Monthly Archives - February 2011
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‘Fais Do-Do’ in normal French expression means ‘Nighty-Night’. It also means a place where different people, music and flavour come together from different parts of the world. Renowned for its eclectic music and different people, Fais Do-Do is put in place to create stronger links between diverse and new cultures, music, food and even philosophies. To enjoy a fun filled memorable time travellers can head to the Fais Do-Do that features Los Angeles’ blues, Brazilian salsa, rock, jazz, retro scenes to soul. It is an ideal place for a person in search of a different yet good time. The building that presently houses Fais Do-Do is an architectural masterpiece that was built during the climax of Los Angeles’ Art Deco period during the 1930’s. Prior …

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Positioned about 40 kilometres away from the coast, Kuala Lumpur is the beautiful capital of Malaysia. Occupying an area of approximately 243 square kilometers, this captivating city is surrounded by hills. Popularly known as KL, Kuala Lumpur is the hub for trade and commerce, tourism, transportation, manufacturing, banking and finance and information technology in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is renowned as a fascinating place to be and its rich diversity has made it immensely popular among tourists. The nightlife scene here is recognised as one of Asia’s liveliest. The city is complete with many sophisticated karaoke lounges, discos and pubs which are ideal to relax and enjoy. Apart from the exciting clubs and pubs that feature live bands, Kuala Lumpur is home to numerous cinemas and …

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The capital city of France, Paris sits on the river Seine in the northern part of France. The city is a global economic and cultural hub and has been so for nearly 5 centuries now. The city bears a significant impact globally on several areas that include politics, art, fashion, media and education. Also known as the “City of Light” Paris is also one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations with a whopping 45 million tourists visiting the city every year. The city hosts some really iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc Du Triomphe and the Louvre Museum. Being a city of such glamour and romance, it’s not a wonder that Paris has much to boast about when it comes to entertainment …

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Spending a few days in Boston won’t be complete unless tourists have gone around and done a bit of savouring, and not just of the edible kind. Although seafood is firm favourite of Bostonians so is the traditional boiled supper which every tourist should try at least once. Once the eateries have been sampled, another favorite indulgence is the variety of liquid refreshments that the many pubs and bars serve up. Even if it’s a week night the pubs are often over flowing with people especially the after-work crowd. Virtually, every corner of the city of Boston offers a casual pub, night club or lounge to unwind at. As for entertainment the city is famous for comedy houses and among the popular ones the Mottley’s …

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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is an event held in Melbourne, Australia. It is considered to be the 3rd biggest comedy festival in the international arena and is the most massive cultural event to be held in Australia. Commercialization of the event is kept to a minimum and the atmosphere at the comedy festival is very relaxed compared to the other big three comedy festivals. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival was started in the year 1987. The festival is held for a period of 3 weeks, starting generally on the first of April (April Fools Day). During the first half of the 1990s the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was held at the Melbourne Town Hall but now the venues for the event are selected rite …

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Offering an amazingly unique experience for a highly entertaining day of family fun, the Snowplanet is an all year round indoor snow resort ideal for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the excitement of engaging in popular snow sports and can relax in the snowy village like atmosphere in this wondrous winter wonder land located in Auckland. A snow lover’s dream, the park features 50 centimeters of real powder snow, 3 lifts, a terrain park and a separate learner area amid other highlights. Streams of tourists come in to engage in the thrill of the terrain park with its wide variety of rainbows, slide bars and jumps that are in place for both beginners and advanced snow sporters. The exciting features of this park will keep …

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Over the recent years, the art of salsa has risen to become a popular form of dance. Originated from Cuba, this genre of dance was seen as a blend of African and European cultures, shaping salsa to what it is today. Contributing heavily to the richness and vibrancy of the dance, salsa is accompanied by pulsating music compositions involving African percussions. Having a widespread influence on the western world, the sensual movements of salsa is now recognized as a global phenomenon. As a dance form that has been attracting more and more people who are interested in learning the art of salsa dancing, there have been many dance institutions that have sprouted around the world, solely dedicated to this field. Regarded as a partner dance, …

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Generations have wondered what lies at the end of a rainbow, but for those who venture out to Auckland’s Rainbow end theme park will find hours of fun and entertainment for the entire family. The theme park is not only the most popular park but it’s also the largest. Having started in 1982 the park began with simple rides like bumper boats, mini golf, mirage cars and basic video games. Today, the Rainbow’s End theme park employs over 100 staff members and has increased the number and the range of rides. The favourite ride of the park being the Corkscrew roller coaster ride is perhaps the only one of its kind. Put on the tracks in 1986, the ride was an instant hit and still …

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Enjoy the soothing voice of the Canadian sensation Michael Buble as it gives you a taste of what to expect when you see him perform live. Embarking on a world tour across parts of North America, Asia and Australia, Buble’s Crazy Love tour will indeed be spectacular event. Visit his official website and check if he will be performing near you.

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Phuket, located in Southern Thailand facing the Andaman coastline is Thailand’s largest island. It is Thailand’s wealthiest province and one of its premier tourist destinations. This island is a melting pot of Buddhists, Muslims, Thai-Chinese and even sea gypsies. But since Thai culture is vastly influenced by Buddhism, over 90 percent of Thailand’s population follows Theravada Buddhism; Phuket has an abundance of unique Buddhist temples. Every year the Thai Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival is celebrated as a major two week long festival in Phuket covering history, culture and sporting events. The festival’s purpose is to pay tribute to the two heroic sisters Thao Sri Suntorn and Thao Thep Kasattri’s memory, as they are the ones who guided the community of Phuket to defend the island …

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