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Land Of Myth And Legend: Folklore And Fairy Tales Of Snowdonia

By: Steven Jones

Many visitors are drawn to Snowdonia for its evocative image as a misty, magical country steeped in history, tradition and folklore. Bards, druids, mythical beings and a strong connection with King Arthur go hand-in-hand with our mysterious, mountainous landscape and ancient, musical-sounding language. The romance, the magic and the mythology of Snowdonia make it just as popular a holiday destination for history and folklore addicts as it is for adrenalin junkies.

In simpler times, natural phenomena were explained away by the superstitious as magic or miracles, warring dragons or battling giants, or the work of the ‘Tylwyth Teg’, or ‘Fair Folk’. We may laugh today, but centuries ago it was considered perfectly plausible that a pile of rocks could appear on a mountainside because a giantess had taken fright and dropped the contents of her apron!
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Yaowarat: Bangkok’s Colourful Chinatown

By: iguidebkk

Lying south of Dusit and Banglamphu, Bangkok’s Chinatown, locally known as the Yaowarat district, is one of the city’s major tourist attractions. It is a showcase of Chinese culture and enterprising spirit.

The city’s Chinatown district is an old business centre that covers a large area around the main Yaowarat Road and the adjoining Chareon Krung Road or New Road.

Chinese moved into the area as early as1780’s. It is oldest ethnic enclave in the city. When the royal family’s Grand Palace was constructed in 1782 by King Rama I to mark the foundation of Bangkok as Thailand’s new capital after Ayutthaya was annihilated by the Burmese, the Chinese community was asked to move just outside the city walls. The area then became the main centre of commerce for two centuries.
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Three Top Romantic UK Destinations

By: Adam Singleton

Whisking away your partner for a romantic break is a fantastic way to show them how much they mean to you. Whether you’re hoping to impress with a Valentine’s Day weekend with a difference or you’re choosing an idyllic destination that’s sure to help your partner unwind and relax, remember that you don’t always have to travel far to find romantic destinations. The UK has plenty to offer when it comes to scenic locations, beautiful cities and inspiring sights. Enjoy a splendid break with your loved one without the hassle of long haul flights, discover romance at home!
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One Day Trip in Bangkok Route 2

This day includes a little bit of everything, visiting a beautiful temple, a throne hall, a palace, a historic house, ending the day with a vigorous shopping spree.

The day begins early at Wat Benchamabophit on Sri Ayutthaya Road. This uniquely beautiful marble temple was constructed during the reign of King Rama V. It employs European ecclesiastic details, such as stained glass windows, and contains a superb cloister collection of bronze Buddha images.
Open: Daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vimanmek Mansion Museum is the world’s largest golden teak building located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road. The three-storey royal mansion has 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing fin de siecle royal memorabilia. (more…)

One Day Trip in Bangkok Route 1

A cultural sight seeing in Bangkok can be a daunting task considering there are so many places to see all over town and to fight the traffic to reach all the places would require a lot of patience and perseverance. A good way to start off in terms of getting the most Bang(kok) for the Buck would be at the Grand Palace. Constructed simultaneously with the establishment of Bangkok by King Rama I the Great, the complex covers a total area of 132 rai and comprises 3 major quarters– the throne halls, royal residences and Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
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Interesting Destinations To Visit In Ukraine

By:Jamie Hanson

Ukraine, one of alluring holiday destinations in the world, is known for its unexplored loveliness. If you have planned your vacation to this magnificent place, you will definitely be left astonished since the mind blowing beauty and well-known places to go to in Ukraine are unique. You will have a delightful holiday because every moment of your vacation has something new to explore in Ukraine. Ukraine is Europe’s biggest country and has beautiful mountains, rich culture and inheritance, remarkable architectural monuments and the active city life where you will make the most out of your trip. A few of the popular and interesting places to go to in Ukraine are the cities of Sevastopol, Chernigov and of course the incredible capital. Kiev is one of the best and highly interesting places in Ukraine.
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Have A Ride On The Top 10 Scenic Drives Around The World

By: Neelima Reddy

—Go on a jaunt today.
After a whole week of hectic schedules filled with a plethora of activities like preparing an important presentation, attending important meetings, taking your child to school, taking your spouse to shopping, you literally feel the need to have some time exclusively for yourself.

If you have a car, then all you have to do is pick up your car keys, get out of the office or house, put the keys into ignition and drive yourselves to the top 10 scenic drives around the world, for a ride surely energizes you to the core.
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20 Things You Never Knew About Australia

By: Mairead Foley

Things you may not have known about Australia:

Australia is…

1. …the world’s smallest continent. Not counted as an island, if it were, it would be the world’s biggest island being 3 times bigger than Greenland.

2. …the world’s flattest continent. Though the tallest mountain on Australia’s mainland, Mount Kosciuszko, is no glorified hill at 2,228 metres, the rest of Australia consists mainly of desert with little significant undulation.

3. …the driest inhabited continent. Australia is second only to Antarctica as the driest continent in the world (i.e. there is little liquid water). Since there are no permanent human settlements in Antarctica, Australia qualifies as the driest inhabited continent.
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