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Getting Guaranteed Blue Sky

It’s been more than 14 days since the sun has spread its rays on the ground in London, continuous clouds , rain and showers have obstructed the glowing rays of light to penetrate through. The only solution I’ve found in cracking the way to get some glance at seeing any bright blue sky is making […]

Gibraltar

A British overseas territory captured in 1704, near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, sharing a border with Spain to the north, but it is more recognised for it famous feature “The Rock of Gibraltar”. Historically it has been an important base for the British Armed Forces and is the […]

Giza • Egypt

Giza is a city to the west of the Egyptian capital, now absorbed as part of the heavily-populated and sprawling Cairo metropolis. One of the premier attractions of Egypt, the Pyramids of Giza represent the pyramid structures of ancient Egyptian civilisation. The city of Giza, or Gizah, is the third-largest city in Egypt located on the west bank of the Nile River, […]

Global Debt – Countries with the Highest Debt

Global debt is increasingly becoming a serious global issue. Below is a list of countries with the highest external debts. All the talk of financial crisis it was good idea to get a look at the situation of countries with their debt listed, it proved interesting to see, and shocking. These results are as of […]

Globus Hotel

Located near the Florence train station and an only 10-minute walk into the centre, Globus Hotel is basic and clean, ideally located for exploring this small pedestrian-friendly city. Cleanroom, free wifi, free continental breakfast, in-room mini/bar/fridge, air-conditioned rooms, and friendly staff. It serves its purpose and is excellent value for a short stay in Florence. There […]

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Gorge du Dadès

Gorge du Dadès is a gorge of the Dadès River and lies between the Atlas Mountains and the Anti-Atlas mountain range, in Morocco. Berbers built many kasbahs in the vicinity of gorges with defence purposes. The word Kasbah means fortress, usually constructed by a local leader both to protect his land and as an indication of […]

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Gorge du TODHRA

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Gran Canaria • Canary Islands • Spain

One of a group of islands belonging to Spain, an island of the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean about 150 kilometres off the northwestern coast of Africa. Conquered on April 29, 1483, for the Kingdom of Castile, an important step towards the expansion of unified Spain. In 1492, Christopher Columbus anchored in the Port […]

Granada • Spain

Granada is a city situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is one of the most famous items of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian historical legacy that makes Granada a hot spot among cultural tourists in Spain. Initially, the kingdom of Granada linked the commercial routes […]

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Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area […]

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Great Wall Mutianyu • China

As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Great Wall Mutianyu section of the used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. First built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, Mutianyu Great Wall is older than the Badaling section of the Great Wall. In […]

Greece

With over 1,400 islands lying off its coast and scattered throughout the Aegean Sea, Greece is the most southeasterly extension of Europe. Regarded as the cradle of western civilization and is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, western literature, political science, and drama. Greece , historically also known as Hellas, is a […]

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Greenwich • London

The distinct character of Greenwich really does it make it feel like a small village within the city of London and plenty of free stuff to see and do too! So near to central London – only 20 minutes from the city centre – Greenwich is a place of contrasts, from awe-inspiring architecture, tranquil open […]

Gunung Kawi Temple

Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century temple and funerary complex in Tampaksiring north east of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, that is spread across either side of the Pakerisan river. It comprises 10 rock-cut Candi (shrines) that are carved into some 7-metre-high (23 ft) sheltered niches of the sheer cliff face. These funeral monuments are thought to be dedicated to […]

Ha Long Bay • Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, translated as ‘Bay of Descending Dragons‘, 1969 islands which rise from the ocean, mystical and a must on a visit to Vietnam. Local legend has it that when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting […]

Hàbaluc – the pleasure of eating

Hàbaluc – comida sana and creativa, a healthy and creative cuisine. Its name means “the pleasure of eating” in Aramaic. Colourful interiors with white sails that cover the ceiling, like sitting under a canopy of a tent, it feels rather a circus like, perhaps expressing the creative menu it offers. An outdoor terrace for warm days […]