DAGADU BEST SOUVENIR FROM YOGYAKARTA
Wednesday, September 29, 2010Dagadu is a trade mark original tees product from Yogyakarta. You never feel ever in Yogya if you back home without this as souvenirs. Dagadu itself adapted from uncommon local language for daily speaking [dagadu=your eyes] which have similar meaning as "Oh...Shit!"
Finally, the official Dagadu become brand products are sold in souvenir alternative is Malioboro Mall. To demonstrate the locality
New Orleans Tourism 2010
New Orleans Bridge BigAlmost 20 years ago, charter schools started teaching ideas that are changing the face of public education. These schools are, by definition, they receive public funds to maintain operations, there are institutions that are not subject to some rules that other public schools must follow. Many of these schools are private schools that operate similarly, they demand that the
Thai Elephants Conservation Centre and Thung Kwian Forest Plantation
Enjoy Lam pang Forest Plantation on the elephent's back.
The Thai Elephants Conservation Centre
covers an area of about 280 acres in AmphoeThe Thai Elephants Conservation Centre
Hang Chat in Lampang Province. Originated
in 1992, the centre aims to conserve Thai
elephants and serve as a one-stop database
of elephants. The centre trains elephants to
do all kinds of jobs. It also houses an exhibition
building with displays on elephants,
for example, an elephant barn for the royal
household, a mahout village, an elephant
memorial and a hospital. For agro-tourists keen
on elephant performances, the centre offers
fun activities such as elephants playing soccer,
log pulling, striding in line, saluting and
painting with brushes. For more excitement,
a forest tour on an ùelephant taxiû is
available. To be closer to nature and local
lifestyle, the centre can arrange a home stay
in the area. A wedding on elephantûs back,
a combination of modern and traditionalNorthern culture, can also be arranged. The
worldûs first-ever training school for elephants
and mahouts is also located here. All
trainees will be coached to control, conduct
and take care of the elephants. There are
usually numerous Thai and international
applicants. For details, call 0 5422 8034 or
0 5422 8108.
Thung Kwian Forest Plantation
Next to the elephant centre is the 6,240-acre
teak plantation. The area is shaded and peaceful,
a perfect recluse for biking and nature study
trekking. The plantation houses various kinds of
fragrant flowers, and rare traditional Thai flowers
such as Magnoliaceae, white butterfly bushes,
Chinese rice flowers, and Annonaceae, as well
as a medicinal garden and a pine forest. The
cold season is the time of wild sunflowers
blooming alternately with the pink wild cherry
blossoms. The nearby Thung Kwian Market
adds local flavors to the already-colourful
atmosphere with its local products and dishes.
For details, call 0 1885 3697 or 0 5422 8108
in 1992, the centre aims to conserve Thai
elephants and serve as a one-stop database
of elephants. The centre trains elephants to
do all kinds of jobs. It also houses an exhibition
building with displays on elephants,
for example, an elephant barn for the royal
household, a mahout village, an elephant
memorial and a hospital. For agro-tourists keen
on elephant performances, the centre offers
fun activities such as elephants playing soccer,
log pulling, striding in line, saluting and
painting with brushes. For more excitement,
a forest tour on an ùelephant taxiû is
available. To be closer to nature and local
lifestyle, the centre can arrange a home stay
in the area. A wedding on elephantûs back,
a combination of modern and traditionalNorthern culture, can also be arranged. The
worldûs first-ever training school for elephants
and mahouts is also located here. All
trainees will be coached to control, conduct
and take care of the elephants. There are
usually numerous Thai and international
applicants. For details, call 0 5422 8034 or
0 5422 8108.
Thung Kwian Forest Plantation
Next to the elephant centre is the 6,240-acre
teak plantation. The area is shaded and peaceful,
a perfect recluse for biking and nature study
trekking. The plantation houses various kinds of
fragrant flowers, and rare traditional Thai flowers
such as Magnoliaceae, white butterfly bushes,
Chinese rice flowers, and Annonaceae, as well
as a medicinal garden and a pine forest. The
cold season is the time of wild sunflowers
blooming alternately with the pink wild cherry
blossoms. The nearby Thung Kwian Market
adds local flavors to the already-colourful
atmosphere with its local products and dishes.
For details, call 0 1885 3697 or 0 5422 8108
Doi Inthanon - Hang Dong
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Doi Inthanon Royal Project Centre
Located atop Doi Inthanon at Ban Khun Klang in Chom Thong,
Chiang Mai, the Doi InthanonRoyal Project Centre covers
about 240 acreswith terraces of temperate flowers and othervegetation,
which have been introduced to hilltribe people to replace their
slash-andburn planting. The predominant flowers are
chrysanthemums and some rare species offerns and orchids such
as protia, prisia, anthuriums, roses, gerberas, black-stem
ferns, German ferns and orchids of the Singto family. Seasonal
fruits grown here include sweet melons and strawberries. Vegetables
here, such as butter-heads, beetroots, tomatoes and yellow stuffers,
are grownusing hydroponic technology. The produceis available fresh
from the garden in frontof the station. Early risers can alsowatch the
collection of flowers for export under the Doi Khamé brand.
The station is especially pretty in the cold season.
Tour guides available for group visitors with
advance booking on 0 5335 5196.
Located atop Doi Inthanon at Ban Khun Klang in Chom Thong,
Chiang Mai, the Doi InthanonRoyal Project Centre covers
about 240 acreswith terraces of temperate flowers and othervegetation,
which have been introduced to hilltribe people to replace their
slash-andburn planting. The predominant flowers are
chrysanthemums and some rare species offerns and orchids such
as protia, prisia, anthuriums, roses, gerberas, black-stem
ferns, German ferns and orchids of the Singto family. Seasonal
fruits grown here include sweet melons and strawberries. Vegetables
here, such as butter-heads, beetroots, tomatoes and yellow stuffers,
are grownusing hydroponic technology. The produceis available fresh
from the garden in frontof the station. Early risers can alsowatch the
collection of flowers for export under the Doi Khamé brand.
The station is especially pretty in the cold season.
Tour guides available for group visitors with
advance booking on 0 5335 5196.
Sample Agrotourism Program along the Chiang Mai - Lampang Route
Duration: 4 days, 3 night (excluding thejourney to Chiang Mai) Approx.
expenses:8,500 B/2 persons (with your own car)
Day 1 Start early to climb up Doi Inthanon. Stop at Doi Inthanon Royal
Project.Visit Mae Klang, Vajiratharn and SiriphumWaterfalls and head for
the Chiang Mai RoyalResearch Centre at Ban Khun Wang.
Day 2 Get up early to enjoy the greenhousefor temperate flora and fruits
at thecentre. In the afternoon, return to the city ofChiang Mai.
Stop on the way at the Centreof Bee Conservation and Propagation, Unit
Stay over night in the city.
Day 3 Take off early along the MaeRim - Samoeng Hwy. Stop to buy some
fresh strawberries on the way. Continue toQueen Sirikitûs Botanical Garden.
Visit Mae Sa Elephant Kraal and orchid garden. Spendthe night in the city.
Day 4 Visit Mae Joûs demonstrationSample Agrotourism Program along
the Chiang Mai - Lampang Route garden before heading for the Thai Elephant
Conservation Centre and Thung Kwian,Lampang. Enjoy a tour of the forest from
atop an elephant taxi. Watch elephantperformances before driving back to
Bangkok.
Notes: If you can spare 2 more days, stop bythe Mae Chon Luang Highland
Cultivation Experimental Station (with a 4WD truck),
Mae Chaem Forest Plantation, Mae C h a e m W e a v i n g Village and
Huai Hong Khrai Agricultural
expenses:8,500 B/2 persons (with your own car)
Day 1 Start early to climb up Doi Inthanon. Stop at Doi Inthanon Royal
Project.Visit Mae Klang, Vajiratharn and SiriphumWaterfalls and head for
the Chiang Mai RoyalResearch Centre at Ban Khun Wang.
Day 2 Get up early to enjoy the greenhousefor temperate flora and fruits
at thecentre. In the afternoon, return to the city ofChiang Mai.
Stop on the way at the Centreof Bee Conservation and Propagation, Unit
Stay over night in the city.
Day 3 Take off early along the MaeRim - Samoeng Hwy. Stop to buy some
fresh strawberries on the way. Continue toQueen Sirikitûs Botanical Garden.
Visit Mae Sa Elephant Kraal and orchid garden. Spendthe night in the city.
Day 4 Visit Mae Joûs demonstrationSample Agrotourism Program along
the Chiang Mai - Lampang Route garden before heading for the Thai Elephant
Conservation Centre and Thung Kwian,Lampang. Enjoy a tour of the forest from
atop an elephant taxi. Watch elephantperformances before driving back to
Bangkok.
Notes: If you can spare 2 more days, stop bythe Mae Chon Luang Highland
Cultivation Experimental Station (with a 4WD truck),
Mae Chaem Forest Plantation, Mae C h a e m W e a v i n g Village and
Huai Hong Khrai Agricultural
Route 2 : Visit the Land of Pretty Flora.Trace the Trail of Thai Elephants in Chiang Mai and Lampang
For centuries, Chiang Mai and Lampangserved as the confectionery of
the Lanna excellence,with their collections of magnificentart works,
architecture, handicrafts andstructure weaving. The realm possesses
awealth of multi-cultures and stunningtraditions from the varied tribal
groupin the atlantic. Most of the areas are mountainousand sumptuous in
timber resources.Theendure is chilly all twelvemonth labialize. The forestsare
headwater sources of several rivers,which are the nation's lifelines. The
changesediments from these rivers washed feather and deposited in the
Chiang Mai andLampang Basins individual embellish inseminated job for the
cultivation of dramatist, fruits and newcrops. Atop the soprano mountains
(the maximalof which is Doi Inthanon at 2,565 m. abovesea destruct) are
situated numerous investigate and empirical devotion for elevation
cultivationafter the stag advice of H.M. the Vocaliser. These investigate
centres ponder moderateaggregation and vegetation in tell to promote
them among hilltribe group, luring themoff from nurture opium.
The program servesto save the nation's forests andmodify the people's acceptable of living.
the Lanna excellence,with their collections of magnificentart works,
architecture, handicrafts andstructure weaving. The realm possesses
awealth of multi-cultures and stunningtraditions from the varied tribal
groupin the atlantic. Most of the areas are mountainousand sumptuous in
timber resources.Theendure is chilly all twelvemonth labialize. The forestsare
headwater sources of several rivers,which are the nation's lifelines. The
changesediments from these rivers washed feather and deposited in the
Chiang Mai andLampang Basins individual embellish inseminated job for the
cultivation of dramatist, fruits and newcrops. Atop the soprano mountains
(the maximalof which is Doi Inthanon at 2,565 m. abovesea destruct) are
situated numerous investigate and empirical devotion for elevation
cultivationafter the stag advice of H.M. the Vocaliser. These investigate
centres ponder moderateaggregation and vegetation in tell to promote
them among hilltribe group, luring themoff from nurture opium.
The program servesto save the nation's forests andmodify the people's acceptable of living.
Singapore visitor arrivals in Aug dip from July
Reuters, 28 Sep 2010(Reuters) - Visitor arrivals to Singapore in August dipped from July's record number but climbed 18 percent from a year ago as two new casino-resorts continued to draw people, the city-state's tourism authority said on Tuesday.The 996,000 people who came to Singapore last month was the highest-ever recorded for August, and marked the ninth consecutive month when visitor
Visiting Australia's Gardens
Monday, September 27, 2010
If you are an Australian travel visa holder, then you are in luck, since you have lots of places to explore int the country. And there are definitely something for ever kind of tourists here. So you will definitely be able to find the ones that will suit your tastes.
Thus, if you are the type who are into flowers, gardens, and anything else that has something to do with plants, then you will definitely feel at home at Australia's botanical gardens. In fact, there are actually dozens of botanical gardens that are located in the country, housing a wide variety of native Australian plants, as well those coming from around the world. And so, here are some of the gardens that you might want to drop by.
Royal Botanical Garden, Melbourne
This is one of the premiere botanical gardens in Australia. The Royal Botanical Garden in Melbourne hosts a wide variety of different flowering plants and trees native to the area, as well as those coming from the other states. The garden is nicely located in the Cranbourne suburb of Melbourne and can be reach by bus, car, or even a bicycle ride from the city.
The Royal Botanical Garden has several sections showcasing different kinds of of plants. Also, since much of the garden is actually open air, you will get the chance to encounter some of the resident animals of the garden. In fact, the gardens administrators recommend this one as an activity for the entire family. There are also several function halls where special events are usually held.
Adelaide Botanical Garden
Another great place for you to visit if you are a plant lover. The Adelaide Botanical Garden is conveniently located at the northeastern section of the city. It is also adjacent to the Adelaide Zoo, so you can head there afterward to see the fauna.
Two of the biggest attractions of the Garden are the Palm House and the Rose Garden. The Palm House is a large greenhouse that has been in the garden since the 1870's. On the other hand, flower lovers and those who simply want to take their love ones to something romantic would definitely love the Rose Garden. The Rose Garden is also quite special as it is actually a research center where new varieties of roses suitable to the Australian environment are grown.
Sydney Botanic Garden
The Sydney Botanic Garden can be considered as the classic city park where city dwellers can head to and spend some time to relaxed. However, the garden is still a great sight to behold at the center of Sydney. It is located at a site overlooking Farm Cove.
The garden gives a spectacular view of the Sydney Harbour, as well as some of the most popular sights of the city, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Vatican City / St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the four Basilicas that Rome has. It is officially known as Basilica di San Pietro in Vatican and it is located in the Vatican City of Italy. This is not a cathedral where the Bishops used to sit. This Basilica is where St. Peters was buried and is a burial site for many popes who came after St. Peters. St. Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and later became the Bishop of Rome. The church in the Basilica has been present in this site since the 4th Century. This site, because of its uniqueness, artistic beauty and historical association, attracts many visitors and pilgrims.
Its history takes us back to the 1st century AD when Jesus was crucified. One of his twelve disciples was Simon, known as Peter, who took a good position amongst Jesus’ followers. St. Peters played great importance in founding and establishing the Catholic Church. Peter was in the ministry for thirty years, after which he took a tour of the Rome. He was executed in 64 A.D. He was crucified head downward as per his request in the Circus, now known as the St. Peters Square.
It is considered to be one of the holiest & the largest of all the Catholic Churches of the Christendom. The main building is very impressive and stood 138 meters. Its passage is about 218 meter long. The interior consists of the Pieta by Michelangelo, Papal Altar by Bernini and the Monument to the Stuarts by Canova.
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Its history takes us back to the 1st century AD when Jesus was crucified. One of his twelve disciples was Simon, known as Peter, who took a good position amongst Jesus’ followers. St. Peters played great importance in founding and establishing the Catholic Church. Peter was in the ministry for thirty years, after which he took a tour of the Rome. He was executed in 64 A.D. He was crucified head downward as per his request in the Circus, now known as the St. Peters Square.
It is considered to be one of the holiest & the largest of all the Catholic Churches of the Christendom. The main building is very impressive and stood 138 meters. Its passage is about 218 meter long. The interior consists of the Pieta by Michelangelo, Papal Altar by Bernini and the Monument to the Stuarts by Canova.
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St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the four Basilicas that Rome has. It is officially known as Basilica di San Pietro in Vatican and it is located in the Vatican City of Italy. This is not a cathedral where the Bishops used to sit. This Basilica is where St. Peters was buried and is a burial site for many popes who came after St. Peters. St. Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and later became the Bishop of Rome. The church in the Basilica has been present in this site since the 4th Century. This site, because of its uniqueness, artistic beauty and historical association, attracts many visitors and pilgrims.
Its history takes us back to the 1st century AD when Jesus was crucified. One of his twelve disciples was Simon, known as Peter, who took a good position amongst Jesus’ followers. St. Peters played great importance in founding and establishing the Catholic Church. Peter was in the ministry for thirty years, after which he took a tour of the Rome. He was executed in 64 A.D. He was crucified head downward as per his request in the Circus, now known as the St. Peters Square.
It is considered to be one of the holiest & the largest of all the Catholic Churches of the Christendom. The main building is very impressive and stood 138 meters. Its passage is about 218 meter long. The interior consists of the Pieta by Michelangelo, Papal Altar by Bernini and the Monument to the Stuarts by Canova.St. Peter’s Basilica
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Its history takes us back to the 1st century AD when Jesus was crucified. One of his twelve disciples was Simon, known as Peter, who took a good position amongst Jesus’ followers. St. Peters played great importance in founding and establishing the Catholic Church. Peter was in the ministry for thirty years, after which he took a tour of the Rome. He was executed in 64 A.D. He was crucified head downward as per his request in the Circus, now known as the St. Peters Square.
It is considered to be one of the holiest & the largest of all the Catholic Churches of the Christendom. The main building is very impressive and stood 138 meters. Its passage is about 218 meter long. The interior consists of the Pieta by Michelangelo, Papal Altar by Bernini and the Monument to the Stuarts by Canova.
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Norway is the land of divine beauty that takes you one step closer to nature. It offers plenty to visitors right from mountain skiing, a voyage in the Fjords and hiking. Norway has always been known for its scenic beauty of Fjords, mountains and glaciers.
Fjords are defined as a very thin, long, and narrow bay in a valley made by the glaciers. As far as the Fjords of Norway is concerned, it is said to be the perfect holiday outing for visitors and localities. A long strip of sea on a beautiful sunny afternoon is considered a perfect day for tourists. Fjords of Norway are series of landscape mountain that attracts hikers in abundance. The best time to visit this place is from May till September. Tourists find it really adventurous to cruise the Atlantic Fjords and hike the mountains. Bergen, which was once the capital of Norway, is assimilated between seven mountains, said it be the Gateway of Fjords. Norway is very rich in its flora and has a good historical past to attract tourists all across the globe.
Visitors come from many places to feel the vertigo from the cliff as they pass by the Fjords. One of the most famous Fjord in Norway is called the Sognafjord, the King of Fjord and is said that the successor of the Norwegian come for fishing. This place is 1200 meters deep and is 200 Kilometers long. One can see fresh water, clear sky, bright flora not to forget the subzero temperature.
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Fjords are defined as a very thin, long, and narrow bay in a valley made by the glaciers. As far as the Fjords of Norway is concerned, it is said to be the perfect holiday outing for visitors and localities. A long strip of sea on a beautiful sunny afternoon is considered a perfect day for tourists. Fjords of Norway are series of landscape mountain that attracts hikers in abundance. The best time to visit this place is from May till September. Tourists find it really adventurous to cruise the Atlantic Fjords and hike the mountains. Bergen, which was once the capital of Norway, is assimilated between seven mountains, said it be the Gateway of Fjords. Norway is very rich in its flora and has a good historical past to attract tourists all across the globe.
Visitors come from many places to feel the vertigo from the cliff as they pass by the Fjords. One of the most famous Fjord in Norway is called the Sognafjord, the King of Fjord and is said that the successor of the Norwegian come for fishing. This place is 1200 meters deep and is 200 Kilometers long. One can see fresh water, clear sky, bright flora not to forget the subzero temperature.
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