One need not be a car enthusiast to recognise iconic names in the industry such as Ferrari, Aston Martin or Lamborghini for these trademarks have become ingrained into our consciousness. Such terms are also associated with a sense of power, exhilaration and most of all, speed. Watch all these, and more, come together to compete at the 2013 Formula 1 Ethiad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this November! Sanctioned by the ultimate governing body for racing events, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Formula 1 Grand Prix races are organised globally. While these races have been predominantly conducted in European nations, recently the FIA has expanded to including non-European countries as hosts as well. As a result, Abu Dhabi will host the 2013 Formula 1 …

Polo was always known as the sport of kings ever since it was introduced to the world through the courts of the Mogul emperors of India. Coutts Polo at the Palace, which is an annual two-day sports spectacular, and it is one of the gulf region’s most prestigious events, as well as a fashionable occasion. It attracts high fliers who are keen on and associated with the sport, in addition to skilled equestrians, haute monde fashionistas, and local and international socialites. Ever since it debuted in 2009, Coutts Polo at the Palace takes place every November in the gardens of the Emirates Palace (a sumptuous hotel), Abu Dhabi. The Coutts team from the host city, the Maserati Team from Milan, the Faberge Team from London, …

Writers festivals are a great way to promote literature and writing by bringing together writers and the public through a series of literary events. The Singapore Writers Festival is such an event that has been taking place since 1986 when it was known as Singapore Writers Week. It is now an annual event held under the aegis of the National Arts Council promoting new Singaporean and Asian writers in the country’s three official languages of English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, a rare multi-lingual literary event with a diversity of themes and topics. The event also puts Singaporean book-lovers in touch with new and established international writers for a truly global perspective. The 2013 event is scheduled to take place over 10 days in November and …

Are you a wake sport lover? Well then you will not want to miss the Final of the Wake Park World Championships 2013. This breathtaking sport which is a combination of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing has gain great momentum in the hearts of many. Organised by the World Wakeboard Association which is the global leader in wake sports, the Wake Park World Championships Final will be held from the 10th of October to 12th of October 2013 at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in a large scale. There will be over 200 participants in the debut contesting in the Wake Park World Championships Final. Wakeboarding was founded by the World Wakeboard Association and organises thrilling events throughout the year to promote and advance …

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej very much loved by the good people of Thailand is considered as the Father of the Thai Nation. It is on his birthday, 5th of December that is celebrated as a public holiday commonly referred to as the Nation’s Father’s Day. There are many Bangkok serviced apartments from where one could observe this national holiday but choose a comfortable serviced apartment in Bangkok such as the exclusive Ascott Sathorn Bangkok to ensure a comfortable stay. On this day of many celebrations which is also considered as Thailand’s National Day, households, private and public companies, streets and monuments are decorated with lights in true festive spirits. Sometimes also fondly referred to as  Pho Lhuang – Royal Father,  His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will make a …

With endless street entertainment, music, fun and fancy dress parades the Halloween festival in Sheffield is happening back again. It is the time when days get shorter and nights get longer. According to locals this extravaganza, is Britain’s top Halloween carnival, drawing over thousands of locals as well as tourists to Sheffield city center. If you are heading over to England this season the Halloween festival in Sheffield is worth experiencing. This colourful celebration is always staged on a Sunday before Halloween. And this year it will be held on the 27th of October. Last year Halloween festival that took place in Sheffield was a big success. It included many fun and exciting attractions like fancy dress catwalk, urban dances, uncle fester on his moving …