Not just the metropolitan capital of Philippines, the city of Manila is of the most important 17 cities in Philippines that make the manila metro. It is located in the western coast of Luzon Island. Before World War II, Manila was considered to be the most beautiful city in Asia. This picture changed after the World War II which ruined the whole city. After World War II it was second most destroyed city in the world after Warsaw, Poland. Today this modern developed city is considered to be the Christian city of Asia. Also Manila is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. The total land surface of Manila is about 38.55 km2. Also Manila is considered to be the most populous city in the Philippines. The total population of Manila city is around 1.6 millions. It is supposed to be the  [...]

Fes is a conservative society and the night outs here may not be very exciting for the tourists. Bars are mostly in posh hotels and usually do not have the right atmosphere for women. However, you could be spoilt for choice if you wish to eat out or go shopping in Fes. Bars For a good drink, you would have to restrict yourself to the Hotel bars, unless you are one of the locals well versed with Arabic. Women too might find local bars uncomfortable. Being a conservative society, being drunk in public might get you stern looks from the people here. Nevertheless, among the good bars here are the bars of Hotel Batha. One of them is a comfortable lounge and the other one is more of a night club. Restaurant International too has a bar where you could find the local crowd though it isn’t  [...]

The Moroccan city of Fes is an easily accessible destination, by air, rail or by roads. There are taxis and even intercity buses to serve the tourists. While the public mode of commuting here are buses, for tourists, a guided walking tour is advisable. Flights to Fes Fes is at 3 hours journey from London and Paris by flight and makes for an overnight journey from New York. The Saiss International Airport as the Fes Airport is called is at 15 kilometers to the south of city center. It is well-connected to domestic as well as international destinations. From Casablanca, it’s takes about 45 minutes to reach Fes. The Airport is equipped with basic facilities like a bureau for currency exchange, ATMs, eating joints etc. To get to the city from the airport, you could get in a Taxi  [...]

The bewildering town of Fes, often spelled Fez and called Fas in Arabic, enfolds three cities in itself- the old city of Fes I-Bali and the new city Fes-I-Jedid that form the Medina and the one outside Medina, Ville Nouville, built by French. Thanks to its inherent cultural value, the architecture that reflects various civilizations and other historical sites, the medieval city of Fes is enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites. Walking through the streets and alleys of the maze that this city is, is a pleasure in itself, bringing to tourists the joy of romancing the remnants of the past. Location This third largest Moroccan city, after Casablanca and Rabat, is in the north of the North African country. It’s in the valley at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Climate The city  [...]

Fes is like a maze, divided in five rings. The religious places are at the center, followed by working areas like the souks. The residential areas come next. Encompassing these are the walls of the city with gardens and cemeteries beyond it. A guide is a must to help you be on track and not get lost on one of its streets. Here are some major attractions of this Morocco city that brings out the spiritual essence of this North African country. 1.Medina Comprising of two towns, the old Fes -I-Bali and the new Fes-I-Jdid, Medina of Fes is the city’s market. The narrow streets here have tiny shops oozing out with a display of variety of goods for sale. Handmade leather goods like belts and bags, copper plates, ceramics etc are among the few goods to shop for here. While this is a car-free  [...]

The Chiang Mai valley is blessed with the celebration of various festivals going around almost the whole year. Old festivals are based on the lunar calendar who have their origin either in Buddhist traditions or in Brahmanic. Moreover the Thais beliefs are very much associated with the rice growing cycle. Few New cultural festivals have evolved from a blend of local traditions and commercial interests. Chiang Mai also has a range of other colorful events and festivals held throughout the year. Many also include handicraft exhibitions and sales of local product, in addition to the religious festivals and local customs. In Thailand, Songkran or Thai New Year festival in April which lasts for nearly 15 days is celebrated with much enthusiasm and excitement. In Chiang Mai the main events take  [...]

The culture of Chiang Mai is deep-rooted in traditionalism, yet in sync with modernity. Chiang Wai is completely different with compared to most of the other Thai provinces, especially it a very different culture. Chiang Mai province is centered within a highly mountainous area, covered in thick dense forests, which made the overland communication very difficult. As a result, the Chiang Mai people have developed over the years their own customs. Thus the people and culture in Chiang Mai vary from one valley to another. Chiang Mai Province has a population of nearly 1,600,000 of which about 172,000 live in Chiang Mai city. People of Chiang Mai are of mixed origin. The Mon was first the first group of traders that joined the inhabitants of Chiang Mai, and founded a new region. By the 13th  [...]

What happened? Shimmering beauty of captivating destinations are no longer attractive? Or is it that repetitive tours have bleached their kaleidoscopic magnificence? Lost in thoughts, hmm… silence is speaking its own language. Your aesthetic senses are fed up of viewing the same set of things, so I have a better way out. Why don’t you come along with me to an exceptional itinerary? I have prepared a collection wherein I have hand- picked extraordinary routes which pass through or lead to North America. Across the way, you will get an opportunity to experience diverse situations. Sometimes you will chase the adventurous trails, or sometimes you will delight serenity crossing your way, even these off-the-beaten-tracks bestow a bird’s eye view of spectacular scenery and vicinity and some  [...]

Four Corners Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado The traditional name of The Four Corners is extremely hackneyed for remarkably stunning terrain that admires no artificial boundaries created by men in the south-western division of United States. Abstract Much prior to the geometric silhouette sketched by some draftsman to create the cities of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado, the paintbrush of nature was busy smearing this arid region into a far more nebulous mural worth gazing. This backdrop took tens of centuries to evolve and formulate itself into an implausible piece of land. Try to drive this path of 525 miles in a day and you will undeniably fail to spot its elegance. Spare at least a couple of days to halt at several landscapes, parks & gardens, monuments, and numerous  [...]

The nightlife in Chiang Mai is much cool and quieter with compared to that of Bangkok, but quite enjoyable at the same time. People in this city do like to enjoy themselves and are happy to party with the various foreigners who visit their city. In Chiang Mai there are a number of relaxing bars, a couple of discos, also there is one street full of go-go bars, and a bunch of karaoke lounges. Being a developing city, Thailand is also very much accepting the gay and lesbian scene. The city is a great place for a crawling across the pubs because it's easy to walk from one bar to another bar. Basically crossing the city centre on foot takes nearly about 20 minutes. Many bars in Chiang Mai feature live music and also present the fabulous Thais singers. Moreover there are a large number of discos  [...]