Thailand is a tropical country in southeast Asia, located southeast of Burma and bordering the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Thailand is known for its delicious food, culture, temples, and beaches, which makes it a desirable vacation spot. In addition, Thai people are incredibly friendly and accepting, which appeals to gay travelers, and it's not uncommon it be bombarded with smiles everywhere you go. Because of the monsoon season, the...more
As you can probably already see by visits to your local mall, everyone is beginning to prepare for the Christmas season (although Halloween has not yet passed). Whether this you find this an egregious travesty or find it convenient to begin preparing early, you still have some decisions you have to make.One of those primary decisions comes from the type of Christmas tree you should select this year--and I don't just mean Douglas Fir or Blue...more
Austin is well known for the South By Southwest Music and Media Conference and Festival each spring and the Austin City Limits Music Festival each fall. But music isn't the only thing putting Austin on the map. Austin also hosts the Texas Book Festival and the Austin Film Festival and Conference every year.Started in 1994, the Austin Film Festival is all about the creative process of screenwriting and film making. The annual film festival and conference held in October highlights local organizations and businesses that work in all elements of the film industry. This year's festival features films starring actors like George Clooney and Meg Ryan. The conference and festival bring many big names from the film industry to Austin, but the event stays true the capital city's laid back feeling. There are no red carpets and little paparazzi at the eight day event.The conference itself offers panels, lectures and roundtable discussion on all aspects of the film and screenwriting industry, and encourages budding film writers to take part. The festival is a series of screening of all types of films: shorts, documentaries, animation, independent and premieres. Unknowns...more
Altinkum is a small yet busy resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey. Altinkum lends itself perfectly to both short breaks from daily life, or to year-round living. One of the most recent additions to the resort is the $55 million Altinkum Marina, which took two years to complete and which is now the second largest marina in Turkey....more
Are you planning to stay in one of the downtown Portland Oregon hotels? While selecting hotels in downtown Portland, make sure you are focusing on ones that are located near the Downtown Waterfront. This area is a popular area for both tourists and locals. The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront is one of the downtown Portland hotels in the...more
Halloween is celebrated around the globe and this festival is just around the corner. We all need to rush out and buy all the necessary party products or you just go online and browse the many sites that are offering party products for Halloween.There is a huge selection of party products as well as a fantastic selection of party ideas available. For instance there are gothic style decorations, candles and candle holders, Halloween lights and music, novelties, party goods and party favors and a whole lot more party products to choose from.There is also a wide selection of Halloween props like coffins, bodies and body parts, animated props, cobweb effects, fog machines as well as special effects and many more props. There is a huge Halloween costume selection ranging from toddlers to adults and there is even something for the grandparents and to enhance the effect of the costume there is also costume accessories and a host of masks to choose from.Now you need to plan your Halloween party and firstly you need a banquet table for the eerie evening of treats but you need a special table cloth and there is a multitude to choose from such as the bloody vinyl tablecloth or spook out your...more
Portlands Downtown Waterfront District is experiencing a development boom. The South Waterfronts expansion is part of the Portland Development Commission's North Macadam Urban Renewal District plan. In early 2004, the first phase called River...more
We all love taking time away, they are an opportunity to escape from it all and enjoy a new country and culture and recharge your batteries. Sometimes though it can be difficult to save for a holiday and that is why so many families are now going on...more
Argentina - it is still unexplored and open to most tourist country, where on every step a new adventure is waiting for you. Tours to Argentina will allow you to spend your holidays pleasant and without worries.Argentina, in its present...more
I am frequently asked if spiritual travel is "fun". There are probably three basic answers to this question.First, there seems to be the conception that taking a "spiritual journey" (whatever that means to you) is "work". Nobody wants to work on a...more
In todays society, it seems like everyone is talking about greener living. From businesses to schools, the label of being green is something worthwhile. All of us strive to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. We seem to be selective in our...more
It is a longstanding tradition to make holiday cards more memorable and unique by including a terrific photograph. For many people, it is an annual challenge to create a holiday photo card that outshines the one that they sent out the year before....more