Nairobi, simply put, is a happening place and has a lot to offer from staying arrangement, to good food to the stress buster of all times- shopping. Eve if you have made this just a base for your East African Safari, there’s plenty you can do when you want to wind up a bit, shop for memorabilia to take back home or just want to chill out and explore the entertainment factor of the Capital City of Kenya, before heading ahead to other East African countries. Night Out Nairobi has a lively night scene. For some good beer, head straight to The Lord Delamere Terrace Bar on the Harry Thuku Road. Zanze Bar on Moi Avenue has a top floor bar with a good range of drinks, pool tables and cheap food.  Havana with a Latin theme, in Westlands is good for the young crowd. For some DJ, Hip-Hop and R&B  [...]

Nairobi is truly a cosmopolitan city, with a blend of old and new, local and foreign, insight and amusement. Here are factors that pool in to make the culture and heritage of the city unique. The British too have left their legacies behind, widening the cultural ambits of the city and this is reflected in the English-named Nairobi streets. 1.People-a mixed bag of cultures Many of the foreigners settled in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya around the mid 20th century. They were mostly labourers who were brought here by the British to work for them. The city also has communities from Somalia and Sudan settled here.  Consequently, their way of living, culture, food habits and everything else has mingled with that of Kenya and presents to the tourists a rainbow of culture, in various ways. 2.Cultural  [...]

In an attempt to enjoy all the sightseeing to its fullest and that too in a decided time limit than don’t waste your time to think and simply move in to the transit of your choice.  Many types of transport systems are available in the city and the choice only rests on you. Public Transport One of the premier mode of transportation and comparatively inexpensive from other transport systems. It is available for all the 24 hours and the tickets are obtained from a machine by putting the fixed number of coins as the rates for all the routes are fixed. By taxi It is another best means of transportation however; congested streets might turn your ride more challenging. During rush hours, the roads are jam packed with vehicles trying to get out of the congestion. Otherwise, the mode is very convenient  [...]

With many new and old museums, cultural assortments and presence of ample places for sightseeing, you will not at all regret your decision of traveling Buenos Aires. Teatro Colon A must visit place for the tourists to Buenos Aires, as it is one of the globe’s prime opera houses and your tour is totally failure if came back without being there. Plaza de Mayo If you want to go for a shop and after getting tired want to take rest while gazing at the delightful scenarios, than what could be the best place than this? The premises contain premier shopping centers of the city as well as many gardens and amusing fountains. Along with this, several vital historical events of Argentina occurred here. La Boca It will give your eyes a divine pleasure as the place is famous for its colorful wooden as  [...]

One of the largest cities of Latin America and the locals are known as porteños, ‘people from the port’. The Spanish meaning of Buenos Aires is ‘fair winds’ and the city provides a taste of breathtaking urban adventure. Capital of the Argentine Republic, the city will endow you with countless cultural offerings. Third largest city of South America, its varied culture, broad avenues, flourishing greenery around and huge structures will endeavor you to think to visit the city again and again. Number of old and new museums and many events organized in a city will give you a reason to be there for more period of time. The city was shattered due to the economic crisis of 2001 but it tried its level best and successfully overcome one of the major problems.  However, till now great numbers  [...]

Festivals in the city come in a full swing and the citizens makes sure to celebrate all of them to the fullest. The celebrations, no matter on religious festivals or special events, the citizens chooses both indoor as well as outdoor venues. Some of the most happening festivals are: Los Tambores de San Juan (The Feast of St. John) The feast of John the Baptist is celebrated in a full swing with people gets together and dances on the African drums. The festival takes place in the month of June. Procession of the Holy Shepherdess The town of Barquismeto, part of Caracas, arranges the festival. The procession is started from the town of Santa Rosa and during the pageant a statue of the Divine Shepherdess is carried along. The procession group covers almost five kilometer of parade route. Even  [...]

Jamaica The pirates wanted an impeccable base to pillage the jewels and money passing through the ships of Spain’s New World that sailed the turquoise waves toward Cadiz. No other place than Jamaica, positioned beneath the eastern part of Cuba and in the core of Spanish Main, magnetized the buccaneers. Jamaica became their center of operation and many amongst them also continued ransacking in the exterior of Port Royal. Précis Flanked by the Blue Mountains and sun-drenched tranquil marine, Port Royal seemed an artful creation of the Divine. This creation was soon entitled as “wickedest city in Christendom” after it was smacked by a quake in 1692 submerging 66% of this land in the same tranquil marine. A native dweller in Port Royal says that this city of Jamaica was a hometown of Pirates.  [...]

Nairobi is truly a cosmopolitan city with people from varied ethnic backgrounds and their culture, shopping malls and the local markets, cultural centers and art galleries, museums, and nightlife complete with musical nights at pubs and bars that blend to give the city the tourist edge that it has. The suburban areas with a National Park add dimension to the city along with a much needed break that people of a busy city need. Other centers for wild life such as the snake park too are good to enthrall the tourists, especially the animal-lovers. 1.The Nairobi National Park At about 15 minutes away from the city centre is the Nairobi National Park, home to about 80 species of mammals and about 550 species of birds. Most of the birds here are the migratory ones, found in the wetland area of the  [...]

To witness the stupendous panorama of snowcapped mountains, picturesque lagoons, dense wood inquisitiveness, and native populace traversing on stallions, take a tour from the Rocky Mountains situated in North Colorado to the lofty plains in the southeast part of Wyoming. Summary A soothing drive of over 390 miles initiates from Denver in Colorado passing through the quaint road of Rocky Mountain National Park, and prolongs toward northern Wyoming, where you can effortlessly discern the intermittent bunch of civilization from the boundless stretch of sky and rocks. Refuel your vacant gas tanks wherever you spot a gas station. You will observe herds of cattle more than civilizations of human. Known for its abundant wildlife, be vigilant while traveling through on this land as you may come across  [...]

Great Mississippi River Road (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa) A fabulous drive through Midwest region of United States reveals an uncomplicated picturesque of the Mississippi Coastline through your rearview mirror and in the ancient paintings as well. Summary of your Drive The meandering chase of the Mississippi coastline offers a thrilling drive through the margins of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa that discloses the Midwestern treasure of museums and theaters lately established. This expedition of over 350 miles along the serene ambiance from Minneapolis to Davenport is one most ethnically prosperous drives of United States. Begin in Minneapolis Start from the art thriving city that is considered the heart of the resurgence of Midwest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some of  [...]

Not far from major tourist destinations like Casablanca and Rabat, Marrakech makes for a good getaway destination. Even by itself, this Moroccan city is worth visiting. In what is also known as the Rose city, you will find yourself wandering amidst magnificent gardens, the Riads or traditional Moroccan houses, the souks(markets) and the tombs while you are gravitating towards the museums of the city. Following are the sites you must visit when in Marrakech 1.Djemaa El Fna The Djemma El Fna or the Place of Dead serves as a place to gather in or as for staging street theatre. A variety of performers come alive here in this city square as evenings sets in. They include acrobats, henna tattoo artists, snake charmers, belly dancers, musicians and potion sellers.  Surrounded by Cafes and restaurants,  [...]