JAS Timber is a small family-run independant timber-merchant based in the North-West. Established in 1977 we have grown to supply Joiners, Builders, Businesses, Local Authorities, Schools and DIY enthusiasts.We supply timber and heavy-side items in Lancashire and the Northwest and can provide same-day or next-day delivery on many of our products. In our joinery workshop, we are able to manufacture items such as staircases, windows, door casings,...more
As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry. Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you should know about successful navigation. Your safety and the safety of your companions depend upon it. Backcountry activities such as hiking, orienteering, hunting, climbing, geocaching, fishing, four-wheeling and camping are all loads of fun -...more
The tropical northern region of Australia's Northern Territory, known as the Top End, includes the city of Darwin, the town of Katherine, Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. The Top End is one of the last great secrets of adventure travel, although word is spreading fast about the magnificent, unspoilt natural beauty found there. Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, is serviced by international airlines and also by the newly completed Ghan railway which connects southern Australia to Darwin via Alice Springs in Central Australia. Darwin is closer to Asian cities such as Jakarta and Singapore than it is to southern Australian cities such as Melbourne and Sydney. Temperatures in Darwin and the Top End hover around a comfortable 30 degrees C (85 degrees F) all year round. Like most tropical areas, the Top End year is not defined by 'summer' and 'winter' weather events but by what Top-Enders call 'the wet' and 'the dry'. These terms refer to the wet and dry seasons respectively, which should be taken into consideration when planning an itinerary for exploring the Top End as road conditions and access vary greatly according to season. Wet season flooding can occur from...more
Only 13 odd years ago, South Africa appear on the world stage on a daily basis, unfortunately it was all negative publicity and rightly so. South Africa was in the process of major changes from the old "Apartheid Regime" to the new democratically elected government, the government that is still in power today. South Africa has transformed into a...more
They call Hong Kong the 'City of Life' because it has always been so vibrant and full of energy. It's a city that's both exotic and cosmopolitan making it a perfect destination for first time travelers to Asia. Being a former British colony, there's enough English signs and people able to speak the language there to make it a user friendly...more
Visitors to South Africa can enjoy a wide variety of tours and safaris - viewing everything from whales to the Big Five, touring wine farms and engaging in a spectacular range of adventure, sport and leisure activities.Something that is unique to the country however is the emergence of the 'Township Tour'. Townships are the informal settlement residential areas of South Africa which developed over the apartheid era. Since the dawn of democracy in 1994 township tourism has grown as locals and visitors alike began to flock to these previously 'no-go' areas (at least for 'whites') to see how the other half live.In fact the majority of township tourists are foreigners as locals have grown up with a fear of entering the settlements - a deep-rooted fear that has been hard to overcome.Today Township Tourism is massive - a multi-million rand business which saw close on 320 000 foreigners pouring into settlements throughout the country last year. According to Cape Town's tourist office more than 80 percent of its 250 licensed tour operators offer these "cultural experiences."So what can one expect to see and experience when embarking on a township tour in Soweto, Johannesburg or Langa, Cape...more
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It may be business or pleasure that has you travelling to Alicante, Spain, but whatever the reason is you are going, getting there is a breeze. Tourism is making its way to this once mostly industrial working city. As a result, more traveller...more
There are few days of the year that children and adults alike look forward to more than October 31. Halloween allows people to be whoever they wish to be, if only for a night, and the memories created trick-or-treating or at a Halloween party are...more
Enjoy the French Riviera with your very own Luxury Villa By: Leena About the Author Villa for Sale in South of France: Carlton International offers a range of luxury French property specialising in French Riviera Property for...more
The mechanical problem suffered by Andy Schelck involved more than a loose chain, since the Tour's fair play tradition was lost for a few seconds as well by Contador, who took advantage of the until then leader of the competition, and wears now the...more
Caroline Mahon included in Ireland Rugby World Cup squad By: sam pit About the Author (ArticlesBase SC #2885733) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Caroline Mahon included in Ireland Rugby World...more