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Dining Journeys  (part 3 of 3)  

Jamaica

A private cook for one week in our villa in Montego Bay

We went to Jamaica before the high season. Round Hill in Montego Bay was not yet open, except for villas occupied by permanent residents. General Manager Michael Kemp gave us a two-bedroom villa, with its own pool, for seven days. Because its restaurants were not yet operating, he arranged for us to have a cook who made family-style Jamaican meals. We had cocktails with a very proper British re

Our favorite travel season is upon us. The summer heat has ebbed, the kids are back in school, traffic is a bit more tolerable, and most lodgings are dropping their prices in anticipation of winter. Best of all, the leaves are putting on their autumnal extravaganza of color. This is an exceptionally rewarding time to visit New England.

We are particularly fond of everything Cape Cod in the fall. There is a certain serenity in the air as October ushers in the cool breezes off the bay.

Last fall w

Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries which have signed a bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam. 

Vietnamese people that hold foreign passports and foreigners who are their husbands, wives and children are exempt from visa requirements to enter Vietnam and are allowed to stay for not more than 90 days. In order to be granted visa exemption certificates at Vietnamese representative offices abroad, ove

Mandla: Mandla is a city and a municipality in Mandla district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town is picturesquely situated in a loop of the Narmada River, which surrounds it on three sides, and for 15 miles between Mandla and Ramnagar the river flows in a deep bed unbroken by rocks. The Narmada is worshipped here, and many beautiful ghats have been constructed on the banks of the river.
The city was a capital of the Gond dynasty who built a palace and a fort, which in the absence of

Rye whiskey, an American original, came to life out of necessity during the American Revolution when rum supplies dried up. Scottish and Irish settlers in western Pennsylvania and Maryland came to the rescue using their longstanding expertise in distilling rye grain while a post-presidential George Washington popularized the endeavor distilling rye at Mount Vernon.

Today's American rye whiskey must by law be distilled from at least 51 percent rye grain. Other grains like barley and corn are oft

Alwar, a city in the Alwar District in the Indian State of Rajasthan, is located around 160 km South of Delhi. Formerly the capital of the princely state of Alwar, was known as Ulwar in the British India.

The history of Alwar dates back to 1500 BC, when Alwar was a part of the Matsya territory of Viratnagar. The history of Alwar is an interesting blend of mythology. The land of Alwar had supposedly witnessed the war between the Kauravas and Pandavas. The battle fought here in this land forms the

Noida: “The best way to bring back the two brothers is through our own history, literature, art and culture which has been same for centuries,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio at the first Global Literary Festival Noida 2015.
We are part and parcel of same land for years together. This kind of affiliation will bring back love and affection back to the hearts of people from India and Pakistan” added Inderesh Kumar of Rashtriya Sewak Sang.
“I have been to Pakistan number of times, eve

“You don’t choose where you are born, but you can choose where you live” wisely states the message from the town hall of Atenas, Costa Rica for its 147th birthday celebration this past August 7.

This pastoral coffee town in the mountains just west of the capital city of San José, is known for its ideal location and great weather. That, plus its location and small-town ambiance that make it a special place to live for its 15,000 residents (27,000 including outlying neighborhoods).

“Everyone is

We all plan holidays, arrange things, question a majority, look for info and do whatever that can turn the expedition joyful. However, there is a huge possibility that you miss out on something, especially when it comes to choosing a perfect destination for you holidays. In addition, there are many places that can be chosen to spend a joyful leisure and Punjab is one of them. A myriad of companies are offering heart-winning deals for Punjab Heritage Tour Packages.

What Are The Fascinations of The

New Delhi: “Indian and Bulgarian relationship can be projected with the similarities in the flag colors. We have ample resemblances and a very long relationship. I appreciate the wonderful efforts of the artist who has depicted designs and colors of Indian taste” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio inaugurating the exhibition at Bulgarian Embassy.
Petya Ilieva the renowned artist from Bulgaria has been painting for many years in different formats of painting. This is her first trip to

St. Augustine is a very old city - so old, in fact that it is celebrating its 450th year in existence.  Because of its age and rich history, people often come here looking for spirits, like the one at The St. Francis Inn, the oldest continuously operating inn in North America.

The Inn, owned by Joe and Margaret Finnegan, is purported to have its own real ghost. Lily, a slave girl that had an illicit affair with a military man and committed suicide when found out.  Lily’s room is on the third floo

New Delhi: “It is our duty to brief the new Ambassador of Egypt in India about the existing Indo Egypt Cultural Forum which has done quite a lot in last few years to develop and promote relations between two countries” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.
“International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has created 162 international committee including one on Egypt to promote Love, Peace And Unity through Art And Culture” added Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber.
“We are kee

By Dagmar Reinhard

Using their massive flukes (tail fins), the humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) propel themselves through the water. Regularly, they catapult their 40 tons of body weight completely out of the water, landing with a tremendous splash.

At an average speed of 14 km/per hour, they are capable of migrating the globe, from Antarctica to the Pacific. Their endurance is amazing; they travel over 5000 km during each migration with almost no rest along the way.

They eat up to 1.5 tons of fo

When you go on holiday, try to remember the following :

- Dress respectfully and be aware of local standards.

- Dress modestly at the religious sites.

- Before you leave home, check as much as you can about the religions, culture, traditions and local rules of the country you are visiting.

- Favour local foods. Local food is always part of the fun.

- Bargain if it's a local practice but bear in mind that a small amount to you could be very important to the seller

- Shop for local artisan

New Delhi: The visit of Sandeep Marwah President International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has proved fruitful to the entertainment industry of both the countries. More than ten points of discussion resulted into new chapter of partnership.
“We are absolutely ready to launch joint programs with Argentina including a short film by the film director from Argentina” said Sandeep Marwah also president of Marwah Studio.
“We accept the offer to visit international Head Quarters of ICMEI

New Delhi: The presence of Sandeep Marwah has converted this event-‘Aati Rahengi Baharein’ into a special one. The messiah of cultural activities in India has graced the musical evening and made us proud” said Harish Nandan the director of the cultural program at Islamic Cultural Centre at New Delhi.
“We feel honored in presenting this award to Sandeep Marwah for his extra ordinary contribution in the field of film, television and media. He is the only person to have five world records in media”

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in NYC

Maya’s Gala “Around the World”, a black-tie event will take place on from 7-10 pm at the Ukrainian Institute of America at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion on 5th Ave and 79th St. in NYC. The evening will feature a night of international delights, including performers from around the world and a sampling of international cuisines. The event will be catered by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs (official VIP caterer of the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show; exclusive caterer at