Feb 28, 2013

The Patong Beach resort in Phuket

Destination Discovery The Patong Beach resort in Phuket is known for its bustling nightlife and wide variety of fun activities for travellers. Streets lit with neon lights, hosting hundreds of restaurants, discos and bars, this is an ideal place to party and play. By night the town has a bustling nightlife which includes literally hundreds of restaurants, beer bars, GoGo Bars and of course discos.


Ocean Road is a 243-kilometres,south-eastern coast of Australia

The Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia. A great nature walk for soothing the mind against the sound of the waves.


Hue province, Vietnam

Huế is the capital city of Thua Thien – Hue province, Vietnam. Spotted with temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history, this makes for a great off-beat location.


Santiago the capital of Chile. Flocked with museums

Santiago the capital of Chile. Flocked with museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities; this off-beat location is worth exploring.


Niagara falls in Canada

mong nature's many wonders, the Niagara falls in Canada is worth every traveler's experience. You will find upscale hotels, modern casinos, nightlife and concerts, fine dining, golf courses and spas, and wine country is just down the road.

Niagara falls in Canada

Feb 27, 2013

floating markets operating today are chiefly found in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam

A floating market, as the name casually suggests, is a market where goods are sold from boats. Most floating markets operating today are chiefly found in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. 
Damnoen Saduak is a notable floating market in Ratchaburi, Thailand and a major tourist destination. It's an old and traditional way of selling vegetables and fruits. It's also the only place you can buy Malacca grapes, Chinese grapefruit, mangoes, bananas, and coconuts, as opposed to the countries usual markets.
And think about how much easier it is to SIT WHILE YOU SHOP, instead of having to walk from store to store. Now that's smart shopping!



Every year in Norway takes place a festival

Every year in Norway takes place a festival, during which a bonfire "Slinningsbаlet" is burning all night long. 
The event is held on the 24th of June and lots of people build this wooden construction of 40 meters tall. When the evening comes, this huge tower is set on fire and it burns till the morning.


Neal's Yard, London

When you get in the city, crowded with tourists all year long, you just want to find a hidden place, where you can escape from all that noise and have some rest. If you're going to London, you'll have such a possibility in the small alley, called Neal's Yard. There you can find lots of small shops, cafe and even some beauty parlours, and it's also one of London's sightseeings.
Located not far from Covent Garden, it's hidden from the people's eyes. So if you don't know the alley's location, you will probably just pass it by.


Brooklyn Bridge, New York

One of the most fascinating sculptures of modern times was created by American sculptor Paige Bradley not very long time ago. Her masterpiece, called "Expansion", represents a very beautiful naked woman of 2 meters tall, sitting on the floor. Her body is split and it beams a very bright light.The sculptor was moved from place to place for some times, and now it's situated in New York, not far from thу Brooklyn Bridge.



Chand Baori located in one of the Indian states

Chand Baori is a huge well, located in one of the Indian states, in the village of Abhaneri. It was built in the IX century and it's considered to be one of the deepest counstructions in the whole world. The well has 30 metres depth and about 3500 steps lead to this beautiful construction.
The legend says, Chand Baori was built during the night by demons. Still nobody knows, who has constructed this strange, huge well. Anyway, it makes us feel respect to its creators.
Nowadays Chand Baori is a place, where various religious holidays are held.



The Great Gorilla Run in London

Every year in London gorillas' admirers take part in a great event, called "The Great Gorilla Run" They amuse each other and people around them with their rather extravagant look.
"The Great Gorilla Run" is a charity event, and all the earned money go to the Gorilla Organization.
Their route of 7 km length lays throught the historical centre of London. All the participants can pass it in the way they would like to. You can walk or run but anyway the main idea of this event is not to win, but to have fun.



Pokemon aircrafts

All Nippon Airways is well knkown for adding a rather large variety of "Pokemon aircrafts" to their collection of quality planes.
The flight attendants even have to wear Pokemon themed uniforms. Good bye navy blazers and hello bright green and yellow dresses!
What's the craziest looking plane you've ever been on


New England Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach

Impressive sand sculpture spotted at the New England Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach, about 4 miles north of downtown Boston.


the tropical Islands scattered throughout the sea

Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean that romance has died. The sweet sunset remains alive and well on the tropical Islands scattered throughout the sea. 
If there were ever a place that could get by on its looks, it would
be Bora-Bora. Visions of overwater bungalows above a turquoise lagoon. 
Coral reefs, the jagged peak of Mount Otemanu (try saying that name three times fast) and the St. Regis romance concierge, whose duties have included spelling "Marry Me" in coconuts on the beach.


Jindo Miracle Sea Festival of Korea

Jindo Miracle Sea Festival of Korea the most happening festivals of a kind where the nature embraces myths and splits itself in two. Witness this magnificent feat of Mother Nature from 25-28 April.


Oscar for best Cinematography

Even the Oscar jury had no second thoughts on finalizing the Oscar for best Cinematography. The magnificence of India’s exquisite Union Territory cast its magic spell. Here congratulating Ang Lee and the team of Life of Pi for this win. Pondicherry is a treat to eyes!


Darjeeling wishes you sweet dreams

Darjeeling wishes you sweet dreams. "The one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once-by even a glimpse would not give that glimpse for the shows of the rest of the world combined" - said Mark Twain about Darjeeling.


Feb 26, 2013

Flower Festival

Every year Madeira is transforming into a Flower Festival. The spring coming always passes unforgettable – in the capital of Madeira are represented the most charming and amazing flowers. This tradition appeared in 1950s years, when it was proposed to organize an exhibition to show the variety of local flowers. The popularity of this event was growing so it was decided to transform it into a parade passing through the streets. Nowadays the festival goes off few days in the middle of April. Flower exhibition, installations, sculptures and carpets are represented there.
Also lot of actors, dancers and small children take part in a grand Flower Parade.


Dubai your next holiday destination

Make Dubai your next holiday destination, - a city offering some of the best amazing experiences to its visitors. Explore a number of tourist attractions, shopping centers, fine dining options and most lavish hotels in charming city of Dubai. The dynamism of city waits for you to shower with lavishness and luxury.


Feb 22, 2013

Jaisalmer Desert Festival

The barren soils of Indian desserts are set aglow with the festival of desert which breathes in this land of Jaisalmer from Feb 23-25. With the simmering colors and delightful dances the local artists will charm their way as much as the snake charmers might scare you. The fest will also have other feats like turban tying, puppets shows and camel polo to name a few. Soak in these colors of dessert this season, book yourself a trip now!

Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Beautiful sunset image of Dal Lake

Sun is on its way to set and shall return early next morning.We leave you with this beautiful sunset image of Dal Lake. Soak yourself in its beauty while you sip from your cup of tea.

beautiful sunset image of Dal Lake

Feb 18, 2013

Underwater Underpass in Netherlands

Underwater Underpass in Netherlands

Bollard Beach Knysna South Africa


Bollard Beach Knysna South Africa

A must go attraction in the Middle East


Chicago, United States

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third most-populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles. The city has approximately 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area, sometimes called "Chicagoland", is the third-largest in the United States, with an estimated 9.8 million people. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, though a small portion also extends into DuPage County.

Singapore

Singapore (i/ˈsɪŋəpɔər/ si-ngə-pohr), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. Singapore is highly urbanised but almost half of the country is covered by greenery. More land is being created for development through land reclamation.

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia)

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia)

Hot Springs, East Africa

Sulfur and algae turn hot springs into pools of living color. The water is condensation from hot gases rising from magma chambers. As the water evaporates, salts and minerals form a vivid crust.
Hot Springs, East Africa