With the annual Songkran celebrations (Thai New Year) now complete, attention now switches to the small village of Baan Haad Krai in Amphur Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai province, where a very special age old tradition is about to begin.It is between mid-April and the end of May, when the powerful Mae Khong River is at its lowest ebb that both local & foreign fishermen descend upon this remote part of Northern Thailand to try and catch the fabled...more
There's plenty in Tuscany both for the connoisseur and for those who want to spend their holidays walking in Italy. Imagine a day of seeing the sites, sampling some wine and then taking an after-dinner walk. Italy is the perfect place to do it. Tuscany in particular is full of good food, wine, city culture, and countryside scenery perfect for walking holidays.Wine and Walking in ItalyThere's more to the wine region of Tuscany than the...more
Russia is the largest country in the world and exploring its many wonders can seem intimidating to even the most seasoned traveller, let alone the holidaymaker who may only have a week or two to spare.But now Russia Travel Agency, Travel All Russia, is offering fantastic package tours that make a trip to Russia an easy and exciting holiday option, with unforgettable tours taking in essential cities and sights over one or two weeks.Their team of specialist travel agents provide tailor made Russia tours and have an in-depth knowledge of Russia.The company even provides each traveller with a complimentary Russian Visa, plus free transfers and guides making it easy and stress-free to visit Russia from the planning stages through to the end of the holiday.As well as the traditional Russian destinations such as Moscow, St Petersburg and Kiev, Travel All Russia also offers eco and adventure tours, Russian river cruises and group travel to Russia.Many of the tours available include journeys on the famous Trans-Siberian railroad through the Ural Mountains to Lake Baikal and tours can even be extended into China and the Ukraine if desired.Siberia travel is also an option with many exciting...more
South Carolina has numerous lovely and affordable lake communities for any income or lifestyle, be it for retirees or resettlement. Lake Thurmond has a size of 70,000 acres and is one of the biggest water bodies in South Carolina. Sitting between 2 sections of the lake just beyond McCormick, enclosed by 600,000 acres of Sumter National Forest,...more
Carolina's climate is one of the biggest aspects in selecting your Carolina ideal home. North Carolina and South Carolina particularly are acknowledged for their wonderful weathers. Be careful before deciding, all Carolina locations are not the same, particularly when thinking of climate. In this write-up, I've summarized the essentials of the...more
In case you are perusing this, you most likely know by now why you should move to the Carolinas. Well, it's our opportunity to inform you some of the reasons we like the Carolinas. A few of our finest Carolina attractions are given below.The abundance of nature, history and diverse lifestyles is one of our principal reasons for loving South and North Carolina. In the span of four hours you can go from the Smoky Mountains in Asheville, to the limpid waters of the Atlantic Ocean beyond Charleston. >From the avenues of Charleston to the historic sand dunes of the Outer Banks, the past tends to envelop you in the Carolinas. One of the most excellent ways to come into contact with the legacy of both states is to discover the Heritage Trails. These two states make the most of the mild weather conditions and crowd their schedules full of activities throughout the year. Some of the more famous Carolina attractions comprise the Beaufort Water Festival, in Beaufort, SC, the Bele Chere music festival in Asheville, and the performing arts festival of Spoleto, in Charleston.North Carolina (NC) is famous for the Research Triangle Park in the vicinity of Raleigh and Durham (the most extensive...more
Yes, the day is finally here; time to go aboard one of the many all inclusive carnival cruises. The kids can't wait, and in all secrecy, neither can you. What a beautiful life it is indeed. Or for those who want a perfect wedding, choose one of the...more
The western margin of the continent of North America is built of a succession of mountain chains folded in broad corrugations, like waves of stone upon whose seaward base beat the mild, small breakers of the Pacific. By far the grandest of all these...more
Does your city drag through its days in constant need of coffee pick-me-ups: chances are good that your city needs a more active nightlife. Create a city of driven individuals that have something to look forward to after hours in order to get the...more
Chester is a city filled with history and romance. Formed as a site of Roman inhabitants the city has grown to be one of the most glorious and interesting cities in the north west of England.Chester began its journey to becoming one of the most...more
Reading the reports about the dramatic shifts in holiday trends you might expect "stay at home tourism" to be about to take off in a big way.In the UK the devaluation of the British pound against the Euro has seen many people opting to take holidays...more
The main Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria have enjoyed many years of buoyant tourist numbers, boosted by a number of factors that placed the islands in an almost unique sweet spot as far a the ideal travel...more