Much could be said of Hong Kong. A sprawling metropolis, dynamic business and financial hub, gourmet capital of the world, a shoppers paradise, entertainment and nightlife centre are just some of the ways to describe this truly global and cosmopolitan city. This diversity is Hong Kongs strength, drawing thousands of business and leisure travellers to it every year.Among the many shopping destinations the city of Hong Kong is famous for, the...more
The territory of Hong Kong is certainly a city of the future. It is where the east meets the west, where awesome sky scrapers and modern architectural gems go hand in hand with historic and religious masterpieces, and where million dollar deals are finalised almost everyday. For the traveller, the city of Hong Kong is an absolute treasure trove waiting to be discovered. From archaeological sites to theme parks and beautifully landscaped gardens,...more
The capital of Japan, Tokyo is one of the worlds economic super powers. It is where the financial heartbeat of Asia and the pulse of the eastern world is generated. The city is the worlds largest metropolitan area and is home to a whopping 20 million inhabitants. For the traveller, the city of Tokyo offers a veritable feast of really fascinating attractions ranging from the historic to the contemporary and even the futuristic.Since Japan is a country with a strong Buddhist heritage and culture, the city of Tokyo features many sites of religious significance offering an opportunity for visitors to achieve spiritual refinement as well as enlightenment. Among these sites, the Asakusa District in Taito is quite popular mainly due to the Senso-ji, the Buddhist temple devoted to the Kannon bodhisattva is also located there. Asakusa is also home to several other temples and shrines while also hosting several religious and cultural festivals. Adjoining the Senso-ji temple grounds is a complex where carnivals are held. This compound features an array of games, rides and other related fun activities.As is customary with most religious places in Asia, the Asakusa also has its fair share of...more
Are you planning a sojourn to the magical city of Cape Town on a holiday? Yes you are in a right way. Cape Towns is a lovely place to spent time and just totally relax. It is the second largest city and provincial capital of Western Cape. It is a wonderful city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offers. Flights to Cape...more
The first Givenchy store opened its doors in 1952, the brainchild of owner Hubert de Givenchy.To trace the origins of this event thoughowever,it is necessary that we step back a few years in time. Givenchy was born in 1927 in France. At the age 10, having shown a flair for fashion from an early age, he attended the World's Fair in Paris. Leaving...more
Egypt is a perfect place for those who are highly interested in discovering real picture of nature.As this amazing place comes in the list of oldest vacation spots it offers some of the unique and exciting traveling opportunities with some of the distinct monuments.Despite of having hot environment this attracts millions of tourists every year.Egypt is fully equipt with visual beauty and exciting beach activities to make your holiday memorable.Presently, where the country is internationally considered as an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East, it is also renowned for world-class resorts situated at various famous tourist cities of Egypt. Generally, the resorts in Egypt can be categorized into different sections. The most popular ones include Dive Resort and Eco. The Dive Resorts as the name suggest are located near the sea and provide easy access to enjoy different beach activities and water sports like scuba diving, boating or snorkelling. Besides this, the Eco lodges and other eco-friendly resorts are located among natural vegetation and wild life. Important point for vacationers to note is that many of these resorts located at some of the well tourist...more
The research on accommodations in Tropical North Queensland will make you aware of all the choices there with considerations for any housing or budget requirement. Among the wide variety of accommodations such as hotels and lodges, it may be less...more
According to the National Ski and Snowboarders Retailers Association, over 5.5 million individuals participated in the ski season in 2007. The average skier skied for 6.2 days and the stats were at roughly 60% male, 40% female. The median age is 33...more
Author: Sushil SharmaJaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet...more
If you like castles, you'll love Germany, for Germany has castles the way Venice has canals, or Norway has fjords, or the Napa Valley has wineries. There are literally scores of them, virtually in every German state and seemingly on every other...more
For a healthy dose of Viking culture and a good smattering of art and history museums, go to Oslo, Norway. For Oslo, a small capital by most measures, with a mere 500,000 people, has a surprisingly large collection of good museums - most of them...more
Saint Augustine was once quoted as saying that "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." I have to admit I agree. While staying in one place are what some people do, others are experiencing wonder and excitement that you...more