Biking Pleasures on the Mumbai Goa National Highway No. 17.
May 16, 2012 – 1:52 am | No Comment
It is a great feeling to go round the NH 17,as this is a legendary place to be in and this is one highway which surely encourages the nature enthusiast and adventure seeker to set out freely on this lovely road to pleasure. The Mumbai Goa Highway or the NH 17 is a great route that leads through some lovely sea shores and also some misty mountains. The mountainous terrain of the highway is what makes  [...]

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Canadian Jewel – Banff And Jasper National Parks
November 5, 2009 – 4:22 am | No Comment
Canadian Jewel – Banff And Jasper National Parks

The bracing panorama of dense woods, cliffs and glaciers is a coalesce effect of a magnificent drive starting on the edge of the Great Plains and climbing through remarkable mountain vista of Banff and Jasper National Parks. The western part of Canada reveals some beautiful natural and historic elements, making it famous all over the globe.
The Roadmap
The exquisite trip of western Canada instigates near Calgary, flowing 84 miles west to the border of Banff which then progresses 36 miles northwest to Lake Louise through the heart of Banff. Forward. The forward route of 144 miles advances towards Icefield Parkway which is amongst the world’s most spectacular roadways, farther north to Jasper. Historic buildings, campfires and the sights of elk, bears, and other wild animals enriches this journey of over 264 miles.

Cochrane
Follow the highway commencing from Calgary that is 1A northwest to Cochrane, an old town at the bottom of the [...]

Exceptional New York City
November 5, 2009 – 2:59 am | No Comment
Exceptional New York City

Once upon a time the tremendous New York City was the one big tourist destination which didn’t needed to be sold, especially from the reign of Rudy Giuliani who transformed “Big Apple” into a cosmopolitan city. This city was a fantasy land for tourists all over the world, without exhibiting any advertisements. Nor did they need to peddle its positive traits; neither did they need to convince anyone to travel to this city frequently. New York had left its permanent impression as the ‘must-visit spot’ in the minds of people.
Things have changed over the time and the people’s fears are overpowering the glorification of New York City and intimidating there souls for making a visit to this wondrous land. All these internal fears have surmounted our minds ultimately standing as a hurdle between tourists and New York City. This has rubbed the fantasies New York City has to offer. Therefore, [...]

Culture And Festivals Of Cairo
November 5, 2009 – 12:12 am | One Comment
Culture And Festivals Of Cairo

With a history of varied civilizations, the Egyptian culture is rich and vibrant. The way of life in the city of Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, reflects this.
Religious beliefs, night life, old and new shopping centers, remains of old structures and new areas to hang out at, all this and more are woven together, attracting tourist for a feast of experiences.
Islam has a notable contribution in the city’s culture in all its forms – dance, music, food, structures to name a few. Arabic and culture from the neighboring communities influence the way of living in Cairo and in fact, whole of Egypt.
A number of cultural centers, such as the Cairo Opera House or the National Cultural Center of Cairo offer a platform for you to experience the Cairo life. These places hold concerts, dance operas, showcase theatres etc. These centers also hold workshops, lectures and seminars on varied subjects [...]

For Shopaholics: Go Street Shopping In Cairo
November 4, 2009 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
For Shopaholics: Go Street Shopping In Cairo

There are travelers who just want to roam around the place, see the world and there are those who like shopping, either as compulsive shoppers or in a bid to collect the memoirs of a place. For the latter, Cairo comes forth as one great place.
Cairo has it all, from an ancient and famous Khan el-Khalili market belonging to the 14th century to modern day shopping centers. There is s good market for fabric, for perfumes, for gold and silver, carpets, mashrabiya or wooden-craved pieces of art, spices and many more things.
Khan el-Khalili market
The city’s main market in Islamic Cairo is also one of the city’s attractions for tourists. You can find almost anything here. It’s a vast place with more than 1000 or so shops. It is usually in the interiors that the locals go shopping.
Silks, jewellery, spices and hand-made gellibayas (long robes) make good purchases. Perfumes from the [...]

Making Merry In Cairo: Nightlife And Restaurants
November 4, 2009 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Making Merry In Cairo: Nightlife And Restaurants

Food and night life are perhaps the two most important indicators of how lively a city is. Not lacking in either of these, Cairo has plenty to offer. When the lights go up, city streets are nothing less than a buffet of dining places, shops, posh hotels with belly and cabaret dancers, folk music at El-Ghuriya and theatre at the Opera House.
While most places are open till 3 am or 4 am, at some places, the party is on 24 hours. An icing on the cake is the sound and light show at the Pyramids, making the history seem to come live. You could check the timings for the show as per your language.
When you are talking of nightlife, you are automatically getting to drinking. While that’s not difficult to come by for those who desire it, you are expected to be sensitive to the religious beliefs of your Egyptian [...]

A Glimpse Of Cape Town
November 4, 2009 – 7:54 am | No Comment
A Glimpse Of Cape Town

Much in news lately as the 2010 soccer world cup host, Cape Town, called Kaapstad in Afrikaans, is one of the most popular tourist destinations as well. This South African city is the capital of South Africa’s Western Cape Province and the seat of South Africa’s parliament.
Location
With a prime location near the Cape of Good Hope in the South Africa, it attracts tourist for its beautiful white sandy beaches and magnificent countryside. It is located on the shore of Table Bay and the foot of Table Mountain at the southwest corner of the African Continent. With an area of 2,455 square kilometers, it has the second largest population in South Africa and a comparatively lower density of population.
Approximately, flight to Cape Town from London takes 11 hours 20 minutes; from New York it’s 17 hours; Los Angeles is 25 hours; Toronto is 19 hours and that from Sydney it takes [...]

Celebrate Halloween In The Top Spots In U.S.
November 4, 2009 – 4:42 am | No Comment
Celebrate Halloween In The Top Spots In  U.S.

While the Halloween festival has come so close, time seems to be rushing from hands as if sand, so have you planned an idyllic destination to make your Halloween an unforgettable affair? If the answer is no, then make sure that you chose one spot where the Halloween party is enjoyed to the fullest and to a never-ending spirit. Not every city or town will make as some of them keep Halloween a low-key affair and limited for the locals. While there are some other destinations which celebrate Halloween grandly inside the city or some keep it too wild for appealing to the cosmopolitan preferences. Check the top Halloween destinations ahead, book your tours at any one of your taste, carry your gorgeous costumes and make your Halloween a memorabilia.
1. Anoka, Minnesota
Several years back, I got an amazing opportunity to visit the twin cities in Minnesota for celebrating Halloween. Actually, [...]

World’s Most Dreadful Destinations
November 4, 2009 – 1:06 am | One Comment
World’s Most Dreadful Destinations

If you didn’t get an opportunity to take a break for a pleasant tour, then you are missing lots of things bestowed by God. Possibly, this is the perfect time to move to your friendly travel agent. Check which destinations he has kept in his store for you, and keep in mind a very significant thing. If your travel agent is forcibly handing you packages of the below mentioned destinations, then it is the appropriate time for seeking a new travel agent.
1. Africa
Most of the African countries are good places for touring as they render great opportunities for exploring safari than any other countries. Visiting places such as Rwanda, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Congo, Liberia, Uganda, Nigeria… (the list is too long) will take you for an unusual experience in hot waters before you could say lions, tigers…

2. Afghanistan
I think the world’s going upside down, what backs this crazy point of [...]

Cairo: Pyramids And Beyond
November 3, 2009 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Cairo: Pyramids And Beyond

If you are a lover of history, an archaeologist, if you understand and appreciate architecture or if you are just a travel enthusiast, Cairo is the place for you.
Location
This capital city of Egypt, also known as the mother of all cities by Egyptians, is situated along the River Nile. Cairo is located in the Northern Egypt. It starts immediately south of the point where the river Nile branches into its delta region.  It is to the south of Mediterranean Sea by 165 kilometers and to the west of Gulf of Suez and Suez Canal by 75 kilometer.
With a total area of 214 square kilometers, it is the largest city in Egypt.
Cairo International Airport is located 22km (14 miles) northeast of central Cairo. From London, it takes approximately 5 hours to reach Cairo by flight. It is 11 hours from New York, 15 hours from Los Angeles, 13 hours from Toronto [...]

Citadels To Pyramids: Touring Cairo
November 3, 2009 – 5:21 am | No Comment
Citadels To Pyramids: Touring Cairo

The iconic attractions for tourists in Cairo are of course the Pyramids of Giza and the statue of Sphinx. But of course, there is much more to Cairo than this.
If you keep aside the heavy traffic and the hustle-bustle of an urban city life that Cairo has, the city is a tourist’s delight. There are Museums reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the past and there are pyramids talking of a different life of the dead. There are cultural centers where the life of city thrives and flourishes and there is the city of dead.
Here are some must visit places of Cairo
1.The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Located near Midan Tahir, or Central Square almost in the center of the city is The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities.  The collection was first assembled by Auguste Mariette, the French archaeologists. The main attractions of this Museum are the Tutankhamen Galleries. On display here, are [...]

Best Asian Cities
November 3, 2009 – 2:58 am | 3 Comments
Best Asian Cities

Looking forward to some new and unusual destinations? Want to break the chain of regular and repetitive sights? Come travel to Far East, it is an idyllic spot worth visiting. Thinking what is so special about it? For clarifying these kinds of thoughts, you should personally go ahead and check these spots. Far East is a mind-blowing treasure enriched with diverse cultures and traditions, even one can spot how far the Western Civilization has influenced the foreign countries.
I have brought into limelight 10 exotic spots, and believe me, these are marvelous ones reflecting a great fusion of ancient culture and modern societies. These spots are predominantly the most influential examples of old thoughts and new rhetoric. Actually, these cities are exhibitions of the ultimate results of frequent fights and clashes between East and West. Explore the rich blend of all the spicy and grandiose exhibit.
Amidst these ten spots, some are [...]

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