Located along the coastline of the Aegean Sea, Izmir is Turkey’s third most populated city with close to 3.5 million residents. The majority of the population are of Turkish decent, yet there are a large number of foreign residents attracted to the climate, lifestyle and highly developed infrastructure. Izmir has been a popular destination for manyyears, with a long history dating back to settlements in the 3rd century BC. Throughout the history of Izmir,
It seems that everything in St Petersburg accentuates its poetic heritage when you look at the net of waterways with bridges. No wonder that in such atmosphere the city spawned many talented people who enriched the cultural life of the place. But any interesting phenomenon is many-sided and St Petersburg is not exclusion. Picturesque sights in addition to white nights and architectural splendor of the city have experienced the powerful inflow of quite different culture: unofficial one. With right approach every person has a chance to get the full idea what is going on in cultural life of St Petersburg and choose non-standard travel routes.
Radius International Hotel, a 3 star hotel is an International standard mid market hotel designed to provide today's travelers with comfortable accommodation, served by an extensive network of roads and public infrastructure, affording ease of accessibility for both business and pleasure. Radius Internation is ideal for its close proximity to the hip and happening Bintang Walk, which is within walking distance of the hotel. Bintang Walk or Bukit Bintang area is famous of its many shopping malls, eating outlets - Alor Street and entertainment spots.
It is also within 1km from many world-renowned tourist attractions such as Petronas Twin Towers, The Kuala Lumpur Tower, Merdeka Square, Chinatown and the famous Handicraft Centre at Central Market, all within easy reach. A truly Malaysian place to stay for both business and leisure travelers.
Denmark is considered to be one of the world’s happiest countries, and Copenhagen, its capital is the best place to visit to experience the culture of the region. Here are 10 reasons why you must make a trip to Copenhagen.
1. Safety - Copenhagen is reputed to be one of the safest and cleanest cities in Europe. When you visit this city, you can be assured of a safe trip in a region with a low crime statistic.
2. City Centre- Copenhagen’s city centre is a perfect blend of the old and the new and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Located 45 kilometers off from Kuala Terengganu’s coast, Redang Island (Pulau Redang) is a beautiful island that has becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. Not only is the island the largest belonging to Terengganu, its contrasting white sands, green jungles, and blue waters creates a paradise that few visitors ever forget.
Christened as the world's hippest town and the City of the World's Desire, Istanbul is a spot having a wealth of Ottoman mosques and ancient buildings, galleries, restaurants, pubs, and clubs. It is a city of energy and development that has come a very long way from a feeling of despair.
The primary attraction and center for Byzantium life and Ottoman life in the past was the Hippodrome. Political dramas and chariot races took place here where the Byzantine emperor could've lost his throne from a riot that stemmed coming from these chariot races. For the
For a unique National Park Vacation in Borneo, you must make sure that you drop by at Mesilau Nature Park near Kundasang town, about 108 km or about 2.5-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo. Mesilau Nature Park is located within the Kinabalu National Park area on the Pinosok
As South Africa's oldest city, Cape Town features a host of beautiful old buildings, some of which have been in existence for hundreds of years. The architectural impact of city's early colonisers - the French, Dutch and British - is strongly felt throughout the city, as is the influence of the Malay people who were brought to the Cape as
South-east of Masvingo, on an open wooded plain surrounded by hills, the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe tells of the mysterious historical presence of an advanced and ancient African civilisation. Known around the 16th century as Symbaoe (signifying "court"), the walled city was the centre of the Monomatapa empire, whose influence extended over much of southern Africa. The huge
It's not everyday that one stumbles upon a long-lost ancient city. Yet in 1959, an archeologist from Azerbaijan, S.M. Gaziyev, discovered the 2,500-year-old city of Gabala nestled in the mountains near the southern border. The city is located about 220 kilometers northwest from Baku, about a three hours' drive away. Gaziyev
Hiking, or ‘tramping’, is a popular activity in New Zealand. Beautiful beaches, snow capped peaks, and clear blue streams all can be found inside the country’s national park system. The Abel Tasman National Park, located on the remote northwest corner of the south island, is often missed by tourists. Private experience of walking the 32 mile (51km) coastal trail and seeing hardly anyone
It is hard to believe looking out over the serene setting of Lake Kivu, eastern Rwanda that just fourteen years ago this was the setting for one of the bloodiest acts committed during the country's genocide.
The only sign of this turbulent past in the sleepy lakeside town of Kibuye is a hilltop church. There, a memorial marks the location of the massacre of more 5000 minority Tutusi
The Somme, in Picardy, is traditionally, the spiritual haunt for World War I tourism; a place where descendents of fallen soldiers go to find the graves of their father and grandfathers.
We all love to go off the beaten track sometimes, but if all you want is a short indulgent break, then make your way to the delightful city of Bruges and release your inner lip-smacking, camera-swinging, beer-swilling, sight-seeing, chip-guzzling, chocoholic tourist and…. relax.
For hundreds of years the nomads of Central Asia roamed over an enormous territory that stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Tien Shen mountains and as far south as Afghanistan. Fought over, at first by the three dzus or clans known in the West as the Great, Middle and Little Hordes, and then annexed by the Soviets, Kazakhstan
Think of a city break, and one thinks of Paris, Prague or Rome. Point your compass further south and the Tunisian Capital of Tunis comes sharply into focus. A chance to flirt with the continent of Africa is a mere 2.5 hours flying time from the UK, yet seems a world away from the traditional European offering and still within touching
Just 62 miles to the south of Munich is the village of Oberammergau, set in the lush meadows and foothills of the Bavarian Alps. The village has grown up alongside the River Ammer and today is home to some 5,300 inhabitants.
It is a pretty village, with leafy parks and typical Bavarian houses
Petaling Jaya, universally referred to as PJ, is a satellite city in the state of Selangor to the south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It attained city status in 2006 on the auspicious day of June 20th. Founded only in 1954 as Malaysia's first planned town, PJ has become a busy commercial and residential hub in its own right with over
Indeed, Cadiz (pronounced as “Cah-deeth”) exudes a certain mystic – attractive, fascinating and almost magical. This city is deemed the oldest city in Europe. Established some 3,000 years ago, it stands on a peninsula that juts into the Bay of Cadiz, on the southern tip of Spain. This port city is almost entirely surrounded by water.
Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the Middle East, down through Africa, reaching as far as Mozambique. The staggering view, as you approach from Nairobi, Kenya is quite unbelievable. The ground suddenly disappears from under you to show the huge expanse of the great rift, stretching for thousands of miles in either direction. Whilst this stunning introduction to the Rift valley is amazing in itself, actually descending and exploring the Lakes area of the Rift in Kenya is a "not to be missed" opportunity.
Located in northwest of China, Urumqi is the Capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Rigion. With an urban population of over 2.5 million people, Urumqi, whose name means "beautiful pasture" in the Mongolian language. It is by far the largest city on China's vast Western interior.
Situated near the northern route of the Silk Road, the momentous wash of religious influences here over the past
In the Northeastern region of Uganda lies a large, remote, seldom visited lake: Lake Opeta. The lake was designated a national conservation area in 2006 due to its numerous bird species— including the globally endangered shoebill (balaeniceps rex).
Lilly pads stretch endlessly across the calm waters to the horizon. Rare birds soar past. The setting is extremely tranquil. A large crash of a tree branch
Krakow is the Boston of Poland — a charming and vital city buzzing with history, college students, and tourists. Though not the capital, Krakow is the cultural and intellectual center of the country — and easily Poland's best destination.
At the center of the Old Town is the Main Market Square, one of Europe's most gasp-worthy public spaces, and a great place to enjoy a drink. Knowing this is one of Europe's least expensive countries. The square is vast and grand,
Israeli claims that Hezbollah has obtained Scud missiles have revved up fears another war may break out soon. So it might not be the best time to try to turn the two nemeses' battlefield, south Lebanon, into a tourist destination.
But the south's rolling green hills, dotted with scenic olive and orange groves and watered with rivers, are seeing the construction of several new tourist sites near one of the most tense borders in the Middle East.
What do T-shirts, tiger prawns and toys have in common? Nothing much, except they can all be found at a pasar malam (a Malay term for 'night market'), a bargain-hunter's paradise where you can find practically anything under the sun.
The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where street vendors 'take over' a designated street to set up shop. The designated street, a normally busy one, is closed to traffic from the early evening to late at night, only to be transformed into a network of brightly-lit stalls for as far as the eye can see.