Once believed nearly extinct in China, the Siberian tiger, the largest member of the cat family, is making a comeback, the result of a decade-long effort to restore its natural habitat by banning logging, hunting and trapping. Chinese have been amazed not only by the apparent growth of the tiger population but also by how far the felines have spread. It made headlines around China this year when tigers were seen near Jiamusi, a city 140 miles from the Russian border. In China, the number of Siberian tigers living in the wild (far smaller than those in captivity) has been listed in government statistics at between 18 and 22 for some years. Nobody knows the exact number, because the Chinese don't have tracking collars on the tigers, but there could be as many as 40 now and that the popul...
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Cyprus is a popular holiday destination for the Indian market with many varied offerings for families and leisure travellers. From beaches, to museums to archeological sites, Cyprus is the ideal year-round vacation destination. Gulf Air offers convenient flight schedules and excellent connectivity, within 3 hours, to Larnaca Airport in Cyprus through its hub in Bahrain. Gulf Air currently flies from four destinations in India; Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to Cyprus through its efficient Bahrain hub. The airline is adding a fifth destination; Thiruvananthapuram, commencing with five weekly flights to the Kerala capital on the 15th December. Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has recently partnered with Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to host a roadshow he...
Read MoreWe all know what men do before marriage? They celebrate their singlehood in the form of crazy-cool bachelor parties. Some go too wild like we have seen in ‘The Hangover’ ;-) But this ritual (yes! a ritual because we see most of the grooms do that around us these days) has most certainly picked up in India. Marriage not only brings along new relationships but also new responsibilities; specially for women. So, before you wear the hat of new responsibilities,why don't you let your hair down and party like you never did before. Why Should Boys have all the Fun?? The concept of having a Bachelorette is relevantly new for Indian Women, but it surely is picking up too. It could be a House party, a gala dinner with all the girls, a special private place booked for you to let your hair down...
Read MoreThe Pembrokeshire Coastline in Wales is the perfect year-round destination with unrivalled walking opportunities. Why not explore our fabulous county and book Winter Warmer Package at The Grove hotel in Wales. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of Britain’s National Trails. There are 15 in England and Wales and they represent the 15 best walking trails. There are three national trails in Wales, The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way. What makes the Pembrokeshire Coast Path so interesting is the variety of landscapes you pass through on your way along it, ranging from steep limestone cliffs, undulating red sandstone bays, volcanic headlands and flooded glacial valleys. There are also some remarkably quaint towns and villages to explore, rest, refresh and rec...
Read MoreRanthambore Tiger Reserve and National Park in Rajasthan, India is among the best places to go in 2014 as per the no other than National Geographic. It has compiled a list of 20 places in the world, which ought not to be missed next year. The Best of the World list reflects what is authentic, culturally rich, sustainable and superlative in the world of travel. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan in India is one of the most celebrated tiger parks in world alongwith Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Ranthambore has been home to one of the most revered tigress ‘Machli’, a lead in one of the most well known wildlife fights between a tiger and a crocodile. Sighting a Royal Bengal Tiger in its territory is altogether a different experience. (Read: Tale of two tiger sig
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If cruising itself doesn't sounds adventurous to you, then very soon you will be able to add thrills like skydiving to it. Sounds amazing, isn't it. Royal Caribbean International is working hard to make everything possible. A new class of ships will have many things more to offer. Royal Caribbean International recently marked an important milestone in the development of its newest class of ships, Quantum class, with Anthem of the Seas receiving its first block as the keel was lowered into place. The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship's physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 59 feet by 121 feet (18 x 23 meters) was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane. The groundbreaking Quantum-class ships will debut new unprecedented features,...
Read MoreSun setting at one of the lesser known but very beautiful beach of Chandrabhaga, very close to UNESCO world Heritage site of Konark in Odisha, India. A silhouette of child playing at the beach. Konark and Chandrabhaga are just on a hour and half's drive from coastal temple town of Puri. ...
Read MoreWhether or not you pull a rabbit out of these hats, but they look interesting, Isn't it! A shop at the Markt (Market Square) in Bruges, Flanders, Belgium. ...
Read MoreOn April 22 and 23rd, 2014, k.d. lang and Bryan Adams will headline the first international concert to take place in the Thimphu, the capital city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. In the presence of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck, 500 guests will attend the two concerts, private receptions and other exclusive visits and events. All proceeds will go to support two charities- RENEW Bhutan and The Bhutan Canada Foundation. These two charities provide critically needed assistance in the fields of education and to the relief and empowerment of disadvantaged women and children, respectively. The Bhutan Canada Foundation provides critical assistance in the field of education, including sending volunteer teachers to some of the most remote parts of Bhutan.The Queen Mother, Sa
Read MoreIf you are in Indian capital New Delhi this December don't forget to keep aside an evening for some delightful street food from Delhi. Promoting, professionalizing and branding street foods in its own style, the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) is organizing a grand Street Food Festival at the sprawling Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex in Delhi from 20 to 22 December. The theme slogan of this culinary carnival would be ‘Swad hai, Romanch hai, Street Foods ki Baat hi kuchh aur hai’ (It's tasty, its thrilling, Street food is a class of its own). This winter delight set to attract thousands of foodies across India over three days will have master street food vendors of different regions of India and other countries with their signature dishes having age old ...
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