The Peking Man Site offers the chance to experience the early civilisations of the Chinese nation for any individual. Based in Zhoukoudian, this wonder of nature has been included in the World Heritage List without a contest, in 1987. The Peking Man Site gives solid evidence that the humans existed and used primitive tools 750,000 years ago, and now has the vestiges of the way they lived their lives in the Palaeolithic Age. A walk around the...more
Doha, Qatar claims ownership to the second largest museum, the Qatar National Museum. It is located in the Easter part of Doha Corniche and is set up in a palace of a former president. With many collections describing the rich history of Qatar it is a place visited by many tourists in their travels. Designed and decorated by a native architect, Abdullah Al Mail, it has many sections showing different areas of the history of Qatar, separated by...more
Statistics New Zealand travel statistics for November showed visitor arrivals from Australia had boomed, up 9 per cent compared with the same month in 2008, but those coming for conferences had more than halved because of two large conferences that boosted numbers last November. Companies were shying away from offering cheap travel as an incentive to make a purchase, or as a reward for sales and other business performance. Two sides to travel industry fortunes SkyCity conference centre manager Peter Zielke said that a financial conference and librarian conference last year had distorted the figures and in reality business was picking up. Although conference delegates were spending less per head, the value of bookings in the next six months was much higher than the first half of 2009. "I think we are through the tough times," he said. Conventions and Incentives New Zealand chief executive Alan Trotter said aside from the skew from the large events, the statistics highlighted a global trend that was hurting incentive travel. The pressure was on financial institutions in particular to stick to their "corporate social responsibility" strategy and not be seen to be splashing out in hard...more
The city of Hanoi in Vietnam proudly claims ownership to the Temple of Literature. During the French colonization it was known as Pagode des Cordeaux and in Vietnamese it is called Van Mieu-Quac Tu Cian. It was made in honour of a philosopher called Confucius and also six years later it opened the first ever university in Vietnam. The temple dates...more
Paris is one of the most beautiful and popular cities in the world. For those that want to attend the best art schools, get the best cuisine and culinary training, and learn all about fashion, Paris is the place to be. Moving to Paris is something that a lot of people think about, but never actually do. Transport to Paris can be easy to find and...more
Flights have made traveling so convenient and hassle free. It just takes a few hours to reach a destination which is miles away and if traveled by road or rail, will drain the entire energy out of your system. Money is the facilitator and if you have that, you can afford to buy the comforts of life.Earlier air travel used to be a luxury and only the rich and affluent could afford it. But with entry of more and more flight operators and increasing competition, flights have become cheaper and much more affordable. So if you are keen on air travel but prices have been keeping you away, then you must explore this option of traveling now and reap the benefits.The following information will prove to be important while booking flight tickets:1. You have various options to book flights. You can do it online, through travel agents or directly by contacting the airlines office or counter. If booking online, then ensure that the site is well protected and there is no risk involved on entering into a transaction. This is crucial as you will be giving away your credit card number which can be misused if the site is not well protected. Many a times, cheap and discounted airfares are only...more
Aviation industry has numerous players today. Due to the growing competition, buyers have many available options to choose the flight operator of their choice. To attract more and more customers, flight operators offer discount flights and come up...more
Isla MujeresSituated on the coast of Mexico, Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is the eastern most point in Mexico eight miles east of Cancun beach and has become a favourite of tourists in recent years for its beauty and seclusion. Discovered in 1517...more
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?..., written by W.H Davies is a lovely poem. Yeah! Its true, we really dont have time so that we can stand and stare anything even for a moment. Our lives are getting busier day...more
Air travel is the fastest and the most convenient way to travel. Everyone wants to travel comfortably and luxuriously, however the expensive flights prevent budget travelers from exploring the option of flying to their desired destination. Air...more
Most of the travel enthusiasts wish to experience a holiday on cruise at least once in their lifetime. It is a common perception that cruise holidays costs a lot. This is not true and you can find amazingly cheap cruise deals on conducting a proper...more
Are you planning a cruise holiday and do not know how to look for cheap cruise packages? If yes, then this article will help you get all the information you require to plan a perfect holiday for your family. Going on a cruise vacation is a very good...more