Asia
Stupendous St.Petersburg, Russia – The Venice of the North
Saint Petersburg is a city in Russia which is located on the Neva River which flows out to the Baltic Sea. Not to be confused with its namesake in Florida, the city has previously been called Petrograd in 1914 and Leningrad from 1924. From 1991 the city has been named St. Petersburg; this is because [...]
An Escorted Tour through China
The Great Wall of China, Terracotta warriors, the Forbidden City, Shanghai- I wanted to see all of these sights on a trip to China, but with only a couple of weeks to spare I wasn’t sure how to fit it all in. That was why escorted tour were so appealing, enabling me to see some [...]
9 Things to Make Your Trip to China Unforgettable
Millions of people head to China each year on holidays, ready to explore all that the enormous country has to offer. From bustling cities to rural villages steeped in ancient Chinese culture, the country truly does have it all. Many visitors choose to join a tour group in order to have the best time possible [...]
Giant Pandas and Colourful Lakes: A Journey into Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, China
Jiuzhaigou is a protected natural park in the north of the Sichuan province of South Western China, which is also known as Jiuzhai Valley. This amazing natural wonderland is home to wild giant pandas, multi-level waterfalls, and colourful lakes, and is an official UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located within the Min Shan Mountains, this area [...]
What are Not-to-Miss Spots in Pakistan?
There are plenty of breathtaking tourist attractions in Pakistan for every kind of tourist. If it is your first trip to Pakistan and you do not know much about it, I would like to tell you that there are several things to do and see there. Attractions are plentiful and so are the activities. Just [...]
Places to See in Eastern Turkey
Eastern Turkey is a rugged region with an untamed terrain and a rich history. This country boasts of many historical monuments and sociable and friendly people. Eastern Turkey is bounded by Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Syria and Iraq. In the southeast part two powerful rivers, the Euphrates and Tigris, flows. This is also where you can [...]
Top 5 Beaches of the Philippines
The Philippines is a country that has a rich cultural past and is loaded with natural resources. One of the things that the Philippines is most popular for, are its amazing beaches. You would never guess, by looking at the modernized metropolises of Metro Manila, that a quick trip to the coast can bring you [...]
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 [...]
Visit Sri Lanka: A Country of Unyielding Beauty & Transcendence
Science fiction author and futurist Arthur C Clarke once declared Sri Lanka as the best place in the world to gaze upon the universe. It’s true that Sri Lanka, whose name in English translates as “sacred island,” has had an unfortunate tumultuous history complete with civil war, violence, bloodshed, natural disaster and upheaval. The struggles [...]
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: What is Holi? Holi is a religious spring festival which is celebrated by [...]