Best Places in the World to Visit in December

Are you planning a holiday that can help you skip winters this December? Have you scanned Google for hundred times just to find out best places to travel in December on a budget? If yes, you have landed on the right platform. Find out the best warm places to visit in December and beat winters in the super awesome way. Know about the worldwide temperatures in December and plan accordingly. Here are some ideas for hot holidays in December that can work for you. Cape Town, South Africa One reason you should travel to Cape Town is that December marks the beginning of summers in this area. This actually means you can skip winters completely and enjoy the sunshine at most of the time in Cape Town.Talking about the Temperature, you will see a peak of 20 °C with just 20 mm of rain in the month of December.  An average of 11 hours of sunshine each day can be expected but yes nothing can be said about the occasional rainfall. So, be ready for that. Temperature: 25 °C (max), 15 °C (min) Sunshine Hours: 12 Hours Rainfall: 20mm Brisbane, Australia Brisbane is known for its hot and humid conditions in late November. The average temperature that you can expect at daytimes can go as high as 28 °C. However, nights can see a drop of 4 to 5 °C which makes it a pleasant destination to spend holidays in summers. The 8 hours long sunshine is something that you should really take advantage of. From the hot weather conditions to rainfall that comes in short and sharp bursts, Brisbane gives you every single reason to visit, especially in late November & December. Temperature: 28 °C (max), 21 °C (min) Sunshine Hours: 8 Hours Rainfall: 112mm Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Want some serious sunning in the month of December? Jump to Rio to get some wonderful beaching experience at its most popular party point, Ipanema beach. It’s a perfect destination for those who are looking for some really awesome New Year Eve celebration hub. Worried about the weather conditions? You shouldn’t. Rio marks for the hottest days and chilled nights during this month. The maximum temperature that you can feel while stepping out to the beach will be 29 °C. At Rio, you get nice 6 hours sunshine that will make your holiday more exciting and thrilling. Temperature: 29 °C (max), 22 °C (min) Sunshine Hours: 6 Hours Rainfall: 169mm Melbourne, Australia At Melbourne, you get a climate which is quite similar to that of coastal California. Here, you can see the temperature rising to an average daily maximum of 25.5 °C. It has been considered as the driest cities in eastern Australia but still one can expect occasionally and unpredictably rainfall conditions even in the month of December. On an average, you get 10 hours of sunshine each day which makes Melbourne an ideal place to visit in order to escape the cold winters. This time of the year, Melbourne witnesses a sharp increase in both crowd and hotel prices. So, make sure you book the hotels in advance to avoid last minute hassles. Temperature: 24 °C (max), 14 °C (min) Sunshine Hours: 10 Hours Rainfall: 60mm Phuket, Thailand Did you know more than 5 million visitors head to Phuket every year? The reason is, it has stunningly beautiful beaches and weather that showers sunshine at most of the time. The maximum temperature in December may go as high as 31 °C. So, you have to make sure whether you can bear that or not. No doubt, Phuket has plenty of hotels to stay but choosing the best one can be a challenge. If you want to spend a fantastic holiday, choose the hotel/resort that matches your needs and preferences, perfectly. Temperature: 31 °C (max), 23 °C (min) Sunshine Hours: 8 Hours Rainfall: 60mm   So, wait no more and book your tickets now. This winter, plan something different for you and your family. Places like Cape Town and Rio have so much to explore and experience. Tell us about some places that are not listed above but deserve to be there? We would love to hear and add the same in no time. Hope you enjoyed reading this article. Best of Luck for your next holiday trip!  

How To Take Care Of Your Hair in Winters

Suffering from rough and dry hair? This is quite common among masses as soon as Winters knock our doors. It is not necessary that you hair remain smooth and shiny all season throughout the year. Winter is already IN! Thanks to the new season that has put an end to scorching heat and sun damage that causes hair damage. Believe it or not, a start to anything initially brings trouble, so before you get into any trouble, start planning a haircare routine that is fit for winter. Summer has already gone but Winter means a whole new set of problems that you need to deal with. While the season is perfect for sipping to hot cocoa but you can’t ignore the fact that it also brings wreak havoc to your hair if the right precautions aren’t taken. Your hair starts to find it harder to retain moisture, making it brittle and prone to breaking and damage, not to mention the frizz and static that often comes with your Winter wardrobe. However, these are all problems that can be avoided with ease as long as you have the right hair care routine for winter. Effective Hair Care Tips For Winter Fight The Flakes Your scalp becomes drier and itchier than ever during the winter months because of the lack of moisture in the air, which is the common sign of Winters. This leads to issues like dandruff and aggravated scalp irritation, which in results can cause hair fall. What most people don’t realize is that the dandruff problem can be super manageable with the right care. All you need is a couple of tablespoons of olive or coconut oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice to prepare the solution that could give a tough fight to dandruff. Heat the oil for a couple of seconds until it is lukewarm and then mix it with the lemon juice. Now, massage the oil into your scalp and leave it in for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it out with shampoo and condition. After 2-3 processes, you will find the difference. Shine And Bounce The lack of moisture during Winters not only dries out your scalp, but also leaves your hair looking dull and lifeless. Brush or comb out your hair with a wide-toothed wooden comb to remove tangles and apply pure honey to the length of your hair from the roots to the tips. Cover up your hair with a shower cap or towel and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Honey is a humectant that seals the moisture and helps restore shine and bounce to dull and unmanageable hair. Wash off with lukewarm water and you will find the difference. Olive/Coconut Oil For Maintaining Hair Health Heat two teaspoons of olive oil and massage it slowly on your scalp. This slow massaging helps the oil to penetrate deep into the roots. This will help to keep your scalp moisturized and improve blood circulation, ensuring that your follicles get enough nourishment. This will also prevent hair fall and oil massage can never damage your hair but to give your hair a good hair treatment.   Control Frizz One of the most annoying things about winter is all of the static. The hoodies, sweater, scarves, gloves, and beanies all seem to gang up on your hair, making it a static, frizzy mess. To tackle this, use a vented hair brush that has a combination of plastic and boar bristles while combing your hair. Wash your hair only with lukewarm water, not hot water, as the latter will strip away the natural oils that protect and nourish your hair. Apply a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair smooth. Drying Your Hair Drying your hair out completely can be a pain, especially if you have long hair. But you should never, I repeat, never put your hair up while it is still damp. Damn hair and scalps attract a lot of problems like dandruff, breakage, and split ends. You must also never rub your hair dry with a towel as the friction will cause damage. The best way to dry your hair would be to gently squeeze the excess moisture out with a towel and then use a blow dryer on the cool setting. If you are using hot air to speed things up, ensure that you are holding the dryer at least 15 centimeters away from your hair. Conditioning Your hair needs all the moisture it can get during winter, and this makes conditioning a vital part of your hair care routine. Using hair oils and deep conditioning packs at least once a week becomes vital for maintaining the health of your hair. It is important that you end every wash with a conditioner. Shampoo your hair and then rinse it thoroughly. Once all the lather has been rinsed out, start applying the conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes and then rinse it out with cool or lukewarm water. It is advised to end a wash with cool water as this will seal in the moisture and leave your hair feeling smooth and looking lustrous. Wrapping Up Make these tips a part of your hair care routine and your hair won’t even notice that winter is here. A little extra care can go a long way when it comes to ensuring hair health. Try out these tips and tell us about your experience in the comments section below. We are sure that these tips will make a great contribution to your hair care. 

Ride the Modobag Motorized-Suitcase to Your Departure Gate

Technology, technological advances, the drive to constantly improve upon recently perfected technologies and how it is used are character reflections of the people and societies that create and proliferate such. In the Western world, we create technology to make life more progressively convenient and easier for us. Over 30 years ago, the only talking car in the world was K.I.T.T. in the TV show Knight Rider. Nowadays a talking car is a ubiquitous convenience feature that is taken for granted, since most smart devices, laptops, watches and tablets can talk as well. When new forms of technology are introduced, there is usually a lot of incredulous skepticism and laughter waiting to greet it. Modobag Motorized Luggage Case You will do well to remember that as a traveler if you ever find yourself astride the Modobag motorized luggage case as you zip through the airport towards your departure gate. The Modobag is the world’s first ridable, hybrid smart scooter and luggage case. It can be legally ridden around an airport and right up to your boarding gate. The Modobag is a start-up product being fundraised via IndiGo. Designed by businessman Kevin O’Donnell and an unnamed Daytona 200 professional motorbike rider, the Modobag recently met its fundraising production and operations goal and will go into mass-production soon. The Modobag weighs 19 pounds and has a 200-watt capacity electric motor. It has a top speed of 8 MPH/13 KM and a travel range radius of 6 miles or 13 KM. The dual-pedal braking system will ensure safe and efficient rides through airport terminals. What are the Features? It has 2,000 cubic inches of luggage storage space and a rider weight capacity limit of 260 pounds. The Modobag features a sealed bearing retractable steering column and a touch-friendly console dashboard. It also features USB charging ports and a lithium battery smart-charger that can be plugged into any household or public electricity outlet. The Modobag features GPS tracking technology so it can never be lost as well. It fits into all overhead cabin bins. The Modobag and its functions are compliant with all Transportation Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration and International Air Transport Administration rules and regulations. If you ever get sick of the Modobag’s multiple convenience features, then you can get all analog, exercise-centric and old-school and just pull the retractable handle and pull it along after you. It is really an expensive Task The Modobag’s current drawback include the fact that it is about 10 times more expensive than regular luggage. It also has about 15 percent less luggage storage space than regular luggage. Also, you just possibly might get laughed and pointed at as you ride on it. Like, seriously energetic giggles. Decades ago, the only people who had hand-sized, mobile smart devices that could connect you with everyone on Earth in real time was the crew of the Enterprise on the Star Trek series. Chris Pine is Kirk now instead of William Shatner, but more to the point, the idea of talking into your smart device and communicating with someone in real time over vast distances is not a fantastical idea anymore. You can even Fundraise Such humanity-uniting technology really, really was a fantastical, out-of-this-world idea not even 30 years ago, let alone 50 or 60 years ago. The point is that technology races in leaps and bounds in the 21st century. What may seem impossible, ridiculous or laugh inducing now may become the accepted norm sooner than later. The Modobag will sell for $995 in its current form. You can also pay $69 for its companion iOS or Android app. You can learn more about the Modobag or make a preorder at the Modobag IndiGo fundraising site. The Modobag will be available for commercial purchase in January 2017. When technology weaponizes convenience in an undeniable and obvious manner, it has a way of quieting skeptics and muting laughter. Though that usually happens later on. Much later on.    

Rosewood London Hotel's Gin Bar Features Over 14,000 Types of Gin

What do you usually do after checking into a hotel, especially one of international renown and prestige? Most travelers will soon get around to trying out the hotel restaurant or the hotel bar. One of the great joys of a hotel stay is the opportunity to wet your whistle in a well-stocked bar with a knowledgeable staff. The hotel bar is usually the requisite relaxation destination for business and recreation travelers alike. The hotel bar acts as a facilitator for travelers in need of a meeting place for socializing, a refuge to overcome jet lag, or as a meditative corner for creative types to serve their muses. A well-stocked hotel bar should have a wide assortment and variety of alcohol and spirits to impress the more sophisticated and discerning world travelers. However, even the most frequent travelers and hotel visitors may become too used to the limited selections of their usual hotel bars. Strong Affinity for Gin Well, if you have a serious penchant for gin, there is a bar in London that can serve you well over 14,000 different mix combinations of the tried and true classic gin and tonic. The prestigious Rosewood London Hotel’s Holborn Dining Room has just opened a new bar called the Gin Bar in its restaurant which hosts an assortment of over 400 different kinds of gin. You will find the Gin Bar stocked with every kind of gin from every corner of the world. England is considered the gold standard in gin quality, after all, so you will find some of the best in locally produced gin on display. Be sure to try the Opihr Oriental Spiced gin, which is made with Indonesian cubeb berries and Moroccan coriander. For a taste of history, you can also try the Steam Punk Gin, which is derived from a mixing recipe that hearkens back to the year 1892. Types of Gin There are well over two dozen varieties of tonic water available at the Gin Bar, from Fever Tree to Merchant’s Heart to a special house-made tonic. All told, you can order about 14,035 different varieties of gin and tonic, give or take. The Gin Bar also feature well over 20 different kinds of genevers, which is a type of Dutch gin that is actually the predecessor of the, “gin,” drink as we know it today It goes without saying that you will also find a wide assortment of wine, beers and other spirits as well at the Gin Bar. The most conservatively priced glass of gin will cost you around $13. A glass of the more exorbitant gin and tonic will cost you about $75.      

Profile of Tokyo, Japan: History, Attractions and Climate

With over 13 million people, Tokyo is Japan's capital and largest city. This vast metropolis brings together ancient traditions, the latest technology, and strangely unique attractions. Among other things, visitors may browse massive electronics stores or relax in a cafe populated by Siamese cats. Sightseers also enjoy hiking Mount Takao in the city's western district. Tokyo can be found near the east coast of Honshu Island. Its history began over 5,000 years ago when the village of Edo gained its first residents. The Past Edo remained a tiny fishing settlement for many centuries. A fort was constructed and the town started to gain political significance during the 12th century, according to the History Channel. Its population grew rapidly, and officials renamed the city "Tokyo" in 1868. Emperor Meiji soon departed Kyoto to take up residence in the nation's new capital. Tokyo prospered until an earthquake caused tremendous damage throughout the region. The September 1923 disaster killed more than 140,000 people, according to the metropolitan government. Japan's capital slowly recovered during the 1930s, but it suffered heavy damage in World War II. Tokyo's economy rebounded in subsequent decades as the capital built new transit systems and factories. Despite the economic difficulties of the 1990s, it has remained a prosperous, modern city. Attractions Visitors can find numerous public parks, historic buildings and religious temples in Tokyo. Japanese royals established the city's Imperial House over 2,600 years ago, according to the History Channel. So far, 125 different leaders have ruled Japan from this palace. The lesser-known Gotokuji Temple attracts Buddhists and cat owners who appreciate its many feline statues. Tourists can also enjoy almost any type of food in Japan's capital. It boasts approximately 160,000 restaurants and cafes, according to CNN. They range from sushi bars and noodle shops to foreign eateries of every kind. Shoppers in Tokyo may purchase nearly any product imaginable. Different stores sell high-end jewelry, custom suits, vintage robot toys or hard-to-find gadgets. Conditions Tokyo's temperatures remain mild during much of the year. The Japan National Tourism Organization reports that average readings hit 78 F in July and fall to 42 degrees in January. Leaves change color and winds increase during the autumn months. This city has a warmer climate than Sendai, but it's often cooler than Osaka. The capital receives about 55 inches of rain each year. Like most large cities, it experiences frequent traffic jams and crowded sidewalks. Air pollution became a significant problem in the early 1970s, but its severity has decreased. Tokyo also continues to face the threat of tsunamis and powerful earthquakes. A Swiss insurer ranked it as the city with the highest risk level for natural disasters, according to Japan Today.  The Vibrant Culture Although it may not be the safest place on Earth, Tokyo offers a vibrant culture that attracts visitors from across Japan and around the world. It's one of the few cities where people can watch sumo wrestling matches, shop for 1960s apparel and eat square watermelons in a single day. Travelers needn't bring cars to enjoy these diverse attractions; they can reach almost any destination on the capital's convenient railway system.