A fact that sometimes gets lost between the allure of the beach and the call of the blue ocean, is that Maldives is a country that bears a rich heritage and has many strong traditions. Their culture shows the influence of neighbouring countries like India, Sri Lanka and even Arab and East African countries, but the end result is undeniably, uniquely Maldives. When visiting this delightful country, the name of which has come to be synonymous with the word ‘paradise’, it is a must to remember to soak up a little of its culture. It is definitely something that would enrich your trip. Bodu Beru is the most popular style of music and dance in Maldives. Almost every inhabited island has a dedicated Bodu Beru …

Possibly the largest and grandest fashion event in Asia, the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall brings together renowned fashion designers from around the globe. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is considered to be the “it” event that should be penned down on everyone’s calendar, bringing in designer collections and internationally branded fashion products. Considered to be the second largest fashion exhibition in the world, the annual Fall Fashion Week for 2011 is expected to take place during the 17th and 20th of January. Presenting the world with its hottest fads in the blooming fashion industry, the fair is known to be a magnet luring countless fashion personalities for numerous business opportunities. Expected to bring an estimate of 1700 suppliers …

AMI Stadium, a premier sports arena located in Christchurch, New Zealand functions as the city’s primary sporting venue. It has played host to numerous sporting events such as cricket, rugby union, rugby league, association football and athletics; however it is basically a cricket and rugby arena and has functioned mainly as a venue for these sports. The AMI Stadium has probably gained most of its fame as a premier sports ground for rugby union. In Super Rugby competition it functions as the home ground of the famed Crusaders rugby team, who play the majority of their home matches at the venue. The facility will play a key role as one of the host arenas for the Rugby World Cup 2011 in which it is scheduled …

Over the recent years, there have been a number of nightclubs that have sprouted around the city of Bangkok. Dotted all over the city, the nightclubs have become a favourite hang out spot among the travellers visiting the city. Offering exciting entertainment, clubbing in the one of the many night clubs will be an experience never felt before as the activities of the night reach the wee hours of the morning. The nightclubs in the city are perhaps some of the best places to enjoy great entertainment of music and dance, whilst sipping on a special drink, may it be a cocktail or a mocktail. Providing travellers ample opportunity to experience Bangkok nightlife, the nightclubs will allow you to pamper yourself to the fullest, where …

Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Britain’s vibrant West Midlands County lays the modern metropolis that is Birmingham. Known for its industrial past, Britain’s second biggest city or “Brum” as its locally called is a melting pot of culture, trade, architecture and people. As home to Europe’s largest population of young people it is no wonder that Birmingham surpasses many European cities in terms of entertainment. Next to London, Birmingham houses the largest population of students in all of Britain and therefore, a night out in Birmingham is unlike any other as visitors can take their pick of the myriad of theatres, comedy clubs, night clubs and live music at their disposal. A city that never calls it a night, Birmingham offers a night …

Music fans in Hong Kong are in for a pleasant surprise! Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is scheduled to delight the masses with his hit singles at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 11th of March 2011. The concert is part of the singer’s international tour promoting his latest album “Crazy Love”. The tour is backed by his record labels Dainty Consolidated Entertainment and Lushington Entertainment. The performance also marks his very first debut concert in Hong Kong. The young Grammy Award winner captured nostalgic hearts all over the world when he debuted in 2003, reviving quite a few golden oldies as contemporary hits. His 2007 album “It’s Time” featured faithful remakes of such timeless classics as “Save the Last Dance for Me”, …

All those looking to enjoy a thrilling and exciting day of family fun must definitely visit Ocean Park which is a world famous marine based amusement park in the area of Kowloon in Hong Kong. With very much the same popularity as Hong Kong’s Disney World, the park is ideal for visitors of all ages and contains spectacular aquariums, rides and animal exhibits and shows that are bound to capture your heart. Filled with countless land and sea water animals both large and small, some of the maritime attractions at the park include an Ocean Theatre where you can see dolphins and seals entertaining people and the Atoll Reef that is shaped like an elliptical fish bowl which is filled with hundreds of species of …

Victoria Harbour, the deep water harbour between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, is one of the city’s greatest assets. Over the years of Hong Kong’s history, the harbour has been the territory’s focal point and the jewel that amazes people over and over. The island side of the harbour has been experiencing a rapid development over the past few decades. With the construction of towering skyscrapers of unique architectural styles, the city is being considered as one of the most spectacular cities in the world. With these marvellous structures adorning the city skyline, the harbour draws thousands of people from all over the world. A famous event at the harbour is the Harbour Lights Show, which is a fabulous multimedia display named by …

When it comes to the world of aquatics, everyone loves to observe marine life. Many of us don’t get the opportunity to dive in the ocean and watch these beautiful creatures. Why lament anymore, if you have a place to witness those creatures in convenience of Siam Ocean World. This aquatic arena covers an area of 10,000 square meters on the basement of a famous shopping mall. It’s not only just one of the main attractions in the city; it’s also a learning center for kids. It has over 30,000 marine creatures belongs to 400 different species. The novel concept of dividing the whole area to seven different environments, gives visitors a novel experience of learning. ‘Weird and wonderful’, consists of rare and exotic marine …

Better known as the South Gate of China, Guangzhou is a lively city with lots to see and do. The famed capital of Guangdong province, Guangzhou also acts as the political, cultural and economic hub. Guangzhou is strategically located in close proximity to Hong Kong, Macau and the South China Sea. It is one of China’s first open cities and is also one of the most economically developed. Guangzhou is a haven for the leisure hunter since it offers countless tourist attractions. Bright Filial Piety Temple, Yuexiu Park, The Pearl River, White Cloud Mountain, Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family are just to name a few. Shopping and dining are also limitless in this vibrant metropolis. Since Guangzhou is one of the first open Chinese …