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In India, Michael Wood leads his audience on six eye-opening journeys into the subcontinent, where he uncovers the fabulous sights and sounds, the dazzling achievements, and the dramatic history of the world's most influential civilization. This sumptuously illustrated book is a magical mix of history and travelogue, and an unforgettable portrait of India--past, present, and future. Read more...
 

Enjoy Houseboat Cruise to Explore Breathtaking Backwaters of Kerala

Imagine a luxurious houseboat floating over tranquil water with splendid nature beauty. You are in the houseboat. You see palm coconut trees, rice fields, and villages and several people indulge in their daily life. Chirping birds flying over your houseboat cruise enchants you with their sweet songs. At night you feel all around serenity and peaces. And of course whisper of water waves removes your loneliness and enchants you as if it wanted to say something to you. If this is your idea of your holiday then breathtaking backwaters of Kerala is just for you. This is the hidden paradise in the Indian state of Kerala – also fondly known as the God’s Own Country. Backwaters of Kerala are a large network of lagoons, lakes, channels, rivers, inlets, etc lying parallel to the Arabian Sea Coast – also known as the Malabar Coast.    Read more...

Discovering London Through Its Historic Houses and Palaces

When you speak of historic houses, images of ghosts, dark and large portraits, creaking doors and other eerie things are what come to our imagination. What we need to realize is that behind the walls of these historic houses and palaces is a rich history centuries in the making. A visit to historic houses and palaces is a travel in time. You will get to know the history behind the houses and palaces, as well as the people who once lived there.

In London, tourists can relive history by visiting London's famous historic houses and palaces. There is a rich and colorful history waiting to be explored and reminisced. If you are thinking about discovering London's history, consider visiting these historic houses and palaces: Read more...

Three Canadian Must Sees Of All National Parks

Not all national parks in Canada are cut from the same cloth. They are as diverse as the country is wide. From the east coast of Newfoundland to the farthest reaches of the Northwest Territories, you will find something for every taste and budget. There are too many to name all national parks in Canada but below are three popular ones you shouldn't miss.  Read more...

The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World

Even the most avid readers of travel guides and travel literature will not have encountered a book quite like this one. It is huge and heavy but reasonably priced, and it is vastly informative, which is its calling card. All the writers who contribute to the Lonely Planet travel guide series have put heads, knowledge, and experience together and come up with an A-Z series of capsule profiles of every country in the world, 230 in number. Each country gets a two-page spread, on which are placed, like luscious dishes set before one at a feast, illustrations that are typical of Lonely Planet's unique, non-picture-postcard brand of shots. The accompanying text presents a cogent rundown of the best experiences for gaining the essence of the place.   Read more...

Discover Florence

Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) is served by around forty domestic and international flights each day connecting with all major Italian airports and 13 European destinations: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Bucharest, Frankfurt, Geneva, London Gatwick, Madrid, Monaco, Paris, Timisoara, Tirana and Vienna. The airport is located 4km north-west of Florence, in the direction of Prato. The local companies SITA and ATAF run a bus service between the airport and Santa Maria Novella Station.   Read more...

Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips

No one knows the world like National Geographic—and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out.

Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.   Read more...

Sonoma Wine Tourism: Touring the Alexander Valley

One of the great aspects of Sonoma County, California is its diversity. With 13 separate appellations stretching from the Pacific Ocean east to the Maya camas mountains and from San Francisco north to Mendocino County, Sonoma has a wine country feel that will suit just about anyone. If you are new to Sonoma County, the Alexander Valley appellation is loaded with shops, restaurants, hotels, and wineries and is perfect for a wine tour.   Read more...

The Top 7 Attractions To See In Philadelphia

Usually when families take vacations to the Northeast, they will take in all the beautiful countryside and as many historical sites as they can. These are two of things that attract visitors the most to this area.

This is the region where our country was first settled and Philadelphia was a large part of that settlement. There are the usual attractions like The Liberty Bell, the home of Betsy Ross, and Independence Hall, but there are many more interesting places to see in and around Philadelphia that many will miss.  Read more...