In the recent times people have been choosing to visit locations outside their own country. Travel and tourism industry has seen a growth in multitudes. Be it roadways, airways or water, people love the change and the relaxations touring offers. Earlier, Switzerland, or London, Africa Las Vegas, Paris etc were few of the hot travel destinations. The recent decade, has seen a tilt towards to Asian continent. Besides being cheaper [...]
The Caribbean A vacation at one of the islands in the Caribbean offers excitement as well as relaxation in a stunning, tropical setting. The eastern region of the islands, commonly known as the Lesser Antilles, Tobago and Trinidad, begins just east of Puerto Rico and stretches just about to the coast of Venezuela. These islands include impressive mountains, rain forests and black, as well as white, sandy beaches.
Regional Overview: The Cassowary Coast is centred in North Queensland’s Great Green Way. The Bruce Highway motorway and Queensland Rail service the Cassowary Coast. The Historic Town of Cardwell is the southern gateway to the Cassowary Coast. To the south of Cardwell, Townsville is 2.0 hours by road transport. Cairns in far North Queensland is 2.5 hours by vehicle from Cardwell. Cairns and Townsville host domestic and international airports. With [...]
The birthplace of karate, home to rich culture and traditions and magnificent architecture, Okinawa consists of a 1000 kilometers long chain of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands that can be divided into three main groups: Okinawa Islands, Miyako Islands, and Yaeyama Islands. Despite the controversy over the U.S. army bases scattered throughout the islands, there is plenty to explore and enjoy in this region; its sandy beaches and breathtaking coral [...]
Although the area of the Caribbean covers many more miles than you’re ever going to be able to explore, there are a few gems that you surely should not miss. One of these areas is Curacao Island, and you will be surprised with what this often overlooked island can offer to you. Here is a little bit about the history of Curacao Island as well as many of the reasons [...]
The small country of Andorra is a land of prosperity due to tourism. It is located in Western Europe, bordered by Spain and France. Rugged mountains are in excess, due to location of the country in eastern Pyrenees mountain range, amongst which the Coma Pedrosa, is the highest range. The summer and winter resorts, apart from the duty free status, have been the prime attractions for the massive volume of [...]
If you love the vino, you’ll love South America. Chile and Argentina are wine producing powerhouses, both for Latin America and globally. The best way to enjoy these intoxicating delights is during a South American wine tour to Argentina and Chile. Start your sipping adventure in Santiago, the capital of Chile. This is where you’ll find Chile’s best restaurants, so you’ll be able to enjoy the taste of wine in [...]
Traveling in London can’t be separated from culinary prowess. Considered as one of the most fascinating city to produce wine and dine in, London is a place where the culinary folks want to explore their culinary tastes in many restaurants. There are 6000 restaurants, 5000 pubs and bars, the British capital serves up best cuisines from over 70 countries worldwide. There are the Roast, Lamb and Flag Public House and [...]
Yokohama, a city that sits in Tokyo Bay, is often overlooked when traveling in Japan. I admit, it is not that exciting and culturally rich as other travel destinations, but it still has unique attractions to offer. If you are in the Tokyo area looking for a day-trip and are sick of shrines and temples, Yokohama is for you. Yokohama is the capital city of Kanagawa prefecture. It is slightly [...]
I just had a riveting interview with Lindsay Shedden, the Festival Director for Sled Island. Sled Island is a 4 day music and arts festival in Calgary that kicks off the summer, where hundreds of bands and artists get together to play in venues across the city. History Sled Island was founded in 2007 by Zak Pashak the owner of Broken City, a local Calgary bar. When I asked Lindsay [...]
