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As we were driving to the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding (sic) north of the city of Chengdu, I noticed that the traffic lights had four lights rather than the usual three red, yellow and green ones. The fourth light was a bicycle light. Not that we saw many bicycles; in Chengdu, they clearly have been replaced by electric mopeds and scooters.

I asked Ben, our guide, what he'd had for breakfast: baozi (large dumplings) and soybean milk, he replied. Whenever he speaks, he reminds

What is it like to stay at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge?

The extraordinary Costa Rica eco-lodge is designed sustainablywith lodge buildings tucked into the forest back from the beach. All construction is from beautiful tropical hardwoods taken from naturally fallen or farmed trees, and recycled materials.

For accommodations at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge, there are three one-bedroom cabins, one cabin suite, one two-bedroom cabin, four rooms in the two-story Mango Guesthouse, and the two-sto

This time of year as chilly winter weather freezes the northern countries, heading into Christmas, you are not alone if you start to daydream about a tropical beach holiday.

Keep on dreaming because there is a 7-day Costa Rica beach vacation ready to turn your dreams into reality.

Horizontes travel agency has combined two outstanding Costa Rica beach destinations for their Quiet Ocean Gateway Costa Rica tropical beach holiday.

To start, you should fly into the Daniel Oduber International Airport

One of the most magnificent birds in Costa Rica is the Great Green Macaw.

This time of year, from October through December, Great Green Macaws (Ara ambiguus) return to the Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge in northern Costa Rica from the Indio Maiz Biological Reserve in Nicaragua. Following their main food source of mountain almond tree fruits that are now in season, the Macaws return to this vital habitat of rainforest and wetlands in Costa Rica.

The Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge preserve

Now getting to the South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica will be easier than ever with a new 30-minute flight between San Jose and Limon on Nature Air.

Starting Dec. 1, travelers to Costa Rica can fly from San Jose and the Central Valley to the Caribbean port city of Limon on daily flights with the Costa Rican airline Nature Air. Flights depart from the Juan Santamaria International Airport by San Jose at 5:50 a.m., and arrive to the Limon airport at 6:20 a.m. Return flights depart Limon daily at

As today is Thanksgiving in the US we thought we would compile a list of all the things we are grateful to Italy for. Italy has brought the world some wonderful things and has shaped our modern culture in so many ways. Its history of art is second to none and its mouth-watering dishes have achieved worldwide fame – no wonder it’s the perfect destination for our painting and cooking holidays. But that’s by far not all. Take a look and see what we want to thank Italy for on today’s Thanksgiving! 

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Historic preservation and a huge selection of locally run eateries are two features that immediately stand out when walking Concord New Hampshire's Main Street. A State Capitol city of 42,000, the statehouse building is an integral part of Concord's pedestrian fabric prominently sharing the street front with highly ornate architecture, much of it constructed of brick or massive blocks of the State's signature gray granite. As much as Concord is steeped in history (2015 marks its 250th anniversar

Hi, guys!
Winter is coming, but our passion to travel won't reduce. This winter, which place do you want to visit?
If you don't have any idea, there is an attractive place I want to recommend--Harbin. I have been Harbin last winter vocation.
I was really fascinated by the beautiful city. I want to share with you my experience there.
In Harbin, one of the most attractive scenic spots is Harbin Ice and Snow World. Harbin. It has become the most popular winter attraction in the world.In this dream

“Film production is the job of passionate people, it still needs lots of precautions and planning.” said Rahul Mittra while conducting the workshop on the second day at 7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014 at Marwah Studios.
“You need to coordinate so many departments and the most important the finance which also play a very important role in completing the good film” added Rahul while answering the questions to the media students from the full house.
“Today making of the film may be easy but marke

An exhibition of paintings is always been a part of Global Film Festival from last so many years. This time also a solo exhibition of paintings by Seeme Murtaza was organized on the second day of 7th GFFN informed Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.
“The painter Seeme Murtaza is totally impressed and influenced by the nature, she has expressed so well her feelings and love for nature on canvas” said H.E. Darja Bavdaž Kuret Ambassador of Slovenia in India while inaugurating the exhibition.
“N

Karfas Beach

The beach is sandy and ideal for young children, being shallow in many parts.It is about  7 km outside the town of Chios. The most famous beach of the island and possibly the most well-organized beach for tourists.

Lagada

The village lies in a gorge, hence the name Lagada, highlighting its natural position. At the edge of the port of  Lagada , there’s a pebble beach called Fanaraki, most visited during the summer.

Agios Isidoros

Crystal waters inviting you to dive, quiet and beautiful

The peaceful hum, the magical chanting and the ethereal glow of mud lamps make Haridwar perfect to ring in the New Year. A place to be in harmony with oneself or to spend some quality time with your loved ones, Haridwar is perfect to bid adieu the year and with it the perils and problems associated.

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas and flanked by the River Ganga, Haridwar is a nucleus of religious activities along with a popular tourist spot. The city offers plenty of opportunities of s

This infographics is related to the  Buddhism-Facts, Figures and Concepts. It briefly explains the Buddha and his his life along with the teachings and the classifications of Karma. Please visit http://www.ambikatours.com/holiday-packages/mahaparinirvan-express-train-tour-2014-2015/424/ for Tour to Buddha Place s in India and Nepal through MahaParinirvana Express.

If you are a Italy passport holder, or you are from those countries that do not appear in the Vietnam visa exemption list, you are required a valid visa to enter Vietnam.

From this country, you can get a visa to Vietnam by two 2 options:

1. Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival at lower cost (get visa stamped at Vietnam International Airports on arrival)
Vietnam Visa on arrival is beneficial for those who live far away from the Vietnamese embassies and do not wish to send their passports away by postal

“Film festivals provide a wonderful platform to interact and share your views internationally through seminars. This time seminar invited few big names to share their views on the subject-The Impact Of Cinema On Society” subject introduced by Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN.
H.E. Darja Bavda Kuret, Ambassador of Slovenia in India inaugurated the seminar, who also gave her remarks on the subject that films are the mirror of the society.
Film producer Rahul Mittra explained his point of view with e

For her extra ordinary contribution to the world of music 7th Global Film Festival “honors Shibani Kashyap with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT” announced Sandeep Marwah President 7th GFFN.
An electrifying performance by Shibani made the whole environment vibrant and young film makers were dancing to the tunes of music.
Shibani Kashyap is an India singer, who is actively working in Bollywood film industry. Some of her songs are very popular like “Sajna Aaa Bhi

More often than not, after deciding on a travel destination, we also scramble to decide on a good hotel in the vicinity of all the places of tourist interest. This is especially true for Chennai, since the heavy traffic of this city is well known among travelers. Tourists from all parts of the world flock to Chennai, and stay on for long vacation, thus one should always book in advance when planning to visit the capital of Tamil Nadu. Booking one of the best hotels in Chennai is what everyone as

Jaipur is a popular tourist city in India and filled with my friends. I remember that when we were small many forts in the city were our hideouts. Now not all the resorts here is perfect for hide outs but they entertain 100s of tourists every day and some of them are not palace turned resorts.

So in this post I would love to share some of the finest forts which one should explore and even stay.

1. Amer Fort, Tourist Destinations

The Amer Fort (a.k.a the Amber Fort) was built in the 16th century by

As the time goes by, demands of staying at new locations in the metro cities increases as these expand to take on new areas to combat congestion and facilitate developments. Hotels near MIOT Hospital Chennai in Manapakkam is one such destination. Located along Poonamallee Road – Mount this sleeper town is today it's quite a happening destination and as various IT companies began their operations at this place. Now, its transformation is quite surprising with new development is evident everywhere

Every region in India celebrates the Diwali festival in a different way. This local flavor adds to the atmosphere and the spirit of the festivities. If you are staying at one of the Homestay in Bangalore, you can use it as an ideal opportunity to experience the happenings from a close range. The special thing about Diwali celebrations in this contract capital is that people from all over India have chosen to make displays their home. So, the culture of this place has grown richer due to the inpu