There are lots of reasons to visit the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. You might want to ski the Alps or visit the Olympic city of Turin that perhaps surprisingly is home to a museum housing one of the world's richest collections of Egyptian art, and a world-class automobile museum. Nearby, on the banks of the Po River you'll find the Borgo Medioevale, a faithful representation of a Piedmont village from the Middle Ages. Piedmont is filled...more
In this day and age of heightened airline security, plane travel can be fraught with hassle, delays and frustration. Whilst we all understand the necessity for such measures, and are now somewhat resigned to the almost inevitable problems that you know will arise, there are a few things that you can do to minimise these.1: Always book your tickets with a reputable, reliable airline. If you havn't travelled with a particular airline before do a...more
If you are planning to visit India in your upcoming holidays then there are few tips and advice which should be kept in mind for a smoother and relaxing trip. Some of the Dos include: •Carry light luggage and avoid heavy bags. Always pack clothes made up of material like cotton, linen, silk and rayon if your India tour package consists of mid or southern India. •You can bring pashmina shawls and wraps for Indian winters. •If you are planning to visit temples in India then always take off your shoes. Also wear hygienic pair of socks. •Take along antibacterial gel or wipes and use them constantly. •Bring a toilet paper along with you and other necessary items. •Beware of tap water and always go for purified drinking water to prevent any water borne diseases. •If you are visiting India in the season of summers then be prepared to face hot, humid and dirt air. •Try to learn some of the common language spoken in India. Some of the common terms like namaste and others. •If you have chosen cheaper travel then bring along an airline pillow for comfort on crowded trains and buses. •Take along all necessary medicines with you to avoid any medical...more
Autumn is a great time of year to take a break, after the crowds of the summer season, the traffic jams to popular destinations and the promise of long hot sunny days not quite living up to our expectations. At least with Autumn you know where you are, you can guarantee that the visitor numbers will be lower than summer, that the leaves will...more
Theres few things more romantic than whisking your loved one to the coast for a break with the opportunity for long walks along the beach and maybe even a paddle in the sea. The chance to stroll around quiet villages or small towns where you can browse around antique shops, book shops, museums and maybe stop for a traditional afternoon tea in a...more
Diwali or Deepavali a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and an official holiday in India. Adherents of these religions celebrate Diwali as the Festival of Lights. They light diyas - cotton string wicks inserted in small clay pots filled with oil - to signify victory of good over the evil within an individual.In Hinduism, across many parts of India and Nepal, it is the homecoming of Rama after a 14-year exile in the forest and his victory over Ravana. In the legend, the people of Ayodhya welcomed Rama by lighting rows of lamps, thus its name: Deepavali. In South India, it marks the victory of Krishna over Narakasura.Diwali celebrates this through festive fireworks, lights, flowers, sharing of sweets, and worship. While the story behind Diwali varies from region to region, the essence is the same - to rejoice in the inner light or the underlying reality of all things.Diwali marks the end of the harvest season in most of India and Nepal. Farmers are thankful for the plentiful bounty of the year gone by, and pray for a good harvest for the year to come. Traditionally this marked the closing of accounts for businesses dependent on the agrarian cycle, and...more
A combined workforce of 20,000 people toiled hard for 22 years to build this structure. It is also amazing that the Taj Mahal in Agra cost the exchequer 32 million rupees even at that time. The Taj Mahal is Built in 1653 by the Mughal Emperor Shah...more
Seminyak is a tiny beach town in South Bali. It is the most popular tourist attraction in the region. The town is very well known as a high end tourist spot. There, you can expect to find luxurious spas, hotels, and villas. When it comes to...more
Yosemite tours:Yosemite national park is considered one of the top tour destinations in U.S. You can travel to Yosemite by car, bus or train. Many shuttle buses will take you to Yosemite national park. Most of the tour companies will take you for a...more
India is as unique as the one of Seven Wonders of the World Taj Mahal.It is a land which has its own charm with its own culture, history and tradition. When you are on the tour of India, you will see its overwhelming monuments, heritage temples &...more
The necessity to stay in hotels can be due to various factors like some business or professional outing or for leisure or for just staying en rout any journey. Well, whatever the reason on any day it is our inherent wish to make the stay luxurious,...more
Yorkshire has always and is extremely proud of its rich historical heritage and is proud to move forward into the 21st Century mixing history with its contemporary cosmopolitan cities. Restaurants and Pubs of Yorkshire takes on this statement mixing...more