Around a two and a half hour drive off the western coast of Abu Dhabi lays the Arabian Gulf’s world of splendor: the Desert Islands - a collection of eight islands embracing startling landscapes, adventure and natural beauty. Desert Islands, or Jozor Al Sahra’a as it is known in Arabic, consist of Sir Bani Yas Island, Dalma Island and six Discovery Islands. Bani Yas Island: On Sir Bani Y...
Located near the Jet d’Eau, this garden houses the famous “Flower Clock,” the largest flower clock in the world, symbolizing Geneva’s dedication to living harmoniously with nature. The dial is made up of around 6,500 flowers that are replaced with new arrangements several times in a year. The park also contains several notable works of art, including benches, fountains, and the popular ‘Monument N...
Microcentro is the name used for the central Barrio, downtown, an ideal location for visitors to be near to the main historical spots of the Argentinean capital. The widest street in the world, the monstrous 16-lane Avenida 9 de Julio is part of this neighbourhood. This is also the central financial district so during work hours on weekdays, the place is fairly chaotic. The Obelisco, the main monu...
This region presently is almost totally untouched and a wonderful place to visit for its peace and quiet. Major development is set to take place here over the next decade to cover all five southern atolls that are currently off-limits to non-permit-holders. Safari boats are regularly exploring dive sites as far south as the Huvadhoo Kandoo (famously known as One-and-a-Half-Degree channel), and sur...