Posts Tagged ‘ Culture ’

May
05

Sydney is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world; rich in diversity and culture. The New South Wales City in Australia is home to some spectacular sites and landscapes; offering visitors and residents a range of activities to enjoy throughout the year. The city arches around the harbour, bringing city, sea, beaches and headlands together in a beautiful array of colours and life. (more…)

Apr
17

Darwin

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory in Australia and is located on the northern coast of the large continent.  The area is renowned for its relaxing atmosphere; rich in both nature and indigenous culture. Darwin is the perfect place for exploring this amazing tropical area, and to enjoy the multi-cultural aspect of the north. (more…)

Feb
04

The Bay Of Islands in New Zealand boasts a unique coastline sheltering over 150 small islands in its arms. Once a seafaring and whaling town; the Bay of Islands is today a popular area for visitors who travel from far and wide to enjoy the cultural heritage of this beautiful place. Small towns are scattered along the coastline all offering unique and individual traits, and visitors could spend weeks enjoying what the bay has to offer. (more…)

Jan
15

Vietnam is a beautiful country located in Southeast Asia, and has been increasing in popularity in recent years. With an extensive coastline and the majestic Hoang Lien Mountains; Vietnam is home to some spectacular landscapes to be enjoyed. Vietnam is a unique blend of Asian culture and the more modern cities, and offers visitors plenty of sites and activities to do. (more…)

Jan
02

London is not only the capital of England, but also the hub of the business, culture and entertainment centres. Home to numerous concert venues, shopping centres, restaurants, museums and cultural centres; London is both a popular and exciting place to visit. (more…)

Shark Bay is located approximately 850 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia. This amazing area was recognised as a world heritage site in 1991, and is one of the most exceptional places in the world. The beautiful landscape includes several small islands and islets, sheer cliffs and beaches and is home to plant and animal life seldom seen in other areas of the world. (more…)

Apr
25

Dazzling Brazil

by paul


Brazil is huge, but it is also beautiful. Both its natural beauty and people will dazzle you. Great rain forests, colorful cities, pristine beaches, and many other attractions will fascinate you and fire your imagination.

Brazilian culture is as diverse as a culture can get. It has been enriched by people from all over the world. In addition to the Portuguese, you will find Italians, Spaniards, Africans, Japanese, Germans, Arabs, Koreans, Poles and Chinese, just to name few. What is more, all of them seem to live in remarkable harmony with each other.

While you should make an effort to visit all the big Brazilian cites, São Paulo, Salvador and Brasília, with their distinctive cultures, you should not miss Rio de Janeiro, “The Wonderful City”. City with it beaches and dominating statue of Christ the Redeemer personify the country and its people in a way few other cities can. In addition to various joyous festivals like The Carnival and The New Years Eve Celebrations you will have many attractions to visit while there; museums filled with culture, nature, and art, restaurants full of gastronomic delights, and operas and symphonic orchestras as a contrast to ever present rhythms of the street.

As for the nature, Brazil is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world. In addition to the mighty Amazon River and the Amazon rain forest, there is the Atlantic forest, various swamps, and southern pampas. You can sample the varied ecologies and rich ecosystems of these places at various national parks.

Because tourism is a major, well developed trade in Brazil, traveling options and accommodations suited to every budget can be found everywhere, whether in the midst of a metropolis or in a remote rain forest.

When you think of travel in Africa, you think of animals, safaris, and proud tribal cultures. Well where in Africa can you get to see all of that? In Kenya, of course. But Kenya will surprise you and change your whole attitude to Africa. You will see what you wanted to see, but you will also learn and experience more than you bargained for, and be richer for it.

Kenya borders Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan; any more diverse range of African countries can hardly be imagined. Kenya also borders Indian Ocean to southeast.

Kenya was colonized by both European powers like Portuguese, Germans, and British, as well as by Arabs from Oman. All these have left both cultural and demographic traces on Kenya. Institutions of the country are mostly based on British models, while there are large and prosperous Indian and Arab communities. Since independence Kenya has remained peaceful and stable generally, in spite few instances of internal violence and tension with neighbors. This makes it the ideal country to visit in Africa.

Kenyan geography is varied and range from tropical sea coasts to some of the highest points and arid places in Africa, not to mention the glaciers. Fertile Great Rift Valley cuts across Kenya.

However it is wild life that attracts the tourists most. Masai Mara is just the most famous and greatest of the several animal rich habitants in Kenya. You can see almost all types of African animals in Kenya; Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Buffalos, Wildebeests, Various birds and reptiles. Make sure that you make an effort to see them all.

Cultural diversity of Kenya will also surprise you. In addition to well known notable tribes like Maasai and Swahili there are numerous other tribes and communities. Be sure to check distinctive Kenyan foods.

You will find that tourism is well developed in Kenya and fine-tuned to serve your every need. This will enhance your enjoyment even further.

Everyone should visit India at least once. Your life as a citizen of the world would not be complete without the experiences and impressions generated by such a visit.

Indian subcontinent, dominated by the huge land mass of India, is bordered to the north by the high mountains of Himalayas and on other three sides by the Indian Ocean. Geography of India varies widely, ranging from plateaus, to hills, to plains, in same way as vegetation, which can range from thick rain forests to deserts.

Diversity of India does not stop there; its main attraction is its diversity of cultures. Many religions and traditions have co existed in this land for millennia and have enriched it like no other place on earth. Each distinct region and sub region is stocked with its own cultural harvest in abundance. You can only gain by discovering them.

In south India, Hindu temples towering over the villages and ornamented with large number of small sculptures give focus to cultures rich in many elaborate and highly stylized dance traditions and variety of other crafts. In contrast in the northern Ladakh culture is shaped by desert and Buddhism. Broad swath of north India combines Hindu traditions with those of Islam, with monumental architecture to prove their presence. Jainism and Sikhism religion add to the mix along with many others like Christianity and Zoroastrianism.

Not all cultural symbols are religious in origin. Taj Mahal is merely the most beautiful testimony to generally secular nature of India’s art. Gujarat is famous for its workmen skilled in jewelry and embroidery. The great variety of states in the north east of India like Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are proud of their vibrant tribal traditions in the same way as central Orissa and Madhya Pradesh.

For those who look for entertainment and relaxation after the heavy dose of culture, India can offer mountaineering, skiing, river rafting, trekking, jungle safaris, and many other sports. Be sure to check out a cricket match and try to figure out the rules of the game while enjoying the atmosphere of the national passion. There are also many tropical beaches to work on your tan, and to enjoy wind surfing and snorkeling.

You can get all the modern facilities at major Indian cities so you will never feel lost or disconnected with the world as you explore this multicolored and exhilarating land.

History of Andalusia stretches all the way back to second millennium BC. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Visigoths, Byzantines, Arabs, Jews, and Moors, have all left their mark on the culture of the region. Cordoba, Granada, and present capital Seville, bear testimony to this varied and rich heritage. Especially notable are the architectural masterpieces of Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Cordoba, Reales Alcazares in Seville, Medina Azahara, Torre Del Oro, and Giralda, among many others.

The large number of museums, churches, and palaces, situated in the region are full of priceless sculptures, jewelry, and paintings, from ancient times to modern. It is probably this heritage that first inspired Andalusian natives like Velazquez, Murillo, and Picasso, to enrich it further.

After the Spanish re-conquest of the region in 1492, Andalusia played a major part in European and American history. It is from one of its ports that Columbus set out to discover the New World. Modern Spanish dialects in America are derived from Andalusian dialect.

Andalusians hold many colorful festivals throughout the year; spring festivals, harvest festivals, and feast days. Pilgrimages, processions, bullfights, songs, and dances, which accompany many of these festivals, provide insight into region’s religious and cultural roots.

Andalusian cuisine complemented by highly regarded wines from the region, is unique and can include variety of dishes; seafood, soups made of legume and other vegetables, stewed game meat, seasoned and aged pork, will be prominent among them.

Andalusian landscapes range from volcanic, forested, or snowy, hills, valleys, and mountains, to deserts, to tropical beaches. Correspondingly ecological diversity is also wide-ranging.

Because of Andalusia’s geographical diversity visitors can access recreational options ranging from sailing, surfing, diving, water skiing, to mountaineering, hand gliding, parasailing, and ballooning. Equestrian sports are also popular.

While proud of its historical glory and natural beauty Andalusia is a modern society equipped will latest technology and world class infrastructure. Modern cosmopolitan and wired traveler will feel right at home.