Do you want to visit Capital of Alsatian Wine ? Colmar it is !

Colmar is the third-largest commune of the Alsace region in north-eastern France. The town is situated on the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the "capital of Alsatian wine" (capitale des vins d'Alsace). The city is renowned for its well-preserved old town, its numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums, among which is the Unterlinden Museum, with the Isenheim Altarpiece.

The climate of Colmar is warm and temperate and the town sees significant amounts of rainfall throughout the year, even in the driest season. The region sees harsh winters with the temperatures falling significantly. The city sees visitors throughout the year and the best time to go to Colmar can be decided by the weather conditions or personal preferences.

Colmar has a sunny microclimate and is one of the driest cities in France, with an annual precipitation of just 607 mm (23.9 in), making it ideal for Alsace wine. It is considered the capital of the Alsatian wine region.

The dryness results from the town's location next to mountains, which force clouds arriving from the west to rise, and much of their moisture to condense and fall as precipitation over the higher ground, leaving the air warmed and dried by the time it reaches Colmar.

Must read travel tips before visiting Bentota.

A prime coastal resort in Sri Lanka, the palm fringed beach at Bentota boasts of beautiful turquoise blue waters with shades of emerald green.  You will find many luxury hotels and accommodations lining the beach and various things to do in Bentota. It is also perfect for Water sports enthusiasts. Activities include body surfing, swimming and snorkelling. 

Some important Travel Tips one should know about Bentota : 

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 25 years

Bentota is usually a safe place. However, be aware of pickpocketing or bah snatching.

Time Zone – India Standard Time  

Currency – Sri Lankan Rupee( LKR)

Electricity and Internet – 230 volts(single phase voltage); Frequency: 50Hz, plug type: D/G. Free Wi-Fi access is available in hotels and some regions of the city.

Languages – Tamil and Sinhala are their official language. However, English language is also welcomed for the convenience of the visitors.  

Security – Government Information center: 1919, Police: 118/119, Ambulance/ Fire service: 110,

Tourist traps – Beware of the commission boys who stand outside the shopping malls. They would ask you to go with them. If you go with their guided tour, you will end up paying 20-30% extra. Avoid expensive wine stores.

Off-beaten Path – Go for birdwatching to see Red-vented Bulbul. It is one of the rare species of bird.

Tipping – Tipping is not necessary. However, small tips for good services is always appreciated. 

Its time to Check In at “Heart of The World” : Times Square, New York.

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Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as "The Crossroads of the World", "The Center of the Universe", "the heart of The Great White Way" and the "heart of the world". One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas, it is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. Times Square is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors annually. Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of them tourists, while over 460,000 pedestrians walk through Times Square on its busiest days. [Source: wiki]

Many people come to Times Square for the ambiance and the billboards spectacle, but there are also many restaurants and shops - well over 100 - in the area including some crowd-pullers such as the Disney Store. But Times Square is best known for its entertainment and Events in New York and plenty of visitors come here to attend a Broadway show. Times Square is also home to MTV's headquarters and ABC's 'Good Morning America' is broadcast in front of a live audience from its office at 44th and Broadway.

For most of its existence Times Square wasn't much more than a large traffic intersection, but it is now being redeveloped into a pedestrian-friendly square with large car-free plazas replacing much of the asphalt. The redevelopment project - dubbed Times Square Transformation - started in 2012 and is expected to be completed in 2016.