Halloween is celebrated annually on the 31st of October. This dates coincides with the Celtic festival of Samhain (or November in Irish). The festival began 2000 years ago where people started night bonfires. Moreover, people dressed in monstrous costume to scare away ghosts and evil spirits.
Diwali the festival of lights originated in the Indian subcontinent. Today it is celebrated in many other locations outside of India. Some notable celebration spots include Fiji, Malaysia, Nepal, Mauritius, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and many other countries. The festival celebrates the triumph of light over the darkness by litting candles in clay pots outside the houses.
Dubrovnik lies on the Adriatic Sea in South Croatia. Many guide books refer to Dubrovnik as the the Jewel of the Adriatic. It is a small city with around 45,000 inhabitants. The major industries are trade and tourism, and specifically ecotourism.
UFO houses in Sanzhi District in Taiwan were constructed in 1978 but were never completed. Many stories arose to solve the mystery of the abandoned site with its odd looking houses.
Have you ever imagined a place where business and pleasure truly combine? There are a lot of places that match this description, but when particular venue stands out. The Dubai International Financial Center or DIFC for short, is a business hub with a lot of flavour. We will explore next some of the truly amazing experiences to expect when visiting DIFC.
Byblos, locally known as Jbeil, is one of the most scenic places in Lebanon. The city is filled with old Phoenician heritage in its walkable streets and alleyways. Byblos is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of most important cities in the Mediterranean basin. Recent excavations revealed that Byblos has been continuously inhabited since 8000 B.C.
Spain, a country located in Europe and roughly occupying 80% of the Iberian peninsula has long been a hot tourist spot. Below we will explore 4 reasons to visit this beautiful country. 1. Spain’s Weather and Beautiful Beaches 2. The Mediterranean Food 3. Spain’s History & Culture 4. The Spanish People
Coffee is a ritual and a symbol in Italy. It is regarded much like the pizza and pasta of Italy. Italians have their coffee several times a day, and each type is taken during a specific time of the day. For example, Cappuccino or any other milk based coffee is only ordered in the morning, since some believe that milk makes it a replacement for a meal. The most stylish brands for coffee in Italy as Illy and Lavazza
Some countries in the world consistently rank as the happiest countries year on year. Several reports are published annually which rank the Scandinavian countries and Finland among the top. What makes these places so happy given that their weather conditions are not quite optimal. We will explore next the factors of happiness and how they differ from form place to another.
Dubai is often associated with glittering pictures of a super futuristic city. While it hosts the largest shopping mall in the world, the Dubai Mall, some tourists refer to shopping as the national sports of the city. With all of this dynamism, it’s easy to forget that Dubai is home to some of the best authentic places to be found around the Arabian peninsula. Here’s list of amazing places in Dubai that are off the radar to most tourists.