Archive for December, 2008
New York city is the most popular tourist destination in the United States. Visitors are drawn to the city’s numerous landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center Site, and Central Park. New York is perhaps the leading city in the world for art, fashion, diplomacy, [...]
Known as the commercial and business center of Thailand, Bangkok has managed to balance its bustling urban landscape with well-placed parks throughout the city. Each is an oasis of green in the exotic city known for its skyscrapers and modern development. While visitors come for the shopping, food, historical and cultural sites, and to stay [...]
Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) is the second largest city in the world. Home to one of the largest seaports on the Arabian Sea, Mumbai forms an island when combined with the surburbain district surrounding the city. It is a multicultural, multi-religious city where East meets West and the influences of the colonial era merge [...]
Mallorca is known to English speakers as Majorca. It is the largest and most popular of the Balearic Islands of Spain. The island features wooded hills and mountainous areas, picturesque cliffs and coves, lovely beaches, and stalactite caves. While many visitors are drawn to explore the inner reaches of Mallorca’s landscape and villages, the [...]
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, the island of Ibiza is a food lovers paradise. Restaurants cater to just about every palate and pocketbook. During the summer their desire to please the tourists goes as far as offering dinner at midnight for those who choose to party all night. While [...]
Kolkata is located on the east bank of the Hooghly River in India. This 12th largest city in the world is the second most populous in India and served as the colonial capital until 1911. Formerly known as Calcutta, the city’s name was changed to Kolkata in 2001 as part of the ongoing reorganization [...]
The largest city of Catalonia is its capital, Barcelona, which is also the second largest city in all of Spain. Located on the Mediterranean coast, Barcelona has a long, rich history and a diverse cultural environment. Founded either in the 3rd century B.C. or four centuries before Rome (depending on which foundation legend you [...]
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu in India. The city used to be known as Madras and was established in the 17th century by Great Britian. Today, Chennai is a cultural and economic center and the fourth largest city in India. December and January are host to a trio of festivals that celebrate the [...]