Mourne Mountains
Executive summary by darmansjahThe Mourne Mountains are a granite mountain range in County Down in the south-east of Northern Ireland. It includes the highest mountains in Northern Ireland and the...
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Executive summary by DarmansjahGraz is the second-largest city in Austria after Vienna and the capital of the federal state of Styria (Steiermark). On 9. January 2014 it had a population of 303.731...
View ArticlePerth, Australia
Executive summary by DarmansjahWHY GO NOW?Described as the quintessential Western Australian experience, the 62nd Perth international Arts Festival is the longest running multi-artist celebratin in the...
View ArticleRoyal Portrush
Executive summary by darmansjahRoyal Portrush Golf Club is a private golf club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The 36-hole club has two links courses, the Dunluce Links and the Valley Links. In...
View ArticleAix-en-Provence
Executive summary by DarmansjahAix-en-Provence (Aquae Sextiae) ; Provençal Occitan: Ais de Provença in classical norm, or Ais de Prouvènço in Mistralian norm, or simply Aix is a city-commune in south...
View ArticleSalzburg Festival
Executive summary by DarmansjahThe Salzburg Festival is a prominent festival of music and drama established in 1920. It is held each summer (for five weeks starting in late July) within the Austrian...
View ArticleTamil Nadu, India
Executive summary by DarmansjahWhy Go Now?Make merry with the locals as they observe Thai Pongal, a significant harvest festival of one of India’s most densely inhabited states, from 14 to 17 January....
View ArticleThe Opera Ball and Hotel Imperial
Executive summary by DarmansjahThe Vienna Opera Ball (Wiener Opernball in German) is an annual Austrian society event which takes place in the building of the Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria...
View ArticleAmphitheater of Arles
Executive summary by DarmansjahThe Arles Amphitheatre (French: Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre in the southern French town of Arles. This two-tiered Roman amphitheatre is probably the most...
View ArticleTinakilly Country House
Executive summary by darmansjahBuilt in 1883 and located on an oak-lined avenue, Tinakilly House is a 4-star Victorian mansion set in 7 acres of landscaped gardens with stunning views overlooking the...
View ArticleAnnecy and Talloires
Lake Annecy Executive summary by DarmansjahAnnecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy (Lac...
View ArticleCarlton City Singapore
By darmansjahThis hotel’s exquisite furnishings coupled with a laid-back vibe are perfect for the new-generation entrepreneur. Located at the heart of Singapore’s business district near Chinatown, and...
View ArticleAntibes and Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc
Antibesbordmer Executive summary by DarmansjahAntibes is a resort town in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.It lies on the Mediterranean in the Côte d'Azur, located between Cannes...
View ArticleThe best way to see Italy is by train
Text by Tim Parks has lived in Italy since 1981. The most recent of his four books about his adopted home is Italian ways. On and off the Rails from Milan to Palermo (US$13.50; Harvil Secken)....
View ArticleClassic side Kyoto
Classic side Kyoto Original text by Chris Rowthorn, executive SUMMARY by darmansjahGetting in the capital of Japan's imperial past armed with recommendations from experts and local residents. Grooming...
View ArticleAvignon and Hotel La Mirande
View over the Rhône River to North-East with the Pont Saint-BénezetExecutive summary by DarmansjahAvignon is a French commune in southeastern France in the départment of the Vaucluse bordered by the...
View ArticleTwo Seasons
By darmansjahWalk along pure shores, swim among angelfish, sleep in nature’s sanctuary. Paradise Discovered, Coron is a breathtaking island paradise, listed as one of the top ten scuba diving...
View ArticleBregenz Festival
Executive summary by Darmansjah"Grandiose production", "a realm of operatic magic that can hardly be copied" and "encore, please!" were just a few of the many accolades that appeared in press coverage...
View ArticleBiarritz
Executive summary by DarmansjahBiarritz is a city of Basque country of south west France near Spanish border 750 Kms from Paris. It's a beautiful seaside town which attracts tourists from all over the...
View ArticleNightlife in New York
Executive summary by DarmansjahLights at the summit of the Empire State Building regularly change colour to mark key dates and events.Retro cocktail lounges peddling a Depression-era vibe, stadium-size...
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