Searching for a scholarship is only the first half of the process. After that you need to apply for the scholarship that you wish to win. There are many organizations that give international travel grants that help the grantee on saving some money. The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting gives travel grants to cover the hard cost of international traveling. The ideal projects for which travel grants are given are print, photography, radio and...more
The Quirinal hill in central Rome is the highest and largest of the Rome's seven hills. This area hosts the Quirinal Palace, which had been the old papal palace, and later became the residence of the kings. It is now the residence of the President of the Italian Republic. There is a daily changing of the guard. The Scuderie del Quirinale, the former papal stables, has been remodeled and serves as a venue for touring art exhibitions. The hill is...more
Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is a magnet for millions of visitors every year with its rich and eclectic blend of a multi-cultural flavour with a vibrant and cosmospolitan vibe. This prominent commercial, entertainment and cultural hub in North America has a host of experiences to offer its visitors, from its world-class museums, galleries and theatre productions to iconic landmarks such as the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre. Before you can experience the unrivalled allure of this exciting city, you have to first find an ideal accommodation within your budget range. If you prefer to spend less on your hotels, you would be pleased to note that amongst the wide variety of choices available, there are numerous cheap Toronto hotels located both within and outside the downtown area. This leaves you with more to spend on experiencing the city's many dazzling sights and sounds which you cannot afford to miss out on.Budget hotels in Toronto - unmatched comfort and convenienceWorried that budget hotels in Toronto may compromise on the convenience and quality offered to their guests in exchange for a room cheaper rate? You can lay your fears to rest, as the cheaper hotels in Toronto...more
Some countries have their own popular and less popular seasons to visit, usually based on the particular time of year. If you do not like the weather conditions during your planned travel period, you might make plans to visit another part of the world instead. However, China is an exception. Being the third largest country in the world, it has a...more
On this article we will review how the first Rio street carnival bands were organized in Brazil and why they became a tremendous success over the last 3 years! Rio Street Carnaval bands, also called "Blocos de Carnaval", "Blocos de Rua" or simply "blocos" - (pronounced blo´ku sh in Portuguese) are some of the names given to "free for all" popular...more
Amsterdam is a unique architectural attraction bestowed with natural floral bounty and a unique cultural heritage. A city which unlike other cities is rather pleasant and calm with the absence of skyscrapers and commercial business crowding the city and the presence of striking monumental houses and buildings that traces back many centuries back in history. The city is also famous for making drugs and prostitution legal and practiced openly. It is well known for its museums and galleries, bridges and beautifully decorated merchant's residences, diamond factories and cheese markets and long canal lined areas which are surrounded by gabled houses.Here is a quick rundown on some of the famous tourist attractions you might not want to miss.- Canal cruises:It is a great way to explore the city on the first day of your visit to this city. There are innumerable canal cruises available and also are quite affordable. In the evenings, some cruises introduce a theme to the trip like having alcohol available to the tourists. The regular canal cruises are the best way to go to all the places in Amsterdam that might not be feasible through the streets in the city.- Red Light District:This is the...more
The most bewildering beauty of the amazing city of Amsterdam is eye candy to the various tourists gushing in and out of the city throughout the year. From semi-circular canals lining the city to historical buildings, age old monuments of historical...more
Amsterdam a city of picturesque architecture and monuments of historical significance is the capital city of the Netherlands. It is a favorite tourist destination that attracts loads of foreign tourists throughout the year. The reasons for the same...more
Private grand Holland tours are undertaken by certain tourist agencies using a private car or a minibus with a driver who is also your tour guide. They first take you to Aalsmeer. World's largest flower auction takes place in Aalsmeer. It is...more
Amsterdam is the capital city of Netherlands and is a systematically put together and greatly well planned city and area wise is the largest city of the country. A city which unlike other cities is rather pleasant and calm with the absence of...more
The Piazza Navona situated near the center of Rome was once a focal point for medieval jousts and Roman circuses. It is beautiful and still evokes Rome of days gone by. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), representing the...more
Traveling overseas on a shoestring budget often means that you have to find ways to save on potentially costly arrangements such as your accommodation. Settling for a budget accommodation is certainly the way to go to save big on travel costs. Cheap...more