The town of Qibao, in Shanghai’s Minhang District, is a rarity among townships. Its history is not just old, but ancient. Founded over a thousand years ago during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period by the Northern Song Dynasty, Qiboa is, literally, a town that time forgot.

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Travelers to the Emirate of Dubai’s capital city cannot help but be spoiled for choice when it comes to activities and entertainment. One of the most memorable of these attractions can be found on the ground floor of the massive 440,000 square foot Dubai Mall, in the heart of the City of Dubai, a...

Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs are three wildlife reserves located in Northern Kenya. They are all joined by the Ewaso Nyiro River which runs through all of them. Both Samburu and Buffalo Springs are situated adjacent to each other and are only separated by the river. Shaba which is the lar...

Occupying pride of place in a city that is evolving with each passing decade Cubbon Park is a true landmark in Bangalore. Constructed during India’s colonial period by Sir John Mead the area of greenery was first named Meade’s Park until it was called Sri. Chamarajendra Park before settling on it...

Quietly nestled on the northern coast of Seychelles’ Praslin Island lies a tiny granitic islet that is fast gaining popularity as one of the county’s most popular tourist attractions. Dubbed Curieuse Island this 1.78 square mile land mass is home to two natural icons in the country; the indigenou...

Joining North Shore City’s Northcote with Auckland’s St.Mary’s Bay the Auckland Harbour Bridge is an iconic overpass that is also the longest bridge in the North Island of New Zealand. With an impressive length that measures 1,020 meters the Auckland Harbour Bridge towers 43.2m above the water wi...

Beijing is China’s buzzing capital and the home to many of the nation’s greatest treasures. Many of the country’s iconic landmarks, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven, are located here and no trip to China can be considered complete without spending some time i...

Having opened its doors to the world’s sporting fraternity and the Qatari people in late 1992 the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex is a sports centre the likes of which is yet to be seen anywhere else in Doha. Operated and managed by the prestigious Qatar Tennis Federation the stat...

As the biggest Muslim festival in the Islamic calendar Eid celebrations in Singapore hit fever pitch after the fasting month of Ramadan. Known as Hari Raya Puasa or as Hari Raya Aidilfitri this hallowed day falls on the first Syawal day on the 10th month of the Islamic calendar known as Hijrah. A...

Situated in the south western quadrant of the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is a tranquil haven of lush forests and misty mountains. The country consists of two major landmasses, the South Island and the North Island, as well as several smaller islands. It is the ideal vacation spot for those who ne...