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Xian was the start of the Silk Road and at one time the largest city in the world.  Today the city of eight million is booming, and still home home to the famous "Terracotta Warriors" and other great attractions. Here are its do-not-misses:.

1. The Terra Cotta Warriors: The sight of thousands of life-size terra cotta warriors in formation does not disappoint.  It is part of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang who, 2,220 years ago, united the various areas of China and named himself First Emperor of China.

                                                Entry into the town - only resident vehicles allowed!

Departure Rome and on to Dozza

Staying at a Farm/Vineyard just below the medieval Village of Dozza, Central Italy – WINE COUNTRY

You can view the farm at Website: http://www.farmstayitaly.org/

THIS IS A MUST DO to stay in the country, if you’ve been traveling in cities as we have.

We have new anglo/Italian friends that have completely opened their home to use and offered us the most amazing experienc

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Please join us for the 2015 MIDSUMMER PARTY at THE PARRISH MUSEUM in THE HAMPTONS in WATER MILL, NY. The highlight of the Hamptons summer social season, this annual event brings together almost 1,000 artists, philanthropists, business leaders & world guests in support of the Parrish. Enjoy dinner on the Mildred C. Brinn terrace by Olivier Cheng Catering and Events, with event design by Ron Wendt Design. Following dinner, dance to the sounds of Coleman Music in the Lichtens

It's out last day on the farm :( sad faces.

 – Dozza festival in evening We'll be going with out host family.
Another AMAZING Italian breakfast fresh fruit, just made ricotta cheese, cereals, fresh bread and nutella, oh I forgot to mention – ESPRESSO As I sit here an work today the room fills with the smell of freshly baked bread and the girls chatting like girls in Italian. It’s such a peaceful, happy place here in Dozza. I could call it my 3rd home. If I said 2nd my relatives in NY would be ext

Perched on a hill overlooking the valley of the river Sellustra, surrounded by vineyards, Dozza is a medieval village just a short 35 minutes from Bologna.  Dizza sits on the border between Emilia and Romagna, classified as one of the “100 most beautiful borghi(historic villages) of Italy.”

I hiked to the small town through farm land and up a steep path to discover Dozza. About 15 minutes tops to get there.

The entrance to Dozza is clearly marked by a massive arched wall. The village is crosse

 
Called 1030a spoke with woman. Green Line tours. Ph..  39 064827480.  She advised 130p pickup in lobby for tour. They were there just a few mins after 130pm
Vatican city is separate from Italy. The Pope rules it.  Unfortunately he was not in the area the day we toured. We were told her was up in the North Country visiting his relatives.
Italy is a Catholic country where until recent times women would cover their heads when in church, whereas men had to remove their headcovers and go bareheade

Jaipur or the famous “Pink City” sprawled in a riot of colour and charisma, rainbow hued textiles and glittering diamond and precious stone ornaments, elegant edifices, graceful palaces and impregnable fortresses – all juxtaposed against the silhouettes of the Aravalli hills, standing sentinel over a priceless cultural legacy and a royal tradition captured in the annals of history! Eager visitors throng to this charismatic capital city of Rajasthan – with its kaleidoscopic images and gracious ho

Hyderabad – the royal city of the erstwhile Nizams, the historic capital city of the southern state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad with its famous Charminar, aromatic biryanis and lustrous pearls fashioned into many a gorgeous ornament to adorn a bridal neck.An erstwhile trading centre in glittering diamonds, this city of the famous haleem and associated with the historic Asaf Jahi Nizams and Qutb Shahi dynasty, is spread along 625 kilometres of the mellifluent

Gurgaon – the new Mecca of the successful and the aspiring, the sophisticated and the rich, the ambitious and the achievement-oriented, with goals to be met in the race of humanity towards high standards of living and partying in style! Here, stylish hotels accommodate the bold and the beautiful, the daring and the diligent and all the categories of society in between! However, since excess can lead to health problems, classy hotels in Gurgaon near Medanta hospital have burgeoned and guarantee g

Noida Film City: “It is worth praising the efforts of Sandeep Marwah who has handed over eight short films to United Nation on different social subject to use for different occasions to sensitize the audience of this nation” said Kiran Mehra Kerpelman Director United Nation Information Center for India and Bhutan at a function accepting the films for United Nations.
“we are honored to be part of United Nations. It is wonderful opportunity for the students of AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Televi

Rajasthan, the dessert state of India is not only known for its beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations but also for its cultural heritage that is depicted by the numerous temples in the state. The temples of Rajasthan are in fact some of the most excellent tourist attractions of the state. While some of them were built more than a few centuries ago, there are many that boast of amazing architecture too. Here is a quick look at some of the interesting temples in Rajasthan.

Pushkar Temple

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Bangalore – the big and beautiful, bustling capital city of the sprawling Southern state of Karnataka on the Deccan plateau. Distinctive as an outstanding exporter of IT technology from India and distinguished by its impressive architectural edifices, gracious gardens, plethora of universities and research organization, it attracts an amazing melange of diverse visitors throughout the year. And rising to the challenge, hospitable hotels in Bangalore near Marathahalli munificently open their port

Noida Film City: “I have never experienced and heard of this kind of chamber where every thing is under one roof and Chamber is out and out adamant to get into cultural assimilation for the development of two nations” said His Excellency Koffi Akakpo, Charge de Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Togo.
“We will be happy to invite a deserving student from Togo to come and study in India a short term course in Cinema that will bring new light to our relationship” said Sandeep Marwah President of M

Kerala, with its sylvan beauty and enjoying the exotic sobriquet of “God’s Own Country”, enjoys approximately 600 kilometres of a scenic coastline along the picturesque tropical Malabar Coast. Famous for its palm-lined beaches and the beguiling beauty of its backwaters, a fascinating network of waterways and canals popular for leisurely and romantic cruises, it is favourite destination for global and domestic tourists alike! With captivating Kerala hotels and many upscale seaside resorts and wit

Noida Film City: AAFT School of Fashion has upgraded its syllabus by joining hands with IECEN a body created by Polytechnic University of Milan the first ten best fashion Universities of the World.
iECEN has developed module to support the existing department of Fashion & Design in AAFT& ASMS. It includes numerous international visiting guest faculties to overlook the course from Europe and to exchange expertise and experience from some of best global schools.
“There will be multiple workshop/ sem

If you are planning to have a tour of the North Asian part of the world then you should definitely visit Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a place, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range. You not only have beautiful natural vegetation there but simultaneously there are delightful gardens like the Rock Garden, which every year brings back its tourists.

If you are a nature lover then you should stay in one of the hotels in Chandigarh and enjoy the city because here you could act

Delhi welcomes thousands of tourists and migrants everyday and strives to provide them with the best of facilities. The city, home to millions of people witnesses hundreds of success and failure stories everyday. While migrants come here in search of better education, work and medical facilities, tourists come here to explore the depths of this gorgeous city. The city is very well connected via road, rail and air and often has visitors staying for a day or even a few hours. Day use rooms in Delh

After living in Australia more than 20 years, I can say that there are still aspect of Australian cuisine that I find worth exploring and learning about. What defines food of the country I now call home? Traditionally a lot of meat, but since the whole continent is surrounded by the sea/ocean there is an abundance of seafood. That is what I loved about Australia: fresh, healthy variety of the seafood platter. Add some original brands of wine and good beer and you have a recipe for success in eve

Bird watching in Kenya

East Africa is one of the richest bird areas in the world. With a wealth of different habitats, often close to each other, it's quite easy to spot over 100 species during your Bird watching adventure in Kenya.Although many of the birds are brightly colored and exotic looking, they are generally quite easily recognized; within a day or two you will be identifying the various species with ease! Their main habitats include water, open plains, woodlands and farmlands. Arriving

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