Best Western Envoy Inn and SuitesThe Best Western Envoy may not be the most elegant of hotels but for a budget hotel, it is one accommodation which has the best value for money. The rooms are clean and well-kept with Deluxe rooms that have king-sized beds, and Suites which have a coffee maker, microwave, in-room movie selections, high speed internet connection and satellite television. The hotel also has an onsite restaurant so it would be...more
Shaanxi History Museum - Showcasing China's Rich Ancient CivilizationsFor travellers interested in viewing Xian attractions, a stay in a Xian serviced apartment will provide ample facilities for rest and relaxation. An excellent choice for a serviced accommodation Xian is the Citadines Gaoxin Xi'an. Surrounded by a business and shopping...more
The Cheap and Best Notebook ForStudentsStudent notebook computers are not appropriate just for business travellers and IT professionals. Due to improvements in technology, the dropping of prices, and the extensive obtainability of WiFi, laptops have become ideal for anyone desiring the convenience of being able to take their main computer anywhere...more
The History of Tag Heuer WatchesSince the BeginningIn 1860, Edouard Heuer founded a watch company in Switzerland, with the idea of becoming the first person to patent the chronograph. Of course, he did this in 1882, making him the leader in innovative technologies. The "oscillating pinion" is still in use today by major watchmakers. But this was not enough—in 1911, he also patented the first "Time Trip"; a clock made for dashboards in automobiles. The first set of hands were set to tell time like an ordinary clock, but a second set of hands were designed to track the duration of the trip. A driver could set the timer, then stop when they reached their destination. Mr. Heuer was a man before his time in innovation and ideas. Wrist Watches1914 saw the first wrist watch/chronograph combo, which let the owner start and stop time in a "stopwatch" fashion. This is where the stopwatch idea originated, which is still in use today. During the 1930's and ‘40's, Tag Heuer manufactured timepieces for aircraft and automobiles to contribute to the war effort. Many chronographs were made to include a calendar function as well.Once the war was over, the company began creating watches for...more