London offers a wealth of options for outdoor skating. The ice rink at the Natural History Museum boasts a 1050 square metre main rink and a smaller 100 square metre rink for children, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the grand museum building. Time for ice rinks is running out, however, with the Natural History Museum ice rink closing on the 17th of January. The ice rink at Hyde Parks Winter Wonderland has already closed, while the rink at the Tower of London is set to close on the 10th of January. If you find yourself running out of time, Somerset House will keep its rink open until the 24th of January.Tickets to the Natural History Museum ice rink cost 8.50 for children and 13 for adults during peak times. If youre a student, make sure you head out on Tuesday and dont forget your student ID, the rink is running a special offer allowing students to skate Tuesday for just 6.50, plus they receive a free drink at the bar.While there, you may as well take a walk through the museum itself. With the...more
Just as soon as the pilot receives permission he moves his charter jet onto the runway while heading into the wind and continues down the runway. In many ways the take-off of an aircraft is like starting a car in low gear, shifting to second gear and...more
Samba dancing may sound only as fun, especially for foreigners. But in Brazil, this activity is taken very seriously by amateur and professional dancers, as we will see below. Samba dancing in the Carnival of Brazil is part of our culture and...more
So, you have decided to tour India. Bravo! This country will spoil you for choice with its myriad exotic locales. Hill enthusiasts can pick from South Indias picturesque Ooty and numerous other spectacular spots to Northern Indias tremendously...more
Want to know what is the best possible mode of transportation if youre heading to places such as Atlanta and Florida? Then the number one answer most tourists would say would be by car. Car hire is nothing new to the tourism industry, where more and...more
Planning a trip abroad? Then why not have your vacation in California which is the USAs most populated state which consists of world renowned cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. If youre wondering about expenses there, then plan your trip...more
Vacations are one of the best luxuries that life has to offer, especially if its in the company of people that you love and the whole trip is smooth sailing. Florida which is the fourth most populated state in the United States of America is now...more