Looking at the glitz and glamour of the United Arab Emirate, it is quite hard to believe that just about 60 years ago, the country’s main source of income was pearl diving and fishing. However, discovery of oil in 1960 revolutionised the UAE’s economy and paved the way for the development of world-class cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Today both the cities are famous for their futuristic skyline and...Read More
Kanak people are the indigenous inhabitants of New Caledonia and make up almost 40% of its total population. Majority of Kanaks live in clan communities known as ‘tribus’, in New Caledonia’s primary island Grande Terre, as well as on Île des Pins and the Loyalty Islands.Read More
The imposing Citadelle Laferriere is a national symbol of Haiti and one of its most popular sites. With a gorgeous mountaintop setting, the fortress is very important to Haitians and they often consider it as the eighth wonder of the world. Together with Sans-Souci Palace in Milot (where the trail for the fortress begins), Citadelle Laferriere has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.Read More
You have probably come across UNESCO World Heritage Sites, during your travels or while planning your next holiday. There are more than 1000 such sites scattered all over the world and most countries have at least one. There are some countries that have an astonishing number of UNESCO sites and with a whopping 55 such sites, Italy tops that list. Before talking about some of those sites, let’s understand what...Read More
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