<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:45:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>Travel</category><category>Asia</category><category>Thailand</category><category>Tips</category><category>India</category><category>Adventure</category><category>Asian</category><category>Tours</category><category>Cruise</category><category>Guide</category><category>Philippines</category><category>Vacation</category><category>Vietnam</category><category>traveling</category><category>Angkor Wat</category><category>Bali</category><category>Bangkok</category><category>Beaches</category><category>Beautiful</category><category>Bhutan</category><category>Bicycle</category><category>Cambodia</category><category>Casinos</category><category>Chengdu</category><category>China</category><category>Destination</category><category>Different</category><category>Diving</category><category>East</category><category>Emei</category><category>Festivities</category><category>Fishing</category><category>Food</category><category>Halong Bay</category><category>Holidays</category><category>Hotel</category><category>Japan</category><category>Koh</category><category>Laos</category><category>Locations</category><category>Malaysia</category><category>Massage</category><category>Mexico</category><category>Midas</category><category>Mountain</category><category>Nepal</category><category>Phuket</category><category>Plan</category><category>Romantic</category><category>Rose Garden</category><category>Safety</category><category>Samui</category><category>Scuba</category><category>See</category><category>Singapore</category><category>South</category><category>South East Asia</category><category>South Korea</category><category>Southeast</category><category>Spa</category><category>Spas</category><category>Temples</category><category>Therapy</category><category>Touch</category><category>Trisara</category><category>Varanasi</category><category>Villas</category><category>boracay</category><category>bring</category><category>holiday</category><category>honeymoon</category><category>hotels</category><category>indonesia</category><category>island</category><category>sapporo</category><category>white beach</category><title>Adventure Travel Asia</title><description>Plan Your Asia Vacation &amp;amp; Get Info About Asia Travel. Tips on Tour &amp;amp; Travel Packages to Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Angkor Wat, China and the world.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>45</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-7122612276127298563</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2013-03-23T21:18:04.419-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Adventure</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Mexico</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Adventure Travel in Mexico</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
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We can classify the journey as one of the activities that bring benefits to the economy of a country and entertain most of the world&#39;s population. In this period the chances that we have to travel by plane, for example, or with super fast trains, have resulted in shorter distances. In this way the trip becomes something that is within everyone&#39;s reach that allows fast shifts for both business and leisure travelers anywhere in the world. Not surprisingly, some time ago we started thinking even to travel to the moon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Live different experiences even staying in one place&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the world there are many places to visit and each of these has different looks and different possibilities that allow you to experiment and engage in types of travel and then completely different experiences. There are destinations that can offer completely different travel types, moving just a few kilometers or even without moving at all. A country that among all is distinguished by a varied offer and articulate and who today is a destination where many people want to go is the Mexico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Holiday opportunities in Mexico are really numerous and allow to reconcile different experiences and pleasant activities without having to move too much for experiencing them. A trip to Mexico will allow you to reconcile tropical sea adventure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The site of Tulum: Archeology, sea and Maya&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Among the various Mayan settlements, the site of Tulum is a perfect example of how one can equate a adventurous holiday to discover the ancient ruins of Mayan civilization and a relaxing holiday on white beaches and warm Tropical waters of the Caribbean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the fine white sand that overlooks the Caribbean Sea lie the remains of Castillo, probably a watchtower belonged with certainty to the Mayan civilisation that, given its proportion, denotes some concern of external invasions and a definite desire to want to protect their own territories with care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The site is interesting and beautiful both from an archaeological point of view, offering truly spectacular views; In addition, the beach is just minutes away from the city and is fully equipped. In addition to Castillo, the site of Tulum, you can visit several other buildings.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Some specific tourist information&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your trip to Mexico will take you to visit the ruins of Tulum, here are some simple and useful indications to be prepared at the appropriate time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Access to the ruins is protected and you must pay a ticket; the cost is very low (it&#39;s just a few euros, about 40 pesos). Access to the site is allowed only cars up to the parking lot which is about a mile from the area of the site. For this reason it is best to arrive early in the morning and avoid finding a excessive heat and a long crowd of visitors.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2013/03/adventure-travel-in-mexico.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpRPZN-oxyRJyKVSW5zmMbT58sDG2G8GT1g2SBzJQPZcsa4z633IstfNX5VweF3ycGYfb_hEGmRWth3l1v21MMGNMzIY_C4YycxZS07wQDPbzcPR4rhnJsjzQDlZd74w341-RfRdPjFIO/s72-c/Adventure+Travel+in+Mexico.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-2168375650635156112</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2013-03-04T18:30:28.598-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Bicycle</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">South East Asia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tours</category><title>Bicycle Tours South East Asia</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhJT9Jj4Q0xaJYdmBikJjSJVynTyzCBm9daLcK32t-PLXi-brfPZ2Z-jPVOthVlMYh_Kg4gBW8WY49vEPUUYJx28WWvN_t6t1uwxK2wtGXqqNq6HDBypecgGjBESVVUmtdZe-VlnuWmYw/s1600/Bicycle+Tours.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhJT9Jj4Q0xaJYdmBikJjSJVynTyzCBm9daLcK32t-PLXi-brfPZ2Z-jPVOthVlMYh_Kg4gBW8WY49vEPUUYJx28WWvN_t6t1uwxK2wtGXqqNq6HDBypecgGjBESVVUmtdZe-VlnuWmYw/s200/Bicycle+Tours.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
The idea of a bicycle trip through Southeast Asia has ancient origins in our hearts, since working holidays in Australia. Re-entry planned overland was skipped, but Chase dreams has always been one of our weak and then four years after we jumped on a plane and we plunged into the chaos of Bangkok just ten months later we packed the bikes again to bring them back home with us!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Between flights, we rambled a bit for some of the most popular countries among the so-called &quot;backpackers, backpacking travelers who depart adventure full of dreams and a few kilos of baggage. The first days were tragic but enlightening: crossing the Thai Central Plains, in the midst of a flood that has left millions of people in the street, we enter into a moving reality. Although they had lost everything and formed aboard unarmed Street, thousands of Thais saluted us smiling, welcoming us as friends rather than helpless intruders. Often there were offered drinks, food and accommodation from people who drinks, food and accommodation was scarce because of the catastrophe that had affected them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For our part, we talked to people, smile and shared our experience, serving as entertainment and distraction, trying to forget these though, even just for a few minutes, their tiny condition. The generosity of these people opened their hearts to us, giving us the strength to continue in our journey to Laos, the country of the assault of children that we were seeking for hundreds of meters remain and shouting their astonishment. Pagodas, temples, mountains, forests, dust and mysteries there led to the great river, the Mekong, which we followed up to the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, the Pearl of Asia. Another people massacred and wonderful, the Khmer, showed us the wonders of their own tradition and the atrocities of madness polpottiana. After a carefree interval between the southern islands of Thailand, we have thrown the Muslim world of the East, passing through the most advanced and devastated (from an environmental point of view) of the countries of Southeast Asia, Malaysia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We expected a tropical nation covered with virgin forests, especially in the area of Borneo, and on the other hand, apart from small protected reserves, the hand of progress has cleared biodiversity, drawing a monotonous flat landscape made up of a single immense palm oil plantation, punctuated here and there by smoking chimneys.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia has seen end our adventure on two wheels allowing us to reach the pinnacle of the effort up and down to the volcanoes of the remote island of Flores, after admiring the smoldering National Park cones of the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru and waters off the coast of Lombok.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It will be an adventure that we will not forget, as is always the case, especially for facts along the way rather than to the places visited, don&#39;t ever forget Mohammed who welcomed us at home as children, or Mr. Too that offered us a delicious seafood lunch overlooking the ocean, or Dani who mistook the bearded face of Leo to that of Osama Bin Laden and despite this, we were welcomed with open arms in his hut believing his mosquito net, unique amenities that you could grant.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2013/03/bicycle-tours-south-east-asia.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhJT9Jj4Q0xaJYdmBikJjSJVynTyzCBm9daLcK32t-PLXi-brfPZ2Z-jPVOthVlMYh_Kg4gBW8WY49vEPUUYJx28WWvN_t6t1uwxK2wtGXqqNq6HDBypecgGjBESVVUmtdZe-VlnuWmYw/s72-c/Bicycle+Tours.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5168291435903608984</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:37:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2013-01-16T19:37:41.871-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Different</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Festivities</category><title>Different Festivities Asia </title><description>The festivals are on their way as the fashion is changing over time, so people are desperately waiting for what&#39;s next.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You plan to travel in Asia within the next year, and are looking for some festive fun to participate? Well, look no further-we have researched a number of the most amazing Asian holidays for you to check out on your travels.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Travel in Asia: Pulilan Carabao Festival&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Travel in Asia: Parade of the God of medicine&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You&#39;ll probably never see a water buffalo adorned like this! If you travel to Pulilan in the second week of may, you will witness the homage to the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador. Families take their precious water buffalos, scrape away the dirt, shave them, oil, prepare and then parade around the town square, dressed as a King. The priests of Asian cities then kneel down and ask the buffaloes to bless them, promising health and wishes for next year at all, including visiting travellers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The 15 day of the third lunar month, the city of Taiwan is taken over by this world-renowned Asian Festival-a must for travellers in the area for its spectacular parade. The core of the celebration are Pao Sheng Temple 160 in Taipei and Tzu Ching Temple in Hseuhchia. Led by a group called Centipedes, faithful attending cities across parade you knock down to be trampled, as symbolic of their demons esorcizzante.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Asia: travel Yasothon Rocket Festival&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Travel in Asia: Asakusa Samba&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In mid-May, noisy things Asian travellers to Phaya Thaen Park in Thailand. Historically, the festival started as an offering to the gods of heaven, exploding rockets beautiful to encourage rainfall for crop growth. Nowadays, the event has become something more than a sport, with races to see whose rocket can fly farther, and explodes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Toyko is version of the Rio Carnival happens every August in Asakusa district. Travellers in Asia and natives alike are amazed by the colorful costumes sequins and feathers of Samba dancers, with their full band marching down the road on their side.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Travel in Asia: the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hong Kong hosts this unusual event, held yearly on day 14 of the seventh Moon (sometime in August, during the full moon). Legend says that the gates of hell have been opened on this day, and the dead who cannot rest were left to run the streets mischievously. The Yue Lan Festival, as it is known in Chinese, natives of the city putting up monuments in odd paper all roads, which are then burned ceremoniously on the last day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Travel in Asia: The Monkey God Festival&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The monkey of God first appeared in Chinese literature during the Ming dynasty in the book, &quot;Pilgrim in the West&quot;. Since then, this deity was celebrated during the month of September in Sau Mau Ping, Kowloon Temple, recreating a bizarre attempt by other the other gods — which includes things like a ladder of knives, charcoal and burnt down. Travelers to this strange Asian celebration doesn&#39;t want to be bothered, though-the Monkey God lived, and so do the participants in this celebration.&lt;br /&gt;</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2013/01/different-festivities-asia.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-1515875646807259087</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-12-03T00:23:37.993-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Adventure</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Nepal</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Nepal Adventure Travel</title><description>Have the best of both worlds makes this landlocked country of Nepal must-visit for any adventure-loving tourist. Nepal nature with high mountains, rivers, forests and beautiful landscapes. Science has given this country, modern facilities which are used by tourists for adventurous trekking and rafting. The opportunities afforded by touring and Nepal are virtually limitless. Trekking on the high ground and rough of Himalayan is one of the most exciting and thrilling can do. Rafting in the river&#39;s whitewaters fast Nepal is worth living. The deep and thick forest cover Nepal&#39;s makes it an ideal place to take a safari through the jungle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thinking about adventure travel abroad? You&#39;ve put any thought into the best places where to go when it comes to adventure travel abroad? The Nepal is one of the most popular of all, when you visit this magical country you&#39;ll have the best adventures right there at your fingertips. Only adventure travel abroad in Nepal will give you this kind of opportunity, so if this isn&#39;t on your list of possible places to visit but it&#39;s time to put it in there!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Nepal your overseas adventure travel is going to be fascinating. You get to see the Himalayan mountains and experience all that the rich nepalese culture has to offer. They are an incredible people who have managed to cling to their culture and beliefs longer than many other countries. When you travel abroad adventure will take you in Nepal you will be able to see all the fantastic and one-of-a-kind Lakes and Woods and you can even spend days or weeks camped in their forests with a specialized guide. And the falls in Nepal are to die for, you won&#39;t see anything more beautiful in your life as their waterfalls! This should be high on your list of overseas adventure travel destination for sure!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you get into adventure travel abroad you&#39;re going to have to bring your own supplies, at least some of them. For example the walking shoes are a must, as well as special jackets and so on. These can literally save your life when you are out there in the desert so you don&#39;t forget when you are packing for your travel adventure abroad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you arrive in Nepal you will find that the most popular of all adventure travel abroad there is trekking. Thousands of people come to this country every year to trek through the mountains and forests. It will become generally trekking with a group of people, many of whom visitors in adventure travel overseas. You will have an experienced guide and all specialized taking you along a journey and this trip can last anywhere from a day to a week, depending on the type of adventure travel abroad you are interested in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those who manage the Trek usually bring their own staff, the staff is there to help you with everything you need and carry all the camping gear. They often also carry the bag for you when you go on this kind of adventure travel abroad. They are simply there to make your travel and trekking easier and more enjoyable and relaxing. This staff overseas adventure travel will also be people who cook for you every day and who set and breaks the field when required.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There&#39;s no better place to go for your travels abroad adventure of Nepal. It is a cosy and hospitable place where you can get back to nature and enjoy the wonders of the world through adventure travel abroad.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/12/nepal-adventure-travel.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5689690882237792678</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-12-03T00:20:09.128-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">South Korea</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tips</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Travel Tips To South Korea</title><description>South Korea is a place of breathtaking beauty, with its colorful pagodas, seas, mountains and bays and has been a major tourist attraction. Persons interested in making a trip to this place could easily do it holding teaching jobs there.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;South Korea is one of the smallest Nations in Asia, with a size comparable to that of the State of Indiana. What it lacks in size it makes for abundant culture, turbulent history, exquisite cuisine and a welcoming and generous society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;A little before trip to Korea&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Korean peninsula has been literally and figuratively stuck between a rock and a hard place, namely Japan and China for most of its existence. The region was prosperous under the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla during the first four centuries after Christ until the Mongols raided the land and built an empire. The 16th century brought the end of the Mongol Empire and the beginnings of a massive game of tug of war between China and Japan on strategic mass. After World War II, Korea finally broke free from Japan, with the USSR, Northern administration and the United States occupying the South. Today the North and South are two sovereign nations separated by a demilitarized zone. The South Korea is officially known as the Republic of Korea (ROK) and commonly referred to simply as Korea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;There is still blood in Seoul&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite the fact that Seoul was largely destroyed during the Korea war (1950-53), the northern part of the capital is still home to hundreds of spectacular palaces and shrines. The Chosun dynasty is Gyeongbokgung Palace is a landmark 5,400,000 square metres with 500 years of history and is located between the other four palaces in Seoul. Almost an entire day you must explore the Royal Palace in all its magnificence. The Jongmyo Royal shrine is an ideal stopover after, while in the Chosun dynasty worshipped. On the first Sunday of may each year a traditional commemorative ceremony takes place at the sanctuary with all the grandeur of this occasion 500 last year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The southern part of Seoul is the commercial centre of the city and boasts a charming blend of traditional architecture and hyper-modern. It is also home to World Cup Stadium, finely textured shopping and even an amusement park, Lotte World. Be sure to visit the city gates, and then venture beyond the surprisingly lush and green for travel Korea more personal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;When I travel in Korea&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Korea has a temperate climate, which results in heavy rain in the summer months (July and August) and a dry winter. Winter is snow and white throughout Korea and the ski season from November to March is extremely popular. There are 13 ski resorts in South Korea alone! After a day on the slopes is common to relax in one of the many spas with natural thermal baths. Summer is very crowded and very humid in Korea. For milder climate is better to travel Korea in spring or autumn.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;En route to the South Korea at any time of the year is sure to be an exciting and rewarding experience, regardless of the weather!</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/12/travel-tips-to-south-korea.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-3431317252213059700</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-12-03T00:16:08.565-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asian</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Massage</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Spa</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Therapy</category><title>Asian Therapy Massage Spa</title><description>When it comes to popularity in the field of massage therapy, types of Eastern bodywork techniques are never loosening giving customers the best results from relaxation to therapeutic benefits. The peoples of Asia are more in alternative health care than people in other continents. This is true as seen on evidence found on scrolls, caves, and places where these people of various nationalities in that continent had left writings, drawings and paintings depicting the practice of these body manipulation techniques.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are several forms of ancient Asian massage still practiced in the world today. Asian massage techniques are ancient rituals of healing developed over the centuries in India and the far East. Thai massage, shiatsu massage and Asia are becoming increasingly popular in the West as more and more people are interested in pilates, yoga and other holistic forms of exercise and relaxation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thai massage actually started in India. It is a form of stretching and massage therapy Meridian pressure point Wizard in combination with an ancient breathing method called &quot;Pranayama&quot;. This technique uses breathing techniques to relax and cleanse your body, while strengthening the nervous system. Sessions usually end with a final ritual relaxation that most customers find intensely soothing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Acupressure or Chinese &quot;Tui Na&quot; was developed more than 5000 years ago. By applying pressure to the body in a few key points, acupressure therapist helps the body to activate their self-healing ability. Acupressure has been used for centuries to treat backaches, headaches and migraines, stress and anxiety. It is deeply relaxing and may have simply assist the patient with weight management.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Japanese Shiatsu is another type of massage developed in the far East. Focuses on energy and to rebalance the physical well-being with their thumbs, palms and fingers to apply pressure to parts of the body. Advantages of this type of massage include rebalancing of the skeletal system, circulatory function, maintaining the balance of the nervous system and skin and muscle flexibility.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Indonesian Javanese massage is a massage that uses all parts including hand, knuckles to knead and massage muscles. Usually a massage oil is used to facilitate treatment. This massage works on the muscles and nerves to relieve tension, back pain and aid in healing fractures. Of all Asian massages, this is the most robust, and the massage is often painful, although very useful in the long run.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whatever your preference, there are many ancient Asian massage treatments to choose from. Explore the options of massage by adding one of these interesting and beneficial massages for your health regime.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/12/asian-therapy-massage-spa.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5173497814626140851</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-30T21:24:13.644-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Chengdu</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Emei</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Mountain</category><title>Emei Mountain Chengdu</title><description>The Emei mountain, known in Chinese as Emeisha, is one of the four China mountains sacred to Buddhism. 150 Kilometers from Chengdu, they are mountains covered with varied vegetation, where they grow many medicinal plants and it is famous not only for its beautiful scenery, but also by the appearance of the Sun, a sea of clouds, the Buddhist splendor and its sacred Lantern.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Baoguo Temple represents the entry to the Emei mountain. It was built by the Ming Guang Taoist. Its original name was Hall Hui Zong, which means the room where join Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. All these religions can be considered to majestic Emei as their spiritual home, where unite as one. Visitors can do nothing but praise his greatness.&lt;br /&gt;Further on is the Bailongtong cave and after crossing more than half an hour starting, we find the Wannian monastery, which was the first temple which is built on this mountain. This temple is a famous image of gilt bronze of Puxian bodhissatva. With a weight of 70 tons, was cast in the year 960. The sutras of leaves of pattra, relic of an imperial seal and a tooth of the Buddha are preserved in this temple, all of this is honored by Buddhists as the three Buddhist treasures of Emei.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;To walk from Temple Wannian to Qingyin Pavilion, it feels as if you were in a world of pure and vaco. Flow streams of gentle flows on both sides and two small bridges connecting this meeting place. Emei is so immense that up this single section appears to cover an entire universe. Listening to the birds sing, sit on the face of the breeze bursts, springs emanate gushes and the leaves fall. Her beauty is so simple that it is very difficult to describe with words.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;Other temples are: Tempo Fuhu, Qingyin Pavilion, Hongchun platform, etc. These places at different altitudes, have also different climates. The temperature at the top of the mountain is 15 degrees Celsius lower than that observed at the foot of the mountain. This temperature difference, the Emei mountain gives life to more than 3000 varieties of plants and many species of animals. Therefore, the Emei mountain is also called Museum of nature&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More than 1 600 years, a bonzo the India, he climbed the highest Summit of the Emei mountain. Surprised at the beauty and magnificence of its landscapes, said that this mountain was &quot;the first of China&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;It is, indeed. It rises as a vast emerald green screen, southwest of the Chengdu Plain. Its outline, that is drawn on the horizon, evokes the face and thin eyebrows of a maiden. Hence comes the name of Emei. Includes four adjoining peaks: Da&#39;e, Er &#39;e, San&#39; e and if &#39; e, and joined the mountain Qionglai, one of the chains of the Kunlun extends over 200 km. The mountain gives &#39; e, which includes itself many exotic peaks and magnificent sites, is the most visited.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;The highlight - the peak Wanfo-, which dominates at 3 099 m altitude, is much higher than the famous five sacred mountains of China (Taishan, Shandong); Hengshan, Hunan; Huashan in Shaanxi; (Hengshan, Henan) Emei mountain agwpa numerous steep ridges, steep cliffs, deep gorges, beautiful waterfalls and impetuous torrents. Equipped with warm and humid climate, is constantly hidden by mist and precipitations are very abundant in spring and summer is everywhere a lush vegetation and slopes full of flowers that open.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lawyers from different eras left number of poems and inscriptions, which are subject the beautiful landscapes of this mountain. A poet of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) wrote: &quot;the Emei mountain rises over a vast sea of clouds;&quot; &quot;birds fly between the ridges, making thousand turns and tops Pierce clouds evoking green lotuses receptacles&quot;. He synthesized and characteristics of its magnificence, its beauty and its stillness.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;The halo above the &quot;Golden Summit&quot; is one of the ten wonders of the Emei mountain. Buddhists believed that these glow emanated from the front of Buddha. In fact, it&#39;s the refraction of sunlight. Sometimes bystanders see, to move there, their own silhouettes in the light ring of different colours.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;This rare natural phenomenon attracts the curiosity of many people. In the past this meteorological phenomenon was surrounded by mystery. Therefore, climb to the top Golden and visit the Emei mountain and see the Buddhist halo was considered reason for Supreme happiness.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;The mountain Emei with the Wutai in Shanxi; the Putuo, Zhejiang, and Jiugua in Anhui, are the four famous Buddhist mountains of China. According to legend, these are the places where four bodhisattvas preached his doctrine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the Emei mountain, it was the field of activity of Samantabhadra. At the beginning,</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/emei-mountain-chengdu.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5994700719293813327</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-30T21:23:00.828-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Bhutan</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Guide</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Bhutan Travel Guide</title><description>&lt;b&gt;Bhutan, the regulated free&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Bhutanese authorities have directed its tourism to a select audience. They hope that travellers will spend at least $ 100 per day. In the country, they coexist resorts exclusive Amankora or Uma Paro, who host design rooms, decorated in an exquisite minimalism, with correct and basic hotels, only to meet the basic needs of the traveler. I slept in the second, replacing forces for the hustle and bustle of the next day and I visited the first, noting that the juxtaposition of luxury and simplicity, nobility and exclusivity, it was really successful. At all times, a guide and a driver, embedded my visits and regulated my curiosity. Respectful and gentle far a hardly imaginable in the West, they marked the limits of my free will. In Bhutan, all travel must be organised as a regulator controls the main aspects of the same itinerary, payment of fees or accommodation.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;The castles of the Himalayas&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Another single, portentous, element of Bhutan are the Dzong. Majestic fortresses, exponent of traditional architecture and religious, military and administrative centres. They symbolize the particular identity of Bhutan and are a poignant beauty. They arise, unwieldy and refined, between the green hills and valleys. They are the epitome of Bhutan, the territory that some referred to as the last Shangri-la - the. Was the military of Tibetan origin Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal who initiated the construction of the castles of the Himalayas, in the seventeenth century by establishing a political-religious system, which has been maintained to the present day with specific modifications.&lt;br /&gt;
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A portion of the imposing Thimpu Dzong houses offices of the King of Bhutan while on the opposite side, is a monastic Center. Real officials are confused and intermingled with the appeased monks, giving the best example of the dual function, politico-military and religious, of these great structures. Tour of parsimony by both enclaves. The monks repaired even in my presence. Walking wrapped in an aura of mysticism and sobriety. Officials, for their part, have just been jovial your workday, as mature and educated children have such a day more than College.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;The Kingdom of inner happiness gross Bhutan&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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While the Western States compete with each other in terms of GDP, Bhutan, gross domestic product unmarked this universal current measuring their wealth according to their FIB, gross happiness inside. What might qualify, at first glance, like an eccentricity of its monarch, is taken very seriously by its inhabitants, that incidentally, profess a quasi religious by their King worship. Some of the indicators of such happiness are culture, education, health, psychological well-being, sustainable development or environmental diversity.&lt;br /&gt;
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A practical expression of this doctrine was in 2004, when Jigme Singye Wangchuck forbade the consumption of tobacco, which was replaced in the population by the consumption of dressage, a nut of areca stained with lime powder and wrapped in a betel leaf. In Bhutan the world masca dressage, staining your teeth of a deep red. A woman accompanied me to buy dressage. I felt curiosity to unveil its flavor. It took me a few seconds to spit it and an unpleasant sensation clouded my mouth for several minutes. The manna of Bhutan, and other parts of Asia and Oceania, is not prescribed for the exquisite Western palates.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Bhutan and the nest of the Tiger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche came to riding on the back of a Tigress to what is now the monastery of Taktsang Goemba, better known as &quot;Tiger Nest&quot;, the nest of the Tiger. The complex stands in the Valley of unemployment more than three thousand meters of altitude. It is a sacred enclosure and place of pilgrimage for Buddhists.&lt;br /&gt;
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Start a climb on foot for three hours, after which I attend a show of obvious beauty. A monastery hanged, literally, of the mountain. A sanctuary of peace that defies the laws of gravity and rises, tiny and glorious, on the back of a rocky massif.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/bhutan-travel-guide.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5807401432379327568</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-30T21:00:33.633-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Angkor Wat</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Cambodia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Temples</category><title>Temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia</title><description>Today many of the temples remain on restoration, but that mixture of Hindu, Buddhist art and the voracity of the Cambodian jungle have cooked a cocktail that will leave open-mouthed to the most experienced of travellers. Let&#39;s take a stroll through the most important temples of Angkor and you will understand why.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;How to get to Angkor and how to move?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Aircraft landing at the international airport of Siem Reap is the way quickly and conveniently get to Angkor. There are flights from the capital of Cambodia, Viet Nam, Malaysia, Thailand, or Singapore. However, there are also buses and airboats.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once in Siem Reap, the way to scroll through Angkor will depend on the budget of the traveller. Bicycles, motorcycles, minibuses, moto-taxis, even elephants can be hired. However, due to the high temperatures reached in the jungle, I recommend you rent a car with air conditioning and guide that can cost about $30.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The essential three of Angkor&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To see well the Angkor temples would be needed at least three days. However, many people visit this area as a complement or climax to a journey through Southeast Asia, and on many occasions have to go to the grain. In this sense, if you go very caught in time, there are three temples which I consider essential.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most famous and spectacular of all is Angkor Wat. It&#39;s a huge complex to which is worth devoting many hours. This temple city was erected in honor of the Hindu God Vishnu, although currently the Buddhist monks that pray within its walls.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main shrine is surrounded by two walls that saved their spectacular five towers shaped like Lotus Flower. It is worth waiting for the Sun to put or early much to see as the first rays light up the walls. It is something magical.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another of the most breathtaking temples is Ta Prohm. Where these archaeological remains are today, 3,000 villages that were populated by about 80,000 people were. The Khmer Empire was gradually disappearing while nature continued to grow at will. The large ceibas now share space with this monastery.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Travellers should not fail to visit Bayon. Located right in the Centre of the complex called Angkor Thom. It&#39;s a very enigmatic place whose main characteristic are its 54 towers with faces smiling facing the four cardinal points.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As you can see, a walk through the temples of Angkor in Cambodia gives to many anecdotes, experiences and adventures. Those who you seek exotic trips in the Cambodian jungle you toparéis with one of the most breathtaking cultural wonders of the world.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/temples-of-angkor-wat-in-cambodia.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-771413907799526791</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 03:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-30T20:48:51.435-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Thailand</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Travel to Thailand</title><description>Thailand is the State than Asia, located in the central part of the Indochina peninsula, and part of Malacca. This is to the South of China.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It borders; to the North with Burma and Laos, to the Southeast with Cambodia, to the South by the Gulf of Siam and the Malay Federation on the West by the Ocean Indian and Burma. It has important tourist cities such as: Thom Buri, Songkla, Chieng Mai, etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This country is very diverse geographically, has some impressive mountains and a very fertile plain, is a country that is preferentially dedicated to agriculture, produces much natural rubber, tobacco, beans, manioc, sugarcane, rice, etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In their industries are the food and textile industrial, labour is quite cheap and is for that reason that other clothing accessories, bags, and handicrafts are exported to other countries.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Its population consists of Malays and Chinese, there is no official religion and practice Buddhism, Christianity, Muslims and Confucians. A representation of that religious faith is its beautiful and architectural Temple Benchamabopirt, all marble in Bangkok, however this is not the only Temple which has the architectural beauty.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Travel to Thailand&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thailand is an ideal tourist destination for honeymoons and travel related to great moments in the personal life of each person, a country that enchanted tourists.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thailand is a quite traditional country, their customs are well rooted, to for example:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The greeting for them is similar to the Indian with a head tilt and joining hands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not it is frowned if two people of the same sex walking hand in hand, but if are of different sex if it is in bad taste.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you want a wonderful and magical place for your honeymoon, only deciding, Thailand is the place preferred for the newlyweds, is an exotic country. The dance has a very important role. This dance is divided into three categories: Khon, Lakhon and Likay-Khon.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/travel-to-thailand.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-2499307741471159786</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-06T20:06:09.805-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Laos</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Vietnam</category><title>Vietnam and Laos Travel</title><description>Viet Nam and Laos&lt;br /&gt;If you&#39;re by Hanoi well you can take the famous route of Ho Chi Minh City, which has been improved on a major Freeway that runs from the spine of the country and offers the most beautiful scenarios. From the United States airbase north of Khe Sanh until the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a beautiful journey including the extensive section which has apparently been a secret jungle where fighting occurred during the war.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The final frontier for motorcyclists is in Ha Giang in Indochina. Karst peaks, isolated villages, ethnic minority groups make this route a unique adventure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The route that goes through the Gorge from Dong Van to Meo Vac is sublime, with cliffs that descend sharply to the Nho Que River River. Takes the following Council: serves not the eyes of the route despite the incredible an landscape.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another fact anything less is to walk in Ha Giang requiring official permission to visit the more remote areas. If you prefer to walk along the coast, do not hesitate to choose the Highway 1 between Saigon and Hanoi. Traffic can put your patience to the test in some sectors, but those sections most isolated and remote beaches are worth.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/vietnam-and-laos-travel.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-6759295245477414142</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:58:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-06T19:58:45.955-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Adventure</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">India</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Adventure travel in the India</title><description>Explore the rare beauty Indian or wonderful and beautiful fortresses of the India. It competes with the wonderful adventure sports in our various of the India adventure travel. Explore Indian adventure in the middle of walls, forts and Indian Fort tops. Also discover the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan on our trip adventure Jodhpur. We in Asia flying fox are aimed to satisfy all business specifications, as well as lovers of the adventure. Our years of meeting management within the India adventure tours have enabled us to meet their specifications.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;Given the Welcome to India, the land of the adventures of exaltation and irresistible charm! The India is undoubtedly the fate of most preferred adventure tourism in the world. Just after all, nowhere else can supply enormity of such adventures and emotions. India adventure tours are the best way to find canopy and tour.Air India is geographically one of the most beautiful places with architecture in the world. Mountains that touch of lush white snow-covered skies invite absolutely everything the world for trips to the glaciers and snow trekking. See some of the most beautiful scenery and landscapes of delimitation with us spelling. Adventure sports in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IndiaFind ways to challenge their limits in the India. No matter if you are a beginner to adventure sports, the country welcomes all. You are going to discover anything, from a milder dose of adventure high adrenaline activities. Flying Fox of Asia that occurs with visits to the places more adventurous in the India. You can get pleasure of sports of adventure like the canopy and fly the Fox! A circular journey of 5 to 6 zippers with short walks in in the middle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Famous sports of Adventure destinations of the India:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Neemrana - Neemrana Fort Palace is located 100 km from international airport of Delhi. Neemrana presents an exclusive view encounter and &quot;alive&quot; history. You will receive the pleasure of everything not nothing of this is normal. Above the fortress of Neemrana, you can get pleasure tour of the first zip line of the India. This is an exciting travel and exciting air adventure. It&#39;s one of the most exciting days from New Delhi.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jodhpur - Mehrangarh Jodhpur is one of the most impressive fortresses of the India. You can get pleasure of adventure in the Chokelao garden and Rao Jodha travel sections of the Park of Mehrangarh. Flying Fox is there to offer points of view of its western flank as well as Brahmpuri. The more blue the blue city is a unique way and protected to learn about the culture and history of Jodhpur and Mehrangarh Fort.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/adventure-travel-in-india.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-3090566618610700594</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-06T19:48:15.742-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Adventure</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Thailand</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Thailand Adventure Travel</title><description>Thailand, a destination where the adventure has a host role&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thailand is a fascinating destination that attracts with its unique beaches exoticism. Bangkok is the perfect synthesis and one of the most influential and modern Southeast Asian cities.&lt;br /&gt;Are thinking on vacation in Thailand? There are many reasons for this eccentric destination.&lt;br /&gt;Its location on the banks of the Chao Phraya River made that throughout its history had an extensive system of canals, which awarded the name of Eastern Venice or Venice of the East. Another name that determined to Bangkok at the time of its founding was the city of los Angeles.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;Bangkok today is one of the most westernised Asian cities. During your stay in the Thai capital can enjoy such exotic environments as diverse and occasionally, sometimes, conflicting with each other.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;Thailand is a destination which are attended by thousands of adventurous travellers in search of stalwart experiences in full contact with nature. Here you can feel the adrenaline to the surface, or get a tattoo with a technique unique to the world.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;Thailand waiting for you with a wide melting pot of adventures, so you going to lose?.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/06/thailand-adventure-travel.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-1658847497845982930</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:51:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-31T23:51:00.545-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">boracay</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Philippines</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">white beach</category><title>Boracay white beach philippines</title><description>The island of Boracay is one of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines. It &#39;a small island, 7 km long and wide in its narrowest point, only 1 km, and is situated only 2 km north-west of the island of Panay, the main island of the Visayas. The jewel is the island of Boracay White Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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The White Beach is a stretch of 4 km long white sand along almost the entire western side of the island, and is lapped by turquoise water, pristine, and very clear. For snorkelers, we recommend the Rocky Beach, located at the beginning of White Beach, where just entering the water you come across a great barrier of rocks, where small and large lurk fish and corals. White Beach runs parallel to the only road on the island, where you&#39;ll find most of the resort, rooms and restaurants. Usually chosen as the base Nu Nu Noos, since it is located practically in the center of White Beach, near all the main activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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The east coast of Baracay is characterized by numerous sheltered and picturesque bays, rewarding the ardent walker with spectacular views. Instead, the end of the island, north and south, home to the picturesque hills, with elevations of 100 meters above sea level, overlooking the sea with attractive reefs.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Island has numerous scattered villages interconnected by a maze of adventurous jungle trails. Boracay is becoming Asia&#39;s most popular resort for diving schools, with good shallow coral dives and drop-offs to depths of thirty meters being within easy reach, while the more experienced and adventurous can dive into groped Cave at Black Rock Island or Maniguin, very popular among shark enthusiasts, at a distance of one and a half hours with a local boat.&lt;br /&gt;
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It &#39;s also possible to organize full-day excursions, by boat around the island, with stops at the northern caves, near Yapak, inhabited by giant bats, locally called &quot;Flying Monsters&quot; and the Shell Museum &quot;Kar- trucks &quot;with Filipino craft displays in Ilig-Iligan. To realize the beauty of Boracay Island, just to see these images.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/05/boracay-white-beach-philippines.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5295963720247625269</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 06:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-30T23:39:13.413-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Bangkok</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Rose Garden</category><title>Bangkok Rose Garden</title><description>The Rose Garden is located just one hour from Bangkok and is the ideal place to discover the ancient Thai culture, away from city chaos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is a favorite with tourists because in this lush garden you can better understand some aspects of daily life of the Thai. The food offerings to the monks, the dances, the preparation of meals and celebrations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the traditional village, which was reconstructed in the Rose Garden, you can take part in cooking classes, techniques for creating baskets and carvings of fruit, a scenic local custom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During the visit is also possible to walk in the botanical garden, learning to recognize different types of exotic and rare herbs, take a cruise on the river and soak in the lush bicycle riding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Health conscious guests can also enjoy the beautiful spa, set in an old Thai traditional house, where, among woods and spices, you can enjoy the traditional Thai massage, the purifying steam bath or just relax in the Jacuzzi.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The property also includes restaurants and hotels, to live fully the traditional culture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today, the Rose Garden Riverside is part of a sustainable project that includes an organic farm with training courses for the local community.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/05/bangkok-rose-garden.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-8778652342953099976</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 06:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-05-30T23:22:24.070-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Cruise</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Halong Bay</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Vietnam</category><title>Halong Bay Vietnam Cruise</title><description>There is a time when advise to visit Ha Long Bay, North Vietnam, which still retains its charm with all temperatures, with the sun and rain. However, November is the ideal month if you want a mild climate (between 21 and 26 degrees) and dry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The name Ha Long means &quot;descending dragon&quot; and derives from a legend that at the time when the Vietnamese were fighting against the Chinese, the gods sent to the rescue of the dragons, who began to spit jewels that turned into a myriad of small islands rock to form a wall.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Been thinking about the Loch Ness monster? The magic of this bay is not very dissimilar. Surfing in Ha Long means immersing oneself in a quiet South China Sea, dotted with islands of sandstone, subject to the erosion of wind and sea, seem spiers and pinnacles. Sometimes, in the mist of early morning, you could really ask if you are in Vietnam or in Scotland. But when the sun is high and on the surface of the emerald sea are visible coral reefs, there is no doubt, can only be Ha Long.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From Hanoi is very easy to buy a package for a harbor cruise travel agencies. Usually a car will pick you up at the hotel and takes you to docking of the boat, the boats used are typical of the junks from the red sails draped. There are boats from two or more persons, depends a little &#39;to you: you might want to live intensely the mystery of the area or take advantage of the undeniable romance. Typically you will be accompanied by a guide who speaks English, at least two sailors and a cook. The food is always excellent and simple: crustaceans, fish and rice. You can surf, visit the caves and the larger islands, swim at dusk or at any other time of day. If the boat is yours second the crew willingly to your wishes: but Love Boat!</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/05/halong-bay-vietnam-cruise.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-1595818552093739110</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:34:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-23T19:34:08.654-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">India</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tips</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">traveling</category><title>Traveling to India Tips</title><description>In western India for us the first impression is strong especially the hygienic conditions are not what we&#39;re used to, and if you are &quot;tourists do it yourself&quot; I recommend you choose the right hotel.&lt;br /&gt;
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So the first problem: hygiene. I recommend that you spray with distilled water and essential oils of lemon, grapefruit, and tea tree. If you are passionate about aromatherapy and essential oils, and you have some at home, also add the essential oil of white thyme or thyme linalool.&lt;br /&gt;
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The essential oil of lemon is to carry, also because it is fruit, and unless you have a super gut, in India do not eat fruit and you will want (and then you sgamati travelers, you pull out a nice packet of honey bought in Italy , pour a drop of lemon and eat it there, behind bevendoci hot tea).&lt;br /&gt;
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If you feel strange while you&#39;re there, take a drop of lemon and tea tree honey in the mouth, and see if it improves. If you are particularly sensitive, take only leave out the lemon and tea tree essential oil.&lt;br /&gt;
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When I was in India last time I brought the ravintsara, which is an antiviral and antibacterial essential oil, with which I found very well. Do not forget the essential oil of lavender, you will need in case of cuts, pains, and sometimes smells remind you that in India there are.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you think you might need something for any muscle cramps also brought lavender essential oil of peppermint, which is a good analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Mint is also a good anti-nausea.&lt;br /&gt;
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To make this kit aromatherapy arrivals to India, I remind you that now we are on planes rather strict rules for this type of material, and then put the olietti in a transparent bag, they sell well at airports, and show them once in several steps. Otherwise you risk that kidnapped them there.&lt;br /&gt;
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I remember when I went to India last time, believe me, I could give up the suitcase but not to the oils and in fact I was right: they served to me and other people in the group with which I traveled. An essential oil does not hurt more, believe me. And for the gut: if you&#39;re delicate, bring the milk enzymes, or an appropriate remedy. I took the capsules of essential oils that I bought in France, so I advise you not because you would find here. But bring something, including a drug or a natural remedy for possible diarrhea. Then you&#39;ll be fine and you&#39;ll be fine, but if you ever have ... is better to have remedies in hand!</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2012/03/traveling-to-india-tips.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-6052208032025671525</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:44:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-07-20T21:44:00.339-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">holiday</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Philippines</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tours</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Philippines holiday travel tours</title><description>Those who want to make exotic vacation that is best not too much to book proposes that knows so far in Southeast Asia, mainly Thailand. Tourism in Bangkok and other Thai cities is now strongly established, so that one can speak of a travel destination, where mass tourism has arrived already. Unlike the behavior in the Philippines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Philippine islands are still an insider tip for many Asian travelers, apart from the boom times Boracay Island Iceland. This has built in the late 80&#39;s the reputation of being a true party island with an eerie and beautiful white soft sand beach, but also many tourists both from home and from abroad.&lt;br /&gt;
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When combined, the Philippines countless other interesting islands - which is not in a sample of more than 7,000 islands is too heavy. Known as Palawan in the west of the country or the Visayas with Cebu City as the metropolis pivotal point in the middle part of the Philippines. Numerous islands of Negros, Siquijor, for example, or the small divers paradise Apo Iceland make more speeches from him.&lt;br /&gt;
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Not to forget the large island of Mindanao in the south. There are inter alia the beautiful capital of Davao City, Dakak, or about Siargao Camiguin Iceland Iceland, which attract more and more tourists who want to experience an exotic vacation. As for the standards of hotels and resorts in recent years, massively upgraded, so that travelers find accommodation of various quality and price range.&lt;br /&gt;
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Excellent erstwhile into the secrets of the Philippines to offer sites like Philippines Tours, which provide a wealth of information and show a lot of pictures to illustrate the interested country. In Philippines Tours is an experienced team that has already taken more than 30 trips to the Philippine archipelago and has driven in the most remote corners of the Southeast Asian country to be &quot;nuisance&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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More Travel Tips and Travel Tips around the country, people, culture, there will continue to support sustainable tourism and to provide useful information to onlookers leave the hand. Mabuhay!</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/07/philippines-holiday-travel-tours.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-6222821214187124852</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-06-23T22:14:00.451-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Holidays</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Thailand</category><title>Thailand Holidays</title><description>One of the world&#39;s most well-liked cuisines. stunning beaches and islands.  Friendly, charming folks.Warm weather all year spherical.Cheap costs for many things.Colourful, enchanting temples.An exotic culture preserved through the ages in an exceedingly country that has never been colonised.Where are we tend to talking about?  Thailand, of course! &lt;br /&gt;
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WHY THAILAND&lt;br /&gt;
You can travel to Thailand, if you would like to expertise beautiful smiles and gentleness of Thai folks and scenic &amp;amp; cultural treasures of Thai land. Thailand actually is that the “land of smiles,” which may cause you to smile, too. It’s extremely is enamoring and exotic country, known for its inviting folks, culture, scenery, cuisine, and overall lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt;
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A FREQUENT selection IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL&lt;br /&gt;
Located within the heart of Asia, Thailand has been fascinating foreign guests for many years.  Previous guests come year when year and because the word spreads, first-time guests return flooding in. the quantity of foreign guests to Thailand continues to extend and year when year, records are broken as international guests flock to the current fascinating country. &lt;br /&gt;
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VACATIONS, created MEMORABLE ONES&lt;br /&gt;
Arguably the foremost exotic destination in South East Asia, Thailand offers travelers and holidaymakers an enormous vary of vacation prospects.  It does not matter whether or not you are a budget traveler desperate to explore a remote land on a decent budget, or a well-heeled traveler who needs to be pampered and knowledge the perfect, Thailand has one thing for you.It is still quite doable to seek out a pristine stretch of lovely white sand beach that you simply will have all to yourself.  Lazing away the times on a hammock below a palm tree on a mile long beach, while not anyone else in sight,swaying within the breeze below a cloudless sky because the waves gently break against the soft white sand.Such an expertise will still be had. Welcome to Thailand!&lt;br /&gt;
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MAKE INFORMED selections&lt;br /&gt;
This page might largely be separated into 2 separate sections. the primary half provides general data regarding travelling in Thailand whereas the second half goes into detail regarding a number of the places to go to and a few of my feelings regarding them and experiences there.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Bangkok&lt;br /&gt;
Phuket&lt;br /&gt;
Ko Samui&lt;br /&gt;
Ko Samet&lt;br /&gt;
Pattaya&lt;br /&gt;
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Historic Places&lt;br /&gt;
Ko Chang&lt;br /&gt;
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LEGAL LENGTH FOR YOUR keep IN THAILAND &lt;br /&gt;
Visitors from most Western countries to Thailand get thirty days permission to enter Thailand upon arrival. this is often not a visa per se.  If you actually like Thailand you&#39;ll exit the country and re-enter immediately therefore obtaining another thirty days. you can&#39;t do that indefinitely and when spending ninety days in Thailand in an exceedingly one hundred eighty day amount you can&#39;t come for ninety days, unless you apply for a visa at a Thai embassy or consulate outside of the country initial.  (There is additional on the total visa issue within the living and dealing section.) Holders of South Korean, Brazilian and Peruvian passports get ninety days permission. lots of developing countries get permission to enter for a shorter amount of your time and guests from some countries might have to be compelled to apply earlier for a visa.You can apply earlier for a 2 month tourist visa which may really be extended within the country for one more thirty days at any Immigration workplace.  The extension prices one,900 baht.I believe that you simply could also be able to get a multiple entry tourist visa though I personally believe that strictly for tourism functions, 3 months is lots. &lt;br /&gt;
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LANDING IN THAILAND &lt;br /&gt;
Most people arriving in Thailand fly into Suwannaphum international airport in Bangkok.  Your initial time in Thailand, which can be your initial time in Asia, may be quite slightly confusing. you&#39;re quite probably jumping off the plane when a reasonably lengthy trip and doubtless wish to urge to your hotel as soon as doable. &lt;br /&gt;
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ACCOMMODATION &lt;br /&gt;
No matter what your budget, you&#39;ll notice one thing to suit.  Thailand and indeed Bangkok encompasses a huge vary of places to remain. whether or not you would like the opulence of the Oriental Hotel, the filth of a Khao Sarn Road backpacker hole or somewhere in between, you may be able to notice it in Bangkok.  And right throughout Thailand, you may be able to notice one thing to fit your wants, a minimum of most of the time in most places.Bangkok&#39;s high finish hotels still rate extraordinarily highly.  The Oriental Hotel, The Dusit Thani, The Peninsula and also the Shangri-La are usually mentioned after you hear the highest hotels within the world being talked regarding.  These are 5 star hotels in each sense and will suit the foremost demanding of travelers Throughout Thailand, you have got all of the large international hotel chains like Marriot, Sheraton, Regent, Hyatt represented. you furthermore mght have some superb Thai hotel chains like Amari.  And then you have got got lots of stand alone hotels.  At the lower finish of the vary you have got guesthouses.  I gather that camping grounds are obtainable in some places however having seen one snake show too several, i feel i will offer that one a miss, thank you.Of the beaches and islands in Thailand, the foremost standard spots like Pattaya, Phuket and Ko Samui are oozing with a spread of accommodation choices. however this is often not continually the case at a number of the additional off the crushed track kind places.  It ought to return as no surprise that the any off the crushed track you get, usually the more durable it&#39;s to seek out quality accommodation.  Even in a number of the islands the standard of accommodation isn&#39;t continually that sensible - and generally the costs, whereas low cost by international standards, may be expensive by native Thai standards.  Places like Ko Samet and Ko Chang are classic examples where, in my personal opinion, accommodation costs extremely are above they ought to be. &lt;br /&gt;
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Khao San Road &lt;br /&gt;
If you are traveling on a budget then Khao San Road is truly extraordinarily well located for anyone visiting Bangkok because it is walking distance to the river and also the most fascinating and traditionally important elements of the town.  The should see Grand Palace is a couple of mile or s away, simply walk ready, even in Bangkok&#39;s oppressive heat. Thailand isn&#39;t an upscale country to travel through and if you&#39;re on a true budget, you&#39;ll do exactly fine.  Let&#39;s cross-check the value of accommodation in Bangkok initial. an area within the high finish hotels tends to travel for five,000 baht or additional an evening.  The perfect spots, just like the Oriental might even opt for twice this.  As i discussed earlier, hotels in Bangkok extremely are glorious and also the high finish places are simply fabulous.  My decide is that the Sukhothai that encompasses a wonderful combination of Thai vogue with trendy convenience. it&#39;s price simply going for a wander through because it extremely is that nice! As Bangkok may be quite tough to urge around thanks to the dreadful traffic conditions and also the proven fact that the skytrain and underground solely cowl alittle a part of the town, one has to think twice regarding the world where one chooses to remain. the foremost standard areas are Sukhumvit Road, Silom Road, the Siam sq. / Pratunam space, Banglampoo and also the river the costs of ccommodation in Phuket and Ko Samui are a lot of identical as in Bangkok.  These are currently massive international beach resorts with several fabulous places to remain and as such the costs replicate what folks are ready to get them.  On the opposite hand, Pattaya and Chiang Mai each have prime quality accommodation obtainable at costs that merely don&#39;t exist - a minimum of what you get for that money - in Bangkok. this is often one reason to go to Pattaya and Chiang Mai - you get superb worth for cash on your accommodation. &lt;br /&gt;
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GETTING AROUND THAILAND &lt;br /&gt;
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TRAVEL BY AIR &lt;br /&gt;
Thai Airways is that the main domestic airline and airfares for flights at intervals Thailand are fairly within your means, the schedules are sensible with millions of flights to the foremost standard destinations. Further, the planes are usually in sensible condition. Thai Airways flies to most elements of the country, however approximately all. The notable exception of where Thai doesn&#39;t fly is that the tropical paradise of Ko Samui. there&#39;s just one airline that flies between Ko Samui and Bangkok which is Bangkok Airways who i feel own the airport at Samui.  The fare to fly from Bangkok to Ko Samui on Bangkok Airways is dearer than the fare on Thai to fly from Bangkok to Phuket, one thing that many folks question, with some feeling that Bangkok Airways extremely stings you after you fly between Bangkok and Ko Samui.  Bangkok Airways additionally flies to some neighbouring countries moreover as operating domestic flights at intervals Thailand, however it&#39;s the route to Ko Samui that they&#39;re most famous.  Bangkok Airways has tried to reposition themselves and currently markets themselves as Asia&#39;s boutique carrier. . &lt;br /&gt;
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TRAVEL BY automotive &lt;br /&gt;
Hiring cars or maybe a giant bike is a way to urge around Thailand. the standard of the roads in Thailand is usually pretty sensible. automotive rental is fairly low cost in Thailand that could be a very little stunning only if the value of shopping for a automotive in Thailand is way dearer than within the West. Generally, driving in provincial Thailand is simple, the drivers are less aggressive, there&#39;s a lot of less traffic - and also the any you get from Bangkok, the less traffic and congestion you discover.  However, wherever you go, signs are usually in Thai solely. in an exceedingly few places, and Pattaya is one exception, some road signs are in Thai. Fortunately street signs are in each Thai and English nationwide, one thing that I even have been extraordinarily impressed with. Petrol in Thailand is fairly priced and as at March 2007, the worth is around twenty six baht a litre for the best grade, ninety five octane petrol. &lt;br /&gt;
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HIGH-LOW SEASONS, THERE’S NONE therefore SERIOUS DIVISIONS:&lt;br /&gt;
The tourist high season runs from around late November through to mid April.  At bound times, notably Christmas, New Year, the Chinese New Year and Songkran the foremost standard beaches and islands may be extraordinarily busy to the purpose that obtaining accommodation will become slightly of a drag.  Hotels and even some guesthouses hike their costs - and folks are willing to pay it. therefore if you&#39;re travelling over any of those periods it pays to book well earlier. The Songkran amount extremely marks the top of the tourism high season for the year. There are variety of different holidays throughout the year and on a number of these holidays nightlife areas and bars and discos may be closed - and also the sale of alcohol is outlawed.  Some bars slip the boys in brown slightly of money so that they will stay open. usually speaking it&#39;s the Buddhist holidays and December fifth, the birthday of HM The King.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/06/thailand-holidays.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-7467605456397385607</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 05:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-05-23T22:06:00.447-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Destination</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Asia Travel Destination</title><description>If the time has come back for your vacation or a vacation getaway, scan this text before creating your plans.  There are several places of nice beauty and interest to be seen within the USA and Europe.  But, whether or not transportation, touring, theme park, or food and lodging, it&#39;s expensive. this text is written for each traveler, whether or not a backpacker on a budget, or a primary category - 5 star traveler.&lt;br /&gt;
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Travel in Asia is cheap and opens the door to totally different cultural experiences. designing are often for a brief vacation, an extended keep, or selections of laying the groundwork for the final word keep, retirement.  Nowadays, with such a large amount of opportunities to form cash using the net it&#39;s not out of the question to &quot;retire&quot; early.&lt;br /&gt;
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Medical Tourism in Asia growing in popularity. it&#39;s top quality and reasonable. only 1 of International commonplace hospitals in Bangkok serves four hundred,000 international patients annually, within the USA cataract surgery for one eye runs around $8,000.   At a prestigious International hospital in Thailand cataract surgery are often performed on each eyes for around $2,500. it&#39;s potential to own quality medical care, and an Asian vacation, for a fraction of the value of identical procedure within the USA.&lt;br /&gt;
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Let us take a tantalizing glimpse at some of the countries.&lt;br /&gt;
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Thailand - Land of Smiles. usually observed because the most exotic country in Southeast Asia.  A visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok obviously. journeys to a floating market or to the Bridge on the River Kwai.  From pristine beaches within the Southern Islands to the Northern mountains with its waterfalls, elephants bathing in mountain streams, and Hill Tribe villages.&lt;br /&gt;
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India - Delhi is one among the oldest frequently inhabited cities within the world.  India Gate, an imposing structure, has emerged united of the foremost fashionable tourist spots in Delhi.  The Red Fort Delhi, a masterpiece of design, could be a fashionable spot. a visit to India wouldn&#39;t be complete while not a visit to Agra, famous because the web site of 1 of the world&#39;s most romantic, sleek and photographed buildings, the Taj Mahal.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos - 3 little countries neighboring Thailand. every opens a distinct world of exploration.  Cambodia - the highlight is visiting Angkor Wat, an architectural masterpiece created within the jungle within the early twelfth century.  Vietnam - could be a varied country, providing beaches, mountains and many years of history from the traditional Cham Towers to remnants from the Vietnam War. Laos - savor the crafts, culture and hospitality of Laos with a river trip, visits to ancient temples, attractive palaces, and ancient villages. &lt;br /&gt;
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Nepal - journey, travel, trekking, birding, wildlife, and cultural &amp;amp; overland Safaris.  Take an air flight along the Himalayas and think about magnificent Mount Everest.  Nearby, discover the serene fantastic thing about Tibet, the country that galvanized the Dalai Lama.  .&lt;br /&gt;
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Indonesia - Jakarta, the capital town of the world&#39;s fourth most-populous nation.  Bali is Indonesia&#39;s main vacation destination.  Flores could be a pretty lush inexperienced island with forests, palm and banana trees, rice fields and lots of volcanoes.  Highlights are the 3 little offshore islands of &quot;Gillis&quot; that invite snorkeling, diving and relaxing.  For hikers, a climb to the highest of the volcano Rijani. &lt;br /&gt;
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Philippines - An island nation comprising over seven,000 islands within the western Pacific Ocean.&lt;br /&gt;
Manila, the bustling capital has powerful reminders of the country&#39;s past, beside enticing parks, fine museums, and exhilarating nightlife.  The Ifugao Rice Terraces&lt;br /&gt;
are a sworn statement to the first technological advancement of the Ifugao folks.  Take a jeepney ride to the market.  Be brave, try balut, a Philippine delicacy.  Go diving within the Visayas.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Singapore - searching on famous Orchard Road, the dream of each girl.  The Night Safari at Singapore Zoo is fabulous.  Chinatown, slightly glitzy, however you&#39;ll be able to purchase all the souvenirs you wish there. curiously, one among Singapore&#39;s most stunning Hindu temples is smack dab within the middle of Chinatown.  Decide if a Singapore Sling is well worth the hype within the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. there is additional to Singapore than urban glitz, like rambling within the rain forest of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.&lt;br /&gt;
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Japan - Tokyo is that the capital town and residential of the Imperial Residence and Emperor&#39;s Palace. choose a preferred destination or region in Japan and explore its attractions.  Ride the Bullet Train to the magnificent town of Kyoto.  Visit Hiroshima and also the Peace Memorial Park.  Castles, temples, gardens, the list of prime destinations in Japan is just too long for this text..&lt;br /&gt;
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Taiwan - Taipei, the country&#39;s booming, vibrant capital remains steeped in Chinese, Japanese and native Taiwanese cultures. a number of its most spectacular sights embody the Grand Hotel, topped by the most important Classical Chinese roof within the world, the Shihlin Night Market, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial with the National Theater and Concert Hall located directly across from one another on the grounds. a preferred tour is Tailuge (Taroko Gorge), thought-about one among the natural wonders of the globe.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Hong Kong - the Pearl of East and jewel of The Orient.  Nathan Road is lined with outlets, restaurants, nightspots and low cost places to remain.  If you are in Hong Kong with the small ones, they&#39;re going to in all probability appreciate Ocean Park (aquarium), Water World (swimming pools and water slides), and in fact Disneyland.  If you are in Hong Kong for over many days, then there is many outlying islands to find.&lt;br /&gt;
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It is usually said that for the traveler that has seen it all and done it all, there&#39;s still Katmandu, Nepal.  And, that too is in Asia!&lt;br /&gt;
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If you are doing not visit Asia, you&#39;ll be missing not solely a paradise of reasonable travel, however the prospect to check an alternate living location.  For retirees, it&#39;s luxury living for pennies, not simply obtaining by on their pension.  Asia, a paradise expertise is expecting you.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/05/asia-travel-destination.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-8115388758842891403</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:02:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-04-23T22:02:00.620-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asian</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Food</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Southeast</category><title>Southeast Asian Food</title><description>The wealthy culture of South East Asia lies at the tastiest food within the world. Once called the land of the spices, the food of the Thais, Filipinos, Vietnamese, and Indonesians are among the foremost famous exotic creations. a lot of of the identity of South East Asia lies on the various food that return from distinctive, nevertheless common backgrounds following the influences of Indian, Chinese, and also the European colonizers along side the native flavor.&lt;br /&gt;
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The food has each common and binding ingredients. These embrace coconut milk, lemon grass, sugar, basil, fish paste, and chili. To an outsider’s style buds, this food is described as spicy, tangy and sweet, all mixing along to gift a novel style. Curry, that is an Indian food, has evolved to be a staple dish in South East Asia.&lt;br /&gt;
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Thai food is that the most well-liked cuisine coming back from South East Asia. It takes in 5 completely different flavors from the various regions in its ancient kingdoms that are bitter, salty, sweet, spicy, and bitter. The famous southern curries are ancient Indian variations that have native ingredients like coconut milk. Thai food uses generous servings of recent spices and fish sauces. like all alternative Asian country, rice is that the staple food of the Thais. If you travel to Thailand, you may encounter a awfully distinctive expertise in tasting the various kind of Thai food. the foremost famous dishes are Pad Thai, and Red Na.&lt;br /&gt;
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Filipino food meanwhile offers a variety of various flavors all scrambled along to gift a bulk style. it&#39;s the foremost distinctive among South East Asians as a result of it took additional foreign influences from their colonizers as compared to their neighbors. As an example, it&#39;s additional meat than Thai food or Vietnamese food. It conjointly has fewer spices. Instead they use the style of the meat a bit like the Spanish and also the Americans. Filipino food as compared to South East Asian food is roasted additional a bit like the Western vogue. This makes Filipino food a well-liked selection among yank and Western tourists.&lt;br /&gt;
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Like alternative South East Asia cuisine, Vietnamese cuisine follows the tradition of the Indians and Chinese. It uses lots of soy sauce and fish sauce, that is each an Indian and Chinese influence. faith plays an oversized half on Vietnamese cooking as most dishes are vegetarian as compared to Filipino foods that are terribly meaty.&lt;br /&gt;
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Vietnamese food follows the spicy and sweet style and like all alternative South East Asian country, rice is that the in style selection. Vietnamese cuisine is additionally known for his or her wealthy soup concoctions. These soups along side the countless dishes are very talked-about in North America, France, and Russia.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/04/southeast-asian-food.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5814671611882785617</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:58:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-03-23T21:58:00.329-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Diving</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">East</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Scuba</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">South</category><title>Scuba Diving South East Asia</title><description>This article describes a number of the higher dive sites in South East Asia. As a scuba diver, you may most likely apprehend that scuba diving in South East Asia has continually been highly regarded due to its vast species of marine life and wealthy diversity of colourful corals.&lt;br /&gt;
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As a matter of truth, there are several world category dive sites during this region and with its glorious underwater visibility, South East Asia is indeed a scuba diver&#39;s haven. So, here are a number of the highest dive sites in South East Asia several of that I even have dived in many times.&lt;br /&gt;
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We shall begin with Indonesia and after all, the island of Bali can not be neglected. maybe the foremost dived website in Bali is that the Liberty wreck. The wreck was a US army logistic ship sunk by Japanese submarine torpedoes throughout the last world war.&lt;br /&gt;
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Liberty wreck lies within the depth of regarding 10m (32ft) to 30m (100ft) over 120m (385ft) of the ocean bed. Divers will see guns, toilets, ship anchor chain among alternative things of a typical shipwreck. The wreck is heavily encrusted with corals and brightly adorned with gorgonian ocean fans and ocean anemones.&lt;br /&gt;
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Scuba divers will encounter massive faculties of trevally and over four hundred species of marine fishes and even exotic colonies of elusive garden eels.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similan island in Thailand is another fascinating dive website. Similan is found off the coast of Khao Lak that was hit badly by a Tsunami 2006. 9 granite islands created up the Similan islands. These islands are coated by luxuriant tropical rainforests surrounded by pristine white beaches and turquoise blue water.&lt;br /&gt;
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This area may be a protected national park. Below the water lie a sprawling underwater garden of deep canyons, coral gardens, huge granite boulders, caves and walls. Liveaboard scuba diving is that the norm here.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sipadan Island in Malaysia was created famous by Jacques Cousteau&#39;s documentary entitled Ghost Of the ocean Turtles. this is often an oceanic island that isn&#39;t connected to any continental shelf that rises regarding 2000 ft on an awesome limestone pinnacle and mushrooms out at the surface.&lt;br /&gt;
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Many dive magazines have named Sipadan together of the most effective dive sites within the world and reported to possess the most important style of soft corals within the world. At Sipadan, scuba divers can encounter exciting drift dives, fascinating coral formations, turtles, lobsters, barracudas and even numerous species of sharks.&lt;br /&gt;
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Manado, northen Sulawesi, Indonesia is that the gateway to world category dive spots within the Bunaken National Park. Muck diving, that means diving for small critters on the seabed in Manado bay is that the norm here. during this a part of Indonesia, you may encounter exhilarating wall dives, drop offs, huge napoleon wrasse, reef sharks and conjointly another shipwreck.&lt;br /&gt;
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Layang Layang in Malaysia may be a breathtaking atoll. it&#39;s a part of a shoal cluster within the South China ocean called the Spratly islands. Here, large numbers of barracuda roams the water, massive pelagic fishes and sharks build this place home. don&#39;t be stunned if you&#39;re investigated by a college of hammerhead sharks.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/03/scuba-diving-south-east-asia.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-2378779488654364474</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:55:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-02-23T21:55:00.382-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asian</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Locations</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Romantic</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Travel to Romantic Asian Locations</title><description>Asia is one the a lot of visually gorgeous areas within the world. If you&#39;re longing for romance, here are some top-notch destinations.&lt;br /&gt;
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Asia is hot and sticky, very like romance. a lot of importantly, it tends to be fairly low-cost owing to a currency disaster within the late Nineteen Nineties. though luxury resorts will be terribly dear, you&#39;ll realize a romantic location for concerning any budget. &lt;br /&gt;
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If value is of no concern, the Banyan Tree Resorts ought to undoubtedly be on the highest of your list. With resorts in Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Maldives and Seychelles, the Banyan Tree resorts are the lap of romantic luxury. every resort may be a bit completely different and costs vary wildly looking on location since the currency in Japan is far stronger than the Thai currency.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cheju Island off of Korea may be a very little known, however spectacular romantic destination. Cheju is incredibly similar in look to the Hawaiian Islands, complete with a dead volcano. Spring is by so much the simplest time to go to Cheju, however keep in mind Korean honeymooners are in plentiful provide. on budget, you&#39;ll get rooms at luxury resorts or camp on the Island. each level of comfort between these extremes is additionally offered. &lt;br /&gt;
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China may be a huge country with plenty to envision. If you’re longing for a country, romantic travel destination in China, the place to travel is Suzhou. Imagine Venice, Italy being plopped down in China and you&#39;ve got Suzhou. town is rife with canals and roughly fifty % of it&#39;s underwater. Once thought-about the capital of the Silk Road out of China, town is over twenty five,000 years previous. Perched on the sting of a lake, it&#39;s merely spectacular and undoubtedly one amongst the foremost romantic areas in Asia. &lt;br /&gt;
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If all else fails, you&#39;ll never get it wrong with Bora Bora in Tahiti. Comprised of volcanic mounts very like Hawaii, Bora Bora is thought because the romantic island of Tahiti. The name is acceptable. The island is all concerning pristine white beaches, crystal clear water and friendly individuals. One will hike up the previous volcano to induce an unbelievable read within the morning and head out to the reefs for a trifle diving within the afternoon.  Lodging will be to a small degree dear on Bora Bora, however it&#39;s undoubtedly worthwhile. &lt;br /&gt;
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You can’t get it wrong with any of the on top of destinations if your longing for romance in asia.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/02/travel-to-romantic-asian-locations.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-4013186590581855053</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2011-01-23T21:54:02.210-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Asia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Safety</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Tips</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Asia Safety Travel Tips</title><description>Asia occupies 1 / 4 of the earth&#39;s land mass, it spans lots of your time zones. Having one travel guide for all of Asia is nearly not possible. Asia like several alternative continent, here are basic travel tips for a number of of the foremost happening countries in Asia.&lt;br /&gt;
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Vietnam&lt;br /&gt;
The country&#39;s suggested tourist spots are Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh town, that are each modernized. All tourists in Vietnam, except Thai and Philippine Nationals would like a tourist Visa before coming into the Country. Health wise, Malaria is prevalent in Vietnam, it might be best to bring with you anti-mosquito lotions to stop being bit.&lt;br /&gt;
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Indonesia&lt;br /&gt;
Aside from the standard prohibition of narcotics and deadly weapons, Radio cassette Players are banned within the Island of Bali, that could be a prime tourist spot in Indonesia. Any object with Chinese characters written on it, are prohibited in Bali.&lt;br /&gt;
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Thailand&lt;br /&gt;
Thai folks are terribly non secular and extremely loyal to the monarchy. you&#39;d typically see footage of the king round the cities, never create fun of him. The Thai conjointly contemplate the pinnacle because the highest a part of the body, whether or not religious or physical. Refrain from touching anybody within the head, and check out to not purpose at something together with your foot.&lt;br /&gt;
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Malaysia&lt;br /&gt;
It&#39;s best to bring light-weight and funky clothing in Malaysia. you&#39;d sometimes notice food stands within the cities selling the native delicacies, &quot;teh tarik&quot; a creamed tea, and &quot;roti canai&quot; a kind of pancake, are a requirement strive after you do encounter them. Malaysia has several religions, you&#39;d sometimes see, a range of Christian churches, Muslim Mosques and Buddhist and Hindu temples could also be gift in every town.&lt;br /&gt;
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Philippines&lt;br /&gt;
The Philippine has seven,107 islands and islets; beaches are the most tourist spots within the country. There are many museums and Historical Landmarks in Manila, the country&#39;s capital.  Boracay Island is that the boast of the country that has white sand beaches. &lt;br /&gt;
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Hongkong&lt;br /&gt;
Hong Kong could be a key destination for several travelers. it&#39;s located in japanese Asia, close to China and also the South China ocean. Formerly, leased to nice Britain, Hong Kong was officially came back to China in 1997.  Hong Kong offers diversity in: culture, religion, and lifestyles.&lt;br /&gt;
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Chinese, (Cantonese) and English are each the official language here. thus foreigners, who are progressing to visit, shouldn&#39;t have any issues exploring, and experiencing the culture of this vibrant place; since English is widely spoken here.&lt;br /&gt;
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Hong Kong greenback is that the currency in use here. One yank greenback roughly equals around seven Hong Kong greenbacks.  &lt;br /&gt;
Hong Kong is understood for: its distinctive energetic vibe, its wonderful food, and delightful skylines. Hong Kong offers several nice upscale searching districts that rival the high finish streets of: Shanghai, London and Paris. however the simplest places to buy here are the distinctive outlets, and street markets that exhibit the charm and uniqueness of the locality.&lt;br /&gt;
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General Tips&lt;br /&gt;
Each country in Asia has its own currency, though up-end institutions can settle for greenbacks, there are only a few of those around. it&#39;s best to own your cash modified at the native bank. Some hotels conjointly supply cash changing, however sometimes at a lower exchange rate. &lt;br /&gt;
Like any reasonably choices folks need to create, it&#39;s forever necessary to grasp the realm they&#39;ll be visiting thus on familiarize themselves with the laws, locations of best tourist spots, and also the reasonably folks they need to cope with.&lt;br /&gt;
Going to an area while not having the slightest plan what it&#39;s all regarding is simply as unhealthy as about to the wilderness with beasts lurking everywhere and there is no gadget to guard them.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2011/01/asia-safety-travel-tips.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758976936987105943.post-5935216459973199475</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:45:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-12-31T20:45:00.496-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">India</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Midas</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Touch</category><title>The Midas Touch - India Currents</title><description>The tale of King Midas&#39; touch that turned everything to gold can be compared to the wealth and luxury of the Mughals of India&#39;s Taj Mahal period. This article explains how this was so. &lt;br /&gt;
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The wealthy Mughals who built the Taj Mahal and ruled India from 1526-1707 surrounded themselves with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and pearls which became an integral and dazzling part of their lives. Discerning and culture rulers, they supported many and varied artists, enabling them to produce jewelry, paintings, and household items in conditions that allowed them not only&lt;br /&gt;
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The abundance of gems in India was so great the skill of these men raised everyday objects into works of art. Wherever a Mughal looked, beauty abounded. Even a lowly crutch top would be carved of jade and inset with gold and gems. In a village it would be made of wood. A Mughal backscratcher was made from jade with silver and gilded bronze fittings rather than formed from a  base metal.&lt;br /&gt;
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Mughals moved enameled game pieces around boards even as villagers used simpler pieces of more natural ingredients. A bowl? It could be rock crystal with gilded silver mounts in a palace and a tinned alloy in humble huts. Rich and poor alike smoked the water pipe (huqqa), but the bulbous water storage of the villager’s huqqa might be brass, while in a palace it was beaten gold or inlaid nephrite jade. Cups, pots, spittoons and oil lamps were also carved from jade for the wealthy Mughals. Commonly used items were adorned with gems and shaped with graceful curves, scallops and flutes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Indian artisans developed an exclusive process allowing them to set stones in a wide variation of patterns. They mounted diamonds, rubies, and emeralds into imaginative designs and catapulted this art form to a level previously unseen.&lt;br /&gt;
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Jewelry was a natural display for gems. Wealthy women wore not only wrist bracelets, ankle bracelets and necklaces, but also arm bands, hair ornaments and forehead ornaments. Rings graced their ears, fingers and toes. The men wore arm bands, turban ornaments, pendants, amulets, and highly decorative daggers tucked into their cummerbunds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Flamboyant as Mughal jewelry was, the unseen side was frequently finished handsomely enough to be displayed. One such example is a pendant set with rubies and diamonds to resemble a bird with the reverse side fully engraved in a more realistic representation of the same feathered creature.&lt;br /&gt;
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One particular technique most definitely linked to the Mughals and their jewelry making is enameling. The finest of its kind in the world was created in the Royal Art Schools by talented and expressive artists. Europeans who brought the rudimentary version of enameling to India were soon outdistanced by Mughal-era Indians who took the process to undeniably higher levels. Imperial workshops created a constant stream of cups, rings, armbands, gaming pieces, pendants, daggers, boxes, swords, bracelets, toe rings, mouthpieces for a water pipe hoses, etc., from enamel of breathtaking quality.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ivory, jade and rock crystal were frequently inlaid with scrolled gold which was in turn inlaid with high quality precious stones. It was not unusual for items to exhibit a combination of materials and techniques.&lt;br /&gt;
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Gold and silver were hammered together into intricate designs that then gave a rich sheen to huqqas, jewelry, daggers, necklaces, pendants and battle items including axes, shields, and gun barrel rests.&lt;br /&gt;
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Items both inside and outside the palace were transformed by the artists’ hand and eye. The jewelers of the Mughals most certainly created the Midas Touch for their sovereigns.</description><link>http://adventuretravelasia.blogspot.com/2010/12/midas-touch-india-currents.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (teena)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>