Top 10 European Restaurants
February 10th, 2010
Culinary experiences are a vital part of any holiday. For fine dining at its very best, these ten restaurants will treat your taste buds. They have all consistently earned featured placements in lists of the top restaurants in Europe. Though they might challenge the bank balance, for a very special occasion and perhaps the food experience of a lifetime, they are a gourmet’s dream. Note that you may need to book several months (or perhaps years) in advance.
For many tourists, Spain is like a banana — it consists of the Costas and Madrid is in there somewhere. Tourism abounds and hotels are filled with people in search of sea, sand, drink, and nightlife. Yet Spain is around five times the size of England and the southern coastal resorts represent only a small percentage of this beautiful country.
Lying in the Indian Ocean, the Lakshadweep archipelago is a group of 36 islands, of which 10 are inhabited. Most famous for atolls, reefs, submerged banks, and white sands, the Lakshadweep islands have formed over ancient volcanic formations. With 12 atolls (coral islands encircling a lagoon), it is one of the most beautiful places on earth, where you can walk in the sea with shallow beaches that extend outward several meters. The coral reefs, lagoons, and white snowy beaches make for an exotic holiday, with five-star resorts, 
When it was erected in the 11th century, the Baphuon temple at Angkor Thom in Cambodia was the crowning achievement of Khmer architecture. It was the “golden mountain” of King Udayadityavarman II, erected in the center of his capital and dedicated to the god Shiva. The Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan, whose accounts give us an unparalleled view of life in the Khmer Empire, marveled at the Baphuon’s immense tower, which he called “the Tower of Bronze — a truly astonishing spectacle, with more than ten chambers at its base.” Until it was surpassed by Angkor Wat, the Baphuon was the largest temple in Southeast Asia. 
The Hindu temple at Banteay Srei, in the Angkor area of Cambodia, is one of the great masterpieces of Khmer sacred art. The temple is unique in being constructed entirely from red sandstone, and features some of the most intricate and beautiful carvings of Hindu mythological scenes in the world. 
Travel in Ladakh is one of the most fascinating experiences. Situated between the Himalayas and the Kunlun range, it is a popular destination for a solitary, leisurely, relaxed holiday. Ladakh is also one of the major trekking regions in India. Leh is the most important town in the area with an airport. The first thing that strikes you there is the immovable silence in these untouched pristine mountains. You feel small and inconsequential traveling in the lap of such high and great mountains; it is one of most sparsely populated regions in the world. The expansiveness and starkness of nature here are things that hold you in awe. There is the deepest blue in the sky, with a sun that burns you, and shade that makes you feel cold. It is extremely dry with no moisture whatsoever in the wind. So do not forget to carry sunscreen lotions and moisturizers when you travel!
New York City is one of the largest and most famous cities in the world. Because there is so much to see and do here, you may not know what to do first. If you are planning to go to New York City then here are a few tips for where to see some of the most popular attractions. 
This article by Nidhi Varma is largely a continuation of the previous India travel guide on 
Rajasthan is the land of jewels, forts, palaces, and stretches of barren land graduating into the Thar Desert with Aravali hills lending green to the eye. Rajasthan means ‘land of kings’, and has a history of Rajput warrior kings, stories of whom don’t cease to fall from the lips of locals. Every nook and corner in Rajasthan probably has a story attached to it, most of which are stories of valiance, honor, and bravery. Most Indian handicrafts, silver and gemstone fitted jewelry, and block printed or dyed textiles find their birthplace in Rajasthan. Some of the best shopping you can do is here. Folk culture is rich with Ghoomar dances and folk ballads.
This article by Nidhi Varma is a description of various places of interest in Kerala, a state in south India that was formed in 1956 by merging the areas of Malabar, Cochin, Travancore, and the South Kanara district. Overall, it is a relatively well-developed region and now features a rapidly growing tourism industry. The natural beauty and availability of exotic spices has made Kerala an increasingly popular holiday destination.
Located in the stunning Carpathian Mountains, Poiana Brasov is one of the top ski resorts in Romania.
