Travel to Kazakhstan – The Paperwork Foreigners coming to Kazakhstan must register with the immigration authorities if they plan to stay longer than five days. Every foreign citizen receives an immigration card at the entry border crossing, which is stamped and dated. They are then required to register with a […]

History buffs take note! The city of Nanjing was the capital of China for six dynasties. They are: Dongwu Dongjin Song Qi Liang Chen Even if you’re not a fan of history it’s worth stopping here for a few days to sample some delicious regional cuisine and tour some of […]

Travelling to Richmond, BC is a unique look at Canada. Airport hotels are actually located in downtown Richmond, colourful events happen all year round, Asian culture is showcased in the wild array of restaurants, and medal sports will be competed in during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Richmond Travel The […]

Who says getting to and from the airport of a major city is a hassle? After much local controversy, the Canada Line rapid transit link now connects the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, BC to downtown Vancouver. How To Use the Canada Line There are 16 stations along the Canada […]

Tasmania’s capital, Hobart, inhabits a beautiful setting and makes an excellent base for exploring the rest of the island. Hobart Australia’s second oldest city combines a lively cultural scene with its rich colonial history, all set to the stunning backgrop of the coast and Mount Wellington. The buildings of Salamanca […]

Tasmania is named for its discoverer Abel Tasman, leader of a Dutch expedition out of Batavia in modern day Indonesia. In August 1642 Tasman’s two ships were in Tasmanian waters, and he named it Van Diemen’s Land without realising it was an island. After planting the Dutch flag, Tasman sailed […]