10 Top Attractions in the South of France
The South of France, awash in rich sunshine and paint box colours, entices with a Mediterranean climate as well as a wealth of diverse attractions to enjoy. A stay at one of the South of France villas will put these must-sees right at your doorstep. 1. Marseille The coast of Marseille is a sparkling blue gem. Watch the fishermen go about their workday, stroll along the La Canebière and enjoy the elegant buildings, or simply grab a sidewalk table at any one of the myriad restaurants near the water and enjoy a steaming bowl of bouillabaisse and a glass of rosé. [caption id="attachment_8254" ...
The Iconic Bridges of Porto
Porto, the second largest city of Portugal, is famous not only for its long history and for its cultural richness, but for its bridges as well. It is not for nothing that the city is known as “The City of bridges”. The people of Porto are very proud of them, and they have all reasons to be so: one bridge after another, Porto acquired more than simple functional structures, it acquired true landmarks. Of the 6 bridges of Porto, there are three that stand out, for one reason or another: 1. The Most Famous: Dom Luis I Bridge Don Luis I was ...
When in Japan…
Way back when, in high school, I got the opportunity to travel to Japan as a foreign exchange student. My trip was one month long, and consisted of one and a half weeks in Kyoto, one and a half weeks in rural Utsunomiya, and one and a half weeks in Tokyo. As a sixteen-year-old girl who had hardly left my small Midwestern town, Japan was definitely a welcomed culture shock. I started out my stay in Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan. Home to nearly 1.5 million people, Kyoto was notably larger than my 500 person hometown. I accepted the ...
Holi: The Most Colourful Festival in India
The festival of Holi is celebrated all over India, and this unique event is a cultural experience that you won’t soon forget. If you are visiting India during Holi, here is some information useful for enjoying this fun and chaotic religious festival: [caption id="attachment_6907" align="aligncenter" width="560" caption="Holi Celebration in India"][/caption] What is Holi? Holi is a religious spring festival which is celebrated by Hindus in India, as well as in Nepal and Pakistan. It is held at the commencement of the winter season, traditionally on the last full moon Phalguna, the lunar month which corresponds to February or March in our calendar. Holi ...













