The country is India and the place was India’s ‘Orange City’ Nagpur. The event was unique, where ‘twins’ of different ages participated in a fashion show. Tiny tots from six to oldies in their sixties robed in new dresses in their sixties walked the ramp, which was an interesting event to watch. Some of the twins felt that it was interesting to watch the other pairs, as they were not left alone in the world of twin beings. The event gained unprecedented cheers, which has prompted the organizers to decide for another show next year.

Nagpur, situated in Maharashtra, India is famous for oranges. As an intelligent reader of my site, you might have guessed it right.

Times have changed and terminologies also change with progressing times. Eunuchs as they were called are being called ‘transgendered’ and their social acceptance is gaining ground the world over. They have their own forums and communities, which has led to celebrations and gaiety at select occasions. One such festival is the Bhujaria festival that was celebrated in Bhopal – Capital city of the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The festival had celebrations, where hundreds of eunuchs carried ‘Bhujaria” or wheat plants over their head to please the god or rains. The festival coincides with ‘Rakhi’ where sisters tie ‘Rakhis’ to brothers for mutual affection and welfare.

Another festival of the transgendered at ‘Koovagam’, Tamilnadu takes place with much fanfare in the month of April during full moon. This is one of the biggest festivals of the generally despised section of the society on which I would keep posted at the appropriate time. Watch out for the article in April 09.

The transgendered gather with an Indian touch, while the same class may be gathering at different parts of the world on occasions with different names.

When Usain Bolt created the world record of running 100 meters in 9.69 seconds by breaking his own world record of 9.72 seconds, Jamaica rejoiced to the hilt. And that’s quite natural for any country to take part in the joy of their fellow sportsman –especially if it’s an Olympic victory.

But Usain went ‘foot’loose as he took part in the native ‘Nuh Linga’ street dance of Jamaica, dance which means ‘I’m not lingering’. This is one of the dances that has been taking Jamaica by storm for the past few months. Marlon “Overmars” Hardy of the Ravers Clavers dance crew created the dance move. Try to know more about the dance, if you happen to be there at Jamaica.

Colombo suffers from poor tourist arrivals

The ethnic strife and the mutual blitzkrieg on each other by the rebelling Tamil militants and the Sinhalese armed forces have torn asunder the travel industry in Sri Lanka. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka known for its beautiful travel spots is of-late feeling the vacuum of tourists due to the violence and bloodshed over there.

According to reports in the media, though there was a boom in tourism between 2002 and 2003- thanks to the ceasefire between the warring groups, the situation is grim now. Notwithstanding sops for tourists and emphatic advertisement promotions like cheaper air fares and reduced hotel accommodations, Colombo is not witnessing the light of the day in terms of its guest arrivals from around the globe. Travel pundits also feel that the only international airport is needs an addition to cater to the needs of tourists.

Travelers ought to know certain ground realities or shall we call ‘air’ realities. Global trotters need to be aware of ATF or Air Turbine Fuel costs, which form the basis of the travelling cost. The pleasure of travelling apart, it would be news to know that price of ATF is about 40% high in India compared globally. A kiloliter of ATF is about $ US 1700 in India, while it is about $ US 857 per kiloliter in South East Asia. ATF presently accounts for 45% of operating cost of airlines. Any Airlines’ expenditure on fuel is directly proportional to occupancy and load.

Spiraling crude oil prices and ATF prices have become a double whammy for travelers and the airline operators alike. This has deterred both the sections, While the former are constrained to limit their traveling, the latter – specifically in India, have brought down their services in the wake of increased operating costs. To have a detailed reading on the subject click http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1336530.

Von Trapp family Villa opened its doors for Salzburg music

Salzburg in Austria and music is so synonymous that music lovers would answer any connected trivia. The grand villa was built in 1863 with 22 rooms. The historical villa, which was closed to the outside world since 1939 has been opened at last with the objective of passing on its historical significance with an exhibition in the ground floor. The parklands around the villa, houses the stone bench where Maria and Baron Georg used to sit.

Touted as the largest privately owned park in Salzburg, Austria, an annual event of summer charity event is expected to take place from 2009. The Drawing room of the villa would accommodate nearly 20 guests, where dinner would be served. With reservations around the corner from end August 2008, visitors may expect to be guests on the villa from October 2008. Travelers keep note that August is about to end and rest is anybody’s guess.

Pride Hotel became a member of 'World Hotels' first class collection. World Hotels is the largest Europel based glboal group for individual and independent hotels.

Any’buddy’ has travel plans for Namibia? Then you must visit Windhoek, capital of Namibia for its game reserves teaming with wildlife. The place has stunning desert scenes and well-managed game reserves vivacious with wild life. It is also well-known for its conservation efforts that have increased the headcount of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos.

Windhoek is a blend of modern architecture and a German colonial era and what with the city situated at an altitude of 1650 meters, it is gaining strong grounds as a tourist’s paradise. The city is nestled between the Eros mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south. German influence is stronger and nothing surprising to hear that German Carnival is one of the main festivals in Windhoek.

Places worth a visit are the ‘Ink Palace’ (Tintenpalast), which happens to be Namibia’s parliament, Christukirche (Christ Church) of the Lutheran parish and ‘Alte Feste’ (Old Fort) – the present day Namibia’s national museum.

Windhoek has an international airport. So the basic prerequisite of a tourist’s need is fulfilled. Get hooked to Windhoek, when you tread the African continent for glimpses of monuments and wildlife safaris.