Popularly known as JFFF, Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival is possibly a fashionista’s and a foodie’s dream event! During this festival time base yourself at a Jakarta hotel such as Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta to enjoy a range of exclusive Jakarta hotel deals. The Fashion Extravaganza of JFFF presents spectacular fashion shows, fashion competitions, independent designers, workshops of the latest international trends and more. The fashion competitions see the participation of hundreds of fashion entrepreneurships, models and designers. With the eclectic fashion extravaganza and food festival, JFFF excites your senses with a celebration of the rich and diverse culture of Indonesia. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new …

Marking the traditional beginning of the rice growing season, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony also known as Lehtun Mingala or the Mingala Ledaw is a grand affair indeed. Accommodation Bangkok would not be much of a hassle during this season as Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok conveniently located amidst all the acitivity harbours some of the most sought after Sukhumvit apartments located within the city. The festival is celebrated in both Cambia and Thailand and traditionally takes place at the beginning of the Buddhist lent in the Burmese month of Waso which usually falls on the 11th of May. On the day of t6he ceremony, two sacred oxen are tied to a wooden plough after which they are made to plough on a ceremonial ground. After the ploughing, rice seeds are …

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 …