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 as well. The busy corporate types roll up their sleeves and get ready to party late into the night...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 new lease of life to the beholder. Soaring skyscrapers and temples reside amicably beside each...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 Singapore River, the British East India Company established a colony in 1819. Singapore played a key...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 Colorado because of its amazing snow and remarkable ski runs. The Telluride Historic District is one...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 personal debt, you know someone that has. Most people do not have time to read the fine print, but they should not have to feel victimized by Credit Card Companies. The following are six methods to protect your credit: The importance of your Balance It is important to not hold a revolving balance for a lengthy period of time depending on your credit history the result might be a reduction your is credit limit. Even if you are holding 20-30 percent of the overall debt of the card, which does not make you high risk, card holders with new or poor histories have a better chance of getting the rug pulled from under them. Spreading around your debt Let’s say your debt is over 30 percent of the limit of the card, industry professionals will recommend you to split your debt between to cards. The reason for this being so you can spread the debt and your credit, so you can be able to track your spending and credit card companies view an...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
You can check Indian Railways PNR status on your mobile through simple and easy ways. In the Indian railway passenger reservation system, waiting list tickets and reservation under confirmation (RAC) tickets are very common and this can result in...more
Author: Emeka EgwimWhen I first heard about Holidays and Cash from an ex-school mate of mine who sent me a text message with a link to the website, I outright laughed at the title. “Oh no” I thought, “another how-to internet marketing aimed at...more
The holiday season is almost here. Now, what are you going to get your nieces, nephews, sibling-in-laws, parents and all other members of the extended family? With all the built in excitement of family gatherings comes the fun, yet sometimes...more