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As a city known for its free-spirited drive and vibrant culture, Los Angeles has something for everyone. While the City of Angels hosts some of the most splendid museums to cater to history buffs and artistic masterpiece lovers, LA also its share of bizarre and wacky museum experiences to break from the obvious and try something new. Here is a look at some of the most quirky museums in Los Angeles that are certainly worth a visit. The Museum of Death Established in 1995, the gory Museum of Death displays an extensive variety of art and artifacts surrounding the subject ... Read more

Being one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world, Seychelles is a must visit for nature enthusiasts. The archipelago is blessed with some of the world’s rarest species of flora and fauna, including endangered birds and plants. However, Seychelles’ biodiversity remains at risk from a variety of human induced pressures; making the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity to be of vital importance for the country’s sustainable development. In this regard, the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Lable (SSTL) was developed to assess and recognize accommodation establishments in Seychelles that achieve best practice standards in sustainable tourism and environmental management systems. ... Read more

In spite of the terrible weather and the other adverse conditions, the tourist season in Kerala was well on course beating the last year statistics and according to the Ministry of Tourism, the state’s tourism has recorded some good growth from unexpected markets in 2018. The bad weather, religious and political protests, increased competition from Sri Lanka and the devastating floods don’t seem to have affected the tourism industry through out Kerala as more and more visitors have arrived in the state from new markets. “There was rampant apprehension that Kerala’s tourism will take a long time to recover. But ... Read more

As a city known for its free-spirited drive and vibrant culture, Los Angeles has something for everyone. While the City of Angels hosts some of the most splendid museums to cater to history buffs and artistic masterpiece lovers, LA also its share of bizarre and wacky museum experiences to break from the obvious and try something new. Here is a look at some of the most quirky museums in Los Angeles that are certainly worth a visit. The Museum of Death Established in 1995, the gory Museum of Death displays an extensive variety of art and artifacts surrounding the subject ... Read more

Every Sunday, during the 90’s, the houses across the country used to played this song in Doordarshan- ‘Jungle jungle baat chali hai pata chala hai’- the kids who grew up in the 90’s can never forget the long-haired wild boy, Mowgli and his scary encounters with Sherkhan. ‘The Jungle Book,’ aired on Doordarshan every Sunday, is a crucial part of the childhood memories of the 90’s generation, and the massive jungle where Mowgli was raised by animals, is also etched in our memories. Housed in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park, is an impeccable place ... Read more

Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World, is the world’s top summer destination according to AAA. And with new theme park expansions, hotels and unique dining adventures, 2019 is set to be one of Orlando’s biggest summers yet. “Orlando is always innovating, with immersive new experiences and unbeatable hospitality that keeps visitors returning year after year,” said Visit Orlando President & CEO George Aguel. “It’s this memorable combination that keeps Orlando the most-visited destination in the country, with a record 75 million visitors in 2018.” The new immersive adventures • At Universal Orlando Resort, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure coaster ... Read more

With International Museum Day right around the corner, we thought it would be a brilliant opportunity for art-lover, travel enthusiastic readers to deep-dive into some of the most splendid museums across the world… Los Angeles County Museum of Art The mesmerizing Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) houses some of the most respected collections of antiquities and artistic masterpieces. Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography, in addition to representing Los Angeles’s uniquely diverse population. Today, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United ... Read more

Rain Room is a place where you can see the rain, feel the rain but you won’t get wet. Located in the Sharjah Art Foundation, Rain Room is a permanent art installation where motion sensors on the ceiling prevent the water droplets from falling on you, clearing a sort of path, roughly six foot in radius. The Rain Room is an unusual and evocative experience for visitors who will enjoy the sound and nearby feel of being in the rain without getting wet. When visitors enter the room, they are directed to navigate intuitively and carefully through the dark underground ... Read more

Nazaré beach, with its mild climate and natural beauty, has one of the most ancient traditions connected to fishing in Portugal. The long sandy half-moon shaped beach, which is also the town’s sea front, is known for its grandeur and for the brightly-coloured awnings that decorate the white sandy beaches, contrasting with the blue of the water. A typical fishing town, Nazaré is nowadays a busy summer resort, where side by side with the crowds of tourists, one still sees all over the streets of the town the fish-sellers, and the carapaus (horse mackerel) laid out to dry. The Sítio ... Read more

Thiruvananthapuram has a host of architecturally, historically, religiously and aesthetically beautiful places in and around. It may not be possible for you to cover all of it in a day. But, the Napier Museum, zoo and the nearby Kanakakkunnu palace are ideal for a one-day tour. This edition of Trivandrum Diaries is taking you to the very famous and one of the major happening places in Trivandrum, the Napier Museum… History The museum, named after Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras from 1866-1872, was established in 1855 and was demolished and rebuilt in 1874. The architectural masterpiece was designed by ... Read more

It’s the best time to visit the Kerala capital, Thiruvananthapuram, as the Padmanabhaswamy temple here is celebrating the annual 10-day Painkuni festival. As part of the Painkuni festival, the main entrance of the temple at East Fort, is adorned with the fibre glass figures of Pancha Pandavas (the five Pandavas mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. According to religious beliefs, and traditions, the figures are put up at the eastern gate of the temple in order to appease Indra, also known as the God of Rain. The eighth day of the festival (April 17, 2019) has significance in the sense that ‘Valiya ... Read more

India is indubitably bee’s knees for nature lovers, foodies and metrosexuals- no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Well, if I am being brutally honest, India has got everything to cater to the needs of every kind of traveller. Be that as it may, the thing that inspires most of the tourists about this incredible country is the diverse culture it possesses and the hospitality her people offer. Backpacking any country can be really, really exciting but security and safety are two most important things that should be kept in view before arranging the rucksack. Same goes for India (as ... Read more

Tourism News Live is exploring the cultural and heritage monuments in the Kerala capital, Thiruvananthapuram. To start with, TNL sub-editor, Neeraja Sadanandan visits the much famous Padmanabhaswamy temple and the adjacent Kuthiramalika (Mansion of horses). Padmanabhaswamy temple Considered as a most important pilgrimage site in Kerala, the iconic Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram has been the prime attraction for the domestic tourists and devotees in and outside the state over the years. The temple hit headlines when the Supreme Court ordered a stocktaking of its inventory of wealth in 2010, and tourist inflow to the temple has steadily been rising ever since the treasures ... Read more

The beauty of Jordan lies in its mountains and beaches, castles and ancient churches, the urbanity of its people, and the richness of its culture which makes it the ideal place for a family vacation! Jordan is well- known for the warmth and friendliness of its people. Anywhere and everywhere you go, you will always find someone to assist you. Jordanians have always been eager to open their door and welcome visitors to experience their remarkable country. Jordan caters to the vacationer who likes to combine a visit to an ancient site with a relaxing swim – so both the ... Read more

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, will take place between June 8 and September 8. The registration for the yatra began on Tuesday and applicants between 18-70 years of age can apply till May 9. Applicant should possess an ordinary Indian passport valid for at least six months as on 01 September of the current year. The yatra is through the routes of the Nathu La and the Lipulekh passes. The route through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, which involves some trekking, is estimated to cost about Rs 1.8 lakh per person and will be conducted in ... Read more