Say sawatdi pi mai! at the Songkran Festival at Thailand this year! The Songkran Festival, also known as the Thai traditional New Year is celebrated between the 13 to 16 April every year. Beach Hotels Hua Hin Thailand are quite abuzz during these days, actively participating in all the festivities. Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort is one of the Hua Hin hotels that are known to delve into the very depth of the festival and celebrate the Songkran in style. The most remarkable feature of this festival is perhaps the good natured water throwing that takes place in the streets during this period so be prepared to be drenched to the bone if planning to take part in the New Year. Buddha statues are paraded through the cities on …

The United Arab Emirates is a hub for endless opportunity; be it in entertainment, career, or showcasing a new skill, you can do it all in this vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the Middle East. Every year this city hosts a very popular book fair; The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. A major business initiative of the KITAB; (an organization who thrives on enlightening the world of reading), this fair lives up to its standards and the visions of its organization in every way. It is a platform for writers, editors and publishers and for the visitor it is an affair with a book kingdom. For all of you who love reading, the Abu Dhabi international book fair is nothing short of paradise. Over 500,000 …

Ascott Beijing is one of the leading Beijing Accommodation providers. These Luxury Apartment in Beijing are modern, affordable and comfortable and would suite both travel and business visitors. The history of watermelon in China dates back to 1000AD. The Watermelon Festival held in Daxing is one of the most fascinating events that you would come across in the city. You would be able to witness this fascinating event if you are in Beijing during the month of May. Each year on the 28th of May the festival takes place. The guests get to witness the watermelon crops ripening and also experience many cultural events. There are many competitions, performance shows and trade fairs organized to entertain and educate visitors. Take a tour in this festival and taste some of …

Somerset Xu Hui Shanghai is one amazing place if you are in search of Shanghai Executive Apartments. This Shanghai Serviced Residence is modern and provides all the necessary amenities for a very comfortable vacation. Enjoy a lively Chinese experience in this relaxing and cozy environment. There are many events that you will be able to witness while in this bustling city. The Shanghai International Flower Festival is one such interesting and colorful event. This is normally held every two years at the Changfeng Park. Lose yourself amidst the beautiful and colorful flowers that would be spread in a large area. The sweet fragrance of the flowers could be smelt ahead and would transport you to the world of flowers. You will be able to see …

Jalan Jaksa in central Jakarta is a historic street that housed students of the Jakarta Law Academy during Dutch times. In the late 1960s the street developed in quite another direction when it became famous among international backpackers and the first budget hotel in the country was established there. With the addition of several more hostels and cheap hotels it became the central point from which backpackers took off to other destinations in the country. In the mid 1990s a street festival was started to popularize the area further and to celebrate the culture of the Betawi people who are indigenous residents of Jakarta. The 400 meter road now has 27 budget hotels and hostels and hundreds of rooms rented by local residents, restaurants, money …

Vietnam is a country which has a vibrant culture and a combination of very friendly and hospitable people. The amount of places and festivals with a cultural value are wide and varied. One of the major festivals celebrated in the country is the Mid Autumn Festival. This festival is celebrated by both Chinese and Vietnamese people, but the celebrations are not exactly similar in both cultures. Normally the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar is the day that the celebration takes part. This is grandly celebrated in Vietnam by families as a tradition. Folklore from Vietnam mentions that the adults in the community were very busy with the harvesting process and the children had to play alone. So to make up …