4801. The Hottest Playground for Hong Kong Youth: The Ani-Comics and Game Fair
July 13, 2011
Despite warning about gaming and its effects on young children, the trend of sophisticated gaming consoles, games and comic books only keeps growing. With extra care as to not be hazardous or detrimental to the health of children, the gaming and comic book industries have grown continuously in th...
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4802. A Caribbean Carnival: The Notting Hill Carnival
July 13, 2011
Whilst traditional events and celebrations are often formal and serious in England, its growing populations of diverse Asian and African communities have contributed largely to the vibrancy and splendor of some of the biggest festivals held in England each year. The Notting Hill Carniva...
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4803. London Dungeons - an attraction for the brave at heart
July 12, 2011
London is one of the most famous capitals of the world. It has produced some of the world’s most loved poets, authors, musicians, actors, actresses and leaders. It is the home ground of some of the best brands in the world, the offices of many multinationals and the home of diverse religions and ...
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4804. Huxinting Tea House - An architectural splendour
July 12, 2011
The layout of the city, its places of worship, old Chinese architectural feats, and quaint little eateries are the most explored areas as they are what afford the insight to vibrant ancient Chinese culture. One of the old city’s most explored is the Huxinting Tea House. Located in the middle of a...
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4805. Old World Charm - Margao
July 12, 2011
Like something stuck in a time capsule, Margoa, one of the oldest recorded towns in Goa, presents an interesting picture with its famous rambling Portuguese style mansions, churches, schools and other colonial era buildings which are more visible here than in other parts of Goa. An association of ov...
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4806. Cabo da Rama Fort (Cape Rama fort) - A Legendary Fort in Goa
July 12, 2011
Blessed with sun kissed beaches, swaying palms and colonial Portuguese influence, Goa is truly a paradise on earth. This small state located on the western coastline of India boarders the sparkling Arabian Sea. As the state has been a Portuguese colony for almost 500 years, Goa still illustrates its...
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4807. Shopping in Jaisalmer - A Shopaholic's Paradise
July 12, 2011
Local handcraft objects, embroidery, rugs, mirror work, stone work, fabrics and antiques are all part of the Rajastani art and culture and Jaisalmer is the ideal place for your treasure hunt. Most tourists prefer the government run outfits so as to avoid the haggling over prices and to avoid unne...
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4808. Discover the Undiminished Splendor of an Ancient Metropolis in Agra's Fatehpur Sikri
July 12, 2011
Constructed by none other than Mughal Empire Akbar in the first half of 1570 the monolithic palace city complex of Fatehpur Sikri just may be Agra’s most prolific royal edifice, second only to the Taj Mahal in terms of popularity. Built as a monumental homage to Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti this h...
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4809. Wayang Museum - dedicated to preserving a time through the centuries
July 12, 2011
Indonesia has a distinct personality about her; the food is a little different from its Asian counterparts, the people a little less complicated and the culture distinct. The nightlife is decadent and the wafts of incense that burn from the offerings of worshipers lay heavy in the air through som...
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4810. Discover the Guilty Pleasures of a Pint at Qingdao's One and Only International Beer Town
July 12, 2011
Sprawled across 35 hectares in the heart of captivating Qingdao lies a one of a kind attraction that is fast gaining a reputation as a veritable hotspot for beer lovers worldwide. Known as the largest international beer town in Asia this one stop holiday Mecca for those with a love of a good brew...
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Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
