Incredible India Goa is India's smallest state, but it is also one of the country's most interesting travel destinations. There are Portuguese and Hindu heritage sites. excellent shopping, great nightlife, and excellent beach. Check Goa's best beachfront hotels. Portuguese navigator Alfonso de Albuquerque captured the Indian territory of Goa in 1510, turning it into an …
Where to Spend Chinese New Year
Based on the Lunar Calendar, Chinese New Year can fall between late January and mid-February – it varies from year to year. This year is unique because Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day coincide. To celebrate this rare coincidence, the Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali is offering a special package. From now until the …
Galicia: the Way of St James
The Way of St James was the route followed by Christian pilgrims in ancient times from Central Europe to the tomb of the Apostle of St James, or Santiago, at Santiago de Compostela, which is located in Northwestern Spain. The pilgrimage was initiated upon the discovery of the Aposle's tomb in 813. It has been …
Macau Heritage
Before the British established their base in Hong Kong, Macau – a one hour's jet foil ride away - was at the centre of East-West trade. It was also an important religious centre. This is reflected in the many Catholic churches that continue to dot the landscape. The city's most famous church, St Paul's, was …
India by Private Jet
As the world's second most populous country, India has a civilization dating back to 3,200 BC, when the religion of Hinduism was founded. Several other religions – from Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism, now coexist in the land, which is noted for its geographical as well as its cultural and religious diversity. …
Greater China: Pearl River ‘ s Top Eateries According to Michelin Guides
Michelon's guide to the best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau is controversial among local foodies.
Greater China: Pairing Cantonese Cuisine with Fine Wines
Pairing fine French wines with Chinese cuisine presents a challenge, but it can be done.
Greater China’s Top 10 Spas
Top 10: A guide to the best spas in Hong Kong, Macau, and Beijing.
Eight Wonders of the World
The ancient Greeks believed that there were Seven Wonders of the World. These included the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Not surprisingly, they were …
Eight Wonders of the Modern World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the Eight Wonders of the Modern World - an introduction.