Archive for the ‘United States of America’

  • Philadelphia: Culture, Excursions, Events Philadelphia: Culture, Excursions, Events
    Culture Philadelphia has a rich collection of theaters and cinema and concert halls. The performing arts have always held a prominent place in the culture of the city. The city is home to the country’s oldest music hall and theatre. South Broad Street, also known as ‘Avenue of the Arts’ is filled with theatres and concert halls. Most art schools perform here. The Kimmel Center for Performing Arts is the chief centre for arts. The Verizon Hall is used during the performances of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is famous for the classical as well as modern, rock-n-roll performances. The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society are two resident companies that perform in the  [...]
    February 8th, 2010
  • Philadelphia: Business Etiquette, Transport Philadelphia: Business Etiquette, Transport
    Business Etiquette Both men and women dress predominantly suits in financial institutions and office hubs. Most organizations allow casual clothing over the weekend. During winter, style takes a backseat with most wearing gloves, hat, a heavy coat, and waterproof boots. The traditional work hours are from 0900 to 1700. Business meetings are generally held over lunch. Business cards are usually exchanged at the end of important meetings. Business etiquette demands that you go low on the alcohol till the host states his or her preference. Most Americans stick to non-alcoholic drinks and juices at lunch. Avoid smoking and heavy drinking during business hours. Most business meetings end in dinner parties. However, do not expect an invitation to  [...]
    February 8th, 2010
  • Philadelphia: Information, Money, Hotels Philadelphia: Information, Money, Hotels
    Philadelphia is located in eastern United States. The dialing code is 1. Nearly 1.5 million inhabit the city area. The population in the metropolitan area touches 5.8 million. Philadelphia is five hours ahead of the GMT. Temperatures during winter can reach an all-time low of 0.6 degree Celsius, while during summer it can be a pleasant 26 degree Celsius. The average annual rainfall touches 1024 mm. As of January 2010, one Euro fetches 1.4 USD. Hotels All hotels are subject to 15.5% state tax. The four categories for hotels include Business, Luxury, Moderate, and Other. Business Hotels Omni Hotel This hotel, located in the heart of the city, offers spacious rooms and luxurious interiors. The hotel is ideal for business activities, with high-speed  [...]
    February 5th, 2010
  • Philadelphia: Nightlife, Shopping Philadelphia: Nightlife, Shopping
    The nightlife of the city is replete with hip bars, stylish bistros, and bohemian pubs. Music lovers can experiment with live music concerts. The city is renowned for R&B and jazz music. South Street is famous for its comedy and music clubs. Other areas known for their nightlife include Columbus Boulevard and the area around Penn’s Landing. The drinking age in the state of Pennsylvania is 21 years. The bars usually shut down by 0200 hours. Generally, there is no formal dress code. Only some upscale restaurants might need you to wear formal attire. The ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ and ‘Philadelphia Daily News’ are two papers that cover the nightlife of the city. Bars Bar Noir is a trendy bar offering some of the best cocktails. Continental  [...]
    February 5th, 2010
  • Philadelphia: Restaurants Philadelphia: Restaurants
    The restaurants of Philadelphia are sub-divided into five categories: Gastronomic, Business, Trendy, Budget, and Personal Recommendations. The categories are broad and do not contain absolute definitions of each restaurant. Gastronomic Restaurants Barclay Prime This restaurant is the Valhalla for carnivores. It is located at a historic building that was once Barclay Hotel. The ambience is warm with paneled walls, soft lighting, and crystal chandeliers. The chairs are made of upholstered leather. The fashionable couches surround the marble tables. The service is excellent. However, the food is the crowd-puller. The place is famous for the Australian Tajima Kobe steaks. Among appetizers are the famous Kobe sliders. Seafood is equally tasty. Making  [...]
    February 5th, 2010
  • Philadelphia: Sightseeing, Top Attractions Philadelphia: Sightseeing, Top Attractions
    Sightseeing You can never run out of tourist attractions in Philadelphia. Historical places and museums are always in the forefront. The city center has the larger chunk of historical places; although, you may want to walk through the city’s neighborhoods to get a glimpse of the old world. The City Hall lies in the heart of the city. The Independence National Historical Park is located on Market Street. It houses the renowned Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and National Constitution Center. Penn’s Landing is toward the end of the street. Christ Church and Elfreth’s Alley are located in the Old City Cultural District, which is to the north of Market Street. Elfreth’s alley is the oldest residential street in America dating back to 1713.  [...]
    February 5th, 2010
  • Explore NASA center in Houston to avail the out-of-world experience Explore NASA center in Houston to avail the out-of-world experience
    With grand restaurants, trouble-free transportation by means of trolley as well as one of the premium gathering centers across the country, Houston is simply a great metropolis to fritter a little time. Even though the metropolitan itself is an abode to a little more than 2 million citizens (more than 5 millions exist in metro area of Houston), you’ll find a dissimilar emotion of community, friendliness and warmth you can’t in actual fact come across in another place, particularly amongst cities of comparable size as well as difficulty. Have a pleasurable walk in the region of Museum District, where you’ll come across merely 11 institutes, even though the outstanding the Rose Garden placed at Hermann Park, Houston Zoological Gardens,  [...]
    February 4th, 2010
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