Marine Wonders in Australia
The city of Cairns is an enjoyable and friendly introduction to the sportive and environmentally conscious people of Australia. It has all the organization and resources to make visitors comfortable, no matter how high the standard of luxury to which they may be accustomed at home. Yet, the modern conveniences and thoughtful amenities do not take anything away from the natural wonders which are encountered in this region.
India's Hidden Gem
The island village of Manori is almost a stone’s throw away from the western suburb of Malad in Mumbai (Bombay). The contrast between the two sides of the connecting ferry could hardly be more dramatic. Malad lives at a frenetic pace with people, animals, and automobiles co-existing cheek by jowl! Manori on the other hand is serene and has not entirely woken up from its medieval slumber! The western side of the island has a beach which you could almost call your own, for it is surprisingly deserted most of the time.Have You Sailed Down the Nile?
The Nile River flows over more than 4 thousand miles. It traverses through 9 countries, and Cairo leads some of the world’s most wondrous cities which have developed and thrived for centuries on its banks. However, even the daunting physical dimensions of the Nile pale in the light of the great civilizations and human evolution it has witnessed and nurtured. The Nile arises in the high mountains of Central Africa, and covers the most amazing delta before draining in to the Mediterranean. It is a monumental symbol of racial and spiritual harmony, binding people of many different roots in to a common expression of humanity and nature.
Strolling in Naples’ Galleria Umberto
Amid the chaos of downtown Naples, the Galleria Umberto (Via San Carlo, Naples, 80132) sits like an oasis among the constant crowds and confusion. The Galleria Umberto’s main entrance -- which sits right off the Piazza Plebiscito and bracketed by the San Carlo Opera House on one side, and Via Roma on the other -- is an architectural masterpiece of glass, steel and stone, and patterned after the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.
Jaipur India: Where Time Stands Still in the Pink City
Jaipur is such a riot of color and amazing sights that your memories of this historic and proud Indian city can get hazy soon after you take off from the rather primordial airport! Nevertheless, the simultaneous strides of elephants and camels could well be your most precious memory! Most of us are not fortunate to see either of these majestic animals except in zoos and shows, but as long as you are in Jaipur, you will have no problems sighting them at touching distance everyday! You may be under the mistaken impression that camels like deserts and elephants like forests, because both thrive in Jaipur with equal aplomb! Perhaps this is because thick forests and unbroken stretches of sand are almost equidistant from the urban limits of Jaipur. It is easy to see peacocks as well in the city, and tiger country and a reserve frequented by migratory birds are also just a few hours by surface from Jaipur. Historical attractions may bring you to this city, but it is the fantastic array of fauna-much of it tame-which captures most of your fancy!