A phenomenon that helps keep the cold winter festive on the Thames are the various cool pop-ups - restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, quirky experiences - always coming along to keep us entertained. Spring brought us all kinds of chocolatey treats
A holiday abroad can provide travelers with the opportunity to learn an array of new and exciting things about an amazing place they have never experienced before.
Dubai is quite religious and cultural, as well as being modern and cosmopolitan, maki
In recent years, the capital of Angola – the southern African country which has long left the devastation of its civil war behind and whose annual growth rates of late have rocketed as high as 20 percent – has become this continent’s most thrusting b
Vietnam was once known as the country of War. However, after declaring its independence about 70 years ago, Vietnam has been rising strong and becoming one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia.
Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, is leading the lis
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Perth, capital of West Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southern coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mt. Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. Perth has emerged as a most pop
During a year when the European Union is commemorating the 25th anniverary of the momentous signing of the Maastricht Treaty which established the EU, no better time to take a look at this vibrant university city in the southeast Netherl
The “Mother City” of South Africa can, admittedly sometimes seem intimidating in some ways. But even as Johannesburg‘s streets and neighbourhoods recall a troubled, sometimes tragic past, they also stand for hope, opportunities, anticipation and a me
While most people think of visiting the historic cities of Europe during the holiday season, for some lovely and lively Christmas cheer you may also want to consider a trip to Tokyo, Japan!
Brilliant LED displays, projection mapping, and digital cho
When you think about Spanish-speaking nations outside the mother country of Spain – well, it’s all about Latin America, right? The answer is: not quite. Tucked away on West Africa‘s Atlantic coastline, Equatorial Guinea is the only country on the ent
The city of Dubai has famously crafted itself into one of the world's foremost tourist magnet, and after night falls offers a rewarding menu of diverse offerings, from cultural evenings to desert safaris to - of course - fantastic shopping. A samplin
Bangkok is one of the most attractive tourist attractions in Thailand. If you are planning trip to Thailand's capital, you should make a good plan so that you don’t miss the exciting things of this location. Though you can cover the whole area in a d
Manila is a beautiful capital city of Philippines and is located on the western coast of the Philippines. This is very famous tourist destination and it attracts the tourist because of its unique natural beauty. One can enjoy the beautiful moments of
The magnificent Czech capital Prague the lovely towns and cities of the surrounding region of Bohemia tend get most of the attention from travelers and travel writers alike. But in my many visits and time living in the Czech Republic, I found that
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A treat for art lovers - self-portraits by Paul Cézanne, the pre-eminent French artist of the Post Impressionist school are now on public display for the first time in the United Kingdom.
The paintings are part of a major exhibition, Cézanne Portrait
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Want to get up close and personal with Vietnam's fascinating capital? No better way than by touring Hanoi on a motorbike! Tourists will sit behind a friendly, nice driver on a good-quality motor scooter to explore every corner of the city. The driv
To see something unusual and impressive in Barcelona or in Rome is almost impossible. We know too much about these cities. Nevertheless, we still found some interesting and at the same time, non-touristic places near one of the most famous cities
Quick, what’s Africa’s largest country? If you said Congo, Libya, or South Africa, well, yes, they’re certainly up there, but the answer is Libya’s (plus Morocco’s and Tunisia’s) next-door neighbor Algeria – bigger than Alaska plus California put to
Increasingly popular in many cities throughout the world – food halls have especially become a big thing of late in New York City, and for visitors they’re providing some of the most fun ways possible to take a bite out of the Big Apple. Unlike th
Read more…If you've never been to Poland , there's no better place to start.Gdansk has been among the most popular travel destinations of Europe as the city can offer a lot of attractions to its visitors.
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Read more…If you are a expat or visiting or visited Chennai and have something to share, please let me know. We are compiling information on Chennai for the benefit of other visitors in our blog http://chennaifocus.wordpress.com.
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