Located in a salubrious setting below the wooded hills of ‘Udawatte Kelle’ and in front of the Kandy Lake commissioned by the king, the Royal Palace of Kandy was home to the last King of the Kandyan Kingdom of Sri Lanka. The last monarch to reside there was Sri Vikrama Rajasinghe (1780-1832) who ...

Enjoy the festive season of Christmas in the tropical island of Sri Lanka and experience the spirit of good cheer and enthusiasm shown by the locals. December is a holiday season in general with annual national school breaks and tourists flooding the streets. The best of the island can be experie...

Macau was the first European colony in Asia, and until the end of 1999 it was still an overseas territory of Portugal, thus making it Asia’s last European colony as well. The colonial influence is clearly visible and permeates every aspect of the city's architecture. In fact, remove the Chinese s...

Popularly known as the “Pool of the Nectar of Immortality”, Amritsar’s origins can be traced back to a sacred village pool which eventually grew to be the spiritual and cultural centre for the Sikh. Today it still remains an important pilgrimage site.

The ancient city of Amritsar, which ...

Renowned as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand Trang is a unique hamlet full of culture and scenic beauty. Frequented by visitors of all ages this quaint corner of the Thai Kingdom has long been reputed as a hotbed for a wide variety of authentically Thai products and art fo...

The East African country of Kenya is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the south east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania in the south and Ethiopia to the north. Although it lies on the equator, it enjoys a range of climates thanks to its diverse topography; from the hot and humid weather on its south eas...

With gorgeous and ancient temples and shrines, Hyderabad is a beautiful place to spend a holiday. It was once the seat of power of great leaders such as Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi. Today the glamour of the city lives on through with a modern edge. One can find a string of bars, restaurants and café...

Seated atop the beautiful hills of Karnataka is the breathtaking city of Devarayanadurga. Located 65 kms from the primary city of Bangalore, this picturesque little town sits at an altitude of 3940 feet and has the most spectacular scenery that is highlighted by the dense forests and several temp...

The history of Saudi Arabia is like hidden treasures not known to many. A visit to the historic city of Dir'aiyah would give one a glimpse of this ancient culture. A city that speaks volumes on the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a plethora of well-preserved elements from the past tha...