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A Beach Paradise in less than 10 Minutes from the Mainland – Kapas Island

November 20, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is very much cotton-like; this is how the name of this island came about – Kapas, a Malay word for cotton. The island can be reached in less than 10 minutes by a speed boat from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Drinking, Fishing, Food and Wine, Malaysia, Mosque, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports, Trekking, Walking tour

Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE

July 2, 2020 by Kriti SethLeave a Comment

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Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Africa Safari, Arabic, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Desert, Dubai, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Mosque, Museum, Paradise, Restaurants

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Combination of World Cultures and Islamic Beliefs

June 16, 2020 by Rituparna10 Comments

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an epitome of grandeur and harmony. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Often referred as the 'White Pearl of the Gulf', the Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world and largest in the country. The structure was planned and executed by the first President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the ruler of Abu Dhabi for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Culture, Egypt, England, Germany, Greece, India, Mosque, New Zealand, Pakistan

Route of the Wine, Salta Argentina

January 24, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

Spanning some 500 km of mostly dirt roads, the Salta Route of the Wine is roughly triangular in shape. The largest community by far, Salta is on the northernmost point of this 'triangle' with tiny towns anchoring the other two points including Cafayate and Molinos. Our drive of this route begin in Salta >> Cafayate >> Molinos/Bodega Colome >> back to Salta. Allow at least 5 to 7 days. Start your epic wine journey in Salta - rent a car at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Andes, Argentina, Art, Culinary travel, Desert, Drinking, History, Journey, Los Angeles, Mosque, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Traffic, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Ultimate Guide To Visit Ahmedabad India

October 23, 2019 by Manali SLeave a Comment

Ahmedabad is a large city and the former capital of Gujarat, the western state of India. The blogger wanted to visit an Indian city that was both culturally and economically important in the past, as it is now. Definitely, Ahmedabad is the best place that can be visited after enjoying the grandeur of Dubai and thus, this city is chosen for spending the vacation there. Tourists should make a prior flight booking, to get air tickets at affordable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, Dubai, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Lifestyle, Mosque, Museum, National Park, Nightlife, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Walking tour, Wildlife

Quick Guide To Jakarta

August 23, 2019 by Pete McAllisterLeave a Comment

Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia is a fantastic destination and is becoming ever more popular, in fact it was host to 15.8 million overseas tourists last year alone according to The Jakarta Post which was a 12.5 % increase on the previous year, with the tourist board targeting 20 million in the current year. So why is it so popular? Well, it's a great place with loads going on so we have put together this quick guide to give you a head … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Asia, Bus Travel, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Indonesia, Mosque, Museum, Restaurants, South East Asia, Street Food

Misadventures of a Gringo in Colombia

August 19, 2019 by Dusty and Sparky1 Comment

Upon leaving the unexpectedly small Cartagena airport, I was welcomed by a huge billboard featuring a Colombian Elvis impersonator. The other passengers who had also just arrived were poppin’ into little yellow micro-machine cabs and spinning off into their own assorted narratives. I stood and watched their numbers dwindle. Soon I was one of only a few prey left for the desperate transportation peddlers. A husky, determined Colombian man … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Beach, Beer, Bridges, Bus Travel, Cheap Hostel, Coffee, Colombia, Food and Wine, History, Mosque, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South America, Spain, Traffic

Destination Guide to Uzbekistan

July 31, 2019 by Preethi Chandrasekhar6 Comments

The word Uzbekistan itself carries an air of mystery about it. When I told people I was traveling to Uzbekistan, they exclaimed "Uzbekiwhere?!" and then followed that up by "Is it safe?!"  Uzbekistan IS bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, countries that are not very well known in the West. So I suppose the "safe" question was fair enough! I'm here to give you the 411 on this destination and hopefully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Afghanistan, Airport, Architecture, Art, Asia, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Iran, Istanbul, Mosque, Museum, Music, Passport

The Turkish Hammam Experience

March 11, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

“Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression.” ― Dodie Smith While Scandinavians are famed for their saunas, Turks proudly boast of their hammams. These are essentially the middle eastern relatives of the dry Nordic saunas, with a focus on steam baths and full body scrubs. Venture into any Turkish city and you are bound to stumble across a myriad of bathhouses scattered throughout town. Hammams have always carried a certain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Asia, Dessert, Istanbul, Mosque, Museum, Spa

Incomparable and Magnificent Istanbul

February 12, 2019 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

“If a blind man should gaze upon the world but one day, he should gaze upon Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine Few places elicit the “It's the most beautiful city I have ever seen!” reaction as frequently as Istanbul. Those were also my exact sentiments the first time I visited back in 2004. Today, 15 years later, as I stroll the empty streets of downtown Istanbul in the middle of the night, I remember why I have ever since felt this way. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Architecture, Art, Asia, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Hungary, Istanbul, Mediterranean, Mosque, Museum, Restaurants, Rome, Shopping Mall, Spa

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