Enclosed by the Italian capital Rome and covering a mere 0.44 square kilometres, Vatican City, the world’s smallest sovereign nation is the capital of the Catholic world and arguably the most significant centre for Christianity today. But it’s not just about religious significance.
Category: Travel
Let’s Take a Break and go to Taipei!
Looking for some vacation plans? Well, we have something special for you. What about taking your kids to Taipei this holiday season? Let’s have a fun trip to one of the world’s premier cities, shall we? Hop on that plane and treat your family to a memorable holiday at this modern-day marvel filled with rich cultural and architectural hotspots.
Let’s Celebrate Love & go to Taj Mahal!
The Taj Mahal which is situated in the Indian city of Agra was completed in 1648 AD. It was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan of the great Mughal Empire. But what prompted him to build it? This beautiful spectacle of human endeavour was built as a result of an even more beautiful human emotion – Love! Shah Jahan had the monument built-in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal who died at the age of 38 during childbirth.
Let’s Travel to Machu Picchu!
Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sites on the planet today. But an important question about this ingenious piece of architecture remains unanswered. Why did the Incas build this engineering marvel? Ever since the site had been rediscovered, historians have been trying to answer this question but with no success.
Let’s go on an Icy Retreat!
Nestled near the North Pole, Sweden has always been a traveller’s paradise. While the nation has quite many attractions, the village of Jukkasjärvi surely houses one of the most unique of these. As the winds of winter blow across the village, a slew of artists and architects from across the world descend upon this village to share their skills for a grand spectacle. By December their masterpiece is ready.
Travelling to Japan: Let’s Customise our Noodles!
Travelling is one of the most delightful things to do. But do you get the feeling that your trips are turning out to be blank and boring? Ever thought about something different for a change? Looking for suggestions? Well, we might just know something that can add a lot more fun into your holidays. Book your tickets to the Japanese city of Osaka. Here there is something different yet oddly ubiquitous to add some thrill to your holidays – noodles. Yes, you heard it right.
How to Engage Our Kids during the Holidays?
You kid’s examinations are as much of an ordeal to you as it is for him. Naturally, the holidays after the end of the exam are welcomed with delight by both student and parents. However, the holidays bring with them the challenges of their own. Parenting, as blissful as it is, comes with one challenge after the other.
Songkran – Let’s Go to Thailand!
Songkran is known all over the world as the ‘water festival’. Tons of tourists flock to Thailand for this reason. Throughout the festivities, the streets are filled with people with buckets of water, water guns, water cannons and so on. Anyone who takes a walk down the road runs the risk of getting drenched to the core.
Let’s Go to the Great Barrier Reef!
The reef which is located in the Coral Sea is not only the largest coral reef in the world but it is also the largest single structure made from living organisms. Did you know that it is visible from outer space as well?
Holi – The Extravaganza of Colour and Love
Holi celebrations begin on the last full moon night of the winter. The night is called Holika Dahan or Chotti Holi. According to the Vikram Samvat Hindu Calendar, it occurs in the month of Phalgun. The festival falls between the end of February and mid-March.
