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A Brief Travel Guide To New York City

New York City is the most populous city in the United States. It has as many as 800 languages with an estimated 18.9 million people. New York is the 27th most extensive, the 3rd most populous, and the 7th most densely populated of the 50 United States. New York is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Although New York City is the largest city in the country, much of New York is still rural. Albany is its state capital. New York is composed of five boroughs in which there are hundreds of district neighborhoods, many have their own history which defines their own city. The boroughs are: Manahattan - the most densely populated where the Central Park is located. The Bronx - where the Yankee Stadium is located, the home of the New York Yankees They are also famous by their Bronx Zoo, the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States which has over 6,000 animals. The Bornx is the birthplace of rap and hip hop culture. Brooklyn - known for its cultural, so...

Ahmedabad Travel Guide - Explore The Textile City

Ahmedabad is one of the commercial hubs of Gujarat state and the sixth largest city in India. Thousands of people visit this place every day mainly for business purposes rather than for tourist activities. But still there are many places worth visiting here that have historical importance. The climate of Ahmedabad is very hot especially in summer season. So it is not advisable to visit in summer when the temperature touches 44 degree Celsius. Winter months are the best times to visit Ahmedabad. To get into the city there is an airport located just 15 kilometers from the main city center. There are direct flights to New York, New Jersey, Singapore and gulf countries and also there are daily flights to all major cities of India. So getting into the city by air is an easier option to get into here. There are direct trains from Ahmedabad railway station to all the major Indian destinations. The NH 8 passes through this city and connects Ahmedabad with Mumbai. On reaching ...

Madurai Travel Guide - The Temple City of South India

Madurai is one of the biggest cities of Tamil Nadu and is the second largest municipal corporation in the state. It is one of the ancient cities of India that was inhabited two million years ago. This served as the seat of the Tamil empires namely Nayak dynasty and Pandya dynasty. Madurai served as their capital city and the city is noted for its Meenakshi Amman Temple that depicts the Dravidian style of architecture. As there are many Hindu temples located here, it is one of the important pilgrimage centers in India. So many pilgrims as well as tourists visit Madurai all round the year. Madurai has a prominent place in the history of South India and it was called by various names as Thoonga Nagaram, Koodal Nagaram and Naanmaadakkoodal. In the time of Pandya Kings Tamil literature flourished here and Tamil scholars and poets were hailed and held in high esteem. All these heritage of Madurai has made it an interesting city to visit. There are many historic places of vi...

Varanasi Travel Guide To Visit The Temple City

Varanasi is the holy city of India and is also called Benaras and Kashi. This is a sacred place of Hindus and one of the oldest cities of the world. Millions of pilgrims visit this place every year and they take bath in the River Ganges early in the morning at sunrise and offer their prayers. Bathing in Ganges is believed to wash away all the sins. There are numerous shrines in Varanasi that it is also known as the city of temples and it attracts spiritual lovers from various parts. Varanasi has a humid subtropical climate and has great variations in summer and winter seasons. The summers are long and hot and so it is better to avoid visiting in summer season. The winters are very cold and the cold waves from the Himalayas make it even colder. The formation of fog will screen the sight in winter making it difficult to travel. The post monsoon season and the early summers are the right time to visit Varanasi. Though weaving, manufacturing and agriculture are some of th...

Dapitan City Travel Guide

Dapitan, a once sleepy town in Zamboanga Peninsula, is steadily becoming one of the booming travel destinations in the Philippines. Thanks to improvements in the tourism and public transport sectors, Dapitan City has made it to the list of premier tourist hotspots in most Philippine travel guides. The city lures foreign and local holidaymakers with its rich blend of natural and historical attractions. Dapitan, which welcomed around 300,000 tourists last year, is called the Shrine City of the Philippines. Located some 650 kilometers from Manila, Dapitan served as the exile home of Dr. Jose Rizal from July 17, 1892 to July 31, 1896. It is no wonder, then, that practically all Dapitenos, both young and old, know more about the national hero than the average Filipino. Rizal Shrine is the primary tourist attraction in Dapitan. The 16-hectare estate in Barangay Talisay harbors numerous memorabilia of Rizal and replica of houses that he built for himself, his relatives, and ...

Kanpur Travel Guide - Visit The Leather City of North India

Kanpur is the industrial capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the major industrial hubs of the state. The city is noted for its diverse industries being an important center for textiles, leather, electronics, IT, automobiles and chemicals. The growth of all these industries has improved the infrastructure of the city greatly. The climate of the city is quite similar to that of New Delhi with hot summers and short winters. The dust storms are common here. It has extremes of climate as the temperature reaches up to 48 degree Celsius in summer and drops as much as 0 degree Celsius in winter. So it is better for the tourists to avoid both extreme winter months and hot summer months. There is a domestic airport at Kanpur but the service is limited to very few cities of India. Some flights operate from here to Delhi and Kolkata but many travelers use the airport at the neighboring city of Lucknow. But Kanpur has a well developed railway station and it lies on the Kolkata to ...

Barcelona, The Global City - Travel Guide

About Barcelona: Barcelona, situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is a beautiful city, ideal for sunbathing on its beach stretched over 4 kilometres. Although the city has many districts, four are seemingly important to explore. Barceloneta, engulfed with beaches and port, Ciutat Vella known for its heritage, Gracia which remained as a village in the past and Eixample, adorned with famous Gaudi's architecture. The history of this city dates back to 218 BC. The place was inhabitated by Romans, valid proof of which can be found in the basement of Museu D'Historia de la Ciutat. In short, Barcelona is a perfect destination for a city break and a sun holiday. Attractions in Barcelona: You must never miss the fascinating architecture of Antonio Gaudi in La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, La Pedrera and Parc Guell which now occupy a place of pride because of their inclusion in World Heritage ...

Raipur Travel Guide - Visit The Historic City

Raipur is the capital of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It has both historical and archaeological importance. It was ruled by the Satawahana kings until 3rd century AD and then it went into the hands of the Gutpas who dominated till 6th century. The archaeological excavations of the city bring out the glorious past of this place. Raipur is situated in plains and is referred to as the rice bowl of India. Vast varieties of rice are grown at this place. The River Mahanadi flows through this city making it fertile and has dense forests in the southern part. Raipur has tropical wet and dry climate with moderate temperature all through the year. The summer months of March to June are extremely hot and it is better to avoid those times to make tourist visits. The winters are mild and pleasant making it ideal for tourist activities. Raipur has Swami Vivekananda Airport which is one of the busiest airports in Central India. The airport is located at a distance of about 15 k...