We arrive to the land of 1000 languages and 1000 gods. At the intercontinental, the women in my group are welcomed with marigolds and branded with the typical red dot on our foreheads. This hotel is an oasis of luxury in a polluted city of 14 million people. Two days are spent touring Delhi. The obligatory sites include Gandhi’s Tomb and many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. No where else have ancient traditions blended with the modern on a scale so evident as in Delhi. Fat sacred Brahma bulls block traffic creating delays. In this Hindu land, cows rule. Dogs, monkeys and children cross at their own risk.

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Millions of visitors flock to Germany each year, and as each year passes that number grows larger. The United States alone accounts for almost 3 million visitors each year. Visitors to Germany come for the welcoming and friendly nature of the people, the breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty, and the world-class accommodations available for every one from the budget-minded traveler to the jet-setting celebrity. Here is a list of some of the top attractions that are considered “must-see” in Germany, in no particular order.

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The Thai culture takes annual festive and events quite seriously. Whether it is a celebration or commemoration, every event is a reason for fun and excitement. Whatever the time of the year might be, a visitor to Bangkok is sure to be an audience or participator in some event of the Thai Calendar. Depending on the occasion and its nature, an event can last from a day to a month of food, culture, arts, music, business, sport or even lifestyle. Some festivals and events display strong cultural imminence while some others offer advantages of grand shopping bargains and mouthwatering Thai delicacies. Whatever the reason might be, the life, the culture, the color is all an absolutely wonderful opportunity to revel in all things Thai.  (more…)

Festa Major de Gràcia is a weeklong festival in the streets of the Gracia neighborhood where a full scale party takes place with lots of live music, fireworks and theatre performances. Plaa Rius i Taulet is where all the fun begins with a parade of giant carnival figures and lots of themed floats. One performance not to be missed is the Castellers – A group of acrobats that build amazing human towers reaching up to 9 people tall. Months of planning goes into the festival that takes place in the second half of August. Visitors can be sure that everywhere they look they will be enchanted by the brightly decorated street buildings and houses, and with the best decoration winning a prize, you can be sure that everyone has put in their best effort.

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Known as the “Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World,” the annual Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race annually covers over 1,000 miles between the Yukon and Alaska. Alternating starting and finish lines between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Fairbanks, Alaska, this sled dog race is not for the faint of heart! The terrain is some of the most difficult on the planet and the demanding trail constantly keeps sled dogs and their mushers on their toes as potential disasters wait around every turn. This race takes place each February, with the date exact date wavering depending on the weather conditions of the brutal Yukon winter.

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