So you are thinking of visiting central Italy in January, but you're not sure what to see and what to do. Don't despair; there are lots and lots of special events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; January is not very far away. We start our virtual tour in Tuscany on the western coast and then travel east to the Marches and Abruzzi on the Adriatic Sea. Then we almost complete the circle...more
Tianjin is a major city in the Peoples Republic of China. It has experienced an eventful and turbulent history, with many foreign occupations and a multitude of military incidents. By the turn of the 19th century many western nations had established their presence in Tianjin, establishing their individual self-contained enclaves with their own administration. Each of these nations left their mark on the city in the form of churches and villas,...more
Millions of people travel abroad every year and it has become essential for woman to know all the safety measures before starting. There are certain precautions that woman travelers need to follow to ensure their safety while travelling abroadType of clothing: Women who travel for Their career need to care for her type of clothing. Women should select a casual wear while travelling which will not create a rich impression and make people think they have more money. They should avoid the accessories as flaunting expensive necklaces, pendant, rings & any other type of jewelry; make yourself very simple and comfortable.Precaution to take while travelling: 1.Try to keep your passport in a more accessible way, to clear your customs. 2.Try not to travel alone, always be in groups. 3.Do not discuss travel plans or any personal matters to strangers.4.If you are in groups, avoid loud discussions5.Beware of pick pockets.Healthcare Precautions:1.Always refresh yourself with mineral water. Carry at least one bottle of mineral water and buy if needed.2.Do not share and borrow food from strangers while travelling.3.While taking food at Restaurants, order for mineral water.4.Carry some usual...more
Located on the western coastal line of the island of Luzon, Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Home to a diverse blend of ethnicities and religious beliefs, Manila is the global representative to its country. If the warm tropical climate fails to attract you, the golden beaches and the energetic nightlife surely will. Dont let the laid back,...more
Would you prefer to hike along a trail in Patagonia, the Atlas Mountains or in the Himalayas, go lion watching in Kenya or tiger spotting in India, or would you like to wander through a farmer's market in Italy or in Vietnam? How about choosing and preparing for a family adventure that everyone from a 5-year-old to a senior will enjoy?Get ready for...more
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 site will expose you to an overwhelming feeling of belonging as these are the ancestors of our race. It is a chance of a lifetime to have a firsthand look at the beginnings of evolution. The excavations throughout the years revealed many forms of fossils and other materials that are currently artefacts. However, the most infamous findings are the Peking Man fossils itself. There were more than 200 human fossils, weapons and gear made out of stone, about 200 pieces of individual animal species and even a few layers containing residue of ash proving that fire has been in use by the premature humans. Most of the discoveries were lost when the Japanese occupied Beijing in 1941 and were never recovered.There are a few debated thoughts about...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...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us. The holidays often mean parties, gifts, and family functions. If you are tired of the same home and office parties and gift exchanges, you are not alone. Your friends may be looking for a way to beat the winter...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...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...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...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