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After reading the all time classic- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, some fell in love with the looks and riches of Mr. Darcy; others with the wittiness of Ms Elizabeth. I fell in love with the late 17th century Elizabethan architecture, beautifully simple countryside and villages of England vividly described by the pen of Ms. Jane Auste

Potala Palace, the highest palace in the world, located at on the Red Hill of central Lhasa, at 3,700 meters(12,139 feet) above sea level. It is a grand blend of Tibetan and Han architecture, was first built by Tibet King Songtsen Gampo to greet his bride Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty of China. After the reconstruction of the 17th century,..

What to get for dad on father's day? Gift ideas for a dad on father's day in the US. This year on 17th June 2012. Choose your gift for dad.

My obsession with Pride & Prejudice led me to London during my office leaves. The first part of my journey comprised of the tour of the city of the Baths. For details of the tour, please refer to my previous blog. The second part of my journey started with a short ride to Stamford .....

Joged Dangkung name supposedly comes from the sounds that came out of a dance musical instrument are drum and Gongs. The art that combines elements of dance, music, and singing that flourished in this fishing village is known since the 17th century, with the name Joged Tandak or Joged Lambak.

Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. All the information for tourist and travellers who are planning to Visit Novi Sad in Serbia. Get all the information and list of all sightseeing places to visit in Novi Sad.

New chapter added to The Journal of Jasper Danckaerts (late 1600s, travels in America), entitled 'Journey to the Southward Begins'

Positano is one of the most beautiful villages on the Amalfi coast. Settled comfortably between the sea and mountains with the different colored houses built vertically over the slops. Though it was a rich port during the 16th - 17th century, it became a simple, poor fishing village by the 20th century. It started attracting tourists after an essay was written on Positano Village by John Steinbeck in May 1953.