Mysore, erstwhile capital of the Mysore maharajas, is the cultural capital and second biggest city of India's Karnataka state. Mysore is one of the top places to experience Karnataka tourism and also one of the famous tourist destinations in all of India. Mysore still retains its old world charm with its palaces, heritage buildings, traditions and temples.
Mysore Palace is amongst the grandest royal buildings in India, and the city boasts a number of other impressive attractions, including pal
Many if not most countries of the world, of course, set aside choice pieces of territory to protect and often showcase precious natural environments. But thanks to its size and a conservationist ethos dating back to the mid-19th century, few countries offer the number and diversity of natural parks – state and national – as the United States of America, from “sea to shining sea”, as its national anthem poetically puts it. And its 400 national parks are particularly spectacular for all sorts of
by Miguel Martinez Rabanal
Autumn travel is already on the horizon! When you read about spectacular autumn foliage and leaf-peeping, the vast majority of the attention gets focused on places like the northerly regions of the USA. But many Europeans can tell you that large parts of the the Old Continent also burst into fall colours come September and October. The loss of trees’ photosynthesis and chlorophyll as winter approaches is our eyes’ and cameras’ gains, with
New Zealand's largest metro area (city pop. 1.5 million, metro nearly 1.7 million), Auckland is surrounded by beautiful beaches, uninhabited islands, and volcanic cones. According to a Maori myth, the region was created during a fierce battle between two iwi (tribes), which created deep cracks in the earth, thrusting upwards the many volcanic cones one sees today around Auckland. Sparsely settled by the Maori since the mid 14th century, the city proper was founded in 1840 as New Zealand's first
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The Bahamas’ westernmost island group (made up of North Bimini, South Bimini, and several even tinier island such as East Bimini and Cat Cay), have been a favored getaway - especially from nearby South Florida (just 50 miles away) - since the early 20th century. Favored by the jet stream, with a population of barely 2,000, it very much conserves the flavor of the olde-tyme Caribbean of yore (yes, I know, the Bahamas aren't technically the Caribbean), and its clear, parad
Just ten miles north of downtown Boston, accessible by commuter rail, the Hilton Boston Woburn overlooks marshland in a rather unassuming part of town just off exit 36 on I-95, surrounded by industrial/commercial space and apartment buildings. But the hotel's recent, $16 million renovation elevated what was once a hum drum business class hotel into an entirely new realm featuring historic connections to the surrounding community accompanied by onsite restaurant and local favorite Matadora.
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Vietnam is a country that is relatively safe for any traveler. Most of tourist love the fantastic experience during their trips in Vietnam. However, it is not always a perfect place. Like any tourist destinations, scams are reported in different places in Vietnam from time to time. Though people still enjoy the holidays in Vietnam, it is a really frustrating experience that makes tourists disappointed when traveling. When people can know what scams there are before travel to Vietnam, it will in
Not too many years ago, campers, with few exceptions, were hardy males who claimed to relish leaky tents, frequently sodden blankets, insects, under or overdone food, and assorted hardships. To the non camper, this experience seemed nothing short of barbaric self-torture.
It was a rare sight indeed to see the lady of the house heading for the outdoors, packing camping gear beside her mountain-climbing mate, or taking to the woods with her youngsters and husband. Camping certainly was not for th
Dominican Republic Tourism
by Marita Acosta
In a country where resort zones such as Punta Cana and Puerto Plata have become household names to holidaymakers in the Americas, Europe, and beyond, the new frontier in exotic, sunsplashed getaways is also starting to make a name for itself. Samaná Peninsula, here we come.
Also its own province, this L-shaped territory astride the eastern half of the DR’s northern coast is a largely wild and natural region where rather than big all-inclusive resorts, i
Favoring all destinations that involve water, when visiting Quebec this summer we were drawn to Pointe-au-Pére - at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, 3½ hours north of Quebec City - with its nautical attractions – the Empress of Ireland Pavilion, Pointe-au-Pére Lighthouse, and the HMCS Onondaga, a Royal Canadian Navy submarine. We were particularly moved by the story and exhibit of the Empress of Ireland.
The Tragic Fate of the Empress of Ireland
The Empress of Ireland Pavilion houses a muse
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Kedarnath is known to be a holy pilgrimage place located in the northern state of Uttarakhand and situated at 3,584 metres above sea level, nearby the River Mandakini. Kedarnath falls under the four prime sites in Char DhamYatra in India, where the other four are Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath. Many believe that once in a lifetime, doing a Char DhamYatra is a must, as it leads to liberation (moksha).
Kedarnath among the four pilgrimage sites is known to be the most prime site, whi
International honeymoon destinations are all the rage among millennials today. There are a plethora of exotic destinations around the world, including South Africa, Dubai, and France. The destinations not only offer romantic getaways, but various adventure activities for everyone. If you are planning a honeymoon, you can choose from carefully constituted Honeymoon Tour Packages from reputable tour providers. To help you get started picking a destination, here is a list of top five exotic options
The Mediterranean’s second largest island after its neighbour Sicily, Sardinia has become known among holidaymakers internationally for its beaches and the upmarket, jet-settish vibe of areas like its Costa Smeralda, along its northeastern coast. But the other side of this island is an ancient and multifaceted geology and history – as well as a distinctive local culture and not one but two local languages that set it apart from the rest of Italy – which never fails to charm and even fascinate t
Recently my girlfriend Sue Montgomery and I were off for a girls’ getaway to Palm Springs, the Southern-California city of luxurious, boutique hotels designed to pamper and emanate old world charm from those days of past Hollywood glamour and relaxation.
Palm Springs was a city of scandal and partying of some of the most well-known stars and producers of the late 1950s, including the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. Sue and I loaded our suitcases into our car, and we were off to e
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Dubai is internationally reknowned as a glitzy, super-wealthy mecca on the Persian Gulf. But many visitors also enjoy an excursion out into the dunes surrounding the city for a taste of traditional desert life. And local tour operators have designed a variety of safaris - both day trips and overnighters - to appeal to the desires and needs of a wide variety of visitors:
This was for the people who do not have a whole day in Dubai and they still want to go on the
Are you are a real fan of coffee, looking to try all types everywhere you visit? Personally, I've never been keen on drinking on the sutff because I can't stand its bitter flavor. However, Vietnamese egg coffee is an exception. I love its perfect fusion between the sweetness and bitterness. Unlike regular Western-style coffee, locals in Hanoi - epicenter of Vietnam's coffee culture - decades ago created their own version, mixing in eggs along with condensed milk into coffee to form a perfect ma
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Family vacations are special events indeed, but they can also be very challenging for parents to get through. Air travel is especially difficult and can be the cause of significant levels of stress for the entire family. Unfortunately for many types of vacation there is no way around going through an airport and flying by private jet is out of the question for most of us. However, there are a couple of things that you can do to make the airport experience less stressful and not be a c
With a population of some 76,000, the city of Tromsø is Europe's main cultural centre above the Arctic Circle, with a mix not just of interesting museums, architecture, surrounding natural beauty and adventure options, and other attractions, but with the added allure, from September through March, of a front-row seat to one of Nature's most astonishing shows, the aurora borealis aka northern lights.
If you are an adventure lover then this city makes an excellent base for kayaking, fishing, hi
There is something about the music, the cars, the colors, and the weather, that is so… well… cool. It's not important if you are going to stay one day, one month, or for what purpose you are there, there are a handful of classic Cuban activities you will need to participate in before you head home. I listed some of these excellent activities below. But remember, no list is ever complete—the best part of visiting any country is finding your favorite activity or location that you could never have
Baseball, beer and the 600-foot arch are a few of the famous things St. Louis is known for. And barbeque ribs, too. But how about gooey butter cake? Yes, it’s a St. Louis tradition with deep roots in this midwestern city.
Legend has it, around the year 1930, a German baker added too much sugar, butter or shortening to his cake batter and when it came out of the oven, his wife took a bite and proclaimed, that’s gooey. People liked it and the cake suddenly became a mainstay in St. Louis. Va
