China-owned, United Kingdom giant Thomas Cook has collapsed and compulsory liquidation could proceed soon. The company has declared for bankruptcy following failed attempt seeking $250 million from private investors. Releasing a statement the 178-year-old tour operator said, “Despite considerable efforts those discussions have not resulted in agreement between the company’s […]

Many of Portland’s cultural venues lie along a six-block linear park known as the South Park Blocks. Two of the largest performing arts centers and the Oregon History Museum are on the east side; the Portland Art Museum’s two-block complex is to the west. Interspersed among them is some of […]

In addition to the Beijing Summer Palace and the Chengde Mountain Resort in Hebei Province, a complete tour of the Four Greatest Classical Gardens in China must include the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou, the capital of Chinese gardens. Together with seven other private gardens, the […]

The Empire State Building is one of the most imposing and magnificent skyscrapers in the world and a visit to the top of it is a must when visiting New York. The express lift takes visitor’s up to the top of the building from which a view across the New […]