People in Thailand love to celebrate so they have their calendar filled with holidays and festivals. As the rainy season ends, the country starts to expect the entry of many tourists who can participate in many wonderful festivals. If you have planned to travel to the country during the autumn, you can check out Thailand`s most celebrated festivals to make your stay at the Land of Smiles really worth it. Monkey Buffet This festival is celebrated during the last Sunday of November. In Lopburi, you can find plenty of monkeys almost overrunning the town scampering around temples and making naughty things such as snatching purses, cameras, food and just about anything they can grab from people. Holding the feast for moneys every November is a way for the locals to thank them for drawing people in. People set decorated tables on the Prang Sam Yot grounds where monkeys are seen eating sausages, fruits, desserts and other dishes that local chefs prepare. They even encase some fruits in ice in order to put more challenge and variety for the monkeys. Organizers stage the banquet into four various meal times to allow travellers enough time to take photos. Aside from the feeding […]
When it comes to travelling, age does not matter as long as you are able to do so. However, when it comes to travel insurance, the age will have an impact on the cost of the premium. If you are over 65 and applying for travel insurance, brace yourself for higher fees. Senior citizens are more at risk of getting sick or injured while travelling compared to younger travellers. At the same time, insurance providers have allocated a higher risk for them which explain the higher fees paid for travel insurance. Travel insurance for over 65 offer improved coverage and benefits than the regular policies. They are designed to address the needs of senior citizens, such as a 24-hour emergency service. Some providers even offer cash for medicines. Several insurance policies in the market today are for one way trips although some offer annual multi trip coverage. For senior citizens who are planning to travel more than two times in a year, then they should opt for multi-trips since it is the cheaper option. Fortunately, there are a bevy of firms offering travel insurance for over 65. If you are looking for an affordable insurance policy, use online comparison tools. […]
Dubai has been put into the world map since its economy starts to boom. Today, almost any Australian associates this emirate with luxurious lifestyle, variety of tourist attractions, and gravity-defying skyscrapers. However, Dubai is more than that. If you wish to establish a new career in Dubai, before you contact Dubai movers to relocate your items, what you would want to do first is to get to know more about this great emirate. Below are some random and interesting facts about Dubai that you may find enjoyable. 1. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure in the world to date. This skyscraping structure currently holds the world record for most floors in a building – 163 floors. It also houses the world’s highest restaurant, which is located on the 122nd floor of the building, the world’s highest nightclub, which can be found on the 144th floor. Burj Khalifa’s fountain is another record-holder as it is known for being the most powerful and biggest automated fountain in the world today. The fountain can shoot water up to 130 metres high or as high as a 50-storey building. 2. According to 2013 census, only 10 to 15 percent of Dubai’s population […]
Travelling is always a great experience. You get to see places and appreciate the beauty of the world. However, it is also an issue of safety. Accidents can happen all the time so we need to take all the necessary precautions when in a foreign land. We all want to make sure that our trip will go well and become enjoyable but there is also nothing wrong with being on the safe side. Here are some tips that will ensure that you travel the world in a safe manner. Be aware of news and alerts about the destination you are going to. Remember that you are going to unfamiliar territory so you need to arm yourself with information about the place you are going to. You can do some research, listen to the news, or read materials so you know what to expect and make the necessary adjustments and take the necessary precautions. You should ensure be aware of the tourism laws and policies about your destination. This will keep you from getting jailed or paying fines. Have your documents at hand. Since you are travelling to another country, it is important to have your documents ready anytime. Keep digital […]
Summer months in Australia always spell family trips to different destinations. Australian summer, needless to say, is a fun-filled season for families that want to take a breather from busy life and for those who just want to unwind for a while. While summer season is still several months away, keeping yourself ready and aware of some driving safety tips is never out of the season. When it comes to driving, safety should always be your number one priority. Just Before You Leave Before unleashing your car and taking your car along long, extended summer trips, ask yourself if it have been subjected to manufacturer recommended periodic maintenance services? Have you tuned your engine up? Have you changed the engine oil and checked on the oil levels? Are your car’s battery still in top condition? Have you rotated the tyres yet? Vehicle maintenance doesn’t only ensure the proper operation of your vehicle but also prevents potential accidents from happening. Making sure that your car is on its tiptop shape should always be your priority before hitting the road for long travels. This means replacing car parts that you suspect could fail during the trip. Hence, if you think your […]
Going on a vacation with your family but working on a tight budget? It does not have to be this way all the time. Budget should not be a hindrance for not being able to travel with your family. Here are 5 inexpensive vacation ideas when travelling on a budget. 1. Travel in the off-season. For the kids, this may mean not attending school for a few days. But you can always work it out with the school. You can have the kids do some homework while on vacation or write a report. You can try a fall vacation and in the process get to see some fall foliage which can be a breathtaking view. 2. Camp out. Vacations do not always mean staying in some expensive hotel. For a change, you can try camping out. There are places that allow camping on beaches which is like hitting two birds in one stone. Yes, you will still be paying a fee but it is way lower than the accommodation expenses that hotels will charge you. There are many comfortable camping gears that are available in the market today. 3. Travel with a group. If you are travelling by yourself, you […]
Children seem to have an unhealthy fascination with giant lizards that could eat them. Luckily for all the parents out there, Jurassic Park was never made into a reality. However, many of today’s dinosaur museums cater specifically to children, offering up workshops, tours, and fun activities to teach them more about the former rulers of the Earth. Here’s a list of the top four dinosaur museums in the United States for you to plan a (safe) prehistoric adventure with your budding paleontologists. The Field Museum – Chicago, Illinois First up on our list is the famous Field Museum of Chicago, home to Sue, the world’s largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in the world. This girl is a must see for all reptile enthusiasts as she’s 42 feet long and around 67 million years old. The museum holds a host of other dinosaurs and exhibits, and even offers up overnight sleepovers where children and their families can sleep among Sue and all of her dinosaur friends. Tickets are $18 for adults and $13 for children. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center – Thermopolis, Wyoming Home to a beautiful museum with 20 full-sized dinosaur skeletons on display, the real appeal of this […]