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Thai People and Living in Koh Samui – 19

Posted on December 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

I would be making a mistake if I put all Thai people within the same category and say that they are all alike. However, the Thai people share certain similar characteristics that make me love the Thai people and living in Koh Samui.

Thai culture

Thai culture

I enjoy living in Koh Samui with these people because they are a relaxed and unhurried lot, it would seem as if it is their nature to be gentle and polite. Thais attach a lot of importance to good food, friends, family members and community living, which makes them very friendly towards foreigners. They are also a fun loving and peace loving people, who are both reasonable and sensible, conforming to established rules and laws, and very tolerant of outsiders. If you find yourself in Koh Samui, you are sure to find yourself warmly welcomed and accepted.

 I also cannot help appreciating the Thai love for food since I share it. The Thai people not only eat well, but also make sure that you do the same. The most common question asked in Koh Samui is if you have eaten. Surprisingly, the Thai people hardly get fat although they snack all the time.

The best feature of Koh Samui is the abundant availability of food stalls, where delicious snacks are offered throughout the day. The most popular Thai breakfast is jok, which is a type of rice porridge served with pieces of pork and eggs. Other popular Thai dishes are khanom krok, which is a type of rice and coconut pudding; pad Thai, which is a dish of lightly fried noodles and ba mee, which means egg noodle soup.

I love living in Koh Samui with the Thai people not only because of their delightful nature, but also because Koh Samui offers great shopping locations, entertainment centres, food stalls and restaurants. The only downside is that you cannot expect to live in a 100 percent Thai community because a large percent of the population of Koh Samui comprises expatriates. Learn more about Thailand including Bangkok Travel for visitors to the country.

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Oaxaca, Mexico – Further afield – 17

Posted on October 18, 2010 | Leave a comment
Oaxaca Mexico

Oaxaca Mexico

Visitors to Oaxaca, which is pronounced as “wah-hah-ka,” will find no dearth of new and exciting travel ideas, given that they have the required creativity, time and the willingness to experience this unique place.

The fifth largest state in Mexico, Oaxaca is flanked by the Chiapas in the east, the Guerrero in the west, the Puebla and the Veracruz in the north and 316 miles of Pacific coastline in the south. The state is surrounded by the magnificent Sierra Madre del Sur and is, therefore, a paradise for nature lovers.

Renowned as the culinary capital of Mexico, Oaxaca is the best vacation destination not only for nature lovers, but also for gourmets. If you are a food enthusiast, who has just landed in Oaxaca, start your vacation by eating, taking cooking classes and trying to unravel the mysteries of Mexican cuisine. For instance, the most exciting dish happens to be mole, a traditional sauce made by grinding together thirty ingredients.

If you want the authentic Mexican experience, you will have come to the right place because Oaxaca is a great place to observe local farmers and artisans at work, weaving fabrics, making pots, or carving wood. This place is home to many great handicraft villages known for their wool weaving, black pottery, carved wooden animals and embroidered dresses.

You must also take the time to visit places of attraction such as the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, Catedral de Oaxaca and others. Oaxaca has some splendid museums and breathtakingly beautiful sixteenth-century churches.

You will never feel bored in Oaxaca as long as you take the time to appreciate its handicrafts, study authentic Mexican living, taste the culinary wonders of the place and enjoy its amazing beaches, monuments, museums and churches.

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South Africa World Cup 2012: Sporting Holidays – 9

Posted on September 18, 2008 | 12 Comments

If you are anything like me and love Sport and Travel then why not combine the two? A few years my wife and I went to Euro 2004 for the European Football Championships (soccer for any American readers) and although my wife had no interest in the football, she jumped at the chance of going to Lisbon, Portugal.

If you can organise for friends also to go, then any people who want to travel to the interesting locations where sport may take you, do not necessarily have to go to the sport.

It depends a lot of course on what country you are from and what sports you are more likely to be interested in but events such as the football World Cup (there is only one as American Football is only played in the States), the Olympics and sports such as cricket make for great holidays abroad.

2012 World Cup
2012 World Cup
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa with roughly 200 countries already participating in qualifification is an event I recommend you go to if you get the chance. There are some security fears but during the WC policing is likely to be at its highest,so what better time to experience a bit of South Africa? For tickets for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa it is best to keep an eye on the official site.

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A holiday in a Jungle – 4

Posted on March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

If you really want to try something different then why not consider a trip to the jungle. A holiday or vacation in the jungle’s of Borneo or in part of South America can certainly be a fun and thrilling way to take a break with a difference.

There are quite a fee companies who specialise in Jungle holidays  and many of these trips are group orientated and with a guide, so you will also meet some interesting peope and get to experience the jungle. You might be better off

Jungle holidays

Jungle holidays

going on an organised trip into the jungle for safety reasons.

A similar type trip you might be interested in are trips to the rainforest to explore a different and thrilling vacation. There is always the idea that such trips are part of sustainable tourism but trips to the jungle perhaps open the way for mass tourism so it is for you to decide if the jungle is your cup of tea.

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Skiing down a volcano – 3

Posted on March 16, 2008 | Leave a comment

It might seem like an unlikely possibility but it very possible to ski down the active Etna Volcano in Sicily, Italy. Between the months of February and April each year, depending on how the winter has gone, you can ski down the side of the Etna Volcano which has ski lifts and runs set up for this very purpose. The lifts have been damaged a few times in the last few years with the lava damaging part of the ski lifts, in summer eruptions, but the lifts are always repaired and at the time of writing, skiing is possible.

 When you ski down the Etna the v

Skiing down the Etna in Sicily

Skiing down the Etna in Sicily

iew is amazing because you can see the coastline on a clear day, as you ski down the Etna. The skiing is limited in terms of number of runs and the skiing does not compare to skiing in a proper ski resort but this is a good experience. If you combine this with a trip to one of the Aelion Islands (such as Vulcano or Stromboli) you can have a fantastic trip in Sicily skiing. The North slope skiing goes from 1800 to 2300m whilst the South slope is slightly higher. You can get lessons and rent ski equipment at the slopes.

There are ski lifts on both slopes, with the northern one ascending from 1800-2300 metres and the southern one from 1900-2600 metres. There are also hotels and ample facilities on both sides, including instruction and rentals.

You can contact the Etna Tourism board directly via apt@apt.catania.it whilst you can find out about Flights to Sicily here.

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Hot air ballooning in Barcelona – 1

Posted on March 10, 2008 | 1 Comment

We start off out list of 1000 unsusual and fun holiday and vacation ideas with Hot air ballooning in Barcelona. Hot air ballooning on itself is an activity which can be a lot of fun, but add on that being in Barcelona on a nice spring day and with tickets to a Barcelona football game in the evening and hot air ballooning in Barcelona can be a great long weekend away.

A few companies organise hot air balloon trips in barcelona once of which is worth considering is BCN-Adventure.com. They are specialists in Corporate travel and trips Hot air ballooning in Barcelona, Spain.in Barcelona and they also provide airport transfer, accommodation and other services.

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