In Hong Kong Chinese New Year is the biggest celebration of the year but New Year’s Eve, December 31st, is not far behind and is celebrated with countdowns, fireworks displays and much partying. One of the most crowded New Year’s Eve venues is the countdown at Times Square. If getting jostled by thousands of people is fun, then this is the venue for you. Live music makes the waiting bearable and taking along something to eat and drink will definitely enhance the experience. When the time is right everyone joins in the countdown after which a four minute multi coloured fireworks display bursts overhead and there is much hugging and celebratory handshakes around. The fireworks display over Victoria Harbour is what the whole world associates …

A town in Bali, Indonesia, Ubud has a rich history and is noted for a number of festivals. Travellers on the lookout for Ubud accommodation can go for an option such as Alila Ubud Bali, a preferable Ubud hotel. Travellers to the region looking to get a unique cultural experience will truly enjoy Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, which brings brilliant writers, visionaries, musicians, artists and performers together to celebrate all forms of storytelling including poetry, plays, graphic novels, song writing and travel writing. Having long been Bali’s centre of fine arts, music and dance, Ubud also plays host to the Ubud Jazz Festival, one full of entertainment and vigour.

Gaming for decades has been the favourite past time for many youngsters growing up. It all started with the simple videos that have now been raised one notch further with technology conquering this area. Gaming now is full of life, vigour and festivity that have captured the lives of so many people with non-stop entertainment and fun. Gaming in a country like Dubai can be expected to give you the most unique treat just like everything else in this amazing and exotic city. This November Dubai is gearing to bring Gaming in in the most dramatic form with the Game Evolution scheduled to take place here. The Game Evolution is a fun and exciting event that brings to life the gaming world in the most …

One of the most spectacular festivals in the Thai calendar is without a doubt the Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand’s very own “Festival of Lights”. Hundreds of glowing lanterns illuminate the sky, giving the entire nation a magical ambience. Enjoy the intriguing aspects of this beautiful Chinese festival, which goes all out in making this event memorable and truly special. During Loy Krathong, the locals perform a series of symbolic rituals, each quite interesting to watch and even more exciting to try out. The festival is believed to bless you with a fresh start as you wash away bad memories with the flames that sail away into the sea or up onto the magical night sky. The Loy Krathong falls every year on the full moon …

A land of various ethnicities, traditions and religious beliefs, Sri Lanka has a wide range of cultural events each year that showcase the island’s rich heritage. If you are planning a holiday in Sri Lanka look to witness some of the events that are taking place during the course of your stay. One of the best ways to explore the country is by signing up for sightseeing tours and Sri Lanka Holiday Travel is one option worth considering. Featuring some of the best holiday travel Sri Lanka has to offer, this well known tour operator takes you to key locations around the island. There is some kind of cultural event taking place almost every month in Sri Lanka. January is when Hindus celebrate Thai Pongal in honour of the …

Air transport is a major industry in the world today. It is the key player that links great minds together and enables free movement of goods and services beyond seas. Every year there is one leading air transport event that brings together the greatest minds in the industry. New solutions are discussed and new innovations are put on the table. The Airport Exchange and Conference Exhibitions is the largest airport meeting that takes place around the globe. The Annual Airport Exchange and Conference Meeting is usually held either in Europe or Asia Pacific. But since its enormous success being held in the UAE in the year 2012, the Exhibition and meeting is scheduled to take place this year in the exotic and vibrant city of …