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Considered the heart of Indonesia, Jakarta is a city known for being the cultural, economic and tourist hub of the country. The city exudes a fast paced, fluid and vibrant culture, incorporating the principles of its western counter parts to grow and retain its advanced stance in the modern world. Alongside the desire to facilitate globalization of the country, the lifestyle of the community too changed drastically with the introduction of western influences. Among which, a sensation that has fast become a globally popular phenomenon, drawing thousands of locals and international viewers to one location is the Jakarta International Jazz Festival, an event founded by a jazz music enthusiast celebrating the universal love for music, specifically jazz among other musical genres. Though the festival venue …

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The world famous Full Moon Party originally began when a group of tourists arranged a part on the Haad Rin beach to celebrate the most beautiful Full Moon night they had seen, with the best view of the moon. Since then the crowds at the Full Moon parties has increased from 5,000 to up to 30,000 people. If visiting one of these parties is on your list of attractions when visiting Thailand, look for a hotel in Samui as it is just a short ferry ride to the party. A recommended hotel would be the Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort & Spa, known for its luxury and ambience. The Full Moon party usually begins at dusk, when the full moon makes an appearance and as the night progresses, …

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The many intriguing cultures of the very traditional city of Bali extend into the world of the performing arts. Dance makes a very important part of the Balinese lifestyle and is etched with a spiritual aura. There are several occasions where one can enjoy such Balinese performances. In fact, most of these dances make an important part of the religious functions in Bali but since Bali is extremely popular with the tourists, Balinese Dance can be enjoyed as a separate performance itself. One of the most popular Balinese Dance performances is the Kecak Fire and Trance dance. There is something thoroughly captivating about this dance ritual that makes it a must see for those visiting Bali. The best part about this dance is that it …

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Starting out in the Mickey Mouse Club as a child and moving onto the hit 90’s boy band N’Sync and thereafter releasing hit singles, Justin Timberlake has managed to rocket to fame in a short period of time for his music and lately for his acting career as well. 2013 saw the 33 year old singer/actor dominate the global charts with his bestselling album 20/20 experience and 20/20 experience 2 of 2. The du Arena at Yas Island Abu Dhabi will feature Timberlake bringing this thrilling album as part of his World Tour to an eagerly awaiting audience on the 23rd of May 2014. Timberlake last visited the UAE in 2007 as part of his Justified Tour which was staged at the Abu Dhabi Emirates …

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The groundbreaking Resistanz Festival which is held yearly focuses on the musical genre known as industrial music. The first edition of this popular musical extravaganza was conducted in 2011 and since then has moved from strength to strength. The festival is conducted in Sheffield at the well-established venue known simply as the Corporation. The organizers of the first Resistanz Festival, which was meticulously planned, made it their objective to create a truly world class event that would match the finest modern music festivals on the globe. The first Resistanz event featured a strong line-up of talented and recognized bands as well as well-known DJs from across this distinctive genre of music. The intention was to assemble a selection of performers which would represent the numerous …

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Springtime in Beijing is a magical time of year, especially in the vibrant Pinggu district, heralded as one of the top ten destinations in the world for lovers of all things floral. Check into a stylish serviced apartment in Beijing, which is the ideal way to soak up the various scents, sights, and sounds that pervade the city during this season. The Somerset ZhongGuanCun Beijing in particular features a centrally located selection of Beijing serviced apartments guaranteed to make any stay in the region unforgettable. Time your visit to coincide with the area’s gorgeous spring, and you will be treated to a heavenly experience when the thousands of peach trees in the Pinggu district burst into bloom. Covering an expansive stretch of about 14,674 hectares, the vibrant peach …

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