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 a memorable vacation experience that you will love to relive over and over again. Adventures Abroad...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...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 walls and courtyards set in a fort like manner. It is divided into two parts: museum and aquarium, beautiful arranged with a significant sized lagoon set in the middle. The main part of the museum shows some of the artifacts from the dark ages of Qatar such as the history of early settlements, and even medals and old legal tender. Another area is dedicated to the natural history of Qatar by showcasing the diverse animal life, and even descriptions of the different flora and fauna available. Another main section shows the oil and gas history with exhibits from the early days. The museum also has a huge collection of Islamic artifacts and relics, long lost in other places of the country. The museum also works as a showcase displaying...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 blues and enjoy the season without stressful gatherings too, ask them.Holiday Espresso Party...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...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 back to 1070 though some parts of it were built in later years in the Dynasties of Ly (1010 1225) and Tran (1225 1440). The National University was opened in 1076, to teach the young students of royalty and aristocracy and boasts of a long and rich history. The temple consists of five courtyards laid in an orderly fashion with walls separating them. The first two courtyards provide an undisturbed surrounding filled with shady trees to individuals who wish to get away from the commotion of the city and enjoy some quiet time. The third entrance, a large pavilion, contains the Thien Quan Ting or Well of Heavenly Clarity and on the two sides of the pond are stone slabs mentioning the students who have received their doctorate from the university. Each of these stones lies on top of a black tortoise statuette and have the names 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...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