11 Sep

taxi

Yeah, we thought that title would grab you. Although we can't take credit for it, it's all thanks to the kids over at Rideamigos.com. Haven’t heard of them? They’re a new carpooling website that’s all about connecting peeps, reducing pollution, and splitting rising prices between riders?

Devised by one guy whose “commute sucks”
11:29 / Levitating Monkey
16 Aug

Mumbai's entrepreneurial dreams climb as high as the gleaming skyscrapers that define its skyline. This great city of more than ten million people is the capital of the state of Maharashtra and also the commercial capital of the whole country...center of industry, transportation, and communication, its fine harbor on the Arabian Sea makes its one of the world's busiest ports. ....."Bombay” to locals, Mumbai is totally a hip place to be -- from food, to fashion and a thriving nightlife, this town will keep all your senses on high alert.

Gateway of India

Gateway of India

Be sure and visit Colaba, the tourist hub of Mumbai. Colaba starts with the Gateway of India -- the landmark of Mumbai. Colaba is the South Mumbai district filled with cafes, bars, and plenty of shops. Chowpatty Beach is a popular beach where many celebrations of festivals such as Coconut Day and the Ganesh Chaturthi immersions take place. On the beach you'll find statues of India's freedom fighters, Lokmanya Tilak and Vithalbhai Patel who symbolize the freedom struggle. Chowpatty occupies a special place in the life of Bombay, having been the venue of mass political meetings in the pre-independence era. In the evening Chowpatty develops a magical atmosphere
15:40 / India
16 Jul

Sikkim Monks

Monks of Sikkim

Sikkim a small, picturesque mountainous state in India. Bordering Nepal, China and Bhutan, offers a myriad of opportunities for trekking, mountain biking, mountaineering and yak safaris, with its lavish green mountain trails, extraordinary mountains and spectacular mountain rivers. In addition to its spectacular natural beauty, Sikkim also possesses a captivating cultural tradition and is home to large Nepali, Bhutia and Lepcha speaking communities.
15:40 / Levitating Monkey
27 Jun

  Come 2008, New York City will begin offering eco-conscious travelers its first green boutique hotel. Greenhouse 26 plans to land LEED Gold from the U.S. Green Building Council with its environmental practices—including conservation of energy, electricity, water, materials and waste. Designed by Arpad Baksa of Arpad...

14:42 / Levitating Monkey
13 Jun

  Patagonia holds a special place in the hearts of adventurers, mountaineers, kayakers, trekkers and nature-lovers alike. With the arrival of the new Indigo Patagonia hotel and spa in Puerto Natales, Chile there is no excuse for not booking that flight and reserving that hotel room! "What's...

09:58 / Levitating Monkey
10 Jun

Sitting atop craggy Himalayan peaks between India and China, the remote and stunningly vibrant Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is slowly awakening. In an effort to offer foreign visitors a rare, close-up, Amanresorts has pioneered a novel circuit with a series of intimate lodges called Amankora...

23:17 / Levitating Monkey
08 Jun

  Europe’s first regular passenger train service powered by bio-fuel set off on its maiden journey across Britain with prime minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown hailing the launch for helping to combat global warming. The train, run by Virgin Trains, will use a blended fuel made up of...

18:20 / Levitating Monkey