Visit Hobart The scenic city of Hobart, which is situated on the foothills of Mount Wellington and the shores of River Derwent (12 km upstream from the mouth of the river), is the capital city of Tasmania and the focal point of most visits to the island. This city, which is the second oldest city(…)
Australia’s famed ‘Gold Coast’ region is the country’s main vacation destination. Located in the southern half of the state of Queensland, bordering the Pacific Ocean, Australia’s Gold Coast extends over 70km (43miles) from Labrador in the north to the twin towns of Coolangatta (Queensland) and Tweed Heads (New South Wales) in the south. The Gold(…)
Kolkata – Cultural Capital of India The city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital city of the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. This city, which is located on the banks of the River Hooghly, is home to approximately 14 million inhabitants and is the third largest city in India (in terms of population). Kolkata(…)
Top 5 places in Seoul where history comes to life The cityscape of Seoul is littered with gleaming skyscrapers that stand side by side with magnificent, ancient palaces and edifices that date back to the founding years of the city. Much of the credit for the good urban planning of Seoul is to be given(…)
Chiang Rai is Thailand’s northernmost province, which lies at a distance of 785 km (488 miles) from Bangkok. The town of Chiang Rai lies at an average elevation of 565m (1,854 ft.) above sea level in the fertile river basin of the Mae Kok River. The rugged terrain makes for great trekking, biking, and a host of(…)
The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is perhaps the best place for a tiger sighting in India, for the area enclosed by the reserve has been known to host these big cats for centuries. This area was once known to be the hunting ground of the Rewa royal family and legend states that one of the Rewa(…)
The Nambung National Park is located in the Swan coastal plain at a distance of 150 miles (245km) north of Perth. This national park is renowned for its unique but fascinating attraction, known as the Pinnacles Desert. The Pinnacles consists of myriad limestone formations that seem to be growing out of the desert earth. These pillars(…)
Photography by Sylvia Le Dung Bali is renowned as a beach paradise, however, if you can bear to tear yourself away from the island’s myriad beachfront activities, you may want to undertake a sight-seeing expedition to explore the many interesting, cultural attractions that gorgeous island jewel has to offer. Here are the top five places(…)
