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 flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer,...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 hilltop, especially along the river Rhine. There are schlosses, which are essentially castles or palaces, and there are burgs, which are castles or fortresses; and then there are festungs, quite simply,...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 easily accessible from the city center and, with the Oslo Pass in hand, inexpensive to boot - as well as a wealth of Scandinavian architecture, both historic and modern.For first-time visitors to Oslo, however, since it is easy to be overwhelmed by the city's offerings, here are Oslo's 'Top 10' tourist draws.1. Oslo's Opera HouseOslo's new Opera House, inaugurated in April 2008, is absolutely, positively, a 'must-see'. It is Oslo's bold, New Millennium statement to the world, aptly made with granite and 36,000 slabs of white marble. Partly submerged in the sea, the $700-million architectural masterpiece rises from the fjord like a massive sheet of ice, with its angular slabs, like giant ski slopes, surprising at every level. The opera house is home to both the Norwegian National Opera and the Norwegian Ballet.2. HolmenkollenHolmenkollen is one of the world's most famous ski jump arenas and easily Oslo's foremost attraction. The arena was...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 just can't get anywhere else. Traveling for pleasure is all about having fun, visiting places you have...more
Author: Groshan FabiolaLed lights are everywhere around us, and are yet to be used in residential and commercial establishments as primary sources of light, but we can see such lights almost everywhere we turn. Many stores, as well as public or private institutions have led displays and signs. Many people also use the led technology for lighting...more
If you are going to Brisbane with the family, you will want to look online and do some planning before you go. There is plenty of stuff that the kids will enjoy. If you look at what is available and plan ahead then you won't waste any time with nothing to do once you arrive.There are a ton of fun swimming activities for the little guys. Of course the beach is there, but that can be stressful with very small kids. There are lovely pools that have closer parameters and make it easier to keep everyone in sight and busy. There are some spectacular pools that have a lot of fun additions that kids love.Play time can be educational and interesting at some area museums. At the Science Center you can get into some fun experiments and look at some local strange creatures too. Upstairs is the Queensland art gallery that has some cool workshops that the kids can do with local artists. The same goes for the Gallery of Modern Art, and there is of course all of the incredible art to view too.For those that love furry creatures, you have to go see the koalas and wallaby's at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. It will take you 15 minutes to get there from the city, but it is worth the drive. The kids...more
The use of the internet makes easier than ever to find amazing luxury hotel deals around the world - however the price of luxury hotels can be as much as the flight out there! This is a bit unfortunate for those who want to get a real taste of the...more
India's remarkable diversity, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, golden beaches, misty mountain retreats, colorful people and festivities offers you everything you would ever want in a holiday. For adventure lover tourist Himalayan region...more
One of the most overlooked aspects of any successful business is the parking lot. In many different ways the parking lot is the first calling card that people will see when they come to your shop. For that reason, you need to be sure to have some...more
Ask any business owner in the San Diego area and they will tell you that getting the right striping San Diego company to look after their parking lot is a necessity. There's more to having a functional parking lot than first meets the eye and a savvy...more
Rajasthan has a variety of magnificent destinations that have own unique charm and beauty. It is also the first step to Indian tourism blessed with majestic forts, magnificent palaces, stretches of sand dunes, serene lakes and natural surroundings,...more
Kerala, known as Gods Own Country is not only attractive and prim, it is only here you can enjoy an all-in-one triphealth tourism, pleasure tourism, nature tourism, educational and eco tourism, pilgrimage and so on. It indeed is, for this state is...more