Northern Lights (Norway)

Northern Lights (Norway)

Gaiola Bridge (Naples, Italy)

Gaiola Bridge (Naples, Italy)

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China

Craigdarroch Castle (Victoria, British Columbia)

Craigdarroch Castle (Victoria, British Columbia)

Gaiola Bridge (Naples, Italy)

Gaiola Bridge (Naples, Italy)

Bagnoregio (Italy)

Bagnoregio (Italy)

St. Luke Lutheran Church

St. Luke Lutheran Church

The Stone Mirror (Antalya, Turkey)

The Stone Mirror (Antalya, Turkey)

Skiing above Sorfjorden in Lyngen Alps (Norway)

Skiing above Sorfjorden in Lyngen Alps (Norway)

Pool at Viceroy Hotel in Bali (Indonesia)

Pool at Viceroy Hotel in Bali (Indonesia)

Torre de Belem (Lisboa, Portugal)

Torre de Belem (Lisboa, Portugal)

New York City

New York City

Tunnel of Lights (Japan)

Tunnel of Lights (Japan)

Portofino (Italy)

Portofino (Italy)

Meditation Rocks (Southeast Asia)

Meditation Rocks (Southeast Asia)

Hidden Castle (Biestesr, Sintra, Portugal)

Hidden Castle (Biestesr, Sintra, Portugal)

Seaside Cafe (Menorca, Spain)

Seaside Cafe (Menorca, Spain)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Masjid (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Masjid (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

(Wat Sampran) Thailand

(Wat Sampran) Thailand

Mont-Saint-Michel (Normandy, France)

Mont-Saint-Michel (Normandy, France)

Beautiful View of the Eiffel Tower from the Terrace of Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

Beautiful View of the Eiffel Tower from the Terrace of Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

Mayon Volcano (Legaspi, Albay, Philippines)

Mayon Volcano (Legaspi, Albay, Philippines)

Most perfect cone volcano.

The Inverted Tower (Sintra, Portugal)

An underground tunnel with a spiral staircase, supported by carved columns, down to the bottom of the well through nine landings. The nine holes round landings, separated by fifteen steps, evoke references to Dante's Divine Comedy, and may represent the nine circles of hell, paradise, or purgatory.

The well is connected to laberíticas caves that lead to a spooky garden surrounded by a lake.

The land that is now Quinta da Regaleira had many owners through time. But in 1892, it belonged to the Barons of Regaleira, a family of rich merchants from Porto, when it was purchased that year by Carvalho Monteiro for 25,000 réis. Monteiro wished to build a bewildering place where he could gather symbols that would reflect his interests and ideologies. With the assistance of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, he designed the 4-hectare estate with its enigmatic buildings, believed to hide symbols related to alchemy, Masonry, the Knights Templar, and the Rosicrucians. The architecture of the estate evokes Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architectural styles. The construction of the current estate commenced in 1904 and most of it was concluded by 1910.

Sea Cliff Bridge (Paris)

This is a bridge in Paris. You hang locks on it with the name of you and your boyfriend/girlfriend/best-friend then throw the key into the river. 

So even though the friend/relationship may end, you can’t remove the lock. It stays there forever, as relevance to someone once a part of your life.

Moon Tower (Dubai)

Moon Tower (Dubai)

Wonderful House in Geneva (Switzerland)

Wonderful House in Geneva (Switzerland)

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey)

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey)

Postcard from South Africa

India as Tourist Destination

India recognized as “oldest living civilization of Earth” is known for its cultural diversity, rich heritage and age old traditions. Traveling through India you can feel its vibrant culture with the most diverse mix of races spread all over the Indian sub-continent. Hugely influenced by the dynasties that ruled, it reflects the impressive past of the country which can be seen in its unique art forms, royal forts, heritage sites, pilgrim’s centers, breathtaking monuments.

Due to its geographical diversity India can cater to all kinds of travelers with different needs :

For Nature Lovers :

Kerala and Himachal Pradesh are perfect for people wanting to get lost in the beauty of nature. Kerala dubbed as ‘Gods own country’ is set amidst dense greenery and 44 rivers while Himachal Pradesh is a perfect blend of snow clad mountains, greenery, serene lakes and rivers.

For Spiritual Souls :

Uttar Pradesh is situated in northern part of India with its wealth of monuments n spiritual fervor. Home to one of seven wonders of world Taj Mahal and Hinduisms holiest city Varanasi and the confluence of holy Ganga and Yamuna and Char Dhams. Orissa is also a preferred destination for people for ancient and medieval architecture, classical and ethnic dance forms and variety of festivals.

For History Buffs and Architectural Marvels :

Rajasthan is most attractive tourist destinations of India. It’s most vibrant state of India known for its festivals, forts and palaces, desert safaris, royal architecture, rich history and rarest of wild life. Karnataka is also known for its monuments and world heritage sites. Madhya Pradesh has been home to innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, forts and stupas.

For Party Animals and Beach Lovers :

Goa is most famous tourist destinations in India. Popular for its beaches, surfing, water sports, Portuguese churches and its laid back attitude. Goa is lively throughout the year.

India is the destination for all the seasons. Discover India, discover a part of you.

Murudeshwara Statue of Lord Shiva

Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple.

Statue of Lord Shiva :

(1)  A huge towering statue of Lord Shiva, visible from great distances, is present in the temple complex. It is the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. (The tallest is in Nepal, was made by Kamal Jain, and is called Kailashnath Mahadev.)

(2)  The statue is 123 feet (37 m) in height and took about two years to build. The statue was built by Shivamogga's Kashinath and several other sculptors, financed by businessman and philanthropist R. N. Shetty, at a cost of approximately Rupee 50 million. The idol is designed such that it gets the sunlight directly and thus appears sparkling.

(3)  Originally, the statue had four arms and was adorned in gold paint. However, large wind gusts blew the arm off (the one that held a small drum), and rain dissolved the paint.

The New World Trade Center

The Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines

The Banaue Rice Terraces (Tagalog: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe.

Pagudpud Beach, Philippines

If you are looking for a place that can be like Hawaii, Pagudpud is the place to visit. The strong winds and waves can be compared to that of Hawaii which makes this place often visited by surfers. Pagudpud also has long continuous white sands and inviting beach waters for people looking to just swim. Compared to Boracay, this place is more secluded.

Night View of Las Vegas

Night View of Las Vegas