Fighting the waves, riding them and soaking up some sun – the fun things you can do while surfing! And if you thought India has a dearth of surfing spots, think again. May to September is the perfect season to head out with a surfer’s board and hit the waves at some of the country’s most popular surfers’ paradises recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers.
The French Riviera is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular destinations for billionaires the world over. They arrive in hordes every summer to spend time at the breathtaking locales, beaches, bustling resort towns and quaint villages. Cannes Film Festival, which will begin on May 15 this year, is one of the most important events which is [...]
They aren’t popular choices for a getaway, but that’s what makes them interesting choices for a holiday. Sans the crowds and touts that touristy places are infested with, these lesser-known holiday getaways, suggested by travellers with HolidayIQ.com, is just what you need this summer. Simhachalam Travellers must visit: Varaha Narasimha Temple & Lakshmi Devi Temple Simhachalam, [...]
BBC World News will be commencing an interesting series called – The Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve in May. His trip around 16 countries will also be taking him to the beautiful island of Seychelles. Here’s what’s in store. Praslin Praslin is one of the larger islands. Pretty is just an understatement. Thick emerald vegetation, powdery [...]
Last week, the entire world was hooked on to the news when Nicolás Maduro became the new President of Venezuela after the death of his predecessor Hugo Chavez. For almost fourteen years, the country has been in news for its anti-US stand, oil reserves and gorgeous Venezuelan women at beauty pageants. With Nicolás Maduro taking charge, tourism industry in Venezuela is expected to get a big boost. We take a look of some of the spectacular places in this country which will take your breath away.
For centuries, Portugal, which is a part of the Iberian Peninsula on the Western coast of Europe, has played a vital role in shaping human history through trade, conquests and cultural influence across the globe. Despite its glorious past, the country is now on the brink of bankruptcy. Its economic downturn notwithstanding, Portugal is a beautiful country with plenty of sun, sand, cultural heritage and historical monuments which have stood the test of time.
The City of Agra is synonymous with the monument of love — The Taj Mahal. But around this famous mausoleum lies a part of Agra where history was made. We take you through some for the famous sites in the former capital of Hindustan, the Agra Fort, the Fatehpuri Sikri, Jahangiri Mahal and Akbari Mahal in pictures.
South Korea, also known as The Land of the Morning Calm, is at the brink of war with North Korea. On the other hand, South Korea attracts a huge number of tourists from its neighbouring countries throughout the year. From the swanky districts in Seoul to rich cultural heritage in Gyeongju, South Korea has plenty to [...]
US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Israel has thrown the country into the spotlight once again. Although it’s always in the news for conflicts with its neighbouring nations, Israel has plenty to offer to tourists, even those not interested in the religious and political aspects of the country.
In the heart of Chandigarh, the very touristy Rock Garden still stands the way its founder Nek Chand dreamed it would. Situated near Sukhna Lake, it consists of man-made interlinked waterfalls and many other sculptures that have been made of scrap and other kinds of wastes (bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste, [...]
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Chinese president Xi Jinping is a chemical engineer. No wonder he knows the chemical formula to pursue his country’s global ambitions. If anybody in India believed Xi would extend a warm friendship to this country, he should be naive. He has been on a global Sino initiative to widen the Chinese visions of the century. [...]
“India is China’s important neighbour. (The purpose of) my current visit to India is three-fold — to increase mutual interest, intensify cooperation and to face the future,” said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during his visit to India. To this the Indian prime minister’s response could n0t have been more fitting that “the rest of the [...]
Adopt and restore a lake is new mantra
It’s interesting that the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has invited interested individuals, voluntary and corporate organisations to adopt lakes in and around the city in order to protect and preserve water bodies. Last week, HMDA Commissioner Neerabh Kumar Prasad said 176 lakes in the jurisdiction of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and another [...]
About Traditional Russian values
Russia has decided to review its adoption pact that it has with France after the latter legalised gay marriage. This is in the wake of the statement of the Russian president Vladmir Putin which he made last month that Russia could change its adoption agreements with the countries which allowed gay marriage that goes against [...]
Kubra Fatima Ask any Hyderabadi what they love about the City and they will have many things to say — food, greenery and people being the usual suspects. On the contrary, if you ask them what they hate and ‘travelling in an auto’ will be the first response. Even though going around the twin cities [...]
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