The Dubai International Boat Show is a much anticipated event in the country’s calendar. The show invites some of the top brands in sailing and boating equipment. It is a great way to discover the amazing technology used for navigating the ocean. Dubai is one of the most affluent cities in the world and is also home to some of the wealthiest people in the globe. It is fitting that such a city would host a show that exhibits the luxurious lifestyle of the rich. There are yacht communities in Dubai who are interested in the newest developments in sailing. It is amazing what boat manufactures do to create the perfect atmosphere in a yacht. At the Dubai Boat Show you can take a look …

For centuries, the written word has undergone an inexplicable process of evolution, leaving great works such as the metaphysical poetry of John Donne, the innumerable sonnets of William Shakespeare, the frequently quoted work of Dante Alighieri ‘The Divine Comedy’, Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, The Iliad by Homer, the historic novels of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens and the literary classics of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. For the longest time, world literature remained extremely euro-centric but the 21st century has made abundant progress in this regard and recognised works by authors such as Salman Rushdie and Shyam Selvadurai, writers from the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and South East Asia. Given this …

For 650, 000 years, the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere remained below a comfortable three hundred parts per million yet in the last fifty years alone, this number has increased up to three hundred and eighty parts per million. Other compelling evidence which are tell-tale signs of climate change include the rise of sea levels by a stunning seventeen centimetres, a significant increase in global temperature, warming of ocean waters, ice coverage in Greenland and Antarctica reducing drastically, glacial retreats being recorded across the world etc. The globe is now experiencing extreme climatic weather patterns in the form of tropical storms, extreme rainstorms and increased rainfall while other parts of the world suffer from a drastic lack of water. Such phenomenon supported by scientific …

Celebrated once in every two years, the Shanghai International Flower Festival is one event that must be marked down on your itinerary should you be thinking of heading over to the city in the future. Therefore selecting a serviced apartment in Shanghai to come home to after the event is advisable. With its serviced apartments Shanghai has to offer, Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai would be one of the facilities that can be considered. Regarded as one of the most important celebrations of Chinese culture, the festival is held at the Changfen Park which sees both locals and tourists in attendance. Showcasing a range of colourful, beautiful and sweet smelling flowers, Shanghai International Flower Festival is one such event that is looked forward to with much enthusiasm. Scheduled to …

The islands of Maldives are most renowned for their stunning beaches. However the country celebrates various festivals that reflect local cultural heritage. Find a centrally positioned Maldives Island resort to base yourself at in order to make the most of your visit. Kuramathi Island offers a selection of charming Maldives villas for travellers to choose from. There are various historical and religious festivals celebrated in the islands with some incorporating traditional performances. Independence Day celebrations as well as the National Day are among the main celebrations while prominent religious events include Ramadan and EIid-Ul-Adha. Be sure to experience the vibrancy of some of the local festivals during a holiday spent in this enchanting beach destination. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. …

The kings of the Chakri Dynasty have ruled Thailand since the year 1782 and to this day locals commune to pay tribute to these leaders who contributed in moulding the country’s vision for a better tomorrow. Chakri Day which falls on the 6th of April is an annual event and one that must not be missed. Choose a Bangkok hotel to stay during your time in Thailand. Anantara Bangkok Sathorn which is one of the more popular luxury hotels Bangkok has to offer will be a good place to come home to after viewing the proceedings of this historic day. The day witnesses the people of Thailand hold a series of ceremonies to honour the contribution of the kings who once presided. A ceremony is led by King Bhumibol …