The Maldives is a string of islands lying in the Indian Ocean and belonging to South Asia. This island nation is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations for the simple reason that it is a tropical paradise. One can witness nature at its best in the Maldive Islands, as it has many whi...

Japan is not only about sushi and sake, the country is also a major shopping hub with a number of shopping areas scattered across the country and in particular in Tokyo. Shinjuku is regarded as the second centre of Tokyo and there are a wide variety of commercial areas, entertainment regions that...

Ideally located 1 km from the township of Ranna on the Ranna-Kalamatiya route, half way between Tangalle and Hambantota, is one of Sri Lanka’s most secluded nature reserves. Off the beaten track of wildlife parks congested with visitors, the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is a hidden haven reserved fo...

Considered one of the most engaging water sporting activities on the planet, white water rafting is fast gaining pace as one of the world’s premier recreational pastimes. Requiring no specific skill and fitness level, this seemingly challenging sport is accessible to most individuals with an adve...

With an illustrious history that dates back well over five centuries Wat Preah Prohm Rath shrine is an ancient monastery unlike any other in Cambodia. As the oldest continuously functioning temple edifice in all of Siem Reap city the shrine is a venerated and revered point of interest for all Bud...

It is a sacred religious ritual that has been played out over the centuries and is one of the foremost customs of a pilgrimage to Makkah. The Tawaf is in fact one of the most significant rituals pilgrims must perform at the holiest site in Islam during religious holidays such as the annual Hajj o...

Holland Village is a smaller segment or version of Singapore that holds opportunities and venues for mostly such activities like bar hopping, shopping and dining located quite close together. It is where youngster’s hangout and the expatriate community continue to haunt, while anyone can simply s...

Chaotic, confusing and confounding, yet the Chatuchak Market is anything but ordinary or simple and is a place where shopping and marketing defies conventional terms. This 35 acres of shopping paradise crammed with all sorts of boutiques and vendors redefines the whole experience of shopping in ...

Calicut, also known as Kozhikode is a city famous for spices in the state of Kerala, India. Many nations have traded spices with this city during different times in history including Jews, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived in the vicinity in 1498....

Nashik, in Maharashtra India is an enchanting city with beautiful valleys and the River Godavari which flows through it. Hindus around the world consider the site to be an extremely sacred city and the Kumbamela festival is celebrated here once in every 12 years. It is believed that Lord Rama liv...