Monsoon, often synonymous with rainy season, fundamentally means a change in wind direction due to uneven heating of land and water; winds begin to blow from ocean to land causing the air over the land to become moist and causing heavy rainfall. Southeast Asia is the most famous example of
Next to water, tea is the most popular non-alcoholic drink in the world. There are millions who swear by its revitalising properties, aroma and the unbeatable satisfaction a cup of tea gives. Most of us who reach out for our favourite cup are not aware that there are over a
Name a place where you would love to go to with that special someone for a special occasion. It is difficult to just name one place, isn’t it? It becomes even more difficult when you need to decide on a place where you can pop the question or share special
Athens – the capital of Greece reminds all travellers of its antiquity, wealth and of course its shining stars like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Situated in the region of Attica extending to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece, Athens today is one of the most
Exotic Turkey is the meeting place of much more than two continents, Europe and Asia. Here is a country where oriental splendour and mystery coexist with modernity. It is a meeting point for Christianity and Islam and home to many past civilizations including Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. Three seas bound
Connoisseurs from different parts of the world recognise Paris not only as the city of art and culture, but also for its vastness and depth in both the fields. But that is not the only reason that lures over 42 million tourists every year to this city. That may be
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and is one of the must visit destinations in North America. A visit to this city automatically means exotic fun time, delectable food, dance, music, sun and sand and an even exciting night life. Mexico City – a year-round destination, is also one of
On Thursday, June 28, the World Heritage Committee, meeting in St. Petersburg, inscribed a few sites on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger, whereas, a few got removed from the list due to improvement in its condition. A highly revered Christian pilgrimage site, as the birthplace of Jesus since
Islamist fighters with probable ties with al-Qaida have attacked the centuries-old mausoleums of Sidi Mahmoud, Sidi, Moctar and Alpha Moya. The destroyed tombs are classified as UNESCO World Heritage site in Mali’s historic city of Timbuktu. According to the locals, the Islamists began to attack the saints’ tombs with shovels