China is a country that has so much cultural and ethnicity in everything that surrounds it. At almost any time of the year you can see some sort of cultural celebration that is happening there. China, the most populated country in the world, sets aside a fine set of tourist attractions each and every year. Some of their very unique festivals are the DuanWu Festival, which is a series of dragon boat races and where a traditional dish, Zongi is served; also the End of the Earth Moon Happy Festival which is an event that has folk singing, folk dancing and a host of other competitions. A truly unique event that China hosts is the Longevity Culture Festival in the region of Sanya. The event …

An indispensable creature gracing the harsh desert lands with style, the camel beauty pageant in Abu Dhabi is inevitably one of the most looked forward to events in the country. This popular event sees a massive influx of tourists every year to this part of the world and therefore, it is always wide to reserve a Hotel in Abu Dhabi for your accommodation needs well before hand. Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi offers you a variety of accommodation options while being a hotel Abu Dhabi is greatly proud of. Peer into the very soul of the desert, the soul of the Bedouin for whom the camel is worth much more than money or gold by catching a glimpse of this uniquie beauty pageant that one can only witness at the …

An eminent scholar, nationalist, philosopher, freedom fighter, yogi, guru and poet, Sri Aurobindo is a much celebrated character in India. His birth anniversary which falls on the 15th of August sees quite a lot of festivity, pomp and fanfare all over in India, particularly in Calcutta and Pondicherry where he had spent a significant amount of his lifetime. Pondicherry accommodation is not difficult to find if intending to participate in these celebrations as Hotel Atithi is a Pondicherry hotel known to offer the most comfortable abodes in town. There are many events taking place on the day of his birth, particularly at the famous Aurobindo ashram located in the area. This is a favourite spot among Sri Aurobindo devotees who make it a point to celebrate his birthday with much pride …

Thousands flock to Thailand every year enticed by its exciting shopping, cultural diversity and of course, its iconic islands such as Phuket. Phuket’s location at the tip of Thailand provides it with an amazing and unobstructed ocean view which coupled with a tropical monsoon climate makes it a tourist paradise. However, natural beauty is not all that this island paradise has to offer as it provides insight to the history and culture of ancient Siam through many cultural performances, one such being the Siam Niramit. The Siam Niramit is a performance that fuses the cultural heritage of the country with the artistic ability of the people which culminates in a show like no other. Performed by over 100 persons, the recital is composed of three …

Bangkok is the lively capital that forms an exciting part of Thailand’s unique landscape, and it sees millions of visitors each year, who pursue business or leisure in this intriguing tropical metropolis. Central accommodation is not hard to find, especially if you are seeking one of the quality luxury hotels Bangkok has to offer its visitors. An elegant Bangkok hotel option comes in the form of the Anantara Bangkok Sathorn which is the ideal city retreat as it offers five star interiors with easy access to world-class shopping and entertainment options. If you’re in the city in the month of November, be prepared with witness a marvelous local tradition that is a visual feast: the Loi Krathong Festival. Translating to “Floating Decoration”, “Floating Boat” or …

Ramadan, sometimes referred to as Ramazan, is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar. The month, which lasts between twenty nine and thirty days (as it follows the lunar cycle), will be spent in fasting and prayer. In 2013, the month will occur between July and August. It is obligatory for all Muslims to fast between sunrise and sunset, forsaking food and water during this period. It is generally not a popular time to visit Abu Dhabi as the flow of activity in the emirate is disrupted. Offices work shorter hours and many restaurants remain closed during the daytime. On the other hand, this also means that crowded tourist spots are no longer crowded and that one need not wait in long lines …