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For quite a few years, there has been an opinion that in Dubai you can do some great shopping. Is this a true or well-replicated myth? Is it worth pinning high hopes on a full or partial update of the family’s wardrobe in the Emirates, and how much can it cost? Let's have a look

As It Was Before

Nobody argues with the fact that even 15-20 years ago, the lucky ones who broke into the Middle East to make money in the UAE bought high-quality clothing and equipment with functionality unprec

Sanja Matsuri at Asakusa Shrine 

Events Feature:

*Artistic Portable Shrines (mikoshi)

*Dramatic Horseback Archery (yabusame)

*Miniature Ornamental Trees (bonsai)

Bonsai trees at the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum (courtesy Bonsai Art Museum)

When gentle breezes warm the air, after cherry blossoms have gracefully fallen and azaleas are in full bloom, springtime in Japan has fully awakened. This is the season for traditional cultural festivals or Matsuri. A number of these take place in and around Tokyo and

What makes the Canary Islands so great for family holidays?
 

Looking for the perfect destination for toddler-friendly holidays can feel like a lot of pressure. You want to pick somewhere that meets all of your (and your kids’) expectations. Luckily, the Canary Islands offers something to satisfy even the most demanding little traveller.

Here are just some of the factors that make the Canary Islands a strong contender for best family holiday destination.


The Best Islands for Toddler-Friendly H

Rural Vietnam in harvesting season

Vietnam has been one of the world biggest rice growing country. Due to the different climate between the North and South, the number of rice harvests in the year also differs: three times for the South and two for the North.  If your travel to Vietnam falls in the harvesting season either in Mekong Delta or the Red River Delta, it will be amazing countryside experience for your Vietnam trip to observe the Vietnamese farmers harvest their paddies rice crop. 

In

Cambodia is the Landmark of Ancient City, one of the best destinations in Southeast Asia, the fascinating Siem Reap is famed for its marvelous Angkor Wat, the unrivaled masterpieces & the finest architectures that makes Siem Rea become a pearl city of wonder. Distinctively, from Angkor archaeology to the modern capital city of Phnom Penh where precious Royal Palace stands, Cambodia's southern coasts & natural islands offer the perfect relaxation of beach break, unlikely northern hidden Cambodia’

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Renting a car for your vacation can be a stressful experience. Even if you get a good deal, you might worry about arriving past the company’s office hours or them running out of vehicles, giving your preferred car to another customer or aggressively trying to sell you upgrades. After your vacation, you might still be anxious about being charged for damages you were not responsible for or outright being ripped off with fake claims of damages or traffic violations. Here are some tips

The period of 600-1000 CE in Indian history, was a period of discovery and creations. It was the peak of India’s historic art and architecture, probably built for posterity. Today, when you stand at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ellora Caves, you would know what we are talking about. Art connoisseurs, patrons, and admirers of history from far and wide have stood spellbound and bowed in the awe of this gigantic magnificence of stone craft. The pride of India, these rock-cut monasteries,

Everest base camp trek is one of the most popular and incredible trekking in Nepal. There are thousands of trekkers who visit every year to the base camp. Everest base camp is moderate trekking so it is fit for all kind of the trekkers.

How to Get in

Everest base camp trek starts from Lukla after flying from Kathmandu about a half an hour scenic flight in a small plane then trek to Phakding. The most attractive village Namche Bazaar is laying in the hill with a stunning view of the Himalaya. After

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Atlanta is the state of Georgia's premier cultural hub. and despite being a major urban hub, still has plenty of southern charm, as well as myriad attractions, sightseeing, and activities. Let us take a look at the many things that are a must on a visit. Atlanta itinerary 1 day 

Sightseeing

Do not miss the world’s largest aquarium, ‘the Georgia aquarium’, the Fox Theatre Centennial Park, Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site, Piedmont Park, The High Museum of Art and the Tu

Nepal, one of the most beautiful neighboring countries of India. It is a nation with diversified geography. Most of the part of the country is in the Himalayas and the rest has Indo-Gangetic plains. This makes Nepal a place with a wide variety of landscapes. As there are snow-covered mountains and subtropical forests, it creates a perfect nature’s place and destination for couples to visit. The country has almost 8 of the top 10 mountain peaks in the world including Mount Everest.

This also allur

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by Miguel Martínez Rabanal

 

Morocco's best known city has long been known as a destination that's exotic yet not too exotic, with a wonderful balance between traditional Maghrebi culture and Western influences - often but not always driven by expats. Sure, there are plenty of old souks and young belly dancers, along with the snake charmers and water sellers of the famous Jamaa el Fna square on the edge of the mazelike, UNESCO World Heritag

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Road trips are always a cool mix of adventure and fun.  It is one of the most exciting ways of travelling and exploring the world on wheels. But you also need to be aware about some situations that are associated with such trips. There is one term associated with the road trips, that is, ‘highway hypnosis – a state in which the driver’s conscious mind is focussed elsewhere but he keeps driving. This has led to many accidents on the highway.  

There are few tips below which will help y

Travel often finds people encountering unusual situations at hotels that can either add to their enjoyment or detract or simply embarrass one. Most of these situations were the result of my lack of familiarity with the hotels rather than any specific flaw with the management or building. Instead, fate conspired against me to leave me blushing.

The Hotel that Accepted Cats

I was working in Huntsville, Alabama and on my return from vacation, I changed hotels to have a place more like an apartment t

If you are planning to set out abroad and you have no idea which destination to go, you can watch a few movies to acquire some preference where to pack up for a satisfying trip. There are travel motion pictures that cover stories to inspire an adventure en route to amazing scenes spotted in movies.

When you watch movies online, there are travel tips for you!

A plethora of films is famous to transport viewers to everywhere on the planet. Some movies are for the most part taken in a particular spot

India is considered as most versatile country and is considered as the best destination due to its versatility and diversity. A huge number of people from all over the world visits India. Some visit to explore the traditions of India which some comes to see the religious values of India. Some visits India for the adventure while some visits to see the golden triangle of India. An array of all sort of India tour packages are available for all types of tourists who are looking for different tour p

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They fly through the air with the greatest of ease, these Totonac "bird men" re-enacting ancestral traditions in their home town of Papantla, located on forested hills a four-hour drive or one-hour flight from Mexico City in this country's northern Totonacapán region of Veracruz state (it's four hours by bus from the city of Veracruz). It's truly a great show - and furthermore a true slice of authentic Mexican culture with pre-Hispanic origins dating back to 600 AD.

Madeira Island is among the islands in the Madeira Archipelago and was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 1400's. It's still part of Portugal today, and also is a popular holiday destination with travelers from around Europe. The stunning seaside surroundings with a background of rising mountains, mixed with a rich heritage and also creative society, make it a fascinating area to go to and also stay awhile.

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When the Portuguese initially resolved the island, it was split into two co

Gahar is located beside the Oshtorankouh massif in Zagross range in the province of Lorestan. It is 2360m above the sea level, 1700m long and 500m wide. Depth of the lake is 28m maximum. The area is one of the few ones in Iran that has been under good protection lately so the enviroment and flora look almost virgin.

You can start hiking to Gahar from either Aligudarz town or dorud town. The route is really amazing and takes about 4 hours to get to the lake with heavy backpacks. You can rent motor