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Hot Travel Deals, Promotion Codes & Coupons : Last Minute Travel

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:33:33 +0000

Author: johmi
Subject: Last Minute Travel
Posted: 07Jan2009 at 12:33am

That is a great deal.

How many hours/days in advance did you book the flight. It looks like the deals are not that great right now. I don't see a difference leaving tomorrow or next month.

Europe Travel : The best of Italy?

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:33:04 +0000

Author: jaydee
Subject: The best of Italy?
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 9:33am

There are some wonderful Rome Attractions. I think my favourite is the Forum. It's worth at least half a day there alone.

Edited by sainath - 05Jan2009 at 11:21am

Asia Travel : Interesting facts about India and Indians

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:05:32 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: Interesting facts about India and Indians
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 6:05am

India is a country of continental proportions and rich culturalheritage. The civilizational history of India goes back to more than5000 years. In ancient times India was considered as one of the leadinglights of the world and its glory was spread far and wide all acrossthe corners of the earth. Throughout its history, India has evolved andreinvented herself . India is the birthplace and cradle of four popularreligions of the world, namely, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, andSikhism. The contributions and achievements of Indians in the fields ofscience & technology, architecture, and culture is widelyacknowledged.

I have collected a number of interesting facts about India:

1. The name `India� is derived from the River Indus, the valleys aroundwhich were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippersreferred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.

2. The Persian invaders converted it into Hindu. The name`Hindustan� combines Sindhu and Hindu and thus refers to the land ofthe Hindus.

3. The number system was invented by India. Aryabhatta was the scientist who invented the digit zero.

4. Sanskrit is considered as the mother of all higher languages. Thisis because it is the most precise, and therefore suitable language forcomputer software. ( a report in Forbes magazine, July 1987 ).

5. Chess was invented in India.

6. Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus are studies which originated in India.

7. The' place value system' and the 'decimal system' were developed in 100 BC in India.

8. The first six Mogul Emperor's of India ruled in an unbrokensuccession from father to son for two hundred years, from 1526 to 1707.

9. The World's First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara temple atTanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The shikhara is made from a single ' 80-tonne 'piece of granite. Also, this magnificient temple was built in just fiveyears, (between 1004 AD and 1009 AD) during the reign of Rajaraja Chola

10. India is.......the Largest democracy in the world, the 6th largestcountry in the world AND one of the most ancient and livingcivilizations (at least 10, 000 years old).

11. The game of snakes & ladders was created by the 13th centurypoet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat.' The laddersin the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices. Thegame was played with cowrie shells and dices. Later through time, thegame underwent several modifications but the meaning is the same i.egood deeds take us to heaven and evil to a cycle of re-births.

12.The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh.
Built in 1893 after levelling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level.

13. India has the most post offices in the world !

14. The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people !.

15. The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC.More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one ofthe greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

15. Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. Thefather of medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.

16. Although modern images & descriptions of India often showpoverty, India was one of the richest countries till the time ofBritish in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus was attractedby India's wealth and was looking for route to India when he discoveredAmerica by mistake.

17. The art of Navigation & Navigating was born in the river Sindh6000 over years ago. The very word 'Navigation' is derived from theSanskrit word NAVGATIH. The word navy is also derived from the Sanskritword 'Nou'.

18. Bhaskaracharya rightly calculated the time taken by the earth toorbit the sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. Hiscalculations was - Time taken by earth to orbit the sun: ( 5th century) 365.258756484 days.

19. The value of "pi" was first calculated by the Indian MathematicianBudhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as thePythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, which waslong before the European mathematicians.

20. Algebra, trigonometry and calculus also orignated from India.Quadratic equations were used by Sridharacharya in the 11th century.The largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereasHindus used numbers as big as 10*53 ( i.e 10 to the power of 53 ) withspecific names as early as 5000 B.C. during the Vedic period. Eventoday, the largest used number is Tera: 10*12( 10 to the power of 12 ).

21. Until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world. ( Source . Gemological Institute of America )

22. The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is locatedin the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayanmountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.

23. Sushruta is regarded as the father of surgery. Over 2600 years agoSushrata & his team conducted complicated surgeries like cataract,artificial limbs, cesareans, fractures, urinary stones and also plasticsurgery and brain surgeries.

24. Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India medicine.Detailed knowledge of anatomy, embryology, digestion, metabolism,physiology, etiology, genetics and immunity is also found in manyancient Indian texts.

Africa Travel : Algeria

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:04:07 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: Algeria
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 6:04am

Algeria is a morally conservative country as reflect in the success ofMuslim fundamentalist in 1991 elections. The conservatism has itpositive aspect in that you will find generous, honest and helpfulpeople, who stay that way. But in its "conservativeness" the rights ofwomen have not progressed as far as they have in its neighbors,especially Tunisia. This becomes a serious problem when Algerian menstart making assumptions about the availability and morals of unveiledwestern women -- women traveling together or a male companion are notalways enough to discourage the advances.

Some what related to this is on going strife between the secularmilitary government and the Muslim fundamentalist movement. Add to thisa deteriorating economy and disenfranchised urban masses and you beginto understand why the country has had a series of "states ofemergency." Conditions have not always been ideal for tourism so checkon current conditions before doing extensive holiday planning.

Routes

Mediterranean Coast: The coastal roads are hilly in parts, but notdifficult. The major roads are well-surfaced, wide and safe, but manysecondary roads have been allowed to disintegrate. Expect to find heavytraffic near Algiers and on the main road to Constantine. There is asecondary coastal secondary road between Algiers and Constantine.

The Atlas Mountains: The Atlas mountains in this reach are mostly wellrounded and laced with paved roads. You will get your exercise, butshould find enough good food and water to reward the effort. Besidesfriendly people and beautiful scenery, the regions is full of history.If you need a criteria for picking a route, determine your destinationby selecting a handful of ruins to visit.

If you intend to travel to Algeria in the immediate future you shouldreview thoroughly information on the local situation, take fullprecautions for your personal security arrangements throughout yourvisit, and follow local advice.
I strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.

If you decide to travel over land outside the major cities you should avoid doing so at night.

Hope this information will help a lot

General Discussion : hello world

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:59:58 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: hello world
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 5:59am

Hello everybody

Me and my boy friend is planning a short trip for Valentine day but weare confused to decide a location, I need your advice in this regard.Kindly suggest me some good place within both small and big budget

Travel Stories, Advice, Suggestions : Traveling Tips

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:58:33 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: Traveling Tips
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 5:58am

Here are some tips for women traveling alone:

1. Exercise hotel safety

There are many ways you can make asolo stay at a hotel safer. At check-in, you might consider asking fora room near the elevator.

2. Arrive during the day

Arrive in new cities during theday. Areas around bus and train stations can be scary and/or deserted,and small towns tend to shut down early.

3. Keep your documents safe

If you choose to wear a moneybelt, use it for storage and not as a purse. Constantly reaching underyour shirt for money draws attention to it, and tends to defeat thepurpose. Instead, keep your passport, extra stores of money, and otherimportant documents tucked away, and use a bag or purse for carryingdaily spending money.

4. Dress appropriately

To avoid attracting unwanted attention, dress as conservatively as the women you see around you.

Australia & Pacific Travel : Favorite Destinations in the Australia and Pacific

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:45:18 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: Favorite Destinations in the Australia and Pacific
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 5:45am

My favorites includes :

1. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
2. GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

Asia Travel : VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE and Overview Climate

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:37:26 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE and Overview Climate
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 5:37am

Facts about the Geography of Vietnam

Location: South-eastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, alongside China, Laos, and Cambodia

Land Size : 325,360 sq km

Climate / Weather : tropical in south; monsoonal in north with hot, rainy season (mid-May to mid-September) and warm, dry season (mid-October to mid-March)

Population : 82,689,518 (July 2004 est.)

Capital City: Hanoi

GDP: $203.9 billion (2003 est.)

Main Industries : food processing, garments, shoes, machine-building, mining, cement, chemical fertilizer, glass, tires, oil, coal, steel, paper

Agricultural products : paddy rice, corn, potatoes, rubber, soybeans, coffee, tea, bananas, sugar; poultry, pigs, fish

Here are some more interesting facts about Vietnam:

Vietnam is the largest exporter of cashews in the world, as well as the second largest exporter of rice and coffee.
The population of Vietnam is approximately 84 million, 67% of whom are aged 15 to 64.
Vietnam has 54 different ethnic groups. The largest one is Kinh (or Viet) who make up 88% of the population.
The currency of Vietnam is the �Dong�.
According to Vietnamese legend, the people are descended from the king of the underwater kingdom and a fairy from the mountain highlands.
�Nguyen� is the most popular surname in Vietnam.
Avoiding eye contact is considered respectful when talking to senior Vietnamese people.
Denying compliments is considered polite and equivalent to saying �thank you� in a humble and appropriate manner.
Ao Daiis he traditional dress for Vietnamese women and is worn duringceremonies and other important events. The Ao Dai consists of abody-tight tunic, with two side-slits from the waist to the ankles,worn over flowing white trousers. It�s also the uniform for manyVietnamese schoolgirls.
In the 1990s, English surpassed French and Russian as the second most popular language in Vietnam.

Africa Travel : Kenya Beaches

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:28:28 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: Kenya Beaches
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 5:28am

Yess I agree with you, Kenya & East Africa have some of the best beaches in the world. Miles of sunny, tropical beaches and blue skies, in addition to great hotels, makes an African beach holiday the perfect compliment to a safari. The beaches are reef-protected and therefore safe for swimming.

Here are some beach locations:

Mombasa City
Mombasa North Coast Beaches
Mombasa South Coast
Lamu
Zanzibar Island

General Discussion : 13 The best season for you to travel to Beijing

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:16:41 +0000

Author: Kellyroberts
Subject: 13 The best season for you to travel to Beijing
Posted: 05Jan2009 at 5:16am

Thanks for the guidelines, have you ever been to Beijing, if yes please let me know about some good places to see there and also tell me something about local people there