One of the oldest and largest cities in India's southernmost Tamil Nadu state, and historically the capital of the Pandyan dynasty, Madurai is also considered the state's cultural capital - sometimes referrred to as "the Athens of the East and "Temple Town." Popular with Hindu pilgrims, it has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a "smart city" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's signature Smart Cities Mission.
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Dominic Rivard
For the most part, we quite rightly associate wine grape production with fairly temperate climates, whether in Europe, North America, Africa, Australia, or wherever. But those few wine-growing regions which can still count on freezing temperatures every winter can produce a very special kind of delicious dessert wines that require cold: ice wine.
First of all, what exactly is ice wine? OK, so the deal is that it comes from grapes that freeze on the vine, yielding a sweeter, more co
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Did you know that you can ski in 274 countries and states - even including Hawaii and South Africa? The skiing countries of the world certainly do vary a lot, but if you're yearning for world-class winter sports outside cute, classic little chocolate-box villages with friendly family-run hotels and chalet-style architecture like the gingerbread house out of Hansel and Gretel - and perhaps cosy, gemütlich mountain eateries serving heart-warming comfort food -
Located on the coast of the magical Red Sea, Hurghada is Egypt's biggest tourist draw, stretching 60 kilometers along the seashore and home to a plethora of water activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and many others. The resort is famous for its natural beautiful coral reefs, rare fish and tropical weather, and is filled with wonderful resorts, all sorts of entertainment, and wild nightlife. Here's a trio of the best of those resorts:
Soma Bay
On the coast 45 km south of the a
With Christmas and New Year celebrations behind us and 2019 well on its way, some of us might find that we would like to go to an event that is more for those of us who love live music. In that respect, New York City concerts provide quite a variety to choose from punk, pop, bands, jazz, DJs – the variety is endless.
The following are the best concerts to attend in the month of January, sometimes into February:
• Running through Feb. 16, the annual Ecstatic Music Festival at the Kaufman Music Cen
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The island of Bali is of course this country's most fabled and popular destination for honeymooners as well as many other types of visitors. But enormous, sprawling Indonesia has more than 17,000 tropical island, both large and small, which are perfect in their own way - offering tranquility, fabulous beaches, and exotic culture. Come have a look with me at my eight top choices:
Bali
The best known of Indonesia's tropical paradises offers magnificent landscapes, it offers visitors gen
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Globalization has been a sometimes controversial mixed bag in different areas and different parts of the world, but I think we can all agree that on the plus side, one of its grooviest benefits has been to bring to spread many of the exciting cultural achievements of societies much different from our own.
Nowhere is this more exciting than in the field of “world music”, a term that came into vogue beginning in the 1980s to describe music both non-Western and non-mainstrea
When you come to the holiday resort town Magaluf on the east coast of Majorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, it’s likely that you here either on a booze cruise or just as a way to let loose and have some fun. Regardless of why you are here, though, you will get to enjoy a rather sensational experience. However, finding out where to go and what to do rather than check out all of the local pubs can be tough work. So what do we recommend for you beyond the partying?
See the Sights
Our first recomme
Argentina may be famous for its pampas (lowlands plains), ranching, beef, and of course gauchos (cowboys, such as the one above and those in the video below). But fewer people are aware that these characterize its much smaller next door neighbor Uruguay, to an even greater extent. In fact, unlike Argentina, here the pampas cover practically 90 percent of the country beyond the coast and capital Montevideo, and the gaucho tradition and culture is if anything a more defi
Roughly halfway along the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, the quaint, tranquil town of Raglan (pop. 3,300) has much to offer visitors. The laidback nature of its people goes hand in hand with their love for outdoor music, arts, the sea, and outdoors sports. Especially the last two - in addition to being a great destination for water sports such as body boarding and kayaking, Raglan is a huge attraction for surfers from around the globe, with three world-class point breaks and a surf-s
January as usually welcomes a new year filled with surprises, hope, joy and various things. Taking a trip in the beginning of the year would unleash an experience to see the rays of hope in different aspects of life. Get to know the 12 most beautiful places to visit in January in India.
With a Tibetan flavor, this sparsely populated region of Jammu and Kashmir (top) offers an incredible, otherworldly landscape - sometimes akin to moonscape - in the Himalayas, with dazzling lakes and towe
The beautiful city of Victoria - actually the capital of this province - liesat the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just an hour's drive (and 90-minute ferry ride) from the city f Vancouver. Some of the highlights of this excursion include the ferry ride through the Gulf Islands, a stopover at the Fisherman’s Wharf to feed the seals, a tour to the downtown of Victoria, and a host of other attractions and activities to indulge in like the Royal BC Museum, Butchart Gardens, walking tours, and
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If you’re a real traveller, rather than just a tourist, you’re a nonconformist with a questing spirit. And in Johannesburg, South Africa, that means Newtown, the vibrant cultural and entertainment district in the western reaches of the city centre, is where you want to be. As part of an ongoing urban renewal scheme during more than a decade, this 19th-century district has turned into an amazing area packed with museums, galleries, performance venues,
Apps, apps, everywhere! Ours is a smartphone-obsessed age, and our smartphones are largely powered by applications for every conceivable use. And travel, of course, is a big category - from planning/budgeting to locations, language translation, guidebooks, and much more. Here are 5 of my most useful favorites:
OS: Android, IOS
It will help you to decide what stuff you need to take for a journey no matter whether you are going for bicycle trip or ski resort. The program will offer you a
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Seeing manatees from your kayak is one of the most exotic experiences in Florida waters. Once upon a time, sailors mistook these gentle animals - also known as sea cows - for mermaids. Living mainly in warm waters of the Caribbean and Florida, these mammals can achieve a weight of between 400 and 550 kilograms (about 880 to 1,210 lbs) and adult lengths of 2.8 to 3.0 meters long (nine to ten feet), with some individuals reaching 1,775 kilograms and 4.6 meters). Females tend
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Located in the Ba Vi Mountain Range, about 60 kilometers to the west of Hanoi, the Ba Vi National Park is without a doubt one of Vietnam’s most awesome trekking trails with the picturesque views - but it's still less known than other Vietnamese trek routes in the international community. A fascinating weekend getaway, this onetime French hill station has total area of over 10,000 hectares, with amazing biodiversity, resorts, a string of mysterious French ruins, and of course a host of intriguin
Welcoming the new year has to be done with tons of celebrations, and going to Budapest and Hungary is a great idea. Budapest is simply one of the most magnificent cities in Europe and in this guide, we will provide you with tips and tricks on going through the New York craze in the capital. If you are looking to spend New Year’s Eve in Budapest, you’ll find all the information you need here.
NYE in Budapest is full of parties, incredible menus in different restaurants, street parties, concerts
The redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s international airport will get underway very soon. On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, the Parliament of Saint Lucia voted to borrow US$100 million for the Hewanorra International Airport redevelopment project.
The plan, which is expected to be unveiled in the coming days, will include the construction of a new terminal building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, restaurants, shops and executive lounges, and the conversion of the old terminal to accommodate
I will never forget, nearly 40 years ago, laying eyes for the first time on my first ancient archaeological site. About an hour’s drive north of Mexico City, this UNESCO World Heritage complex of temples absolutely electrified my imagination and became a driving force in my fascination with not just archaeology but travel and world cultures in general. Teotihuacán has that kind of impact.
Even after decades of study, archaeologists still aren’t quite sure who (Toltecs? Otomi? M
When you’re going on holiday or any other road trip with your family, you want the car you drive to be in the best possible shape. In these situations, you begin wondering if you should rent a car instead of driving your own. If you can’t decide between these two options, take a look at these things you should consider before travelling anywhere.
The Condition of Your Own Car
The first thing you need to do before going on any trip is check the condition your car is in. Make sure your tires are
