Thailand is definitely a land of wonders and amazements. There is everything exotic from elephants to golden temples to amazing beaches. There is something for everyone who comes to this place. Amongst the different attractions that this south eastern Asian land offers, the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is one of the most popular destinations in the region. It is situated in the province of Nakhon Pathom, which is towards west of the capital Bangkok. The two main attractions here are the elephant show and the crocodile show, which are must-see events for anyone who comes here, irrespective of whether they are young or old. This place is sure to be of particular interest if you are travelling with family and young children. The acrobatics …

The Phuket race week is an award winning regatta that welcomes an international fleet of boats and sailors to the southeast coast of Phuket. It is known to be one of the best tourist attractions in Thailand. The Phuket race week stands out not only as an excellent sailing event but it is also popular for its extravagant parties and entertainment off shore. The Phuket race week was prestigiously awarded the best Asian regatta of the year at the Asia boating awards 2011 which recognizes the topnotch of Asia’s marine industry under twenty three categories. It is the only Regatta in Thailand to be presented with this award. The race takes place for a period of nine days with four days of yacht racing and …

The Asian tourism stalwart is very much like the rest of Asia when it comes to cultural and traditional rites, festivals and ceremonies. With a multiethnic population residing within its geographically limited, multifaceted shores, Singapore is always celebrating something or the other. The Dragon Boat Race is considered one of the biggest water sports festivals in the country and you will find that the locals know to mix serious competition and rivalry with merriment and fun. The tradition of racing in dragon boats commenced over twenty centuries ago in the south of China, now it has spread all over the world and is practiced in the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa as well. The original human powered craft was made out of teak wood and …

Hong Kong annually sees a boatload of bookworms who flock to experience the various styles of books that the Hong Kong book fair has to offer. The event which is grandly held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai is a colossal summer event that the country organizes. It attracts nonfiction lovers and fiction fans in large numbers, which reached an approximate number of one million in the year 2012. The event will be held from the 17th to the 23rd of July, 2013. Tickets would be available at the venue on whichever day that you plan to visit. For all the book lovers who simply go berserk at the sight of books, there is no need to fear buying too …

Popularly known as JFFF, Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival is possibly a fashionista’s and a foodie’s dream event! During this festival time base yourself at a Jakarta hotel such as Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta to enjoy a range of exclusive Jakarta hotel deals. The Fashion Extravaganza of JFFF presents spectacular fashion shows, fashion competitions, independent designers, workshops of the latest international trends and more. The fashion competitions see the participation of hundreds of fashion entrepreneurships, models and designers. With the eclectic fashion extravaganza and food festival, JFFF excites your senses with a celebration of the rich and diverse culture of Indonesia. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new …

Predicted to become one of the top tourist destinations, the strikingly unique Saadiyat Island is bound to mesmerize any first time visitor! A traveler enjoying the exceptional level of accommodation Abu Dhabi, specially at a hotel in Abu Dhabi such as Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa By Anantara cannot afford to miss a visit to the one of a kind attraction, Saadiyat Island. Get an insight into the plans for this marvelous destination with a visit to Saadiyat Island Cultural District Exhibition. Tracing the plans for a maritime museum, performing arts centre, Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum, the exhibition highlights how the Cultural District will become the most expansive single concentration of premier cultural institutions in the world. Thanuja Silva is …