Mumbai Is Known As Bombay The city of Bombay originally consisted of seven islands, namely Old Woman's Island, Colaba, Mazagaon, Mahim, Wadala, Parel, and Matunga-Sion. This group of islands, formed part of the kingdom of Ashoka. Mumbai city formerly Bombay is located in Maharashtra, situated on the western coast of IndiaThe streets of Mumbai are congested with carts cattle, and motor vehicles and the air is thick with...... Similar Editorial : by George Gonigal. | Source : Asia Travel
Latvia Is A Country In Northern Europe The Republic of Latvia is a country in Northern Europe. Latvia has land borders with its two fellow Baltic States Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south and Russia and Belarus to the east. In the west Latvia shares a maritime border with Sweden. The capital of Latvia, Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States.Riga is the capital of the Republic of Latvia and the geographical centre of...... Similar Editorial : by Peteunea Platter. | Source : European Trip
Indonesia Has Clear Blue Seas The name Indonesia was derived from indos nesos, meaning islands near India. The country is in fact the largest archipelago in the world with a thousand islands, 17,508 to be precise, spread in an area between the Asian continent and Australia, and between the Pacific and the Indian oceans. The islands are inhabited by many tribes with diverse culture and languages, although there is a national...... Similar Editorial : by Maya Talisman Frost. | Source : Asia Travel
Iceland Is A Safe Destination Iceland is a country of north western Europe, comprising the island of Iceland and its outlying islets in the North Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Ireland, Scotland and the Faroe Islands. As of April 2007, it had a population of 309,699. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavaak.A visit to Iceland gives you more choices for your vacation. In a single day you can walk on a glacier,...... Similar Editorial : by Dsbrooks. | Source : European Trip
Vatican City The Last Papal State Vatican City also incorrectly known as but popularly synonymous with the Holy See is the last Papal state in existence and the temporal seat of the Pope, head of the worldwide Catholic Church. Situated within the city of Rome in Italy, the Vatican is the worlds smallest state. Outside the Vatican City itself, 13 buildings in Rome and Castle Gandolfo, the Popes summer residence, also enjoy...... Similar Editorial : by John L. | Source : European Trip
Haitians Practice Some Aspects Of Voodoo Haiti, is a country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. On December 6, 1492 Christopher Columbus first laid eyes on the pristine shores of the island of Hispanola. Lush with fruits and towering mahogany trees Haiti became known as the Pearl of the Caribbean. What was once Frances richest colony today has become one of the worlds poorest nations,...... Similar Editorial : by Rajesh Rastogi. | Source : North America Travel
Classic Drives - Los Angeles To San Francisco The classic 380-mile Pacific Ocean coastal drive, along scenic Highway 101, between Los Angeles and San Francisco, takes you through Carmel and Santa Barbara, and along a dramatic Big Sur coastline. You can stop along the way to see many attractions - highlights include the Monterey Bay Aquarium and William Randolph Hearst's hilltop castle. Begin your journey with a tour around Los Angeles'...... Similar Editorial : by James Walsh. | Source : North America Travel
The Top Ten Orlando Holiday Attractions Orlando is world-famous for its huge theme parks and water parks, but they can get very crowded, so it's best to get there before 8.30am, or go after 4.00pm in the afternoon. You'll still have plenty of time if you go late afternoon, since most are open until 10pm or later, depending on the season. Be sure to plan your day at the park ahead of time, and take plenty of water and sunscreen.Sea...... Similar Editorial : by Binh Zientek. | Source : North America Travel
Holiday In Greece, Where The Fun Is Greece is one of the best places to travel because it is the one of the oldest countries. You will find that over 15 million tourists travel to Greece every year. The culture today has so much and it is a great place for you to kick back and enjoy a vacation or you may find that it is a way for you to educate your children about all the history that Greece has. You will find that there are lot of...... Similar Editorial : by Vivek Kuriyal. | Source : Cheap Holiday To Amsterdam
Singapore Is A Densely Populated City With a population of more than three million living in an area of 600 square kilometres, Singapore is one of the worlds most densely populated cities. Housing is expensive due to the scarcity of land, and most Singaporeans today stay in high rise apartments that cost as much as a bungalow in nearby Malaysia. This translates to expensive lodging. Interestingly, however, the number of hotels has...... Similar Editorial : by Ieuan Dolby. | Source : Asia Travel
San Marino Is A Country In The Apennine Mountains The Most Serene Republic of San Marino is a country in the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave, completely surrounded by Italy. One of the European microstates, San Marino is the smallest protectorate state in the world both by area and by population. It has the smallest population of all the members of the Council of Europe.The tiny republic of San Marino is completely surrounded by northern...... Similar Editorial : by Vivek Kuriyal. | Source : Cheap Holiday To Amsterdam
Russia A Popular Tourist Destination Russia has become a popular tourist destination and this will continue as it is now a main target for the low cost airlines.Bad points may include some of the following. Throughout Russia there is risk of terrorism linked to Chechnya and other extremists from the Northern Caucasuses. These threats include bombings, hostage taking and suicide attacks in public places. Moscow is often a primary...... Similar Editorial : by Annas Agency?. | Source : Cheap Holiday To Amsterdam
Brasov The Most Visited Places In Romania Fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions. Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211on an ancient Dacian site and settled by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels. Brasov exudes a distinct medieval ambiance and...... Similar Editorial : by SarahC. | Source : Cheap Holiday To Amsterdam
Romania Has A Temperate Climate Romania is situated in the south eastern part of Central Europe and shares borders with Hungary to the northwest, Yugoslavia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, the Black Sea and Ukraine to the southeast and to the north and the Republic of Moldova to the east. Roughly the size of Oregon, Romania is the second largest country in the area, after Poland.Romanias territory features splendid...... Similar Editorial : by David Bouthot . | Source : Cheap Holiday To Amsterdam
An Unspoilt Jewel In Portugal Portugal can be said to be a country standing at the crossroads of the world. From the Portuguese coast, the first Europeans set sail for central Africa, India, America and the Caribbean.Portugal is on old Western Algarve fishing village nested in a secluded bay, gently touched by the calm blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by dramatic sun baked ochre cliffs.An unspoilt jewel in...... Similar Editorial : by Michalle Singh. | Source : Cheap Holiday To Amsterdam
