Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

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    Bologna – An Enchanting Renaissance City
    Italy seems to have a monopoly over great old cities – quaint and steeped in history – with magnificent medieval buildings bearing the testimony of architectural excellence of a bygone era. Bologna has all these characteristics and is regarded as one of the most attractive European cities. Modernity and old world charm have blended delicately in this enchanting Renaissance...
    by aniruddha at March 3rd, 2010 at 01:03 am
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    Pisa – Beyond the Leaning Tower
    Located in central Italy’s picturesque Tuscany region, Pisa is known worldwide for its landmark Leaning Tower. This ancient town’s origin was in a small seaside settlement built some 3000 years ago. It became a leading center and a flourishing town of considerable ecclesiastical importance from around mid-11th century. 
    by aniruddha at February 25th, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Florence – The Renaissance City
    This Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany has some of world’s best museums, beautiful cathedrals, churches, and elegant buildings and shops. It is considered to be the birthplace of Italian Renaissance and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities on earth.
    by aniruddha at February 24th, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Bangkok – Venice of the East
    Thailand’s capital is a modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan city that has a proud history of never been occupied by any colonial power.
    by aniruddha at February 10th, 2010 at 02:02 am
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    Istanbul – A Tale of Two Cities
    Istanbul is a captivating city – always charming and fascinating – and often bearing the characters of two distinct cultures – Islamic and European.
    by aniruddha at February 10th, 2010 at 02:02 am
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    Manila – The City Never Sleeps
    Manila, the sprawling capital of Philippines, is essentially Filipino – as it should be – but also very Western because of its Spanish connection for three hundred years since 1571 AD.
    by aniruddha at February 2nd, 2010 at 04:02 am
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    Bethlehem – The Holy City
    Origin of the city Bethlehem is a picturesque place surrounded by rolling hills with vineyards, olive trees and small hamlets. It is located just five miles from Jerusalem
    by aniruddha at December 24th, 2009 at 03:12 am
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    Anguilla – An Idyllic Caribbean Island
    Small and beautiful The history of this little known and little island in the Caribbean had began some 4000 years ago when people from South America came here and established their humble settlements.
    by aniruddha at December 22nd, 2009 at 03:12 am
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    Delphi – Enigma of Cryptic Oracles
    Legends and myths In ancient times the Greeks fantasized Delphi to be the center of the earth. It probably got its name from Delphinios that is often used for Apollo for his connection to dolphins.
    by aniruddha at December 21st, 2009 at 04:12 am
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    Assisi – Resting Place for Italy’s Patron Saint
    Assisi is a medieval town in the rolling hills of central Italy. It is quite small, but incredibly picturesque. St Francis, Italy’s patron saint and founder of the Franciscan order, was born here.
    by aniruddha at December 21st, 2009 at 02:12 am
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    Luxor – World’s Greatest Open Museum
    Yes, indeed it is the greatest open-air museum in the world. And so it was even two thousand years ago when it was known as Thebes.
    by aniruddha at November 25th, 2009 at 06:11 am
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    Phuket – Pearl of the Andaman Sea
    History In ancient times local inhabitants didn’t suffer from any identity crisis. They believed that those who lived beyond the seas
    by aniruddha at November 25th, 2009 at 05:11 am
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    Whitby – A Port Town in England
    Picturesque town This picturesque little town on the northeast coast in North Yorkshire attract tourists for its great landscapes of the sea and cliffs, fasciniating history, wide shopping opportunities and delicious local delicies.
    by aniruddha at November 16th, 2009 at 06:11 am
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    Enchanting Estonia
    Tourist destination Human habitation began in this North European country of lakes, forests and many rivers some 2,500 years ago. It passed through various vicissitudes of ups and downs over this long period.
    by aniruddha at October 19th, 2009 at 04:10 am
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    Bukhara – A City with a Difference
    The city’s pedigree Bukhara is one of the most ancient and enchanting cities of Central Asia. It is through this antique land that the caravans of the great Silk Route
    by aniruddha at October 15th, 2009 at 02:10 am
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    Sao Paulo – A Brazilian Beauty
    Jesuits from distant Portugal founded Sao Paulo in the mid-16th century primarily for spreading Christianity amongst local inhabitants.
    by aniruddha at September 17th, 2009 at 12:09 am
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    Tripoli – The Capital of Libya
    The ancient charm of the Libyan capital has not yet been lost by the sprouting of modern ugly buildings that the oil boom has produced. The winding narrow streets of Tripoli’s old town still incite travelers to leisurely walk upon them and explore its various tourist attractions.
    by aniruddha at September 15th, 2009 at 05:09 am
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    Crete – God’s Own Island
    Crete, the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean, is one of the finest creations of God. It has practically everything to enthrall all human beings.
    by aniruddha at September 10th, 2009 at 07:09 am
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    Enjoy Shopping at VivoCity, Singapore
    Visiting Singapore? Then you better be prepared for a shopping spree like no other you have ever been on. The streets of Singapore
    by fathima at August 31st, 2009 at 04:08 am
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    Cannes – The Relaxing Riviera
    The Cannes Film Festival attracts film aficionados to attend this great jamboree for a couple of weeks in May every year.
    by aniruddha at August 3rd, 2009 at 05:08 am
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    Cyprus – A Unique Island
    This Mediterranean island has an abundance of beautiful things – both natural and manmade. Its golden beaches, wonderful hilly terrain
    by aniruddha at July 28th, 2009 at 04:07 am
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    Galle – A Heritage City
    Galle is an old port town situated on the south-western tip of Sri Lanka. Fourteenth century Moroccan traveler Ibn Batuta referred to it as Qali.
    by aniruddha at July 24th, 2009 at 04:07 am
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    Queenstown – The adventure capital of New Zealand
    Known as New Zealand’s adventure capital, Queenstown, a resort town in Otago, offers all kinds of adventure sports
    by meenakshi nilakantan at July 15th, 2009 at 05:07 am
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    An unforgettable honeymoon in Shimla
    Honeymoon comes only once in your life, so make it memorable. Come to Shimla which has all the ingredients to make your honeymoon
    by meenakshi nilakantan at July 13th, 2009 at 09:07 am
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    Go on a shopping spree in Gothenburg
    Situated on the west coast of Sweden, north of Copenhagen, Gothenburg is the perfect place for the much needed break and your shopping spree.
    by meenakshi nilakantan at July 11th, 2009 at 06:07 am
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    Come to the fashion capital of the world – Milan
    Milan, the fashion capital of the world, is the perfect destination if you want to combine fashion, great bargains, castles, cathedrals, great evenings
    by meenakshi nilakantan at June 30th, 2009 at 11:06 am