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Geneva City Guide

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The scenic city of Geneva is situated where the River Rhône streams into Geneva Lake and is considered to be one of the best places in the world to live in. This city is surrounded by the snow topped Swiss Alps has always been associated with religious and political tolerance. In fact it was here in Geneva John Calvin instituted his reform movement in the 16th century. The city is also associated with the origins of the League of Nations and the International Red Cross. Geneva is a major center of democracy that is often referred to as the ‘Peace Capital’ of the world. The city hosts the European headquarters of the United Nations and is also home to the headquarters of several UN organizations like United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Affluent Geneva, additionally, is a

Istanbul City Guide

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The mesmerising city of Istanbul is the only city in the world which has its foot in two continents. Istanbul’s ‘old city’ is situated in Europe while its more modern sections are located within Asia. These two distinct sections of Istanbul are separated by an inlet of the strait of Bosphorous. This strategic location of Istanbul has contributed much to its historical past and the city, which once was a prominent epicentre for much trade, also served as the capital city of two great empires, namely the Christian Byzantine and the Islamic Ottoman. Istanbul until today continues to be the centre for finance and culture in Turkey. As a result it is a major business travel destination. However this captivating city has much to offer for tourists on vacation as well in the form of Byzantine ruins, bustling treasure-filled bazaars, marble hamams (bath houses) spectacular palaces and ancient mosques, which co-exist in relative harmony with modern office towers and western style chic stylish

Chicago City Guide

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The mid-western city of Chicago is a big, bustling city located on the banks of Lake Michigan in northern Illinois. Chicago was once associated with mafia dons like Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde but today this city, which is also known as the ‘windy-city’ due to the frigid winds that blow in from Lake Michigan, is most commonly associated with legends like media mogul, Oprah Winfrey and the former President of the USA, Barrack Obama. Chicago was almost wiped off the face of the earth by the Great Fire of 1871. Today, it is an energetic center of business and commerce in the USA. Vacations to Chicago offers a wide assortment of attractions like stunning architecture (the city is home to the Sears Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world), vibrant ethnic neighborhoods, a lake-front business district, numerous shopping opportunities along Michigan Avenue and top-notch sports teams. Chicago is often chosen as a location for meetings, trade shows and conventions. The city is according