Sydney is just one of those places in Australia that you just have to visit. Like all things Australian Sydney too has an unmistakable character of its own. One of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia, Sydney comes across as a destination for the active traveler. The ever popular Bondi beach along with comparatively lesser known beaches decorates the extremities of this vast country that is a continent by itself. The surfer...more
Healthcare costs have been steadily rising at a rate that far outstrips the average family income. For elective surgeries and procedures beyond the coverage of insurance agencies, most patients are left without viable options in order to afford care. Due to this dire situation, people have begun looking abroad for affordable healthcare alternatives.Medical travel, also known as medical tourism, seeks to solve this problem. Simply put, many of the...more
Jurong Bird Park in Singapore is a bird lovers dream destination. Built at a cost of US $3.5 billion, this wondrous paradise was opened to the public on the 3rd January 1971. This brilliantly thought out man made creation is a haven for the many inhibitors that call it their home. Housing one of the largest collection of birds in the world, Jurong Bird Park is a must see for any traveler. Boasting the greatest number of birds for any aviary park in the world, Jurong Bird Park is only second to Germanys Vogelpark Walsrode in terms of size. 8000 birds in total populate 202,000 square metres which is the area of the Jurong province that the park covers. Walking along this vast expanse of land youre sure to come across at least one or two different species of birds out of the 600 in existence within the confines of the parks boundaries. The Birds n Buddies show which is considered the main event is put together by the zoo keepers and showcases the natural behavior of a wide variety of birds ranging from Cockatoos to Flamingos. In contrast, The Birds of Prey show unravels the mysteries behind the success of eagles and falcons as dominant predators in the animal kingdom. Many more...more
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...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...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...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...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...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 holidays are upon us! For consumers, this means days of busy shopping and plenty of stress, but if you are a sales manager or an owner of a retail shop, then you are wondering how you can maximize revenue for the store, especially when it is the...more