army – Balashiha http://balashiha.su Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.18 Things You Should Bring Wherever You Go http://balashiha.su/?p=8783 http://balashiha.su/?p=8783#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:26:52 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=8783 Things You Should Bring Wherever You Go

Some people love traveling because they can find new things that will be unforgettable. No matter how great your trip is, there are several things you should bring to make your trip more enjoyable.
You do not know what will happen to you in your trip. That is why you need to prepare your stuff well when you are still at home. It has many purposes, whether to make you comfortable, to make you feel fresh, or even to help you flirt!
Medicines could be the most crucial. When you are traveling, the food that you eat and the weather could be not nice to you. You may also be trapped in a condition when you are too weak to leave your bed. For this case, prepare some medicines for colds, fever, headache, and stomachache. They are the most common illnesses experienced by travelers.
Remember to bring tissue in your bag. It is not only useful to clean your nose, but also needed when you use toilets with no toilet papers. Bring hand sanitizer to clean your hands every time you are going to enjoy dishes. The cleanness will prevent you get stomachache.
Earplugs are also useful to dampen any sounds surrounding, whether the sounds of vehicle horn, screaming people, passing train, etc. If you are light-sensitive, wearing an eye cover will be a good idea, as sometimes turning off the room lights is not helpful enough.
You probably need a knife to ease you doing activities, whether to add an extra hole in your belt, to cut papers, to uncork a wine bottle, or just anything. A Swiss Army Knife (or the imitation) is suggested for this. Remember that you just do not know when you will need this stuff! Keep it in your bag and bring it anywhere you go.
It is not a sin bringing sex stuff on your trip. Sometimes you cannot wait any longer for “that”, so why not bring some condoms in your bag? No need to waste minutes to find some in stores. However, this is for your own good. Have a peaceful mind!

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Bridge Over the River Kwai (or Death Railway Trip) http://balashiha.su/?p=1512 http://balashiha.su/?p=1512#respond Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:35:27 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=1512 Bridge Over the River Kwai (or Death Railway Trip)

The Kwai River Bridge was made famous by the 1960s movie about a bamboo bridge being built by British Soldiers in Burma during World War II. This movie was mostly fiction, the bridge is of concrete/metal construction and it is actually located in Thailand. Thailand Tourism authority offers a great service of train tours. These are low cost trips that you can take that range from day trips to long weekends to various scenic parts of Thailand. Most of the trips begin and end in the Hua Laphong Rail Station, the main rail hub for passengers for the entire country. Pictures of this station are shown above. The station is clean and organized, but beware, it is also VERY busy. As a side note: Thailand uses their rail and bus system as their major artery moving people and products throughout their borders.
The tour that I choose was a day trip that took me almost to the Thai border with Myanmar, ending in the Soiyak Water Falls but making stops in Phra Pathom Chedi, Bridge over the Rive Kwai, the “Death Railway”, and the Kanchanabury WWII Cemetery. I will describe each of these stops in detail below. The trip was a full day, starting at 7 am and not returning to Hua Laphong Station until after dark, around 7 pm. The train was un-air-conditioned but was comfortable, at least while we were moving.
Phra Pathom Chedi
Our first stop was at the temple called Phra Pathom Chedi , The Temple main feature was a huge pagoda (see the pictures below. The stop was just long enough to walk from the train station to the Temple without too much rush. To get to the temple we walk through a city market area where you can get anything from a quick snack to a glass of ice coffee.
Bridge over the River Kwai and the “Death Railway
The Bridge was made famous by a 1960’s film of the same name. The film, however was in fact fiction based loosely on the events surrounding this bridge. I will not go into detail of the differences between the film and this bridge but will let that up to you. Briefly, the bridge is located in Thailand, not Burma but many people (mostly British soldiers) did give their lives building this bridge for the Japanese during World War II. This is why this railway is known as the “Death Railway” in Thailand. The rail line leading from the Kwai River Bridge to the Soiyak Water Falls appears treacherous but is well maintained and safe for travel. The railway follows the river and often has sheer cliffs overlooking the river and can be quite scenic. However, these conditions lead to many deaths during WWII.
Kanchanaburi WWII Cemetery
The WWII Cemetery in Kanchanaburi is filled with the bodies of the people who gave their lives constructing the Kwai Bridge for the Japanese Army. This stop is quite sobering knowing these men gave their lives building the rail line that was we were just on.
Soiyak Water Falls
The Soiyak Water Fall is the final stop of this trip and it is quite refreshing. The waterfall is augmented in areas with concrete and being an geologist is could tell immediately that it wasn’t natural. The industrious Thai People have taken and natural water supply and made is a tourist stop. The surrounding area is a natural area and protected from development, which is good. There are hiking trails leading to the water falls source; a small stream filled with small fish and is icy cold. Also along the trail is a few caves to explore. The Thai People find these areas sacred, as evidenced by the presence of sacred images located in the caves. The trail are quite interesting, having many native plants and animals to observe along the way.
At the very end of the Railway sits an historic train, once used by the Japanese during the construction of the railway. The plaque commemorating the train and the people who died in its construction gave the trip some meaning for me.
We returned to the Hua Laphong Rail Station rather late and I was quite tired, but the trip was worthwhile and I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in learning some about historical Thailand. For more interesting travel ideas please visit my website: www.apllc-connect.com/travel/.

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Huntsville – Holiday with a Blend of Science and Nature http://balashiha.su/?p=5153 http://balashiha.su/?p=5153#respond Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:23:39 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=5153 Huntsville – Holiday with a Blend of Science and Nature

Where are you planning to spend the vacations of yours? Not given a thought to it yet? If yes than don’t waste much time, just start packing up your stuffs to have a tour to the city of Huntsville where you will find science and nature blending into one another. You will enjoy every moment passed in that city and will think of exploring it again.

A city located in the centre of northern part of U.S. state of Albama, a city characterized by Tennessee River and nearby hills and the major NASA’s Marshall space flight centre and biggest United States army aviation and missile command is none other than the beautiful Huntsville. Huntsville was founded in 1811, after the captain named John Hunt settled in this place. Because of scientific inventions and historic preservation, they have won this city a 2010 Distinction Award. It is also named as Rocket city because of it hosts the biggest NASA centre here in Huntsville.

This article will provide you with details on how to find the best hotel deals and discount cheap hotels and travel blogs that will help you direct while planning your journey to Huntsville.

While having adventure in the city of Huntsville you really need a room for wiping off the days wearisome. Some of the best rated hotel includes the Westin Hotel Huntsville, Marriott Hotel Huntsville and Courtyard Hotel Huntsville and Country Inn & Suites Huntsville By Carlson Huntsville. They are different deals offered that give discounts and gifts. For example the courtyard by Marriot Huntsville provides with a hostel deal that if you pay via visa card then you get up to $30 in gift cards and breakfast. To get more information log on to discount cheap hotels website. You can also have a passport coupon that gives you discount on many things while your trip to Huntsville including the travel deals and discount hotel vouchers. This can be done by surfing the Huntsville official website.

 If these hotel deals don’t match your requirement then you can also book any hotel room of your choice ranging from luxurious to cheapest. To get more related information just log to http://www.discountworldhotel.com for hotel comparison facilities to get the right room for yourself. This allows you to choose hotel with cheaper rates as it is comparing same hotel from various providers.

There are so many places to see in Huntsville that you find it difficult to plan which one to visit and when to visit. Therefore if you would like to get the best out of your travel experience, make sure to check travel blogs as there are heaps numbers of traveler insider information to help you to plan effectively and efficiently as well as to have full fun within your budget. The main places to visit in Huntsville includes the Albama Village, early works museum, botanical garden showing the true colors of nature , museum of art revealing the ancient art pieces , science quest museum enlightening the intelligent minds behind the fabulous inventions, and US & space rocket centre an insignia of success in the field of science and nature. You would be deliriously happy to see the Big Spring River surrounded by the buildings and beautifully carved botanical garden.

 For traveller on budget, you can save cost of calling back to your home country by using calling card or phone card. Happy travelling! So, wait no more. Plan your trip, book your hotels and ready to travel!

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