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Beautiful Inland Beach Cottage Rentals
When many people, singles and families alike, think about booking a holiday, many of them would only think about going to the beach for a fortnight’s lounging on the beach under the sun and swimming in warm, azure waters. Continue reading
How To Buy Camping Gear And Supplies
When the weather turns warm, the hearts of millions of families, individuals and groups turn to camping whether it is for a long vacation or just a few days break. The necessity therefore arises for these people to start thinking about where to buy camping gear and supplies. If you are a keen camper, then you will probably already have most of your camping gear, but everyone needs to stock up on supplies before they actually depart. Continue reading
Saint Croix Of The US Virgin Islands
Saint Croix is the biggest of the US Virgin Islands although the capital city, Charlotte Amelie, is located on St Thomas. Saint Croix itself has two towns Frederiksted (pop. 830) and Christiansted (pop. 3,000). The name of the island comes from the earlier Spanish name given by Christopher Columbus in 1493 – Santa Cruz or ‘Holy Cross’. As Santa Cruz, Saint Croix gets a lot of mention in swashbuckling stories of pirates and buccaneers sailing on the Spanish Main. Continue reading
How To Get A UK Visitor’s Visa For A Thai.
Obtaining a UK visitor’s visa is not a straight-forward task and can be very tiring. It is also easier to apply from some countries than others and this is mostly to do with money and possibly reputation. It is obviously far harder for the average Thai to pay for a UK holiday than an average American. Arabs may be finding it more difficult too these days. So it can seem that the embassy staff have something against you. However, this is not true. They are acting under orders to protect the UK and so only doing their job. Do not take things personally. Some people also believe that the Thai government works with the embassy to prevent Thais leaving Thailand. This is not true either Continue reading
Skiing In Scotland: An Introduction
Scotland is famous for being the home of the Highland Games and golf and it is well-known for rugby and football and skiing. Skiing?, you may well wonder. Yes, it is a fact, Scotland has some of the very few resorts in the United Kingdom where you can have a holiday in a skiing resort. In fact there are a number of world class skiing resorts in Scotland. So, if you fancy touring Scotland, you can add skiing on your list for possible activities to do. Continue reading
Berkhamsted Castle, Cornwall
The exact origin of Berkhamsted Castle is unclear. It was probably built by Robert, Count of Mortain and Earl of Cornwall, who was the half-brother of King William I. Robert became wealthy from the Norman Conquest in 1066 and grew even more rich during the following years. Continue reading
Going Skiing in Europe
Europe is the home of skiing. The first drawings of a skier were found in a cave in Nordland, Norway. The drawing has been dated at 5000 BC. Norway was almost definitely the home of skiing or what is known as Nordic Skiing anyway. Continue reading
The Profession Of Landscape Architecture In Thailand
Landscape architecture plays an important function in the improvement of all contemporary cities. The principles of landscape architecture are used in order to create open ‘breathing spaces’ so the city has some fresh air and does not look cluttered. Landscape architecture is taught in Thailand and is acknowledged as a profession offering professional qualifications at degree status. Continue reading
Skiing In France: An Introduction
An ambition of many of the world’s skiers is to go on a skiing holiday in France. Some of the world’s most famous and best downhill ski slopes are in the French Alps. The French Alps are contiguous to the Swiss Alps, so if you have the time you could visit both on the one holiday. The French and the Swiss Alps are the most sophisticated in the world. English is spoken in both areas, but French is the local language in both the French and the Swiss Alps. Continue reading
Udon Thani And A Visa Run To Vientiane, Laos.
In order to be eligible for a twelve-months’ visa in Thailand, you have to have a certain amount of money in the bank: 400,000 Baht if you are married to a Thai and 800,000 if you are not married. (I have heard many times that two can live as cheaply as one, but never for half the price). Another condition is that that money has to be in a Thai bank three months before you need the visa. Continue reading