The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed vividly illustrate the trade in frankincense that flourished in this region for many centuries as one of the most important trading activities of the ancient and medieval world.
This group of archaeological [...]
Havana, last of the cities founded in Cuba by the Spanish conquistadores, by 1550 had become the most important city on the island, a position that it has continued to hold. Havana was established at its present location in 1519 and became one of the Caribbean’s main centres for shipbuilding. Its location made the city [...]
WONDER OF ASIA
Still suffering from post-holiday blues? Ready to de-stress without going overboard on your budget? Sri Lanka might be a good travel option to start your 2012 journey.
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a country set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia. The tropical island lies in the vicinity of India and [...]
Planning a trip to London for the Olympics?
Here it is, a round-up on the 2012 Olympics in London that covers ticket costs, free events, buying tickets, and how to avoid falling prey to one of the many London scams.
Ticket prices and special offers
Organizers have stated that ticket prices for the London event will range between [...]
Promises Merriment, Magic and More
by Francom Asia
From now until Jan 1, 2012, Hong Kong goes on full festive mode with exciting family activities, sparkling decorations, children’s entertainment, Christmas carols and live music for one and all.
With sure signs of Christmas already in sight, now’s the time to plan a holiday spree that can be enjoyed [...]
Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels [...]
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of Europe’s most delightful and enjoyable cities. With green-filled parks full of charming pleasures, museums that inspire, and a pulsating nightlife on par with its European counterparts, travelers are quickly recognising the appeal of Budapest. Tourism accounts for approximately 20 million visitors per year, coming for the city’s [...]
Your Paradise on Earth
The Palau island chain consists of about 200 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, 528 mi (650 km) southeast of the Philippines. Only eight of the islands are permanently inhabited. They vary geologically from the high mountainous largest island, Babelthuap, to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs. Palau enjoys [...]
Mauritius is a beautiful tropical island, 500 miles off the east coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscape includes miles of unspoilt coastline, tropical forests and impressive mountains. There are safe beaches, gentle seas, mild tropical climate and a legendary Mauritian hospitality.
Mauritius, about 2400 kilometres off the South East Coast of Africa [...]
Macau, on the southeastern coast of China, comprises a peninsula and two islands in the Pearl River delta of Guangdong Province. Some 60 kms to the northeast, across the mouth of the river, is neighbouring HongKong.
The city of Macau is built on the peninsula: two bridges of 2.5 kms and 4.5 kms respectively link it [...]
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