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Dec62018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Beautiful photos of Paris and Where to take them

A penchant for Paris? Look no further than this guide for all things Paris photography. Paris is without a doubt one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Every landmark or street corner has you taking your camera out for a shot, even if you are just walking from your hotel to a local supermarket, so it can be hard to prioritise what to take a photo of. We understand this and have decided to make everyone’s lives a little easier by showing you the most iconic photo opportunities in the City of Love. One thing everyone thinks (or think they know) about Paris is that it is the place of impressionist paintings and love songs, the muse of Hemingway and Balzac. But when you finally make it to Paris and see the city for yourself, its charms transcends all of the above

Dec52018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Winter Breaks: VoL’s Getaway to the French Riviera

Europe, Lifestyle, Travel

Get a sneak peek to the idyllic Côte d'Azur and find the antidote to winter blues France is already a popular destination for visitors. However, there is more to it than the Eiffel Tower. Another place worth visiting is the French Riviera, with tourists coming all the way from the United States and Russia just for a taste of the French experience. Nice Why to go: Sun, beach, sun. beach (duuh). If you want to get away from England’s curtain of rain, Nice is the place to visit. Temperatures range from 12 to 18 degrees even during the winter. You might not get an instant tan but at least you won’t have to freeze, shake, whip and wobble (ok, you get the point) in the bone-chilling weather. If you only do one thing: Take a walk down the Promenade des Anglais which i

Dec52018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

The real India: Illiteracy, culture and hope

culture, Culture, Feminism, Lifestyle, Travel

What comes to your mind when you think of India? Taj Mahal, and the Himalayas; novels by renowned authors like Chetan Bhagat and home to world’s most beautiful and cultural resorts, perhaps. India, without a doubt, has a beautiful culture and heritage. Different states offer unique and diverse forms of culture like musical heritage, sculpturing, traditional beliefs, dances, food, languages, and festivals. The state of Rajasthan, for example, follows the principle ‘Attithi Devo bhavo’ which means treat your guests as you would treat God. Being ruled by many rulers in the past, each region in Rajasthan has its own folk culture. As a tourist, you will find a variety of food you need to try. The state itself is known for its spices and sweetness. One particular dish called ‘dalbati’

Nov262018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Summer winter wonderlands

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel, World

When temperatures drop, trips abroad made by UK residents soar. Here are three Southeast Asian travel destinations for a warmer winter. Bleak skies, drizzly winds, occasional bouts of snow — winters in London are always cold and rainy, with the temperatures in December and January averaging between a high of nine degrees and a low of five degrees. With trees shedding their autumn leaves and the afternoon sun beginning to dip earlier, the realisation that winter is settling over London pushes many to make holiday plans abroad. Yvonne Hobden, Head of Retail Marketing at Flight Centre, told Voice of London: "At Flight Centre we know that winter holiday preferences vary from city breaks to sunshine holidays the whole family can enjoy. As the winter holiday season is now upon us, our