Come August 2014, and the city of Vancouver, British Columbia will light up with the radiance of sheer joy and merrymaking as the 38th Annual Powell Street Festival is about to commence on 1st of August and will continue till the 3rd of August, 2014.
A Time for Endless Fun and Frolic
Powell Street Festival by GoToVan / CC BY
Powell Street Festival by Michael / CC BY
The Powell Street Festival, conceived by the Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS), commemorates the friendly relations between two nations, Canada and Japan. Tourists who have booked tickets for their Canadian holiday during this time can be a part of the largest Japanese-Canadian Festival in the country.
The Powell Street Festival gives enough reasons to the creative souls to book flights to Vancouver to participate in the celebrations. It is an amazing place to witness some of the finest exhibits of
Japanese art, music and food.
The primary reason why most musicians and artists book tickets to Canada to attend the event is that the Powell Street Festival not only facilitates the ongoing trends but also encourages new found talent to shine amidst an enthralled crowd.
Attractions and Highlights of the Festival
The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival will have a plethora of performances and activities to delight locals and tourists alike. Tourists who have booked flights for Vancouver for this time will get an exclusive opportunity to indulge in some of the finest dance, music and art shows.
Many acclaimed performers like Erika Mitsuhashi, Takuro Otani and Double Ropes Caravan will be a part of the event. The ‘Displays and Visual Arts’ section includes reputed names like Emi Honda and Jordan McKenzie, BC Bonsai Society and Vancouver Ikebana Association.
For those who appreciate theatre and performing arts, events hosted by names like The Re-enactors, Assaulted Fish and Za Daikon will be nothing short of a treat.
Music maniacs can sway at the melodious renditions and groove at the pulsating beats of Cosmic Wink, LOUD, Kytami, Carol Oya and Spring.
Culinary Delights for the Gourmands
The festival is also a great place to savour Canadian and Japanese delicacies. Various stalls will be put up by names like Chicco Café, Damien’s Belgian Waffles and JAPADOG amongst many others.
Mumbai and Goa are two most popular holiday destinations in the western part of India, visited by millions of domestic as well as international tourists. Travellers booking tickets to explore the south-western part of India often take a tour between the commercial capital of the country and the hottest Indian beach destination. Many of these vacationers prefer to book tickets for train travel on Konkan Railway stretch instead of boarding flights. A train tour between Mumbai and Goa bestows great opportunities to witness the inimitable scenic beauty of the route.
Here is just a smattering of all that Mumbai to Goa rail travel on the Konkan belt offers.
Think white stretches of velvety sand and foamy waves caressing them and that’s a fairly accurate picture of the Calangute Beach of North Goa. The beauty of the location is so sublime that its fullest potential can only be experienced by being there in person. Calangute Beach features in almost all the itineraries of travellers who book tickets to India for a perfect beach holiday.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, this magnificent structure is built on the bank of River Yamuna and is no less than a mesmerising treat to the eyes and senses. A symbol of love, the edifice stands testimony to the architecture brilliance of Mughal era and is a must-visit site for everyone boarding flights for India holidays.
A stunningly shinning dome built of tons of gold, a holy nectar pool and unrivalled religious passion and purity – the Golden Temple in Amritsar reflects grandeur every inch of its surface. This splendid structure is located in Amritsar in Indian state of Punjab and is a major pilgrimage centre for Sikhs. Architecture design blends Muslim, Hindu and European design and allures many keen travellers netting tickets on flights to discover India’s architectural wonderments.
History comes alive in an erotic form at the world acclaimed temples in 
Who can resist the stupefying charm of Mewar heritage as witnessed in Udaipur, Rajasthan? The Lake Palace is a living testimony to it! Thousands visit the ‘City of Lake’ to admire the architectural brilliance of this majestic palace nestled in the heart of Lake Pichola. Those who can afford to stay in this royal property, which now happens to be one of the world’s most luxurious heritage hotels, will know what lavishness really entails!
Dubai is the most happening place in the entire Middle East and during Ramadan there are numerous activities you can be a part of. Shopaholics boarding flights to Dubai must add Ramadan Night Market to their itineraries. Dubai World Trade Centre is the venue for this 10-day shopping event which is concluding on 27th July, 2014. Scores of retailers from across the globe are participating in the event. While walking around, you would come across an impressive range of jewellery, perfumes, electronics, leather, garments and much more. Besides shopping, there are numerous food stalls where you can taste authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in addition to varied selection of international delicacies. Activities such as bouncy castles, indoor rides and sand painting are enough to keep kids busy. No entry tickets are required to be a part of this shopping-cum-cultural event.
Johannesburg is a great place for the children to learn while enjoying. The abundance of wildlife, a number of fun activities and a lot of sightseeing make this zoo one of the most sought after attractions in Johannesburg. One of the best things to do while you are is Safari. The day Safari offers a different view of the zoo while the night safari takes the experience to a whole new level.
Egypt is and will always be a hot favourite desert safari destination attracting holidaymakers from all corners of the world. Cairo, the capital of Egypt boats an extensive desert area providing enormous opportunities to the global visitors to participate in desert safari. The safari terrain of Egypt is quite extensive in comparison to other destinations and travellers need to spend almost a week to see the desert tourism in Egypt.
Dubai undoubtedly tops the popularity charts when it comes to experiencing the authentic slice of desert safari. Safari tours in the city are organized in both morning and evening hours thus giving the adventure seekers enough time to enjoy the amazing sport. Visitors can enjoy a 20 minutes safari aboard 4 x 4 SUV vehicles that pass through amazing sand dunes bashing. One can even try hands in the 15 minutes Quad biking, sand skiing or camel ride which are sure to give them a jaw-breaking experience. Soft drinks and water bottles are provided to the guests and later they are dropped at the preferred destinations.
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