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For the past five years, Shoreditch has been the place in London to discover new possibilities in the nightlife world, with the coolest and newest bars, pubs and clubs. Popularised by the artists, it has been a haven for the underground and fashion conscious types who like a little bit of creativity and the unknown when venturing out for night in London.

Shoreditch bars and clubs are smaller than the West End nightclubs, they are decked out in the latest urban art trends and interior, and will be playing the latest underground music you can find, from English Folk, to Dubstep. Drinks are cheaper, entry fees are lower and there is a rawness that will not be replicated on a commercial dance floor in Leicester Square. Try Hoxton Pony or T bar for a taste of the above.

This is what has drawn in Londoner’s and tourists alike, and made this a fantastic alternative to the glitzy, overhyped and overpriced nightclubs in the West End. Shoreditch bars and clubs have increased rapidly over the years, and there is always somewhere new to discover that will keep your nights out an interesting and explorative affair.

Recently though, a new wave of Shoreditch venue has been popping up on the streets of Old Street and Hoxton. Bar and Club operators have spotted an opportunity to exploit the buzz and footfall on the Shoreditch streets by bringing a certain West End flavour to these East parts of London. This has been a subtle shift that will go unnoticed by most Shoreditch party goers but it is an important observation to make as this could represent the start of a significant shift in the London bar and club scene.

It appears bar and club owners feel there is more of a demand for high end Cocktail drinking and more exclusive, swanky interiors to cater for the Shoreditch crowd. Shoreditch now rivals the West End as one of the top night-life destinations of London so with that brings money and customers to cater for. Perhaps not everyone wants a sweaty, retro-inspired, Chequered Shirt dominated dance floor anyway? So what type of venues am I discussing?

Well, let’s take Glo Glo’s Bar for example. Located in the basement of The Great Eastern Dining Room, this feels like a hidden members club, tucked away in an exclusive Hotel in the heart of Mayfair or even Tokyo, so you would perhaps be a little confused to stumble across this bar on a Friday night in Shoreditch. With seating wrapped all around the main centre-piece bar, you can sit and marvel at the fine cocktails being served up. There is a DJ in the corner offering up smooth House Beats, and an electric atmosphere full of chat and laughter. This venue has class and style in abundance and is a long way from the usual Indie-graffiti inspired Shoreditch bar. This marks a new trend towards the new wave of Shoreditch Cocktail bars.

Glo Glo’s is not alone, there are plenty of other bars in Shoreditch offering up a more West End styled experience. Take a trip down to see Ninety Eight Bar on Curtain Road. This is a former Members bar that has now gone public, and has some of the finest and creative Cocktails around in Shoreditch. You will be impressed with the elegant piano and eccentric but beautifully crafted décor; this is a hidden gem of a bar.

I predict this trend to continue as we see more and more West End type venues opening up in Shoreditch, but with more style and class, come higher drinks prices so it might leave Shoreditch old timers, scrambling for the venues of Dalston. Shoreditch is now leading the scene of London nightlife and I think offering up even more variety of bars, clubs and pubs can only be good for those who love Shoreditch as a place to go out in London.

Jammu and Kashmir is one of the popular tourist destinations of India known for its scenic beauty. The culture of this state provides tourists a chance to know the richness of this destination.

The scenic charm of Himalayas designated this destination with the title of Paradise on Earth. It is the romantic destination of India where tourists come in large number to spend vacations. The speckled charm of natural beauty steals the hearts of visitors who come here from across the globe. This wonderful state is also renowned for its cuisine and dance. The food of this place has its own distinctive flavour which never fails to tantalize the taste buds of tourists.

The food is highly influenced by the cuisines of North India, Central Asia and Persia. The preparations and ingredients vary from one social group to another. For example the food of Kashmiri pandits is prepared with lots of oil, ghee, spices and yoghurt. The use of non-vegetarian ingredients is avoided because of the religious beliefs.

While the dishes of the other communities are highly dominated by non-vegetarian ingredients and spices. Mutton is the most notable ingredient in the food here. Tourists can find more than 30 varieties of mutton dishes. Some of the most popular and favoured non-vegetarian dishes are Chamani Qaliyan, Rogan Josh, Shab Deg Kashmiri Yakhni, Aab Gosht, Matshgand, Gushtaba and Kabargah.

Apart from the vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes the desserts of Jammu and Kashmir have their own distinctive flavour. Some of the lip smacking desserts of this place are Shufta, Sevaiyyan, Phirni, Shakar Pareh, Panjeeri and Kasaar.

The Music and Dance reflects the charm of Jammu and Kashmir culture. It is another popular attraction which enthrals tourists who come here from far and wide. Some of the popular dance forms of this state are:

Rouf is another popular dance which is performed by women in the spring season or during Eid or Ramzan. In this, a song is played in the background in the form of questions and answers. One group ask the questions and the other group responds to it in a rhythmic way.

The Hafiz Nagma of the Sufiana Kalam.

Surma is an interesting and emotional dance which depicts the fear of a newly married bride whose groom has gone in the war.
A visit to this heavenly destination of India will surely leave you enchanted. There is so much to enjoy and explore in this destination.

If you are going to be traveling to Australia, you are going to probably want to go and see the Great Barrier Reef. If this is true, then you want to go to Airlie Beach. This small town in the Whitsunday region of Queensland, Australia, is one of the closest ports for tourists to reach the Great Barrier Reef. But it is also much more than that. Here are a couple Airlie Beach travel tips.

You can travel at any time of year. One of the great things about Airlie beach is that it has many small, wonderful lagoons. These man made lakes were put in place because the beaches on the coast are inhabited with jellyfish periodically. These man made lagoons, however, are equally beautiful, and allow for people to go swimming and enjoy the tropical life all year round.

This is also good for anyone who is looking to save a couple of pennies. We all know that traveling during the off season can save you money. But at Airlie Beach, there isn’t really an off season for activity, just for prices. If you book your ticket in October, when the jellyfish make the Australian coast their home, you will be able to get cheap flights, cheap hotels, but still be able to enjoy the beach, the water, and the sun.

This small town has become popular for backpackers, and many hotels will accommodate you on a modest budget. Also, because this city is so populated by backpackers, there is always an active nightlife scene.

I suppose the best Airlie Beach travel tip that I can give you is to go and visit this beautiful city. It is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, has year round swimming and activities, cheap hotels, and a fun night life scene. What better place to experience Australia.