The soothing sound of the waves rushing to shore, the soft sand underfoot and the lively beat of drums; all this and more await those who choose traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka. Such functions require precise planning by a local team and those in search of event planners in Sri Lanka can consider Nkar MICE. Providing some of the best event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this experienced name in the event planning industry offers a wide range of services and will help ensure a truly successful function. Those planning to incorporate local traditions and customs into their wedding ceremony have much to look forward to. Traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka typically include incorporating what is known as the “poruwa” ceremony, where …

In a time where the outdoors is being challenged, the World Outdoors Summit will be of great value. The World Outdoors Summit gives the opportunity for the global community to share, discuss and plan to resolve those challenges and support outdoor leisure based around adventure tourism areas. This is a four day conference held every few years in the ‘land of the white clouds.’ The World Outdoors Summit 2013 is scheduled to be held in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is a perfect cultural hotspot for the outdoors with ideal locations to discuss contemporary issues relating to the value of outdoor activities. The aim of this summit is to advance the development of education, recreation and adventure tourism within international outdoors via sharing knowledge, debating practice. …

The Eco Future exhibition is the best place to take your entire family to when on holiday in Abu Dhabi. You can be assured that there is ample entertainment to keep the children occupied too. The exhibition started in September 2012 and will run for a whole year, remaining open till September 2013. The exhibition is held at Manrat Al Saadiyat which is a visitor centre that is spread over a 154,000 square metre area. Manarat Al Saadiyat means a place of enlightenment and is a venue that has expansive galleries. One of the many galleries hosts the Eco Future event which is open to the public daily from 10am to 8pm. The exhibition consists of four interactive stations: Ali, Mosa, Yas and Sara. These …

Something new, something old and something borrowed is what you will witness when you explore the culture of this overcrowded, old coastal region of Mongkok. Situated in the Yau Tsim Mong district in the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong, this small town is among the most densely populated cities in the world and rightly identified by the Guinness World Records as the busiest town in the world. Over the years Mongkok has seen a significant change in its setting. Argyle Street is the heart of present day Mongkok. The city is well known for preserving its traditional characteristics. There is an array of small shops and food stalls that have stayed the same, although not far away from these, modern day shopping malls have been …

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok offers an exciting sightseeing adventure that can be enjoyed for the entire family. Part of the excitement of this destination is the chance to take the whole family to fascinating elephant shows. Before setting off to such shows make sure to find a Bangkok hotel that enjoys a central location such as Anantara Bangkok Sathorn. One of the leading hotels Bangkok has to offer, this well placed property provides easy access to main shopping and business centres as well. If you are looking for a place to watch elephant shows make sure to plan a trip to the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo which is in the Nakhon Pathom province. A popular draw amongst locals and foreign visitors alike, this …

The British Science Festival is an annual event that occurs in a different city and is regarded as one of Europe’s biggest science and technology as well as engineering exhibitions. The previous festivals have been held in cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, York, Guildford and Aberdeen while this year’s festival will be taking place in Newcastle from the 7th to the 12th of September. Held since 1831, the event has brought together many scientists. With over 250 events, the British Science Festival has something for everyone, be it families, adults, school groups or even professionals looking to learn about the latest research and engage in debates. Just because it is a scientific festival doesn’t mean that there is no entertainment or fun. The SciScreen all-night …