The famous and elegant city of St. Petersburg second largest city in Russia and one of the most developed cities as well. This metropolis has lots to offer, let’s not forget it was the capital of Russia for 200 years. A city filled with palaces that once belonged to the wealthiest families in Europe, almost…
There are cities in the world never sleep, Shanghai doesn’t even sit down. This Asian metropolis is a multi-cultural and fascinating place, a mix of modern and traditional Chinese traditions. It is the largest city in China by population and it is one of the most important industrial, technological, commercial and financial center in the…
Over the past decades Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, has gained popularity, recognition along with status all over the world. This small yet great city is Asia’s 2nd richest city per capita as well as one of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing and information technology center. It is an economically pioneering city, an East…
At a height of 277 meters above sea level, in a narrow valley lies the city of Mecca. The holiest city in the world for 1.23 billion people or 23% of the world’s population as designated by the prophet Muhammad as well as the direction in which all Muslims should offer their prayers 5 times…
Macau is to many the “Vegas of the East” but we think it is much more than that. It is important to say that this was the first and last European colony of Asia, it was ruled by the Portuguese for 442 years since 1887 until 1999. Visitors can still feel the rich Portuguese heritage fused…
On the shores of the Caspian sea lies a small yet vibrant city called Baku. The perfect amalgamation of a nascent nation with the antiquity that dates back for millennia. This city has witnessed a history of an exodus of people that include the Turkic tribe, Shiite Muslims with Persian origins, and the Russians all of…
Kuala Lumpur, or KL as locals call it, had a very humble beginning. It was founded by Chinese tin miners in 1857 who were brought to work at the confluence of Gombak River and Klang River, so they called it Kuala Lumpur which in Malay means “muddy confluhoence”. The days of tin and mud are…
Rich, vibrant, colorful, spicy, exotic, expressive, warm, friendly, busy, spiritual, millenary are just some of the adjectives used to describe Mumbai. Whether you go on a luxury trip to India or backpacking this city has it all for every single kind of traveler. Just like any other harbor city Mumbai is a bustling metropolis with more…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or simply Hong Kong as we all know it owes its name to the Cantonese language and it means “Fragrant Harbour”. More than fragrant, Hong Kong means success, modernity, hard work and excellence. The city developed so quickly that it became the first of the “Four Asian Tigers”. Hong Kong was a British colony…
Located in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth) and surrounded on all sides by valleys. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is one of the most ancient cities in the world with an intriguing history that stretches back thousands of years combined with a bustling modern…
Beijing, the Capital of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, is the center of the nation’s politics, culture and international exchanges and a modern metropolis full of vitality. Discover a metropolis filled with history and ancient sites racing into the future with its modern architecture and advanced technology. Walk along the world’s longest wall…
There are over 31000 Buddhist temples spread around Tfhailand and some of the most impressive are located in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand and its political, social and economic center. These spectacular palaces and dazzling temples illustrate the glorious past of this great city. Their colorful street food stalls, a world-famous floating market and…
Moscow, a truly iconic global city, is one of the world’s most intriguing destinations. It is the capital of Russia, located in the far west of the country on the river Moskva. With such beautiful architecture created over several centuries, a wide range of entertainments and cultural hot spots, Moscow is one of the most…
Located in the northwest corner of South Korea, Seoul is the largest city and capital of South Korea with 10 million people in the city and over 25 million in the greater metropolitan area, representing about half of all South Korea. Seoul is continuously growing and has become an economic, cultural, and political hub of the world. The city…
Manila, also known as the Pearl of the Orient, is located in Southern Luzon, the largest of the more than 7,000 islands that make up the nation known as the Philippines. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world and has a colorful multi-cultural heritage and history. Manila is a…
An island nation on the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is a great cosmopolitan city blended by Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and European cultures with glitzy high-end shopping malls and colonial buildings. As a cultural melting pot, Singapore offers diverse colorful ethnic quarters; squeezes flavor, color and character into every other street corner. Singapore is a rich, safe, clean, vibrant and…
Dubai, the world’s fastest-growing city ahond one of the leading cities in the world, is quickly becoming a top glamorous, spectacular and futuristic urban destination among both tourists and businessmen for its warm climate and all-year-round sunshine, white sand beaches, glitzy hotels and shopping malls, charming heritage attractions and a thriving business community. Dubai is…
Tokyo is the capital and largest city in Japan with over 13 million people and it is the center of Japanese culture, finance, and government. Tokyo is a vast city with a marvelous mix of modern living and old-fashioned manners, slick high-tech gadgets and cutesy cartoon mascots. Experience one of the world’s largest cities, home…
Tourism in Bhutan was introduced in 1974 , Since then Bhutan has pursued a cautious policy in tourism guided by principles of sustainability that is today the envy of many destinations in the world. WOW Travel put together for you a list of some of the must see places in Bhutan.
“It is more fun in the Philippines” seems to be the vocal tagline for luring travelers and tourists alike into this incredibly diverse country. And with various things to see, places to visit and activities to enjoy, it is most assuredly, more fun in the Philippines. A melting-pot of innumerable cultures with a rich historical…