Cricket World Cup 2019: Birmingham’s top attractions Regeneration, renewal and grand-scale construction continue apace in Britain’s second-largest city. A state-of-the-art library, gleaming shopping centre atop revitalised New St station and beautifully restored Victorian buildings are just some of the successful initiatives of its Big City Plan, following…
16 beautiful places for your July vacation It’s time to escape the heat of the plains yet again and plan a short vacation. Here is our list of places ideal to visit this season. Coorg Nestled amid evergreen hills that line the southernmost edge of Karnataka is…
Penalty for Taj Mahal visitors staying longer than three hours How long could you spend staring in awe at the magnificent Taj Mahal? Well as of this week, visitors to the iconic white mausoleum in the city of Agra will have a maximum of three hours to take in the…
Pride Month begins around the world In many parts of the world, June is recognised as Pride Month, and several of the biggest Gay Pride parades and other LGBT festivals around the world are rapidly approaching, with some already started. Pride events will take place throughout…
Surviving a small group tour Advice for feeling empowered, not imprisoned at small group tours. Stay curious With a tour company handling the travel logistics, it’s easy to switch into ‘passenger mode’, which can be a treat, so long as you’re not totally clueless about…
Off to Fiji for a family holiday As we settle in on our summer, Fiji islands in South Pacific Ocean fade into their winter while sustaining their tropical sunshine and humid breeze. This makes the touristy islands of Fiji an ideal destination for family vacations. Families travelling…
Cricket World Cup 2019: 24 hours in Manchester Start your exploration in the light-filled galleries of the Manchester Art Gallery, home to one of the most important collections in the north. The Museum of Science & Industry will take up at least a couple of hours – more…
World’s most sustainable tourist destinations From banning sunscreen to requiring travellers to take an oath to act responsibly, Palau’s many efforts to protect its environment have seen it named the world’s most sustainable destination. The ‘World’s Top 10 Sustainable Destinations’ were revealed at the travel…
Festivals of the month: June 2019 With the mercury touching unbearable heights at this time of the year, the question ‘Will it or will it not rain on time?’ remains a predominant part of many discussions. What adds cheer to this hot season, besides the eating…
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