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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

Land-based Casinos in New Zealand

May 24, 2020 by Trent SissokoLeave a Comment

Online casino has its strong points, especially if we consider that it’s constantly evolving and provides a pretty realistic playing experience these days. However, it still can’t replace that good-old feel we all have when we enter a classic brick and mortar casino. Therefore, a big number of players still prefer land-based casinos, mostly because of the atmosphere it brings. New Zealanders can enjoy traditional casino experience as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Casino, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, New Zealand, Restaurants

Mount Cook Scenic Flights, New Zealand

May 21, 2020 by Rituparna9 Comments

Why New Zealand? The answer is simple. It is breathtakingly beautiful! My first visit to this island country left me awestruck and mesmerised to say the least. I haven’t seen a more scenic landscape before this. Among many, most noteworthy is the Mount Cook Scenic Flights, New Zealand. To my utter surprise the experience of that journey surpassed that of Jungfraujoch in Switzerland. The country lying in the southwestern Pacific Ocean has two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Cell Phone, Christmas, Fashion, Flowers, Helicopter, India, Journey, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Road Trip, Sports, Switzerland, Village, Wildlife

5 World Destinations So Amazing You’ll Want to Move There

November 21, 2019 by Penny MartinelliLeave a Comment

Instead of spending your holiday break watching television or surfing random websites, perhaps it’s best to invest in something much worthwhile like travelling. Travelling has really proven to be beneficial since it gives one the opportunity to acquire new experiences, new friends, and new knowledge about the locals and their culture. As you travel to different places, you’ll be more exposed to different practices and beliefs. This allows you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Asia, Canada, Culture, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Japan, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Music, New Zealand, River Rafting, Scuba Diving, Sports, Surfing, Technology, Vietnam, Wildlife

Things You Should Know About Implants in Thailand

October 29, 2019 by Alex Christodoulou1 Comment

An increasing number of Aussies and Kiwis travel abroad for dental work. Some procedures that cost tens of thousands of dollars Down Under are available for less in Bangkok, including dental implants. Before you start planning your trip you need to know more about undergoing the treatment in Thailand: Experienced Dentists Dental clinics in Thailand are home to experienced and highly qualified dentists, the majority of whom completed their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Australia, Bangkok Thailand, New Zealand, Thailand, Travel Abroad

9 Best Things to Do in Queenstown, New Zealand

June 28, 2019 by Delilah HartLeave a Comment

Queenstown should be at the top of your bucket list on your trip to New Zealand. Located in the South Island of the country, you’ll find yourself surrounded by remarkable mountain peaks (coincidentally one of the ranges is called The Remarkables), turquoise lakes and native greenery. Five days in Queenstown is the perfect amount of time to stay. We’ve chosen our nine best things to do in Queenstown, from walks to wineries and adventure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Bridges, Canyon, Gold Mining, Golf, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Walking tour, Wine Tasting, Zip line

New Zealand of My Thirst

June 16, 2019 by Maxim Basilad1 Comment

Aotearoa, the Maori name for New Zealand stayed in my head days after I inhaled its poetry, its wild forest, its volcanic lake in a caldera, the slow, gentle rhythm of its longest river, Waikato and its multi-cultural people. The North Island floated in my landscape that wanted to hear its voice during fall. There I was introduced into the polyglot voices of the Pasifika experience of Karlo Mila, a poet who captures the essence of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Culture, Drinking, Museum, Naked, New Zealand, River Rafting, Seafood, South Pacific, Village, Walking tour

How To Book Cheap Flight With Flight Booking Tips

April 24, 2019 by Frank LonsenLeave a Comment

Air trips are supposed to be costly affairs for common people, due to the expensive prices of flight tickets. So it is best to research online for finding the cheapest air tickets for scheduled flights. There are certain factors that may help in buying the cheapest book cheap flight tickets with Cleartrip and save a lot of money of the passengers. Cheapest days to fly out – It is seen that the weekend flights of all airlines experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Beijing, Belgium, California, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Internet, Malaysia, Massachusetts, Mexico, New Zealand, Vietnam

How to Tell if House Sitting is Right for You

February 9, 2019 by Vanessa PalmerLeave a Comment

In the past six months, I lived in a land-locked nation where Mercedes and BMWs rank in the top five most popular cars, enjoyed endless sunny days on golden sandy beaches along the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, and for a week called a tiny New York apartment home. Digital nomads, retirees with free time, and travelers hoping to live like a local have embraced the house sitting lifestyle. Despite this trend, it remains a generally untapped … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Beach, Flowers, Garden, Helicopter, Journey, Lifestyle, Luxembourg, New York City, New Zealand, Passport, Rainforest, Visa, Walking tour, Wildlife

i-SITE New Zealand, more than just a regular tourist information office

January 21, 2019 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

A tourist information office is conventionally known as a resource where visitors can learn about the local region. Generally, these are nondescript locales that seldom merit a mention. However, during my vacation in New Zealand, the local tourist information office took on a whole new meaning for me. Owned and managed by Tourism New Zealand, i-SITE Visitor Information Centers not only offer the best information to help tourists navigate, they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Art, Bus Travel, Internet, New Zealand, Public Transportation

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