If it entertainment content that you’re after then there’s no better place to be than at The BIG Entertainment Show 2013. The Dubai International Convention & Exhibition centre will certainly come alive on the 18th and 19th of November as one will be able to see the best of industry experts on show. Choose a Dubai luxury hotel to stay at if you wish to head over. Amongst 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer, select the Grand Millennium Dubai which is found in close proximity to the convention centre. With an aim of creating more fruitful business partnerships for the betterment of the content industry, the event is scheduled to host some of the visionary local and global industry experts. New business opportunities in the areas of interactive …

Sri Lanka is a beautiful island paradise that has to be on a travellers list. Without this place, any list is deemed incomplete. The people, the culture and so much more is something all tourists look forward to. Through not hailing from a Christian culture, Sri Lanka has strong influences of the Christianity and Catholicism due to colonial rule that governed the island in the past. There is a rich heritage left behind and therefore many Sri Lankans today celebrate the globally renowned festival of Christmas. Christmas in Sri Lanka is a great time of the year owing to the wonderful tropical climate and beautiful island. Christmas and New Year celebrations happen mostly on beachside simply because Sri Lanka is an island paradise and surrounded …

Judo has fast caught up to being a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates, not only for the sports’ gentle nature as opposed to other types of martial arts but also because it lends to a balanced lifestyle that involves both self discipline and self defense. Judo – a Japanese martial arts style necessarily means ‘the gentle way’ and is a defense rather than an attack form. Having started with only just two training centres in UAE, the Emirates now boasts of 16 such centres. In fact the Judo Federation is attempting to make Judo and its related styles a part of the curriculum in schools throughout the Emirates. The Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix, being held for the fifth consecutive year in November …

The holiday destination of Maldives is home to over 21 dolphin and whale species. A Maldives resort such as Velassaru Maldives makes for a desirable choice for any traveller in search of a Maldives Island hotel. Being among the most ideal places on the continent to experience close encounters with these sea creatures, Maldives is truly a paradise for the leisure traveller. Take part in one of the many available boat trips to see these magnificent mammals. Keep an eye out for spotted and Bottlenose dolphins as well as Spinner Dolphin who will entertain with you their acrobatic skills. During such trip, you are also bound to catch a glimpse of the majestic Blue Whale. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn …

China is a country that has many myths and legends that have shaped its history and some of them still remain true till the present day. There are a number of tourist hot spots, which have a rich legend that is closely linked to its existence. What is known as Sunlight Rock, found in the Xiamen area in China is one such place. According to Chinese mythology, Sunlight rock is the place where dragons and tigers teamed up to protect the entrance to the famous Xiamen Harbour. Hence the premises are also known as the Dragon Rock and also Camel Rock. It is almost 93 meters high and is a major tourist attraction, all complete with cable cars and a number of other tourist attractions …

Located in Wuxi, China the Plum Blossom Garden is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to see in the world. This is the most ideal place to watch and appreciate these blossoms where the whole area is painted in mesmerizing flowers blossoms. This well known garden is set facing the glossy Taihu Lake and back onto the Dragon Mountain. These natural attractions combined with the dazzling blossoms create a mind blowing picturesque scenery. The plum blossom plays a great role in the Chinese culture as one of the most beloved flowers in China and is often depicted in Chinese poetry and art. The history behind this wonderful garden dates back to 1912. The honour of creating this garden goes to Rong Desheng who invested …