Articles in Fascinating Cities

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 or a bus. There  [...]

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 has a continental  [...]

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 zone,  [...]

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 place  [...]

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 century,  [...]

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  [...]

Chiang Mai has many tourist attractions. Here you will find nearly 300 temples, boundless natural beauty and exciting wildlife. Its a city that has something special for each and every tourist, Chiang Mai will surely influence you to give it a shot with its diversity. Attractions of Chiang Mai will surely appeal your mind. There are numerous museums and archeological sites that that will definitely give you a deep insight into the history of Chiang Mai. The temples in this city are true replications of people's beliefs and faith. Most of these temples are built keeping Buddhism in mind. If you are a nature lover, Chiang Mai has a number of wildlife reserves that showcase the myriad forms of flora and fauna that’s seen in the region. If you are an adventure freak, Chiang Mai offers you a choice  [...]

Bus, train and air connections serve Chiang Mai quite well. A number of bus stations that link the city to central and northern Thailand. The state railway operates daily 14 trains to Chiang Mai Station from Bangkok which Mostly run overnight and take approximately 12–15 hours. Most trains offer first-class (private cabins) and a second-class (seats fold out to make sleeping berths) service. To get to cities such as Mae Hong Son or Chiang Rai a plane or bus must be used. No trains are available to cities north of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai public bus which is not much used by the locals and  nor by many tourist, it was basically created to campaign Chiang Mai mass transportation and help to reduce fast-ever growing traffic and pollution problem of Chiang Mai city. The public bus failed to  [...]

Chiang Mai, which is also written as "Chiengmai" or "Chiangmai", is the largest and the most culturally important and significant city in northern Thailand, and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is located some 700 km towards north of Bangkok, and stand along some of the highest mountain ranges in the country. The city stands on the Ping River, which is the major tributary of the Chao Phraya River in Malaysia. King Mengrai founded the city of Chiang Mai which means the new city in 1296, and it succeeded Chiang Rai as capital of the Lanna kingdom. The monarch was called Chao. To protect itself against raids from Burma, the city was then surrounded by a moat and a defensive wall. Chiang Mai developed its cultural, trading and economic importance and gained its current status as the unofficial  [...]

Kuala Lumpur is the cultural centre of Malaysia. Together the population over 6 million together  with the rest of the Klang Valley, Kuala Lumpur becomes a melting pot of cultures and traditions blending with the modern and new elements of cosmopolitan lifestyle and stands different as a metropolitan city. The three most dominant cultures are from the Malays, Chinese and Indians, who form the majority of Malaysia’s population. KL's metropolitan area also has its fair share of local residents as well as large numbers of immigrants from nearby nations, especially Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Burma and Bangladesh. The city has many places of worship, thus catering to the multi religious population. Malays are the majority of the population in Malaysia and also a large population that  [...]

As Kuala Lumpur is home for the multi-racial communities, events and festivals are a major highlight for the city. The biggest celebrations are the Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali with other small, traditional occasions in between. Throughout the year one or the other festival of one or the other community is been celebrated. Chinese New Year that takes place according to the Chinese calendar, which lands on either January or February every year. This is a joyous time which is celebrated with all near and dear ones. It’s the time when friends and family gather together for reunions and wonderful celebrations.  The Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the Chinese in Kuala Lumpur, as well as the whole of Malaysia. It celebrates the first day of the lunar calendar,  [...]