Today’s world is a hectic world, and with so many things going on, it is often times to simply just find a place to rest. Go, go, go…that is the theme, but the only way to keep going, is to slow down sometimes, take time to relax your muscles, and relax your brain. There are many options, many choices that people have for finding that peace of mind. Some people take long runs, and this is a great way to [...]
On Monday, we went window shopping around Chennai’s shopping district. Our first stop was at a very famous Sari shop, Nalli. This shop was packed with people buying cloth and saris. The shop has four floors and the fourth floor is reserved for brides and contains the most elaborate of saris. Some that cost up to 40,000 rupees. A sari is typically between 7 to 9 yards and 1.5 yards wide and they range from solid eye-catching bright colors with [...]
The city of Singapore takes its name from the Maylay Singapura, or Lion-City. It received this name from its founder, Sang Nila Utama, who most likely never saw a lion in the area, but probably saw a Maylayan Tiger. Researchers have decided that there was never lions in Singapore, not even the Asiatic lions — except, perhaps, at the Singapore Zoo. If you’re considering a family vacation in Lion City, then you might consider taking a few hours out from [...]
Of all of the great historic elements that are associated with the state of Virginia, it is easy to forget that it also has an incredible contemporary arts scene. Okay, so it’s not easy to ignore the contemporary culture, though nationally it can sometimes take a backseat to the state’s historical significance, particularly around certain holidays. This is just one of the reasons why many tourists who visit Charlottesville and stay in one of the Virginia best hotels may be [...]
Delhi has quite the history of so many empires that made their rise and fall in the city. Now there are many monuments left behind that are so magnificent and grand. The city began its history as and on going feud between cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The city remained under Mughal rule until it passed to the British in 1803. In 1911 the capital of the British Empire moved from Calcutta to Delhi. That is when Delhi got [...]
With its fantastic blend of mountains and beaches, and long history of occupation by local sea-dwelling peoples, Phuket is one of the world’s premiere tourist destinations. There are scores of new visitors every day, drawn by the promise of deep relaxation that only an island can offer, along with its lively nightlife. As busy as the island is, there is always a spirit of calm that overwhelms everything, making it very appealing for those looking to get away from it [...]
A friend of mine has been involved with competitive racing and motor sports her entire life. I remember her family taking trips on every holiday, to the sand dunes in Yuma, Arizona. They had a large camper that towed a flat bed filled with ATV’s, SUV’s, and motorcycles. Now, her thirteen year old son is quite the motorcycle and ATV rider. He has been a fast learner, and I tend to think that it runs in his blood. One of [...]
India is a fantastic country, and visiting here can be bewildering, exhilarating, and mystifying all at once. There are a hundred contradictions in every city, and even on every block, and it’s delightful to try to figure them all out, and equally pleasurable to let them all work themselves out for themselves. Chennai, one of the largest cities here, is also one of the most fascinating places, offering plenty of attractions for visitors of all ages, and with a sensibility [...]
The Olympics, no matter were they are held, have so many things going on that there is much that is missed. It is nice to revisit the after words about the events that happened. Take Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008. Not everyone caught that 7 of the buildings built were built as green buildings. It must have been mentioned in the middle of the night while some of us were sleeping. Only those not sleeping in one of the many [...]
I’ve been to a number of zoos but none with the internationally famous “open” concept of the Singapore Zoo. It’s set in the environment of a rainforest and animals live as closely as possible to their own natural habitat. There’s no cages! Just moats covered up by vegetation. The wilder, more dangerous animals, like the leopards and jaguars, have glass enclosures (because they can climb or jump). I come from San Diego, and we have a pretty famous zoo there [...]
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