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Sukhothai - The Dawn of Happiness
Sunday, November 29th, 2009 | Travel |
Early 13th-century northern Thai kingdoms were actually scattered city-states with limited human, military and economic resources. Usually located in fertile, naturally-protected surroundings, self-sustaining in terms of food, fuel, building materials and cloth, and separated by dense jungle, they were individually powerless to defy Khmer suzerainty. Each state was obliged to pay tribute, principally by the time-consuming, cumbersome practice of sending water in earthenware jars to Angkor's ...› Continue reading
Eurail travel - a way to extend a holiday to Europe
Saturday, November 28th, 2009 | Travel |
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. You can edit it to fit your publication. Most articles are improved by editing. If you can let me know when and where it appears it would be appreciated. You can effectively extend a touring holiday of Europe by several days and perhaps save money. To do it you need a Eurail pass and a little forward planning. This is how it works. With a Eurail Pass you can go from city ...› Continue reading
Travel Light
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 | Travel |
I learned how to travel light from lightweight backpacking, then found it was just as useful to keep it light on trips overseas or driving across the country. The last time my wife and I went to Ecuador, I had 10 pounds of luggage, all in one carry-on bag, and Ana had just 8 pounds in her carry-on bag. This wasn't a short trip. We spent six weeks in Ecuador, at times on glacier-covered mountains, and at other times lounging on Pacific coast beaches. Travel Simplicity Why travel light? Travel ...› Continue reading
Take a Virtual Walk Around Amsterdam With Google Maps Street View
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | Travel |
If you're planning a trip to Amsterdam or just want to relive your last visit there, why not take a virtual trip courtesy of Google Street View? For those of you who missed the memo, Google has dispatched the world's biggest fleet of high-tech snoops into the world to snap one heck of a lot of pictures. The vehicles, each mounted by a set of cameras, tour the streets of cities and towns recording millions of images in all four directions simultaneously as they move. Once these images make ...› Continue reading
Thailand History and Regional Facts
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | Travel |
Thailand can be separated into four geographical regions. In the north are mountain ranges and deep valleys in which are the sources of Thailand's principal river, the Chao Phraya. The mountains are covered with forests of teak and evergreens. In central Thailand is the plain of the Chao Phraya. This is the most densely populated region, and it has the best farm land. In the east is the Khorat Plateau, a high, stony plain, where cattle, hogs, buffaloes and horses are farmed. The fourth region ...› Continue reading
Destination Guide for Pattaya, Thailand
Monday, November 16th, 2009 | Travel |
Once you arrive in Pattaya and you get all settled into your hotel room and what not, you are probably going to be looking for something fun to do, after all this is your vacation! There are a lot of activities and attractions for you to take advantage of in Pattaya. If you are looking to just lounge around in the sun and get the perfect tan then try checking out a couple of Pattaya's most popular beaches. Pattaya Beach is incredibly close to everything around you, from the beach you can easily ...› Continue reading
Driving safely During Winter Weather
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | Travel |
Come rain or shine, sometimes you cannot avoid having to go somewhere, and there is often no alternative to getting in your car and driving there. When you add snow, hail or other hazardous driving conditions into the mix it simply makes things even more fraught with potential difficulties. In order to ensure that you can do so safely, there are often changes that will need to be made. Paramount among the concerns of driving in winter there must be the realization that you have to drive safely. ...› Continue reading
Hotels in Patong and Whale Orgies in Thailand
Friday, November 13th, 2009 | Travel |
So it took a whale orgy to put things in perspective. These unbelievably powerful beasts, and not gentle giants are driven by instinct and totally oblivious to human desires. For those of you who love to get your feet wet, Patong near Phuket is the place to be and if you are looking for nature the sky's the limit. Which is why me and some friends decided to take a chartered boat trip from Patong Thailand in search of whales. When I say chartered I do mean we got chatting to a fisherman who ...› Continue reading
Las Vegas Weather in May
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 | Travel |
May weather in Las Vegas sees a steady rise in temperature from the beginning of the month to the end. If you are planning to visit Las Vegas in May you should get to enjoy some really terrific weather unless you are very unlucky in a city that was built on luck. The average daily high temperature in Las Vegas in the first week of May is slightly above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature is normally right around 60. Typically in Las Vegas the record highs are about 20 degrees above the ...› Continue reading
Secret Resorts in Germany -- A Checklist To Find Them -- Part 1
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 | Travel |
'Follow theses steps and you prevent disappointment' Since years the Wellness Industry experiences an upswing. The Baby-boomer wants to stay young, healthy and happy. A Wellness vacation is for this often a step into the right direction. Why not just take the time of a two week ease and escape the everyday life? Clearly, it is very pleasant to be able to be spoiled and refuelled with new energy. But what if the Secret Resorts, also considered as Wellness Hotels, do not obtain the desired ...› Continue reading
Island Hopping in Thailand
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | Travel |
Charter Yacht Flexibility The luxury of a Chartered Yacht and the freedom that it affords travellers is unmatched. Cruise ships, often a popular alternative for aspirant seafarers, also provide delightful holidays but with a pre-planned and highly structured itinerary, can prevent spontaneity and will inhibit travellers from seeing lesser known island destinations. The beauty of Yacht Charters is that while it is necessary to have a framework of an itinerary, this is not set in stone, and ...› Continue reading
Villa Holiday or Package Holiday
Monday, November 9th, 2009 | Travel |
Villa Holiday Versus Package Holiday Everybody knows someone who has been on one and an awful lot of people have been on one themselves. Yes we are talking about the age old Package holiday. The safest, most common holiday. Package holidays have been around for years and I am sure everyone will know someone that has went to a travel agent and booked a holiday through them. Is the tide turning though? Have people found a better way to enjoy their holidays costing them a fraction of travel agent ...› Continue reading
The charming handicrafts of Northern Thailand
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 | Travel |
For many visitors to Chiang Mai, the culture of Northern Thailand is best represented by the beautiful temples and endless trekking in the mountains. There is however more to this area than colourful hill tribes and elephant rides. Many people have now discovered the fantastic shopping including the Baan Tawai craft centre, which can be found just to the south of the city. Among the many bargains here are a huge selection of handicrafts and cultural souvenirs. Chiang Mai has a famous Night ...› Continue reading
Orlando, Florida, The New Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 | Travel |
Summer vacation just got sweeter for kids visiting the New Nickelodeon Family Suites at the Holiday Inn Resort in Florida with their families. Dreamy decorations and a dedicated spa specialist await young guests at their very own vacation spa service in Orlando. The Sugar & Spice Kids Spa is a deluxe space complete with massage chairs and treatments for girls and boys alike. A sweet treat for both the young and young-at-heart. The Sugar & Spice Kids Spa was a special treat for Atlanta, Ga., ...› Continue reading
Holiday in South Africa
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 | Travel |
I met a European couple (the guy from the Netherlands and the girl from UK) in Australia a couple of years ago. They are now planning to come visit South Africa later this year and I thought it may be useful for European travellers to hear a South African's opinion of a holiday in South Africa. Firstly you need to understand that I'm an outdoor man. Although I live in a city, everything I do for pleasure will be to get away from city life. While in Australia, I read somewhere that 'If you ...› Continue reading
5 Things I Love About Living in Thailand
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 | Travel |
I love having a pool I went down to the pool in my apartment building today after work and swam for a while. When I got back to my apartment, it struck me that having my own pool (okay, I do share it with the other people in my building but I am usually in it by myself) is one of the things I love about living here in Thailand. It is hot enough here in Bangkok that I can swim all year round. I am sure I'll get to the stage that I feel it is too cold for that one month of the year when the ...› Continue reading
Hotels In Bangkok, Thailand
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 | Travel |
You have decided to visit Asia for your next vacation and have decided to go to Bangkok, Thailand. Your flight is booked but you are still looking for a hotel. But, how do you decide which hotel to stay at? Your decision should be based on what you plan to do while you are "Krung Thep". Will you be spending most of your time sightseeing, shopping or enjoying the nightlife? You don't want to waste valuable time in a Bangkok taxi inching along Sukhumvit Road. Siam Square area is a good place to ...› Continue reading