Kelantan Travel Guide

Kelantan Landmarks:

VEDDHAS IN SRI LANKA

The term Vadda must have derived form the Pali and Sanskrit word Vddha meaning hunter or huntsman.According to Wilhelm Geiger Vaddas of Sri Lanka were an aboriginal tribe perhaps related to the ancient tribes of south India. They were inhabiting the island long before the coming of Aryans an had spread all over the island and later confined only to Vadi rata or Maha Vadi rata consisting of ... Read full Blog post

Ati-atihan in Kalibo Aklan

Ati-atihand origins ccan be traced to 1210 when refugees from Borneo would smear their faces with soot in affectionalte immitation of the Filipino natives The island of Panay in the Visayas is where this particular detail of Philipine history took place sometime ih the late 12th or early 13th century. For centuries hence, it has been commemoratged in one specific place - in Kalibo, the capital ... Read full Blog post

Amorgos | An unusualy beautiful island in Greece

At the eastern end of the Cyclades, next to the Dodecanese islands, with its elongated shape and the rocky nature, Amorgos is 138 nautical miles from Piraeus (about 9 hours by ferry) and has an area of ??134 square kilometers. According to a financial blog they are investing in many tourist attractions and amenities. If you decide to get there from Piraeus the trip is much easier, since you ... Read full Blog post

San Gimignano and San Pellegrino

Night falls on the flourishing and industrious San Gimignano, its 72 towers stand on the low roofs of the houses lit by the moon. This is not a luxury travel spot but is something you don't see every day. In the distance the clatter of hooves echoed tired in the Via Francigena. The hand of the blacksmith stops beating, the frame of the weaver becomes silent, the streets of the tank only a concert ... Read full Blog post

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Summer Destination to Avoid: Gulf of Mexico

EPA is failing to do their job monitoring the air and reporting factual data. The people need to be made aware that their lives and long term livelihood are at stake because of the air quality in Gulf of Mexico.

How to Avoid Traveling Troubles

Traveling to a certain destination might not become memorable if there are too many troubles along the way. Remember that even the best trips are usually not trouble-free. Follow these tips that help lessen the hassles.

Unique Toys from Japan

Japan is known for its fascinating, and sometimes, eccentric culture. From anime, karaoke, to advanced technology, the Land of the Rising Sun always has something unique to offer.

Exploring California's Venice Beach

Travelers who are after the sunny side of Southern California can visit the beautifully eccentric Venice Beach, also known as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Muscle Beach, home to Hollywood royalties Julia Roberts, Kate Beckinsale, and Nicolas Cage.

When Mother Nature wields terror

Some places are made dangerous by the conflicts brought about by humans. But in these towns and cities—most of them heavily populated—it is Mother Nature which is always on the verge of wrath, wrecking havoc of unimaginable proportions.