Christmas in Phuket Phuket, Thailand: Thailand is a ninety five percent Buddhist country so Christmas is not a festival that officially appears in the Thai calendar, but with a large ex-pat community and Thais who love an excuse to have fun, Christmas is celebrated in fine spirit every year - especially in Phuket in the south of Thailand.In fact, they started playing Christmas carols in Phuket's Tesco on 19th November which took me by...more
Enjoy Free Shows and Get Great Las Vegas Hotel DealsIn the United States or even in other countries, Las Vegas is well known for gambling. Sin city visitors always bring extra money with them but there are places and things you can go and do without spending even a penny. Bellagio Las Vegas is an unmistakable structure in 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South and the signature fountain they have performs a dance number to an expectant crowd every...more
How Can I Learn to Speak French? One of the trickiest things about the French language is the pronunciation. In many cases, it seems only marginally related to the way French is written, especially to an English speaker. It's oftentimes much easier to start with listening to the language. French is a Latin language and was very influential on the development of English. In fact, French was used for formal and official business in the British Isles before early English was adopted. Even though this is the case, French is a difficult language for most native English speakers.When we're children, we learn to speak languages by imitating the sound our parents and the other people around us make. A classic, though sometimes uncomfortable, example is when children pick up profanity inadvertently from parents or others. They say it over and over simply because the best way to learn a language is to hear it and then try speaking that same word yourself, even if you have no idea what that word actually means or how it's spelled. If you want to learn the French language, this same method works splendidly for adults as well as children.Learning how to speak French through music is a...more
How to Learn French by Making it Fun If you're learning French, you should have some passion for the language. If you're listening to a tape that has you saying "Hello. How are you?" over and over again, you may well find yourself getting bored with this beautiful language. Sometimes it's very helpful to learn a language in the context of a...more
How to Learn French by Listening One of the best ways to make yourself hate a language is trying to memorize phrases. This method, which is fine for those heading to a foreign country on a trip, is very ineffective for actually learning a language. A lot of the problem stems from the fact that memorizing phrases has the effect of taking...more
A trip to Paris is a dream come true for many of us. But the global financial crisis and shrinking value of many currencies versus the Euro may have you second guessing or even postponing that dream trip to Paris. But if you are considering a destination that is a little bit closer to home remember that familiarity and some inside knowledge is often the key to enjoying your vacation without breaking your budget. Paris is no different, so let us take a look at the ways Parisians stretch their euros to enjoy the wonders of one of the most superlative cities the world has to offer 1. Free entry to museums and cathedralsThere are over 180 museums and monuments in Paris and many offer free entrance at specific times. All churches and cathedrals offer free admission (except for la Sainte Chapelle), but you may need to pay an extra fee to visit the crypts or climb the towers (e.g. Notre Dame Cathedral). Many major museums, including the big favorites such as the Louvre, Muse d Orsay, Muse Rodin and Muse Picasso, offer free admission the first Sunday of every month. The same museums, plus many more, offer free admission daily to citizens of any nation of the European Union who are under 26...more
Ho ho hold on...are you using a world courier firm this Christmas? Everyone knows how stressful Christmas time can be and it's one side of the festive period that most people dread. Getting the Christmas dinner out on time, buying all the...more
Forces boys and girls especially appreciate a parcel at Christmas Many parents in the UK in recent years have experienced for the first time the mixed emotions that come when they know that one of their children is serving in a distant place...more
Unwanted Christmas Gifts? Perhaps There Is Someone Else who'd appreciate them more? With some families there will be one member of the family that may not be the best at guessing what you want most for Christmas, without sounding too...more
Presents need wrapping in more than pretty paper to ensure they get through the Christmas crush It might not be very festive or cheery, but when the need arises to send a Christmas gift parcel by a worldwide delivery service, it pays to ensure...more
Parcel senders can be sure of support from international couriers in getting their packages through the pre-Christmas rush Businesses of all sizes, no matter how far they cast their net in search of customers, have to be especially sharp as...more
French Couriers Able To Ship Parcels and Presents Quicker Than You'd Expect France is often believed to be one of the richest countries in Europe when it comes to cultural aspects such as art and architecture as well as fine dining and...more