It can be named in one of the most famous Indian villages. No where does one get to see such an assemblage of artworks in one single place, other than in this unique village situated in the state of Odisha in eastern India. As far as art is concerned, only thing that comes close in comparison are havelis of Nawalgarh in Rajasthan, India. Craft, painting and dance- all are knitted beautifully in cultural traditions of Raghurajpur. It also has the distinction of being the place where the traditional decoration called Patas, used under the throne of Lord Jagannath and on the three chariots during the annual Rath Yatra festival.Raghurajpur is located 14 km from Puri, an important pilgrimage destination, and 50 km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa. A village, which normally no tourist g
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A sneak peek into god's own country- Kerala through its backwaters. An experience worth cherishing. Alleppey (Alappuzha) is indeed one of the best places to be, which rightly calls itself Venice of the east. None other than Lord Curzon exclaimed this. Here nature has showered her richest bounties. Alleppey to Punnamada is a backwater highway of a sort. A place to be at any time of the year. ...
Read MoreNortheast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Consistently ranked in the top 10 North American Islands by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries. Located on the northeastern coast of Florida, Amelia Island features an incredible calendar of special events throughout the year. Each event c
Read MoreWith less then a week to go for St.Patrick's Festival (14th to 17th March) at Dublin in Ireland, there's lots going on! Last Thursday was announced festival's 2014 Grand Marshal Stephen Roche, one of Ireland’s greatest ever sporting stars. Really looking forward to seeing him lead the Parade on the 17th of March! Festival also launched its I Love My City cultural programme in Iveagh Gardens. I Love My City cultural programme, is a series of events and happenings, featuring both established and emerging artists from a variety of disciplines including literature, music, film, song, spoken word, photography, visual art and more! Organisers have also been working hard on their 2014 Festival Programme, so make sure to get your free copy in the Irish Independent next Monday the 10th of Ma...
Read MoreIndian entertainment industry is showcasing Australia as a tourist destination like never before, may be either it is the TV screen or the bigger silver screen. Recently, Tourism Australia (TA) collaborated with Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) and Balaji Motion Pictures Limited (BMPL) on an exciting in-film integration for their latest venture -‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’, to promote Australia as the perfect choice for romantic holidays. In the film, Indian superstar actors, Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan bring alive the charm of Australia on the silver screen as they serenade to the peppy love track ‘I’m Sorry Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya’ in the sunshine city of Gold Coast. A romantic high point of the film, the song features onscreen characters Sid and Trisha enjoying special intimate m...
Read MoreThis year, the Flower Carpet will once again light up the Grand-Place in Brussels, capital of Belgium and the European Union. Intricately and gracefully sewn together, made up of the most colourful begonias, the carpet will be rolled out on the 15th, 16th and 17th of August 2014. Admirers will have the chance to take it all in from above. Practical information: tours will take place from 9 in the morning to 11 at night; a panoramic view from the balcony of the City Hall. Every evening, at 10, 10.30 and 11 o'clock, spectators will witness a splendid sound and light show, set up especially for the occasion. Pack your bags! This time, the carpet will be taking you to mysterious faraway lands. We shall say no more for a few weeks yet... but rest assured, it will be enchanting. By tra
Read MoreCanada has announced that multiple-entry visas (MEVs) will be available to qualified travellers allowing visitors to come and go from the country for six months at a time for up to 10 years without having to reapply each time. There will be a single fee of $100 CAD for the processing of either an application for a single- or multiple-entry visa. The fee for the temporary resident visa (TRV) program is reduced from $150 to $100 for the processing of either a single- or multiple-entry visa. By harmonizing the single- and multiple-entry visa fees, the visa application process will become simpler for applicants and promote tourism and trade by increasing the number of eligible travellers who are able to make multiple visits to Canada. It is good news for travellers. The introduction of mult
Read MoreOne can play golf like a pro anywhere and anytime in Florida. The Sunshine State has 1,000-plus courses – more than any other state. Add world-renowned restaurants and top-rated hotels and spas that are often adjoining or nearby and, yes, Florida is a golfer’s paradise. South Florida The birthplace of Florida golf is the Breakers Ocean Course. Henry Flagler, railroad tycoon and the “Father of Florida Tourism,” opened the Breakers hotel in 1896. More than 100 years later, Palm Beach stills calls itself Florida’s Golf Capital. From that first 9-hole course, Palm Beach County’s golf menu has expanded to 160 public and private courses. The Tom Fazio-designed Emerald Dunes is one of Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play.” After a round, relax at The Spa at The Breakers, a sea
Read MoreThe Sun fell perpendicularly on the face of the Statue of King Ramses II in Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan on Saturday, 22nd February 2014. The unique astronomical phenomenon, which occurs twice a year, started at about 6:23 am and lasted for 20 minutes. The sun-struck event was seen by 5,000 tourists along with Social Solidarity Minister, Aswan Governor, 30 Ambassadors and representatives of the world media and press. The sun falling perpendicularly on Ramses II face at Abu Simbel Temple, a rare astronomical and engineering phenomenon, happens on February 22, the day he ascended to the throne and October 22, his birthday, every year. On these two days of the year, shafts of sunlight enter the temple and illuminate the statues of the great King Ramses II himself, and the two sun gods to which
Read Moreहवा में ठंडक कम हुई है। लेकिन सर्दी अभी गई नहीं है। हजारों किलोमीटर दूर सुदूर उत्तर के यहां से भी ज्यादा ठंडे इलाकों से प्रवासी पक्षी भारत में कई जगहों पर अभी बसेरा बनाए हैं। ऐसा वे हर साल करते हैं। बड़ी लंबी व दुष्कर उड़ान के बाद उनका अपने तय ठिकानों पर हर साल आना, वाकई कुदरत का बड़ा हैरतअंगेज करिश्मा है। अब जरा कल्पना कीजिए कि साइबेरिया (रूस, चीन व उत्तर कोरियाई इलाकों) के अमूर फॉल्कन हर साल 22 हजार किलोमीटर दूर अफ्रीका में प्रवास के लिए जाते हैं और इस दौरान वे बीच में भारत के उत्तर-पूर्व में नगालैंड में थोड़ा आराम करते हैं। यहां से अफ्रीका जाने के लिए यह पक्षी समुद्र के ऊपर चार हजार किलोमीटर की उड़ान बिना रुके भरता है। ऐसे ही कई पक्षी भारत में प्रवास के लिए आते हैं। दुनियाभर के पक्षी प्रेमी इस मौसम में भारत आते हैं, परिंदों की इस खूबसूरत दुनिया का नजारा लेने के लिए। बर्ड वाचिंग के श...
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