The capital of one of the world's most intriguing destinations, Thimphu combines a natural small-town feel with a new commercial hub that gives a mix to the country's natural conservatism and Shangri La image. Thimphu is home to approximately 100,000 inhabitants including the Royal family. Its called the beating heart of the country, its the commercial hub... Continue Reading →
Zaanse Schans, a lovely village on the banks of the Zaan River, in the province of North Holland, is famous for holding a collection of well-preserved historic windmills and houses dating back to 18th and 19th century. Zaanse Schans lies in the Zaan region of northern Holland, and is Western Europe’s oldest industrial area. At one... Continue Reading →
Amsterdam is a truly unique and beautiful city that’s well worth a visit on any European adventure. It's best known for its canal houses, abundance of tulips, and easy biking trails. With world-class museums, quirky festivals, theater, live music, laid-back bars and delightful restaurants, there's never a shortage of things to do and see in... Continue Reading →
Sri Lanka on the whole brings enormous joy and relaxation as a tourist, but the little beach village of Mirissa is, I think, as near to perfect as I’ll ever find. All that we have in Mirissa is a perfect beach, the main coast road that runs the length of the country lies just behind... Continue Reading →
The capital of the southern province, Galle is a city with a colorful history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this city is a delight to explore on foot, an exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Built by the Dutch in 1663, Galle's core is the... Continue Reading →
Punakha was the capital of Bhutan until the 1960's, and still retains the serene atmosphere of a place with a regal past. Located at a height of 4265 ft., Punakha valley, one of Bhutan’s most scenic destinations, is the perfect place to awaken the nature lover in you. The Dzong is the main attraction, but there are also other... Continue Reading →
At first glance, Pashupatinath might not look that sacred... The temple is just a few hundred metres from the end of the runway at Tribhuvan Airport, overlooking a particularly polluted stretch of the Bagmati. However, in religious terms this is a powerhouse of Hindu spiritual energy, and is closely connected to Shiva in the form... Continue Reading →
In Kathmandu, almost everything revolves around the thriving backpacker district of Thamel. Thamel has been the centre of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over four decades, starting from the hippie days when many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks in Thamel.
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