With close to 290 days of annual sunshine, it is no wonder that the Gold Coast is called The Sunshine State. With an amazing climate all through Australia, Surfers Paradise is one of many beautiful sub-tropical areas that attract people from all over the world because of the climate. As you can plainly see, Surfers Paradise was named for a good reason. It is a hub of surfing, amazing weather, and has an active nightlife. But...more
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok has an environment that is striking. In this big city, it appears that there is all over music in the air. OK, truth is there is also dirtiness of the big city in the air ;) There is not just singing and music, but loads of historic temples, monuments and old palaces, and of course exciting Thai exhibitions and museums.Bangkok is the number one of cities to visit in Thailand. Not just is this capital of Thailand,...more
There is no place like the Sunshine Coast according to the locals who are lucky enough to live in this gorgeous place. Hiring a cheap car in Brisbane means that the Sunshine Coast is just a short drive from beautiful coastlines, lush hinterlands and plenty of shopping, dining and nightlife. Known for their world famous seafood, excellent shopping and 300 days full of sunshine, in just one hour from Brisbane you can reach the beginning of the Sunshine Coast in the wonderful town of Caloundra. With plenty of stay options available in the area, you are sure to find a place that will not only suit your budget, but also your tastes. If money is not an issue, you will be able to locate several high-end places, where you can live out your fantasy vacation. Brisbane airport car hire services will ensure that you get to wherever you want to, in no time, including the hotel or resort of your choice! Driving down the Sunshine Coast you will see a mixture of everything. Depending on where you stop you can enjoy the Glass House Mountains, the Noosa Hinterland or just lay on the beaches of Noosa Heads, Coolum, or the Alexandra Headland, whilst admiring the Pacific Ocean. Other...more
I think that Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is an absolute must-read for any world traveler. It helps you discover the power of thinking without thinking. I read it while I was traveling in New Zealand, and I have to say, it was a very inspirational read.Here is a quick rundown of the book.Blink, helps to change the way we understand the world. It is a...more
Your holiday to Tenerife in the Canary Islands would not be complete with a visit to Guimar – an authentic Tenerife community. Located on the border between the green north and the dry south, Guimar was a place of importance to the native Guanches for first began to settle here.The Piramides have been carefully reconstructed to...more
I had worked for Natwest Bank in Cardiff for three and a half years and Bournemouth branches for a year and having passed ny banking exams, I was ready to find more exciting work and higher pay and started to apply to various overseas banks here in UK. I also wanted to find a way of leaving home as I was dependent on my parents for accomodation. I got an acceptance from The Chartered Bank in London and I promptly put in my notice to resign.In February 1970, I joined my new employer in Bishopsgate London, an international bank, to join their foreign staff, with branches in the Middle East and Far East. I was even provided with accomodation at their hostel in East Molesley and commuted into Bishopsgate from there. I started a series of attachments to various Head Office and London departments for familiarisation. New starters to the foreign staff normally went to Hong Kong for their first overseas assignment. However, in early April I was working in the telex room and saw an exchange of telexes about a colleague called Bruce (I cannot remember his surname) who was in Hong Kong and had been asked to go to Muscat in Oman but was putting up objections about going. He was...more
There are lots of reasons to visit the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. You might want to ski the Alps or visit the Olympic city of Turin that perhaps surprisingly is home to a museum housing one of the world's richest collections of Egyptian...more
In this day and age of heightened airline security, plane travel can be fraught with hassle, delays and frustration. Whilst we all understand the necessity for such measures, and are now somewhat resigned to the almost inevitable problems that you...more
If you are planning to visit India in your upcoming holidays then there are few tips and advice which should be kept in mind for a smoother and relaxing trip. Some of the Dos include: •Carry light luggage and avoid heavy bags. Always...more
Autumn is a great time of year to take a break, after the crowds of the summer season, the traffic jams to popular destinations and the promise of long hot sunny days not quite living up to our expectations. At least with Autumn you know where you...more
Theres few things more romantic than whisking your loved one to the coast for a break with the opportunity for long walks along the beach and maybe even a paddle in the sea. The chance to stroll around quiet villages or small towns where you can...more
Diwali or Deepavali a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and an official holiday in India. Adherents of these religions celebrate Diwali as the Festival of Lights. They light diyas - cotton string wicks inserted in...more