Every time you’ve heard of Turkey, you’ve associated it with the kebabs, the glasses of tea and the haggling in the bazaar. But if you’re keen on really getting under the skin of this country, here are a few more things that you may not have known about the culture and the life of Turkey.
Not all of the Turkish men are blessed with moustaches.
Believe it or not, not all the men in Turkey will have moustaches lacing their faces. The members of the yesteryears, the ones from the older generation, [...]
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If anyone had to ask you, which is Europe’s largest city park, would you know? The answer would be the Englischer Garten (English Garden) in Munich. The main attractions of the park would include the Chinese Pagoda, a Japanese tea house and two beer gardens. The park also houses a Greek style temple, called the Monopteros.
A Brief History:
The construction of this garden was started in the late 1700s. Then Archduke and Elector Carl Theodor had taken the beautification and transformation of [...]
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The Indians are well-known for their color and zest. They end up putting life into all their festivals and every celebration looks grand. Very rarely would you see an Indian wedding looking drab.
If you’re planning a visit to India sometime in early September, it might just be the ‘perfect’ time to be there. Beginning on the 11th of September is a 10 day long festival that venerates Lord Ganesha, who is the Hindu Elephant God.
About Ganesha –
Ganesha is said to be a deity who rides a [...]
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The holiday season might be at its peak, but then again, the tourists who are visiting the popular French Riviera may have reasons to be morose. They’ve been left high and dry after a seven footer shark was sighted; and this called for a swimming ban.
About the French Riviera –
The original name of this region is Cote d’Azur; but it is known as French Riviera by the English who love to vacation here. It is located at the Mediterranean coastline of the southeastern corner of the region of [...]
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Alas, July and August are here! And why is that bad news, you ask? You would know if you’re a true blue skiing enthusiast. This is that time of the year when all the ski slopes in North America turn green from their usual white that we love. What does one do if they feel the urge to ski during these months? Head to Portillo, Chile!
Summer Skiing
Come summer and some spots in South America turn into haven for what is known as summer skiing. These places or hotspots of snow turn hosts for what [...]
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