Imagine the scene: an attractive woman garbed in a perfect white gown holding a bouquet of the reddest roses, walking down the aisle. Imagine her with pearl bridal jewelry. Now imagine her without. Even though you dont care to admit it, you are aware bridal jewelry is a component of a brides attire. Its the icing on the cake as they say.Boundless numbers of options are available when it comes to bridal jewelry. Pearl, crystal, cubic zirconia,...more
Andy Cohen knew there was a funny side of television and he was ready to explode or exploit it - take your pick. He probably would have exploded if he'd stayed a moment longer at CBS where he spent 10 years working in the "real TV" world, meantime, picking up enough background material for book on the other side of TV - the funny side.That's why the book "Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture" should be on your beach reading...more
Asia boasts of having the biggest land mass on the map of the world. Unlike other continents, Asia comprises of several countries representing diverse cultures. This continent plays a crucial role in the politics of the rest of the world hence it cannot be taken lightly. The countries that are part of this continent vary in their culture, languages, traditions, life style, architecture and many other aspects. The resultant culture of the place is therefore quite diverse. In recent times, the continent has become quite prominent from business point of view and the rest of the world is looking at it with interest. Many multinational companies are opening shops in Asian countries because of the easy availability of labor, low cost and available resources. Due to this reason, the number of executives coming to this continent is increasing steadily. To accommodate the increasing number of visitors, number of flights to Asia has also increased. Leading carriers like Air Canada, British Airways also ply their services to this destination. Even travel agents offer best airline deals on them.Besides business and recreational interests, many visitors are also coming to this destination due...more
The largest city in Brazil deserves its Alpha-City title. Influencing culture and politics, among others at both national and international level, this place must be experienced, not just visited. Flights to Sao Paulo will leave you in the peaceful protection of St. Paul, from whom the city gets its name. But if you thought this would be a peaceful...more
Going on a holiday should be a stress free process that allows you to forget your cares and just enjoy the moment. That is why it is important that you organize a holiday that caters to your specific needs. For a Muslim, the best way to ensure that is to book a holiday at a Muslim hotel. Islamic hotels are especially designed to cater to the needs...more
The Yanomami are an indigenous people living in the Amazon rainforest in an area including parts of Venezuela and Brazil. There are currently an estimated 20,000 Yanomami. Their ancient culture has survived throughout the years, due in part to the fact that this area is so isolated.In general, the Yanomami live in villages with extended families under open structures with roofs, called shabonos, built from raw jungle materials. Foliage including vines and tree trunks go into creating these roofs. Because they can be easily damaged, new shabonos are built every few years. Yanomami villages can typically hold as many as 400 people. Polygyny is common among Yanomami marital unions, but monogamous marriages also occur.Luckily, the rainforest provides much of the resources the Yanomami need. They practice slash and burn agriculture, whereby they cut down and burn forests to create fertile fields from the burned plant life. This method is simple and effective, but they change location every so often when areas become overused and the soil has weakened. The Yanomami people rely on hunting, fishing and agriculture. Their main crops are plantains and cassava. They eat different kinds of...more
Situated in the Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong is a comfortable mix of old and new, East and West. Its cities, Kowloon and Victoria have a fame of their own, as do the sights and sounds of one of the worlds busiest city-states. You could take a...more
They are sleek, rugged, sexy, and rebellious. They have been around for over a century but remain modern staples on runways from Tokyo to Milan. They easily zip, safely tie, stealthily belt, and securely buckle. They really say something about their...more
Goa is one of the hottest tourist destinations in India that attracts thousands of visitors from within the country and outside it. There are fascinating historical places, alluring shopping centers, fantastic architecture, sun kissed beaches, water...more
Car culture is evolving and nowhere is this more apparent than on movie and television screens. Many of the cars the people once took to represent the epoch of style and sophistication are now prized as antique collectibles. Meanwhile a new...more
Geneva is a picturesque location in Switzerland. The city is known for its wonderful parks, gardens, museums, art galleries, cultural centers and many places for entertainment. A variety of exhibits from historical periods is on display here. Art is...more
Saint Martin is a blend of Dutch, French and West Indian cultures. People from 70 different nationalities dwell on the island and speak a number of different languages. Several museums trace the history of the area. Numerous writers, poets and...more