Prague

The Czech Republic is a beautiful and landlocked country in central Europe. It was Czechoslovakia earlier when Czechs and neighboring Slovaks joined together in 1918 formed the independent republic. In World War II the Germans occupied Czechoslovakia, then after World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere.  With the …

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Dresden

Dresden,  once  Europe’s greatest art and architectural center,  all the treasures got destroyed  in 1491, when half the city was engulfed in devastated by fire. Soon the city was rebuilt in a more Renaissance style, the royal palace being a prime example, which had become the permanent home to the …

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Berlin

02-09-2011 A city as old as 775 years has much to offer than just a vacation. Berlin—the capital city of Germany is one of the busiest metropolises of today’s time. The city invites thousands of tourists from all over the world to come and explore the most time-tested and vibrant …

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Niagara

11-07-2011 We arrived in Toronto (Canada) on the 11th July 2011, after refreshing, we were transferred to Niagara Falls, about 130 km from Toronto. We had been to USA side of Niagara falls in Sept 2010, it was fantastic, but I was told, Canada side of the fall is much …

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CN Tower – Toronto

Toronto- CANADA 12-07-2011 Toronto, on Lake Ontario, is the hub of the nation’s commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural life, and is the capital of the Province of Ontario. In 1793 when British colonial officials founded the ‘Town of York’ on what then was the Upper Canadian frontier. That backwoods village …

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The Thousand Islands

The Thousand islands are located along the peaceful border between northern New York State (USA) and southeastern Ontario, Canada region of endless shorelines. These are a group of more than 1800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, straddling the border of the U.S. and Canada. This region is a paradise …

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Montreal – Canada

Old Montreal is a remarkable location  of all buildings dating from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The district has the delightful feel of a Parisian-style quarter, situated as it is between the waterfront and the business hub. Its many historic sites, streets, and landmarks are best explored on foot. …

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Quebec City

Quebec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada’s mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Quebec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and imposing Citadelle of Québec. The …

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Ottawa – Capital of Canada

Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a dynamic showcase city of more than one million people. Located in Ontario at the Quebec border, it’s a place where you’ll hear English and French spoken in the streets; where you can discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the …

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Banff National Park & Lake Louise

17-07-2011 We took a flight from Montreal airport to Calgary, and by a bus journey of 4 hrs. to reach Banff National Park . Banff National Park is one of Canada’s great national treasures, attracting millions of visitors every year. Encompassing a portion of the Rocky Mountains, the park is home to …

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