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Tuesday, 6 August 2013

The True Story of The Tulip - Holland

The next few lines will sound like a fairy tale to you, but actually this is the true story of the tulip.

Many years before, there was a flower unable to settle down anywhere. From the mountains in Kazakhstan, people tried to plant it in Persia, China and Turkey with no success when a Dutch scientist took the flower bulb with him to a small European country.

In this small country, the climate and soil facilitated its growing, and the inhabitants went crazy for it immediately. Soon it became the national symbol of the country.

Thanks to this scientist, we can enjoy the following pictures!

By: Progress On 00:19

Friday, 2 August 2013

Top Worldwide Events in August!

August is the 8th month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days.

In common years no other month starts on the same day of the week as August, though in leap years February starts on the same day. August ends on the same day of the week as November every year.

**We have found the Top Worldwide Events for August 2013 and here they are!**

1. Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland

2. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening, London, England

3. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Bristol, England

4. Elvis Week, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

5. August Moon Festival, Boston, United States

6. Festival de Tango, Buenos Aires, Argentina

7. Qi Xi, Hong Kong, China

8. Palio di Siena, Siena, Italy

9. US Open, United States

10. La Tomatina Festival, Buñol, Spain

By: Progress On 15:16

Qatar Airways Offers Convenient Flight Rates to Top Destinations!

Perpetual Travellers, here is your chance to fly with the prestigious Qatar Airways and still have your savings under the mattress!

Qatar Airways is back with a great selection of offers for 3 days only, valid until the 4th of August.

Take advantage of these fantastic deals to destinations in the Far East, Sri Lanka and Australia.

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By: Progress On 04:19

Thursday, 1 August 2013

World's Best Hotels 2013

For some travellers its not about "where", but "with who". For those who care about where, today we will present to them the best hotels in the world for 2013.

Thanks to the research conducted by travel and leisure , we have the list with the best hotels worldwide!

1. Mombo Camp and Little Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

2. Castello di Casole—A Timbers Resort, Casole d’Elsa, Italy

3. Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa

4.Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

5.Four Seasons Resort Bora-Bora, French Polynesia

6.The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Matauri Bay, New Zealand

7. Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

8.Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur,India

9.Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park Area, South Africa

10.Singita Sabi Sand, Kruger National Park Area,South Africa

By: Progress On 14:37

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

US Open, United States

Where? United States

When? August 26th -September 9th

The US Open National Playoffs is a series of tournaments that gives any player 14 years of age or older who meets the eligibility requirements the opportunity to qualify for the 2013 US Open.
The winner of each Sectional Qualifying Tournament in each division (men's singles, women's singles, mixed doubles) will advance to the US Open National Playoffs Championships in their respective division taking place in New Haven, CT at Yale University during the New Haven Open at Yale, a WTA event, part of the Emirates Airline US Open Series.
The winner of each Singles Championship will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2013 US Open Qualifying Tournament and the winner of the Mixed Doubles Championship (1 team) will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2013 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship (commencing August 28) at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Further information: http://www.usopen.org/

By: Progress On 23:31

Palio di Siena, Siena, Italy

Where? Siena, Italy

When? 16th of August

Although known the world over for its architecture, proud population, and vibrant party spirit, Siena is perhaps best recognized for its famous Palio di Siena horse race. Held twice each summer, “Il Palio” is a 90-second bareback dash around the enormous Piazza del Campo – a competition that has occurred every year (save for one during World War II) since the first stallions lined up in 1656. Prior to that, participants rode buffalos. Seriously.

Though the event appears festive and joyous to outsiders, the honor at stake is no laughing matter. Each of the ten horses in the race represents one of Siena’s contrade, or districts (there are seventeen in all; the seven that aren’t selected automatically race the next year), and the rider who brings his steed to victory also brings great esteem to his contrade.

Although no money is involved (at least not officially), a special hand-painted silk banner of the Virgin Mary created for each race goes to the winner. This banner (or “palio”) is thought to deliver great luck to the district that wins it.

Although the race itself is brief, the medieval streets of Siena are alive with the sound of music, singing, parades, and feasts a week before the horses even make an appearance, and afterwards the winning contrade throws a blow-out street party that can last for days.

Further Information : http://www.partyearth.com

By: Progress On 23:29

La Tomatina Festival, Buñol, Spain

Where? Buñol, Spain

When? 28th August 2013

The sunny Mediterranean city of Valencia in Spain is world-renowned for its tasty and succulent oranges. And just thirty miles away is Buñol, another town just as famous for its produce. But its notoriety comes from the locals' habit of wearing the produce as well as tasting it: every year, Buñol hosts La Tomatina, the world's largest vegetable fight. Situated only 30 kilometers inland from the Mediterranean Sea, and well-connected by motorway and rail to Madrid and Valencia, this charming town erupts into a fiery blaze of tomato-hurling on the last Wednesday of every August.

The "batalla" takes place during a week-long celebration filled with ongoing festivities and with even greater anticipation for the monstrous tomato battle that serves as the culmination of the week's events. Plus, last year's La Tomatina festival saw the birth of The La Tomatina After Party! 2,000 people, cheap booze and dancing in the streets. The after party takes place at The Valencia Modern ArtsMuseum, however, if you are allergic to tomatoes, please, do not go.

Further information: www.spanish-fiestas.com

By: Progress On 23:28