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It seems nearly everyone has heard of Costa Rica and is intrigued about the little Central American country.

Besides being a peace-loving nation full of friendly people, Costa Rica fills its small territory with tremendous diversity. There is an incredibly large country-wide system of national parks, private reserves and wildlife refuges protecting exotic, unique nature. People come for the rainforest and nature, the beaches and volcanoes, and the widely varied tropical climate.

On top of all of

When backpacking around the world, I seem to have the habit of turning up to a destination just after a huge festival has taken place.

I created this festival finder to prevent the same happening to you; it helps you find the best, craziest and weirdest festivals around the world, before you set off on your travels

Tired after a long and arduous journey and looking for a quick pit stop to relax before continuing your next flight or have to board an early flight and dread hitting the long route to your hotel? New Delhi hotels near airport provide the perfect solution. The capital of India, New Delhi is a city of myriad attractions. From being the torchbearer of the affluent past to being the pinnacle of modern progression, the different facet of the city is mindboggling and enchants travelers from far and n

Goa during Christmas is a sight to beholden, with the entire state drenched in the colors of the festive season. Although you are sure to miss out on a white Christmas, which you could have experienced on going to a hill station, but the sandy Christmas that you can have at Goa can be equaled by no other place. Goa is famous for its beaches, some quite and pristine, some full of life and frolic! Some of the best known ones are Baga beach and Calangute beach. It is located at the north end of the

“7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014 has decided to honor the ladies in cinema. This time we are honoring Pallavi Joshi for contributing to the growth of films and television art and business in India” said Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN.
Pallavi started her acting very early from stage. In the 1980s & early 90s she acted in art films like Rukmavati ki Haveli, Suraj ka Satvan Ghoda Trishagni(1988), Vanchit, Rihaee She also played in Saudagar, Panaah, Tehelka, Mujrim. She was nominated for ‘Best

7th Global Film Festival Noida declared a special award for Smita Patil for contribution to cinema and society. Her sister Manya Seth received the award on the first day of 7th GFFN presented by Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN.
Smita Patil (17 October 1955– 13 December 1986) was an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Patil appeared in over 80 Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade. During he

Leshan Giant Buddha is a Buddhist stone statue carved in China's Tang Dynasty. It was carved out of a cliff located at Mount Xiluan, Lingyun Mountain at the south bank of the Min River of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, facing the west and against Leshan City across the river. Leshan Giant Buddha, also named Lingyun Giant Buddha, is a sitting statue of Maitreya. Its overall height is 71 meters, of which the head is 14.7 meters high and 10 meters wide, with 1021 bobs on it. The ears are 7 meters l

The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. They are found only in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. In total there are fewer than 1000, of which 80% are distributed within the territory of Sichuan province. Therefore, when visitors from home and abroad come to Chengdu, Sichuan Province one of their main objectives will be to see the giant pandas for themselves.

Located just 10km (6miles) away from downtown Chengdu, chengdu panda ba

“Come quickly! I’m tasting stars!” Dom Pierre Perignon, when he first tasted his newly created Champagne.

(Champagne)”…it gives you the impression that every day is Sunday.” Marlena Dietrich

The word “Champagne” has long conjured up images of luxury and pleasure as attested by these two quotes. Even the color of champagne is associated with richness and luxury. Can other countries produce a sparkling wine that will delight us as much as Champagne? Seven of us met at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony

Lamu Island is full of beautiful white sandy beaches, which are perfect for ultimate relaxation during vacation. Manda Bay and Shela beach are the most popular beaches in Lamu. These beaches are known for their picturesque views and peaceful ambiance. These beaches are surrounded by luxury resorts built around the ocean. These beach resorts offer visitors an exquisite place to have fun and relax during their holidays.

Turtle Bay is a long stretch of beach; about 7km long is located on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, about 15km south of Malindi.

The beach is known for its local reefs, clear water and soft white sands.

The beach offers a great swimming opportunity, gives you a delightful feeling and the alluring ocean gives an amazing sight. You can engage in some beach activities such as surfing, sunbathing or take a long walk along the shores. Turtle Bay is perfect for a calm and relaxing day by the sea.

Today, we speak to our fantastic painting tutor, Hugh Tuckerman, to discuss his favourite spots painting groups visited in Italy this year. With wonderful painting holidays to Tuscany, Venice and Sicily there are so many stunning landscapes, scenes and locations to inspire our guests – it was no small task to narrow it down! We asked Hugh to pick his top painting locations that have inspired him and our guests. 

The Varramista Estate

With spectacular views that change dramatically with the seasons

Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas and is situated near the confluence of the Rio Negro with the Amazon, the widest rivers in the world. It is the economic and cultural center of the North Region of Brazil.

Praia do Tupé (Tupé beach) is located close to the city, some 35 km away. It varies between 20 and 80 meters in width according to the water levels of the Negro river, which depend on seasonal rainfall.

The beach can be accessed from Manaus by boat and in barely an hour you will b

When you are in the process of choosing a holiday destination, one of the important considerations is whether you can avail of any special offers. And when you hone in on salubrious Dehradun, then tempting hotel deals in Dehradun draw you to this charming city nestled in the lap of the Himalayas and possessing an impressive antiquity. Just two hours away from the holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, there are multiple reasons why you should take advantage of these money saving deals and let yo

When you decide to visit Pune, situated at the confluence of the Mula and the Mutha rivers, you are entering a multi-dimensional culture which encompasses the traditional and the cosmopolitan, business and technology, education and religiosity and thus attracts a varied clientele of guests. They coalesce here for business and pleasure and a competent hotel in Pune city offers them warm hospitality, being a part of the numerous hotels that have burgeoned to accommodate this fascinating potpourri

Gurgaon, located in Haryana, is a part of the National Capital Region (NCR), and is also an upcoming financial and industrial center. The city, for quite some time now, has been witnessing rapid urbanization, leading several multinational companies and government organizations to set up their head offices and branches here. But between the hustle bustle of daily life, the origin of the city has somewhat been diminished. The derivation of Gurgaon’s name can actually be traced back to the ancient 

Mekong River happens to be striking feature of the continent of Asia. It falls in the south-eastern part, flowing through China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The name Mekong stands for Mother Water, with fishing being quite prominent over here. Exuding immaculate splendor, the river is truly unique and everyone must relish its eternal charm embarking on the river cruise, offering chance to uncover the fascinating charm of the river. Since a long time, the river cruises have been

This time Aruna Vasudev was honored with Life Time Achievement award during the first day of 7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014 at a grand function at Marwah Studios.
A huge audience of more than thousand people appreciated the choice of the management. Indisputable are three of Aruna’s most important accomplishments: she was the founder-president of NETPAC (the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema), the founder-editor of the Asian film quarterly Cinemaya, and the founder-director of the As

“It has been a practice to amalgamate one of the four AAFT Festivals of Short Digital Films as a part of Global Film Festival Noida every year. This time 84th festival has been the part of GFFN” informed Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.
“Short films are very important part of festivals. Every filmmaker starts his carrier from short films. They are the beginner’s paradise” said Mahesh Aney renowned cinematographer from Mumbai while inaugurating the festival.
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