Rome, the Eternal City is an antiquity and heritage feast. It evokes an emotion of awe, intrigue and bewilderment in a city that was once the epicentre of one of the most powerful empires in the ancient world. Rome was not built in a...
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Chinese New Year Celebrations in different parts of the world are different but the core of the celebrations is food, reunions of family and friends and most importantly, having a good time. The towns and cities are decorated to celebrate this festive event and bring...
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Florence is living museum. It is wall to wall with magnificent architectures and priceless artworks to satisfy even the most discerning art aficionado. Its architectural masterpieces include the iconic Florence Cathedral with the Duomo and the Campanile, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and priceless...
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Castle of Knights Temple in Tomar holds the Convent of Christ where there is a spectacular display of paintings in the Rotunda. Obidos is a medieval walled city. ...
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Chinese New Year Celebrations take place in all parts of the world by the Chinese. However, different parts of the world celebrate this event differently. This post describes the various activities in the UK where there is a minority Chinese population BUT, a vibrant China...
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The Magical Lantern Festival in Chiswick Gardens is to celebrate the Chinese New Year – the year of the fire Monkey. Lanterns of exquisite designs and cultures are placed at various parts of the Gardens....
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The Fatima Shrine or the Sanctuary of Fatima is one of the holiest shrines in the world. It celebrates the Apparition of our Lady to the 3 young children. The site has the Altar of Apparition and can accommodate large numbers of devotees. Luz Houses...
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Lumiere London – exhibiting for the 1st time in London. It is brightening up the long dark nights of January. This Festival highlights the skills and imagination of the artists involved....
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The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is like stepping back in time to the 1930s Colonial Malaya. This hotel has been refurbished with art deco inspired décor and upgraded to the highest of modern luxury standards. A new Tower wing has been added to increase...
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A short travel article of our experience in Niseko Village in the midst of winter. We tried the onsen, visited a Japanese whisky distillery, rode snow mobiles, sampled various types of Japanese food and had true Japanese hospitality....
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