The Christmas period is a great time for family's and if you have little ones then this is enhanced as their joy when they realise Santa is coming shines through and adds a special glow to the festive celebrations. You want to make the time as special as possible but at the same time you need, as parents, to relax and enjoy the long weekend.Christmas Day 2010 is on a Saturday which means that the Monday is now a bank holiday which...more
Choosing Your Maternity Hospital. Unknown to many, there are American hospitals in Paris. That is assuring if you are a westerner accustomed to western medical service. The presence of American hospitals in Paris should end your anxieties about the type of maternal services available here. American hospitals are run American doctors and staffed with trained midwives and nurses. These hospitals have cutting-edge equipments to ensure safe delivery...more
India is one of the great destinations in the world for nature tourism. Mountains, deep forests and backwaters play host to an incredibly diverse range of species and India offers a range of activities for the outdoor minded tourist. Everything including mountain-climbing, bird-watching, fishing, hunting or wildlife observation can be found in India and the variety of terrain and climate make it unsurpassed for nature tourism in all it's aspects. Several distinct eco-systems and vast areas of relatively untouched wild habitats make it possible to encounter tigers and elephants in the jungles of the south or to climb snowy Himalayan peaks in the North.In the Himalayan region, rock climbing backpacking and mountain climbing are all available and for those who are just interested in photographing or exploring nature in a more leisurely way, the area is home to beautiful hills, meadows and valleys brimming with wildflowers and birds under pure blue skies. Fishermen and anglers will relish the challenge of fishing the icy mountain streams that rum from the snow-capped mountains. There are accommodations in all price ranges, from luxurious to rugged making the Himalayas are...more
Natural stone has been used as a material for premises interior furnishing for a long time now. It is used for walls tiling and floor tiling, wall columns, worktops, fireplaces, interior design elements. However, to provide a long term of service of all these items it is necessary to make a correct choice of stone and materials for...more
Next time you're planning a trip to London, why not make it a visit with a difference? Rather than treading the same tried and tested paths, shopping trips and big tourist attractions, you could book a holiday that will give you an insight into the cultural heart of London. One way to make sure you're seeing a new side to the city is...more
Marble on the walls looks spectacular, but because of its porous structure the stone will need permanent protection with the help of water-repellent liquids. The situation with granite in this case is much simpler - this material is stronger and firmer. The only thing which remains is to regularly wipe the walls, removing water drops. Natural floor tiles, as it has already been said, should have non-slip surface, otherwise, you take a risk of slipping and falling down while leaving the bath. Covering the floor surface with a protective rug makes no sense taking into account an idea of having a smooth "mirror" floor in the bathroom.Since humidity is the essential attribute of such places, you shouldn't forget about the choice of special glue for the bathroom tiles. Firstly, the glue must not be ruined by water and, secondly, it should provide additional waterproofing for a floor and walls. Kitchen decoration.Quite often natural stone is used in a kitchen decoration not only for floor, but for kitchen worktops, wall tiles, natural stone splashbacks, windowsills etc. All these could be made of one and the same or different materials - as you like it. However, in the...more
Iran has got world-class roads on which millions of vehicles are traveling every year. Many locals here choose to travel by land to enjoy their trips fully. Some other people make journeys by air as they have different reasons for themselves like...more
Face it, Christmas shopping is hard and finding the best Christmas presents for everyone on your list can be a very daunting task, however this year, we are going to explore a different way of looking at Christmas shopping and we are going to explore...more
Waiting for spring during the cold winter months doesn't have to mean staring at a bleak winter landscape wishing for warmer weather. Get a head start on spring with forced flower bulbs. Many varieties do well in pots when given the proper...more
Architecture is sometimes poetically called stiff music. And it is true: the impact of the building's exterior and its interior especially on the human mind can be compared to the impact of a melody. Very often even a little detail can...more
There is a well-guarded secret among the well-heeled traveler. It's a little known tip that you won't often hear in the guide books or on the tourist websites. This little something can mean the difference between a good holiday overseas, and an...more
Who says you can only enjoy a luxury travel by plane and cruise ships? Well, that is entirely untrue because you can do luxury train travel too. Luxury trains are now available and they offer services to people who travel by train. They have...more