The Cook Islands are an Island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago comprises 15 islands that occupy a total area of 240 square kilometers. The islands are in free association with New Zealand. Its surface area may seem small, but the islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone which occupies a whopping 1,800,000 square kilometers (690,000 sq. mi)...
Ocho Rios is Spanish for 'eight rivers' and is a Jamaican town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast. It is a popular holiday destination with attractions such as Columbus Park, maritime artifacts and Spanish colonial buildings. It is said that it is the first place that Christopher Columbus supposedly came to land. As such, the place...
Whether a hopeless romantic, a pragmatic romantic, or just a confused romantic, travelling to the world's most romantic places will prompt cupid to draw back his bow.
1. The Seychelles
Located off the East African Coast in the Indian Ocean, this island country is perhaps the most romantic place on earth. It features secluded white sand beaches that are shaded with leafy white palm...
‘Costiera Amalfitana’ is Italian for Amalfi Coast. The Mediterranean landscape has been described as an ‘area of infinite beauty’. Amalfi coast demonstrates a peculiar interaction between culture and nature; the resultant of which is a dramatic topography and historical evolution.
Amalfi Coast covers an area of 11,231 hectares scattered around in 15 communes in the province of Salerno. The coast is...
The City of Verona was established in the 1st century BC as a Roman colony. The city would thrive in the 13th and 14th centuries AD under the leadership of Scalinger Family and in the 15th to 18th century as part of the larger Republic of Venice.
Verona is home to some of the best preserved monuments from the medieval and...
Toulouse is a city located on the southwest of France and is sometimes fondly referred to as the 'Pink City' due to the brick houses that turn pink during sunset. It is home to 630,000 residents and is the second university city of France with a big population of international students.
Thus said, Toulouse's gourmet dining segment is as active as...
Petra is a southern Jordan city that is famous for its historical architecture and water conduit system. It is also known as Rose city due to the color of the stone from which most of its buildings are carved out. The city was started in 312 BCE as the capital city of the Nabataeans.
Today, the city is a symbol of...
The adventure options in Mexico are varied and wide. You will be spoilt for choice in this North American country as your adventurous spirit takes you from destination to destination in search of thrilling experiences. The country is bordered by Pacific Ocean to its west and the Caribbean Sea on its Eastern end. This gives Mexico an advantage over other...
Kuala Lumpur is the largest city and capital of Malaysia. The city proper is home to about 1.5 million people while its agglomeration, which is also known as Klang Valley, is home to 5.7 million people. The federal capital is also the richest in the country, producing about 10 percent of the total GDP of Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is a grand...
For over a millennium, humans have exploited the resources in the Pyrenees relentlessly to eke out a living. This fact is best demonstrated by the Madriu Perafita Claror Valley in Andorra. It is a dramatic landscape featuring craggy cliffs and glaciers. It is made up of open pastures and wooded valleys that covers an area of 4,247 hectares, which is...
