Bangkok is a land of contrasts, the setting for a happy co-existence between the old and the new. Bustling and sky rocketing in landscape and rich in cultural value, Bangkok retains its identity as a captivating holiday destination precisely because of the reconciliation of the citys past and present. Innately diverse and breathtaking, the city offers visitors a myriad of varied attractions at every turn.A city of temples and palaces, must-see...more
An important tourist attraction in Fiji - the Kula Bird Park is nestled in a forest within the vicinity of the Sigatoka River. It is one of Fijis most well known tourist sites and for first timers to the country it offers the perfect opportunity to acquaint ones self with the local fauna and flora.Today, the Kula Bird Park is better known as the Kula Eco Park which has grown into a world recognized institution. The Fiji islands where the bird...more
Khao Phansa is an important day in the calendar of Thailand as it marks the beginning of the retreat of the Buddhist monks to their temples during the rainy season. To celebrate this cultural day, devotees of the island organize the Candle Festival. Every year sculptures portraying Lord Buddha, characters from Buddhist stories, and monks made solely with wax are paraded around Ubon Ratchatani which is the largest province in Isan. A traveler to Thailand during the month of July would surely regret if this event is missed. These statues display intricate details and are mounted on top of lorries and trucks and are taken around in procession. The life-sized statues embody every sign of uniqueness and authenticity of the art and cultural pride of north-eastern Thailand. These ornate works are often produced for the candle competition which encourages the exceptional work and craftsmanship of their creators and thereby helped to ensure the continuity of their creativity.During the festival every onlooker will be gifted with an incomparable insight into the beliefs and way of life of the locals and the Buddhist culture. Impermanence in life which is often highlighted in the Buddhist...more
Author: Cary OrdwayFood can make or break a getaway. What if you had a website that could show you where the locally produced foods are, and lists the tours you can take while you're in the area?As you travel through California, there is no shortage of home-grown or locally produced products and now a website can help point you in the right...more
Anyone at the city centre of Kuala Lumpur with two or three hours to spare should definitely head to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. Situated at Jalan Lembah Taman Tasik Perdana, the park is only ten minutes from the City Centre and can be reached by taxi or by bus from Jalan Sultan Mohamed. The Bird Park which was opened in 1991 is considered to be...more
For those who look forward to visiting a zoo while on holiday should not miss the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta. The lush tropical greenery of the zoo is a fine imitation of the freedom of wildlife. The zoo is home to some of the rare and indigenous animals of Jakarta such as the, tapir, anoa, Komodo dragon, banteng, brightly colored birds, Java tiger and wild ox. A visit will be both educating and entertaining. Ragunan Zoo was first set up in 1864 by a Dutch Flora and Fauna Lovers organization on a plot of 10 acres and was earlier at Cikini Raya Street 2, South Jakarta. The park was moved to a new location at Ragunan, South Jakarta and was given 135 hectares of land. It is now home to 550 species of tropical plants and animals from Indonesia. The park also has a gigantic natural hippo pool, a special collection of crocodiles and spacious enclosures for the deer. The 30,000 plants of the zoo make it a zoo cum park. A collection of rare and endangered gibbons move about freely in a large enclosure with natural surroundings which can be located in the center of Ragunan Zoo. It is ideal to visit the park on weekends as it is less crowded. Not only does the Ragunan Zoo raise your...more
If you're out shopping in your local town or village and you trip on a raised paving slab or broken kerb and suffer injury as a result, you may be able to claim compensation from the local council. In a similar way, if you're a council house tenant...more
Are you in the mood for love this Christmas? Do you fancy taking your sweetheart for a romantic break to London? Maybe your thinking of popping that all important question? There is no better place to spend the day and to propose than in the London....more
The land of Zimbabwe called an African"??s Paradise. It is bordered on the north by Zambia, on the northeast and east by Mozambique, on the south by South Africa, and on the southwest and west by Botswana. Harare (formerly Salisbury) is the capital...more
Honestly if you are looking to rent a vehicle in another country for a holiday or business trip, the process is actually pretty much the same from country to country. Some countries call it car hire and some call it car rental, but other than that...more
Author: Sarah JamesYou've had your dream wedding, the vows have been exchanged and the guests have all gone away happy so it's now time to cap things off perfectly with a romantic honeymoon. While not everyone is lucky enough to get to take one, for...more
Author: TinnyWhere does Tiger Woods’ saga go? What will be the PGA Tour in the upcoming season? Amanda Blumenherst Let me suggest that 2010 would be the perfect year to start following the LPGA Tour. I know, the LPGA has been struggling itself...more