Kolkata, previously referred to as Calcutta, is the capital of the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. It's an overflowing metropolis which has a population close to 15.7 million. Kolkata was the main city of India throughout the British Rule until 1911, once the capital was moved to Delhi.



Residing in Kolkata



Kolkata is among the major metropolises of India, there are thousands of hotels. You can select from a variety of star hotels and heritage resorts to economy…

Following up on posts serving up the best vegetarian dining options in Europe and Latin America, I’m turning to the United States, one of the countries where the veg trend was pioneered. The variety at this stage in dining history is impressive, from hardcore little raw food cafés to…

Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra and one of the most visited tourist destination. It portrays a rich blend of history and modern lifestyle. It is also the second largest city in Maharashtra with a high rate of economic growth. It is referred to as ‘Oxford of the East’ as it houses many reputed educational institutions. Another advantage of Pune is that it is close to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. Many people regularly shuttle between the two cities by hiring…

Mystic land of Rajasthan is blessed with prehistoric architectural wonders, Aravali ranges, some wildlife sanctuaries, desert land and unique culture and rich heritage that you will hardly find anywhere in India. The beautiful state is known for its bravery stories of Rajputanas, for its royal exploration and a tag of the largest state in India covering 342239 square km of land. Not to mention The Great Indian Desert - Called Thar Desert - running parallel to the Sutlej-Indus River Valley.…

A long, curving driveway through the middle of ranch country led us to what was going to become a charming and serene couple of days full of natural beauty at Holman Ranch.



Each of us gathered our belongings and opened the door to our private rooms off the ranch-style patio complete with rocking chairs and artwork. Once inside, we found a hacienda-styled…

Tane Residence is a fast growing accommodation service providing company where the tourists book the luxury Hong Kong Central serviced apartments offer from Tane Residence. You can obtain serviced apartments along with all quality facilities as a five-star hotel. Tane Residence provides fully furnished Hong Kong Serviced Apartments are QB luxury 2BR, CWB Studio A, Hollywood Road Studio B, and CWB Studio C for short or long term rental Hong…

Exploring the Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar

Tourists are visiting Myanmar in greater numbers each year but few visit the southern part of the country.  The Mergui Archipelago with its 800 islands is one of those areas that remain almost totally unvisited by foreigners. Though now some live-a-board dive boats and yachts venture with special permission into the southern islands from their bases in Thailand, the bulk of the archipelago has remained unvisited since colonial times. During…

Greenpoint, Brooklyn's northernmost neighborhood, started out as farmland that was eventually parceled out during the 19th Century to accommodate insatiable residential expansion away from New York City's core. There was also abundant commerce thanks to direct shipping access via the East River to New York Harbor the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Miles of factories and warehouses fueled the neighborhood's livelihood and character until the 1970's…

Whether you're planning a trip to properly kick off Montreal's 375^th Anniversary or simply want the latest scoop on maximizing your visit to the most sophisticated city north of the U.S.- Canadian border, the following hotels and activities are all sure bets:…