Morocco has a definite association of mystique, romance and intrigue. The country is among the most rewarding destinations and is popular with discerning travelers all over the world. The film ‘Casablanca’, which starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, did a lot to increase the appeal of Morocco in the eyes of the people that watched it. Although the movie featured the city of Casablanca in Morocco, Marrakech is actually where the action is at. The city of Marrakech is a stronghold for culture, and is actually the most popular tourist destination in Morocco. There is a whole range of attractions here, and after the Marrakech Morocco tours you can even take the trip to the north of Morocco and visit Casablanca. Marrakech is filled to the brim with a whole range of attractions that  [...]

Marrakech city in Morocco is among the most rewarding destinations that have fascinated travelers for ages. The city is a most exotic destination in terms of the attractions it holds. The history of the city is nothing short of illustrious, and there is a whole number of ancient structures bearing testimony. The unique culture of the city is among the most visible attributes Marrakech has been blessed with, and the palpable sense of the magical, the mystique and intrigue that is in the air makes for a holiday unparalleled in unique attractions and sights. Marrakech literally captivates the beholder. There are some things you certainly should know before undertaking the trip to Morocco’s magical city. These facts about Marrakech will probably be of some assistance to you in planning for  [...]

Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital has a wealth of cultural and historical sights, and these are comparable to the best in the world. The city is a center of culture, and provides an extremely rewarding visit. However, there is something that is not very well known among tourists and visitors to Copenhagen or Denmark, but is extremely unique. Freetown Christiania is a settlement that is one of it’s kind. Christiania has been called a shame by many people as it is constantly negatively portrayed, and there were a whole number of controversies that involved the town. In any case, go to Christiania only if you are open minded enough to go out of the ordinary, and are not biased against people having an alternative way of life. If you are, there are always the museums. The town is well known  [...]

The Caribbean is a region blessed with an incredible amount of diversity. The culture here is extremely rich, and the eclectic mix of cultures here has done much to influence the ways of life in most major islands. The Caribbean music styles have also been influenced by the various cultural mixes, like African, English, Spanish, French and Indian.  There have been a great number of Caribbean artists who have stood out in the world music scene. The islands of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba have produced a number of notable artists that have made significant contributions. Other Latin and French Caribbean islands are also not far behind, with their refreshing mix of music styles. The Caribbean has seen over hundred music forms, and these are inclusive of a number of sub genres, combinations  [...]

Germany is a country that knows how to celebrate beer. The all love and no hate relationship shared with beer by the Germans is shown in the festival held in celebration of beer drinking. Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world, and is attended by a large number of travelers all over the world. There are miniature Oktoberfests held in most countries at the same time as the original as a spin off of sorts. There are a lot many festivals that Germany is famous for, and any time you head to Germany, make sure you check the on going German beer festival out, if any. The traditional beer festivals of Germany have gallons of beer flowing, plus lots of traditional German foods like sausages, sauerkraut, and other delicacies. There is music playing and everybody is in party mode. These  [...]

Wacken is a minuscule town located in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. Throughout the year, the town’s two - three thousand inhabitants live in brotherhood, harmony and peace in typical German sleepy town fashion. It is in the July - August months that the town wakes up, and the population rises to more than 80,000, and Wacken is witness to an invasion of sorts. The new visitors seem to have a fascination with the color black, as they incorporate it in dress and accessories, as well as many of the men having long hair and unsightly beards. These black clad individuals are here to kick of another edition of the Wacken Open Air, Europe’s biggest Metal festival, leader in sheer size and popularity, as well as line ups. Wacken Open Air, or W : O : A, as it is referred to, is a Metal  [...]

Haiti is a minuscule island in the Caribbean that was brought into the world news because of the tragic events that occurred recently - the earthquake ravaged the country, and caused unfathomable destruction in the way of human lives plus substantial infrastructural damage. However, the island of Haiti is famous in other way, the art of Haiti. Haitian Art has received tremendous critical appreciation the world over, and has influenced numerous art forms in the world. There have been numerous Haitian artists worthy of note, and these have introduced many art forms and styles. The commercial success enjoyed by Haitian artists has also been substantial. Haitian paintings have a typical factor, there is a profound joy that is portrayed, this is in the nature of a paradox, as Haiti always has been  [...]

Costa Rica has been in the global tourist radar for quite some time, and the country is among the most loved among tourists world wide. There is so much that the country is blessed with, natural beauty in such abundance, a plethora of heavenly beaches as well as diverse terrain in the form of mountains and hills that are lush green all the time. The flora and fauna here is some of the most diverse and varied in the world. The nation of Costa Rica is so well governed that the army was abolished in the 1940’s and the country takes a neutral stance whenever in times of war. Costa Rica is also one of the most environmentally sustainable countries in the world, and is placed among the top countries in numerous “Greenest Countries” lists. One of the most developed countries in the Americas;  [...]

Uluru, or the Ayres rock, is one of the most famous natural attractions in the world. It is a behemoth sandstone formation located in Central Australia. It is famous as the second largest monolith in the world, although the term monolith is not used by experts as there is a bit of space for ambiguity when this term is used, as it is not technically a monolith. The Uluru stands at a height of 348 meters, and has a whopping circumference of more than 9 kilo meters. However this is literally only a partial picture, as more than 2.5 kilo meters of this majestic rock is below ground. Uluru is listed among the world heritage sites by U N E S C O. Uluru dates back to more than 500 million years ago. Spiritual Importance to Aborigines Uluru is more than a rock, it is held sacred by the Anangu  [...]

The most amazing aspect about Spain is that this place is not only a destination which is famous for colorful clothes, and people speaking in Spanish and the matadors and the bulls taking chances at each other. There is more to this place and there are some remarkable activities which happen here and this is what sets this place to be one of the amazing tourist getaways in the world. One of the most maddening activities which happen here is practically unthinkable. This activity is probably one of the most outrageous activities which can be performed. The people run in front of a herd of bulls. This is one of the spectacular events which you can see at Pamplona in Spain. The Spanish call this event as the “Encierro”. They lock up all the streets and leave only one channel open in  [...]