Posted July 2nd, 2009 by John Swift
Thailand is a land of enchanting and exotic tastes for foreign
visitors as I was to learn when I experienced the Water Festival
of Loi Kathong on the island of Ko Chang.
Ko Chang
In October 2003, the travel bug seriously bit me. The symptoms
led me to sell my business, pack a small backpack with necessary
items and roll into Los Angeles International Airport with a
major credit card and an attitude. A few days later, I was in
Thailand and headed for the island of Ko Chang, located close to
the ...
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Posted July 1st, 2009 by John Swift
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Posted June 30th, 2009 by John Swift
The Bangkok forts were constructed after King Rama I established
Bangkok as the new capital 1782. With the destruction of
Ayutthaya by the Burmese in 1767 still fresh on his mind,
security was a critical condition.
The new capital, though in a far more defensible position than
the previous capitals, Thonburi, Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, had to
be reinforced.
The defense of Rattanakosin rested on four elements: the Chao
Phraya River, a major water obstacle; the canal rings which
created a defensive...
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Posted June 29th, 2009 by John Swift
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1.Get on a river taxi and see the beauty of the Chao Praya
River. A very different view of Bangkok I've got to
say. If you're the adventurer, you can just jump on one at any
of its terminals. Just be fast enough as the boats ( water taxis
) hardly stop. Otherwise, book a tour from one of the hotels by
the river such as The Royal Orchid Sheraton, Shangri la or The
Peninsula.
2.Rub elbows with the locals and tourists at the Weekend
market, Chatuchak/Jatujak. It can get very hot in here
bu...
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Posted June 27th, 2009 by John Swift
Glencoe Hotel, 43-45 Marshall Avenue, Bridlington, YO15 2DT
Centrally situated between Bridlington's north and south promenades, the Glencoe Hotel is close to both the harbour and the town centre. Glencoe Hotel offers a warm welcome to all guests and provides exceptionally clean, comfortable and quality accommodation. Arrive to a welcoming hot beverage. Drinks are served in the bar, and pool and darts are available in the Games Room....
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Posted June 24th, 2009 by John Swift
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, a position it has held since 1437. It is the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom and the second largest Scottish city, after Glasgow.
The City of Edinburgh Council is one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. Located in the south-east of Scotland, Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt, along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea. Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, in...
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Posted June 24th, 2009 by John Swift
The Malton Railway Station serves the towns of Malton and Norton-on-Derwent in North Yorkshire, England.
It is currently operated by First TransPennine Express who provide all passenger train services to Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington on the coast to York Railway Station situated on the East Coast mainline from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh in Scotland.
Originally Malton was connected to the coast at Whitby by railway but was closed due to the Beeching Act in the 1960's. It follow...
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Posted June 23rd, 2009 by John Swift
The Chatsworth Hotel location is the ideal location ... for couples... for business guests... for seniors... and for families.
We are ideally situated, overlooking Scarborough's North Bay seafront, with views of the sea and Scarborough Castle, right next to Peasholm Park, and also within very easy reach of the town centre. Chatsworth Hotel is simply the ideal bed and breakfast place to stay whatever the reason and length of your visit to Scarborough.
Our hotel is overlooking the sea, with th...
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Posted June 23rd, 2009 by John Swift
Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of devolved government and legislative assembly in Northern Ireland.
It is the largest urban area in the Irish province of Ulster, and the second largest city on the island of Ireland. The City of Belfast has a population of 270,000, and lies at the heart of Metropolitan Belfast, which has a population of nearly half a million people. Belfast was granted city status in 1888....
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Posted June 23rd, 2009 by John Swift
Aberdeen Airport is an international airport, located at Dyce in the City of Aberdeen, approximately 5 miles northwest of Aberdeen city centre. 3.29 million passengers used Aberdeen Airport in 2008.
The airport was the second busiest airport in Scotland, and sixth busiest in the UK by number of flight movements in 2008.
The airport is owned and operated by BAA, which also owns and operates six other UK airports, and is itself owned by an international consortium led by the Spanish Ferrovial ...
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