When you actually look to the brochure that screams leopard safari, you would mostly find this quite encouraging. This is probably because you have a superb chance of seeing a big wild leopard. After about two decode of Africa safaris the huge wild cat has learnt to hide form the locals who come here.  The entire desire was quite intervened into by the leopard’s reputation.  There is a famous warning which reads, ‘do not ever test a leopard’. Just an encounter is more tan enough to give your our kicks as get your adrenalin pumping. The motivation you get here is very natural. The leopard happens to also be one of the most attractive animals around. The lion seems to be perfectly camouflaged. The skin looks flawless and very attractive. Here is a certain shine to the coat that is quite fascinating.  You would not be able to decipher the outlines of the body and this makes then entire thing quite cryptic. The tracker might blame you and say something like you are cursed. Of  [...]

When you reach the floating palace, you could visit Cheung Kok which is essentially an Eco tourism village. This is the place which gets in all the profits from the local handicrafts and these profits go towards the healthcare system and the salaries of the teachers. Cambodians strongly believe that education is what will take their country ahead and they discourage begging and encourage getting educated. You should also go to one of the orphanages here. Here you could wander quite freely. In fact a child might even show you round and boast about her dolls in a basket which is tucked neatly under her bed which is part o something like a huge dormitory. You could also enjoy a game of badminton with the boys around.  The children have lots of things to do and they seem happy and always well cared for. The kids even do you the honor of singing as you hang out at the beautiful and shady garden.  When Dr. Karan Castelino had been there, there was an elderly Australian couple who even  [...]

When you get on the fairy take boast, La marguerite, you would most probably drift down a wide and well endowed river. The Tonle Sap rive is almost milky brown and slow moving. This place flows right into the Mekong from Phnom Penh.  You reach the brink; where the journey takes you to take the recently revived silk weaving tradition right into the Cambodian village of Chonk Koh. This is an island which is situated on the river. The old looms which have been hidden droning the times of Pol Pot, are now being used again. The traditional scarf is called karma and there are a group of little girls selling arms full of them. These scarves are known to have many uses. You could have these scarves almost entwining themselves around each other and this would lead you around the big village.  Here the people practice English. It would be a good idea to carry around a few dollars and distribute it amongst the children in support of their community and their handicrafts. Tourism apparently  [...]

When you have sun washed rooftops and a golden glow, you might most probably slip out of the gentle Bergen harbor which is usually really good during the evenings.  When you go onto the Norwegian cruise, you might see the midnight sun even earlier in the day. A lot of people here make most of their journey in autumn and hen experience northern lights in the winter. The many ships here have been sailing from the Bergen in the south all the way to the Russian border.  This has been here right inside the Arctic Circle for more than one hundred years.  These aren’t any normal cruises mind you. This in fact is more a way of life than anything else.  These provide with ferry services, along with postal and other services. There are a lot of isolated and smaller than village communities all the way up and down the coast. The ships are quite small, although this allows very well for the many vessels to pass through. The most beautiful cruises in the world apparently are from here.  [...]

When you actually do come to the Ellora Caves, you will get to check out the very impressive and very detailed complex of Buddhist, Hindus and Jains and their temple architecture which was originally built between the sixth and the tenth century.  These were built at the Ellora village in India. The caves are a lot less dramatic than Ajanta, although the sculptures here are more exquisite.  Ellora is listed as a world heritage site and also happens to be one of the most sought after monuments in the state of Maharashtra. The caves here at Ellora have been carved right out of the Charanandri hills from its vertical face. The carvings have been in the time period from between the sixth and the tenth century. The carving works had begun in the year five hundred and fifty; this was about the same time when people left the Ajanta Caves for abandonment. The Ellora caves were built when Buddhism had begun to decline in India and about the same time Hindus had started to come in and this  [...]

When you are standing at the Piazza of an Italian town of Castelbuono and you are waiting for the remains for Jesus's Grandmother , you would know its hot and dark and crowded. You could witness the many possessions of the hooded monks who carry candles and banners tat are painted with images of saints who come down from the steps of the only fifteenth century castle in this town. You will be able to see a lot of fireworks with an almost deafening sound , you might even want to cover your ears. A soup – tureen shaped reliquary that begins to descend down a flight a stairs that is carried by a group of local men in dark suites and the priests are all dressed in bright gold and pomp. As the reliquary comes closers, you could peer into the opening cut at the front of the whole fiasco as you imagine seeing a picture of one of the saints femur, this significant part of the woman who was believed to be the mother of Mary. You might even wonder how the hell did she ever end up in a Sicilian  [...]

You need expert guidance, as this market could be almost as tricky as Damascus. And just like Parisians, they have cultivated a contrarian spirit that enjoys recommendations from one another.  In fact if you seek the advice of the two locals like Jacques Montlucon who apparently is French born engineer and specialist in restoring antiquities. He, along with Sameer Hamsho who happens to be the owner of a rug shop in the old city.  As you sit I one of the back rooms, you may hear the men arguing and conversing about old city tales and they would probably continue the conversation to their chic hotels and restaurants. All the shops are stores around are quite exquisite and it is sure that all of them deserve a visit. If all of Damascus was a departmental store then instead of aisles, you would have aisles, with hammered copper and brass trays and coffee pots. And in another you will find barrels of spice and candies in the other aisles. The furniture shops here specialize I the mother  [...]

When you come upon a towering roman church or an arch, you will probably remember those who came to Damascus before and the left.  The roman left behind the Via Recta which is the straight street.  Then you have the Damascenes called Medhat Pasha.  Over here you would see the streets cutting through the old city which is like a plumb line and a good orienting tool for people who do not speak in Arabic. The tourist renaissance has over taken the city and has come up with the opening of beautiful hotels like the Beit Al Mamlouka and the many blue chip properties like the large four seasons hotel.  Some of these people from Damascus consider this popularity which is relatively new founded to actually be quite a blessing.  There seems to be a decline in the influx of cheap imports and craftsmanship as well. There is a mother of pearl workshop right outside the Old city.  Many tourists come here. There are craftsmen almost making throne like chairs fit for King Louis the fifteenth.  [...]

When you are in the Cancun complex, there is a party that is always underway. You would find tourists everywhere, women, children and grandchildren. There are crowds that move around the large folding tables that sag with food, the white walls are a reflection of the many songs that are all sung in unison. This party would probably have a host with a big yellow shiny tie that is flung quite rakishly over the left shoulder. All this is done a folding chair. When you look at it, complimenting you plastic cup of Stolichnaya vodka. The Chabad house is mostly an outreach enter for the lubavitchers, the orthodox Hasidic Jewish sect.  Well; the best part about this is the free dinner! The place has this loud Mexican and Mayan Riviera which is probably every frugal travelers dream. You could have a five star Cancun experience at big resorts like the Ritz Carlton and the Le meridian. These resorts have their beachside cabana restaurants and their fancy spas. All these should be well into  [...]

Book a room on one of the exquisitely restored Ottoman era boutique hotels which is located in the old city.  On the way you should ask one of the locals for the best place to buy embroidered Aghabani table clothes. Once you are done you should push through the labyrinth of the souk Al Hamidiyeh. While you are here you should pick up an Aghabani table cloth for yourself or an aunt or even your mother! They just seem to love it.  The table clothe are about fourteen feet of cream colored cotton which has filigreed scrolling garlands that are stitched by seamstresses in an amber shade. Along with the table cloth you get about sixteen napkins.  All this is available for about two hundred dollars. According too the locals here , if you want to bargain , never insult the product , rather , just say that u cant afford it and act regretful.  If you are lucky then the salesman himself will ask you, how much you could pay for it.  Give him your prices and if he refuses then just sigh and  [...]