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Facts you should know about the Thailand travel

September 6, 2012 by

Article by Mark Lee

Before travelling to Thailand you need to have the ideas about the various attractive places in this country. There is an Emerald Buddha temple which has a Buddha statue of about 65cms elevation and is made up of jade or jasper quartz. You can also visit the coin pavilion and the other Thai decorations. The ambience of these temples plays an important role to enchant the tourists. Apart from this Emerald Buddha temple you can also visit various other Buddha temples as well if you go into the capital city, Bangkok. This metropolitan city has many things to offer to the tourists across the world. From the thrilling nightlife to wonderful museums, Bangkok has everything. National Museum in Bangkok is the largest museum in this south eastern part of Asia. In this National Museum there is a collection of musical instruments, woodcarving, weapons, ceramics, contemporary Thai art and Buddha images.The tourists who make the Bangkok tours should not miss the chance of visiting the temple of Wat Pho, which the largest as well as the oldest Buddha temple. This temple has a reclined Buddha statue of about 46 meters. A special massage therapy is also done here to attract visitors. In Bangkok, Chatuchak market is very famous for its shopping and it is opened on weekends only. You can also have some fun in the Dusuit Zoo. The bank of the Thonburi River also gathers attention of the visitors. Taskin monument is the main attraction. The statue of King Taskin is there in this monument. The museum of Royal Barges has a collection of the king’s Golden Swan and his personal boats. In north Bangkok, there are two national museums. One is the Ayutthaya and the other is the Chantharakasen. In the central part of Thailand many tourists visit the town of Kanchanaburi and Lopburi. In the south east region of Thailand there is a national park called Ko Chang which is famous for the elephant riding, snorkeling and diving. You can also enjoy the thrilling wildlife in this park. Another attraction for the exotic and wonderful beaches is Pattaya which is 150kms from Bangkok. In south Thailand, Phetchaburi city is famous for the water sports and marine life. These ideas would help you to select the perfect Thailand travel packages.

The author is the expert writer having vast experience about the travel industry. Currently he is writing on various topics related to travel industry like: shanghai tourism, tours to burma, trip to India, Xian terracotta warriors, Halong bay tours etc.

Thailand is one of the south East Asian countries. Tourists from all over the world want to select Thailand as their destination spot for their holidays. The Buddha devotees generally have the desire to visit Thailand at least for once in lifetime. This is because Thailand has many exquisite and unique Buddha temples.

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How the demise of the coal mining industry has brought about new leisure activities

June 11, 2012 by

Article by Pete

Unfortunately the demise of the coal mining industry during the 1980’s resulted in massive redundancy for many, who having not really experienced or trained in any other profession found themselves jobless, in financial struggle, and forced to re-train in another profession and start again from scratch. However after 2 decades of decay and ruin of previous coal mining operations many previous colliery sites and the railway lines connecting them have now taken on a new lease of life. With funding from local government these previously purely industrial areas have now been re-vamped into wonderful countryside trails and country parks.

This is most prominent in the area where I now live close to the border of North-East Derbyshire and West Nottinghamshire. Having lived in or close to this area most of my life I remember how about 30 years ago you couldn’t travel more than a few miles in any direction without coming across another working colliery, fortunately for the countryside lover you now cannot travel more than a few miles without happening upon another country park or countryside trail.

My heart goes out to all those men and their families who found themselves in difficult times when the pits were closed. Many of my school friends chose the colliery as a career when leaving school – a ‘job for life’ they were promised – only to find themselves unemployed only a few years later. Fortunately for me I had no desire to work down the pit and chose a different career path – I went into agriculture initially and then progressed into horticulture – so when many of my old friends found themselves without a job I was still working, albeit less pay but at least I was still in work, so for this reason I am pleased that I chose the path I did, but I sympathise deeply with those who ended up having to start again.

The coal-mining industry no doubt left behind its legacy with many houses being built around the colliery to provide homes for miners and their families, and even today many local towns and villages still show signs of the previous booming industry that was responsible for their birth in the first place. Rows and rows of terraced houses still stand although many have since been demolished and sometimes modern residences, other industrial units, or retail and leisure parks have sprung up on land previously occupied by the homes of colliery staff and their families. Miners welfare and working men• s clubs often still stand in legacy to their members previous professional status.

Gone are the days of a smoke filled sky from fires burning the local coal to keep families warm as most of the houses that were once called ‘home’ by mining families if still standing have been modernised to use alternative fuels such as gas or electricity, in almost all cases extensions have been added to the rear of these properties, attached outbuildings or a bedroom converted to create a modern indoor bathroom – no more going outside to an outbuilding to go to the toilet and no more tin baths in front of the fire. We get it much easier these days, lucky us! I myself now live with my family in one of these ex-pit houses with not one but three locations where once stood a pit-top with all the trimmings all within just one mile from my front door; three separate collieries less than a mile away, wow! Such is the legacy of coal mining.

Please forgive my ramblings; I am drifting away from my chosen aim and getting nostalgic so let me try and get back on track.My aim is to open the eyes of people to what great choice of countryside destinations are now on their own doorstep, thanks to a previous but now defunct local industry.

Within a mile of home for example we have two country parks and one industrial estate located on once pit-tops. The two country parks are connected by countryside trails that eventually lead off and link to other country parks several miles away, all of which used to be a colliery, and all linked by an amazing network of countryside trails – prior rail lines which once saw the passage of regular freight trains rather than the modern day passage of horse riders, cyclists, and of course walkers.

For example if we desire we can now ride our horse, cycle or walk from Sutton-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire to Grassmoor, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire and back again without having to pass down a road, just occasionally cross one. The local country park and trail network allows us to leisurely stroll or ride between Mansfield Woodhouse (Notts), Pleasley (Notts and Derbys), Shirebrook (Derbys), Teversal (Notts), Rowthorne (Derbys), Skegby and Stanton Hill (Notts), Sutton-in-Ashfield (Notts), Huthwaite (Notts), Tibshelf (Derbys), Newton and Blackwell (Derbys), Morton (Derbys), Pilsley (Derbys)*, Holmewood and Williamthorpe (Derbys), North Wingfield (Derbys), Grassmoor (Derbys), South Normanton (Derbys), and New Houghton (Derbys) without passing along a road for more than a few metres. I’m sure there’s more but can’t think of them all at the moment.

Amazing isn’t it!

Miles upon miles of pleasant undisturbed paths to explore at your leisure.Note: *Pilsley refers to Pilsley in the Bolsover district and not Pilsley in the Derbyshire Dales.

If you think you can’t top that then check this out!

Of those 20 places mentioned above 10 of them also have country parks where once stood the local pit. Grassmoor, Tibshelf, Williamthorpe, Teversal, Shirebrook, Pleasley, and Morton have their own country parks whereas Stanton Hill, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Huthwaite are connected by one large country park known as ‘Brierly Forest Park’.

This is just the start of it; venture just a short distance from the most local area and there’s many more to check out!

I’m sure you can see my point now.

If you live in the area what I’m saying is ‘open your eyes and get out there’ leave the car at home and do some exploring from your own doorstep, there’s lots to discover! If you don’t live there then give it a visit anyway, it’s quite astounding!

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Look out for my Peak District and Derbyshire visitor eBook out next year (2012). Email me at peak-district-tours@live.co.uk to reserve your copy

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All about coffees and tea

May 5, 2012 by

Article by Robert Duce

When it is chilly winter out there it is nothing better than coffee or tea to have. The coffee and tea are considered to be bet by the most of the people to as a warm drink to warm themselves in winter. We know that each and every one like coffee or tea or both so the tea and coffee gift baskets can be stunning and unique gift at the same time. The gift baskets are normally spectacular and very interesting gifts. They are containing number of things like glamorous and unique presentation. These baskets look great when opened, these can be very elegant, simple or extravagant as you wish and moreover they are available at affordable prices. The low calorie coffees are also very popular.One of the biggest sources where you can find easily the baskets is on the web. On the web there are large numbers of sites which can offer you a large variety of gift baskets at reasonable prices. The iced tea is also gaining its popularity at high rate. If you are ordering these baskets through the web then it will be delivered at the door step on time. Moreover there are also other companies who are selling these baskets at very reasonable prices. In older times the tea was considered as the major preference in India but today there are many stylish western people who are influenced by the coffee bars in big metro locations. Also today the tea is still offered and favored by the number of people and also it is a good business option. The international coffee board is also very strict.The coffee is considered to be an addictive drink which is normally prepared with grounded coffee beans. The main reason of addiction of the coffee for the coffee lovers is the pleasing flavor and the fragrance of the coffee and tea. There are a number of ways in which you can have the coffee like some people prefer cold coffee and some people prefer hot coffee. Moreover it can also be consumed with or without milk, sweetener or cream.It is also extremely innovative and versatile thing to do to add new flavors like aroma. Like tea the coffee is also considered to be one of the best options for the business. The reason behind this is that there is 60 % of the generation all over the world who are addicted of the coffees like cold coffee.In the country India, it is no exception. Here you can find a large number of the coffee bars which can be easily available for the individuals. However, the barista Lavazza is having more than two hundred coffee bars all over the India and it is considered to be best for different coffee items like cappuccino, lattes, espresso and many other items. Moreover the Barista Lavazza is the company who has been serving is this field from last 12 years. It is also considered best for continental breakfast food.

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What do you need to know about renting a car?

February 25, 2012 by

Article by D.K.

Car-rental industry has been rapidly growing and this time these changes are for better.The biggest U.S. car-rental company Enterprise just purchased National and Alamo and their online tools allow drivers to find best deals. At the same drivers are still facing rising taxes, hidden fees, and strict fuel policies so here is few tips on how to get good deal on car-rentals before your next trip.

1.Go opaque for big discounts

Booking through opaque travel site like hotwire.com or priceline.com-where you pay upfront without knowing exact car-rental company you are booking with-can ensure you big discounts. If you prefer not to use opaque site don?t go around from one company website to another but use an aggregator. Sites like kayak.com or sidestep.com will directly take to the rental agency?s website once you are ready to book.

2.Avoid renting at the airport

Most of the airport location is required by law to add local and state surcharges. It is estimated that renting a car at the airport can cost you 25%-45% more than if you rented a car in city center. Also rent locally when you are traveling abroad. Web sites like Autoeurope.com will offer you better deals because they specialize in foreign car renting.Check for international based websites like Hertz and compare rates with U.S. based sites.

3.Restrictions

Check insurance coverage and age requirements when renting abroad. Some credit cards don?t cover the insurance in selected countries and some countries impose restrictions on older drivers. Also some options common in U.S.A. are not available abroad (Like unlimited mileage).

4.Opt for a smaller car.

Do you really need a larger car? If not, go compact. Here’s a little secret: Rental car companies often run out of economy models because they’re the most popular, so you’ll often be steered toward an upgrade in the hopes that you’ll cave in and pay for it. Just say no. You stand to get the upgrade anyway for the economy price.

5.Be on time.

If you return your car late, the rental agency may charge you as much as a full day’s rental. If you are going to be late, call the agency and explain your situation. It may help.

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All About Cruise Ships

January 23, 2012 by

Article by sas_chris

All About Cruise Ships

Cruise ships are rated on a 100 point scale. They need to maintain a health score higher than 86 out of 100. Cruise ships are a great location to have your next vacation. If given the opportunity, many parents would choose to take a cruise alone. Cruise ships are very safe as well. They are equipped with life boats, life jackets, emergency personnel, doctors, and firemen all on the cruise ship.

Cruise ships are like floating resorts with all the choices fine resorts have to offer. You can be by yourself and lie back in a lounge chair, breathe in the sea air, soak up the sun, read good books, or watch the ever-changing view. Cruise ships are required to follow strict environmental regulations that ensure that treated sewage and wastewater from showers, sinks and kitchen galleys are discharged properly at designated offshore perimeters. In fact, cruise line waste management is so highly regarded that cruise lines are often consulted by state governments on pollution abatement and sewage control. Cruise ships are like floating resorts with all the amenities fine resorts have to offer.

Passengers are invariably assigned to lifeboats or similar survival craft. The total capacity of all the survival craft on board will exceed the total number of persons on the vessel. Passengers become friends; they are never just cabin numbers. Unlike other larger ships, they are proud of the intimate world they offer, where modern-day conveniences sail in harmony with traditional values.

Statistically, cruise ships are safer than hotels and resorts when it comes to fires and violent crime. However, it is in your best interest not to abandon common sense just because you board a cruise ship for a wonderful vacation. Staterooms will receive upgraded soft goods, Shear Butter bathroom amenities from L’Occitane, flat screen TVs and DVD/CD players, and Bose Sound Docks for use with iPods, which can be borrowed at no charge from reception. Wireless connectivity in public areas is promised for all three ships.

Staterooms on many ships are even equipped with televisions. While most ships now have telephones in passenger cabins, you can also call someone on shore through the ship’s radio operator while at sea. Staterooms on all of today’s modern cruise ships are equipped with satellite televisions and in some cases in-cabin internet connections. And, you can make phone calls from most ports.

Everything you’ve heard about cruise ship dining is true. At each meal, you’ll find a varied selection of appetizers, salads, soups, main courses and desserts. Everything you’ve heard about cruise ship dining is true. At each meal, you’ll find a varied selection of entrees (appetizers, salads, soups, vegetables, and desserts, too), and each day the selection will be different.

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Is cheap broadband about to go the way of cheap petrol, cheap flights, cheap rice…?

January 20, 2012 by

Article by Shirley Stevens

In the past, European competition laws restricted BT’s stranglehold on telephone line access throughout the UK. There was a process known as LLU, or ‘local-loop unbundling’, which permitted companies to establish their own equipment in BT exchanges, paying BT part of the line rental they collected.

The outcome of this was cheaper broadband deals and lower costs all round.

Final link

Broadband providers pay to access the final link between the local exchange and your telephone, the property of BT.

These are the costs which Ofcom has mooted could increase and which will most likely be carried by the consumer.

Yes, the poor old consumer may well be hit just where it hurts most – yet again.

A few of the cheap broadband providers have been angered by this decision as they feel the second-rate service they get from BT’s wholesale division, Openreach, doesn’t justify the additional price increase.

TalkTalk, undoubtedly the UK’s cheapest broadband provider, has probably been the most vocal in this regard and claims that allowing Openreach to increase costs would be damaging to competition and a backward step. If a provider such as TalkTalk is concerned about it, does this really mean that the end of cheap broadband is on the cards?

Who will be bitten by higher broadband costs?

On the positive side, there are possibly a few ways of avoiding these price increases.

Firstly, if your broadband access is via cable, from Virgin Media broadband for instance, you will definitely not be affected as cable broadband services run independently of BT’s telecoms network.

That’s an unusual bit of good news for Virgin Media customers then!

Secondly, if you live where there are no LLU services – such as in rural areas where TalkTalk, Tiscali and others haven’t seen the financial rewards in modifying your exchange yet – prices will remain the same.

Location, therefore, is all important.

It seems that price caps will only be removed in areas where competition is sufficiently robust, for instance, where there are a number of broadband providers in the same area all vying for customers.

Thirdly, you are not likely to be affected by any price increases if you are in the middle of a 12 or 18 month contract and the initial terms and conditions should continue to apply. But, a warning – be on the look out for any amendments which your broadband provider may email to you.

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Freelance broadband writer Shirley Stevens specialises in the UK telecoms and broadband industry. She writes extensively for ChooseISP.co.uk – compare broadband, which allows you to compare cheap broadband packages.

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The Truth About Cruise Ships

December 29, 2011 by

The Truth About Cruise Ships
A Cruise Ship Officer Survives The Work, Adventure, Alcohol, And Sex Of Ship Life – If You’re Curious About What Happens Below Deck On A Cruise Ship, Then Get Ready To Laugh Through An Experience Unlike Any Other!
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Know about Deepawali Festival Festival

December 28, 2011 by

Article by Amit Kumar

Our culture and tredition are most valued in Hinduism. Hindus celebrate lots of festival and each one has its own significance. Deepavali is one of the most auspacious and important festivals of Hindus.It is celebrated all over the India with great enthusiasm. Before Deepavali we could see the passion in people to celebrate this festival.Deepavali unites the country into one.Deepawali falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Karthik. It is commemorated on the dark night of Amavasya. Deepavali is a five day celebration. 1st day we celebrate Dhanteras, then Choti Deepavali and Badi Deepavali, after that padwa and Bhai duj. Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Biddhist all celebrate this festival for different religious reasons. Hindu’s celebrate it as coming back of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. And Sikh’s celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Har Gobind to Amritsar after freeing 52 Hindu kings imprisoned by Emperor Jahangir in Fort Gwalior. For Jain it’s the day when their last Tirthankar Mahavir attained Moksha.On the day of deepavali we decorate our houses with rangolis; on the doorways we hang torans of mango leaves and marigolds for goodluck. We also light diyas and lamps to destroy the darkness. It is said that lighting of lamps repel against evil spirits.The main event of deepawali is deepavali puja or Laxmi puja. Deepavali pujan is perfomed after the sunset. Deepavali puja is essentially dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) and Lord Ganesha (destroyer of evils).Laxmi Puja is the main event on Diwali in North and West India. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visit brings peace and prosperity. It is extremely important to keep the house clean and pure at the time of Deepavali as Goddess Laxmi loves cleanliness.As deepavali 2010 is approching we could already hear the sound of firecrackers. It is an indication that Deepavali 2010 is not far away. We can see the enthusism in the people while shopping. Everyone is exited to shop for themselves, for their near and dear one. As celebration of Deepavali festival is incomplete without exchanging Deepavali gifts. This festival symbolises luck, wealth, happiness and success. This is the most awaiting festival in India.

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Our culture and tredition are most valued in Hinduism. Hindus celebrate lots of festival and each one has its own significance. Deepavali is one of the most auspacious and important festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated all over the India with great enthusiasm.

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Student travel: travel about the affordable

December 23, 2011 by

Article by Gerard Holden

Amongst the fantastic reasons for as becoming a Student is getting the versatility to go to. Numerous students make probably almost certainly the most with the college or school breaks to total some Student travel. Although quite a few will try automobile journeys, others will mind by way of the border or travel foreign. Among the fantastic components about Student travel is you’ll uncover so many travel possibilities available. You will have the capability to find some sort of journey to match any group of hobbies, and thankfully any budget.

Most college students is going to be obtaining a restricted spending budget, to ensure that they will most likely be searching for inexpensive or low-listed holidays. Which is wherever how old you’re and Student standing can arrives in beneficial. If you have students card for the college or school, learn if it makes it possible for you to undoubtedly any sort of advantages. Some Student cards can provide students discount prices on trains and buses, even though some will permit students to obtain certain provides at eating places too as on accommodation. You’ll obtain also numerous travel agencies who’ll function with college students to set up inexpensive travel offers. Quite a few these focus on Student travel, and provide considerably decreased costs for school college students.

One element about Student travel will be the reality that various students may possess an inclination to check out in their holiday time. This plainly is commonly peak travel a while and it is normally fairly high-listed. If it really is probable to, see no matter whether or not you’ll have the ability to schedule your holiday to possess an off-peak time. This could conserve you fairly considerably of money. Failing this, test to reserve your journey far in advance, as tickets will are commonly less expensive. Whatsoever fees remain away of getting final 2nd plane tickets or expenses. These may well be significant listed, and you will find which the investing budget could have reduced considerably.

All students like to visit less high-priced places. While this appears restricting, it can be in fact the option. A variety of in regards to the less pricey regions to check out are basically minimal overrun by vacationers. They are often developing nations that weren’t converted into tourist traps. Furthermore, as college students usually be much more quite possibly to visit regarding the low-cost also to research for out fascinating encounters, these may possibly be great spots to examine. Make certain that you simply make probably one of the most from the provided place. Attempt new components that you just wouldn’t otherwise get an examine, producing an function to truly experience a completely new area or possibly a totally new town.

Yet another type of travel that college students can take complete advantage of is exchange or critique overseas systems. They’re packages wherever college students, often college college students, review and live overseas. These might be an amazing possibility not only for study, but furthermore for viewing the earth and meeting new folks. Seek the advice of with your system agent to determine no matter regardless of whether your institution offers overview overseas or exchange software programs. Various of these packages could also lead for your graduation elements, so that they is normally useful in a lot of approaches. Learning abroad might also be much less pricey than their studies at a residential location institution. It is wise to make in all probability the most of individuals alternatives in spite of the reality that you’ll nevertheless can. If you’re contemplating Student travel, traveling like a Student could possibly be an remarkable assortment.

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Ramon van Meer is an expert on finding the right option for corporate travel and First Class Flights. His company Lets Fly Cheaper offers for Group Travel with the best personal service.

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