A Columbia, South Carolina hotel highlights tours of Historic Columbia Foundation properties. Tours are available at three historic homes owned by the foundation.

Russia is one of the most exotic and mystical places in the world. It is also one of the largest and most complicated topography, so a research and planning are utmost important before you set out to discover the Russian magic.

Kottayam, a place of the already popular emerald state of India Kerala, has of late started bucking up as a prime tourist attraction in the state. An important participant in the literary and cultural panorama of the state, this place boasts of awesome historic importance to be displayed in full extravagance and pomp.

The most important city of north Thailand, Chiang Mai is one place where there is something for everyone. At a distance of 435 miles from Bangkok the city attracts about 5 million visitors every year. So there is no reason why one should not come to Chiang Mai.

The third part of this article introduces two more rivers which empty into the Thames from the north. The first could be seen to be the most important river, the River Thames aside, in the capital’s history, the River Walbrook. The other is a river which still flows as London’s second river and which has fallen into the spotlight again in 2012, the River Lea.

A list of bars businessmen can go to relax after high-powered meetings in London conference venues. Because a business trip needn’t be all business.

When you’re on business in New York conference venues it makes sense to enjoy some of the city’s most famous attractions as well. Here are some highlights.

San Francisco is a go-back-to city. I have visited this city six times and haven’t made a dent in the many things there are to see and enjoy.

Traveling abroad is not always to a foreign destination. From Raleigh it’s about 2200 miles to Mexico City, yet by adding a mere 600 more miles you can get to Seattle, Washington, right here in the good old USA. We traveled there recently for a family wedding.

The Algarve is home to many festivals and events that celebrate the local cuisine, vineyards and traditions. Each town in this region has its own food festivals where guests can enjoy the finest Portuguese specialties.

The postal service in Portugal was introduced in 1533 by King Manuel I. Today CTT (Correios e Telecomunicações) is the national postal service. Many expats claim that the postal service in Portugal is better than that in the UK. There are over 1,000 post offices (correios) in the country.

Hong Kong is located on the eastern banks of the Perl River delta. It faces South China Sea to the south and on the north it borders Guangdong province. Hong Kong Island is the most visited location in the country.