community – Balashiha http://balashiha.su Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.18 Your gap year guide to Asia http://balashiha.su/?p=11025 http://balashiha.su/?p=11025#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:38:40 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=11025 Your gap year guide to Asia

Years of experience in welcoming travellers from all over the world have made Asia the perfect host, and like all good hosts, it offers something for every taste. Whatever you’re looking for on your gap year there’s a good chance you’ll find it in Asia; from whitest of white knuckle adventure rides to some of the best volunteer projects in the world.

Asia is perfect for gap year travellers; the serene beauty provides a soothing backdrop to a career escaping break while the rugged mountains and million mile an hour cities offer the perfect slice of adventure for those full of youthful energy. Here are a few words of advice on the how, why and where of gap year travel in Asia and start planning your own trip.

Check out the Gapometer to mark Asia on key gap year criteria.

*****        Gaptastic

****         Great for gappers

***           Worth a look

**             Too much else to see

*              Never mind the Gap

              

Volunteering

In an age of mass media the beauty of this place somehow continues to surprise, yet too much of the Asian continent continues to experience severe depravation. According to the Asian Development Bank, Asia’s poor account for two thirds of the total in the developing world and a huge number of volunteer projects have sprung up to help ease the problem.

There are lots of different projects in areas like community work and teaching or maybe even link one with a conservation project or two. Asia should be as famous for its wildlife as its landscapes; animals like pandas, elephants, tigers and sea turtles can all be found here. The WWF has listed 6 places in Asia amongst their list of 19 priority places, leaving no-one in any doubt as to the area’s significance.

***** The perfect place to use your gap year for good

Travelling around

With a year on your hands you’ll want to spread your wings and really explore a place, and in Asia that’s both easy and rewarding. There are now easier ways to get around Asia than the famous overland expeditions of the 70s (though if you’ve got a camper van spare give it a go). Travelling varies from country to country so make sure you plan thoroughly. Most central countries, like China and India, offer extensive rail and road links. South-East Asia, with the exception of Myanmar, is probably the easiest and cheapest place to explore in the world. Don’t forget to bring a good book for the journey though!

For people who get coach sick there’s always the option to use up a stop or two from a Round the world ticket. Low cost airlines are getting in on the act so look out for new destinations. For those who want to do most of their travelling in Asia, check out companies that offer an ‘air pass’ which for one price, allows you to dot around all over the place.

**** Plenty to see and no reason not to explore

Money

Money and budgeting are big considerations when you’re planning to spend a year away from home, so the cost of getting to and living in a place is all important. There are big differences between countries in this respect; the more expensive countries to explore in Asia are Japan, Taiwan and because of its size, China. If you want to visit these countries perhaps consider earning money by teaching English while you’re away. The affordable countries include Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Sri Lanka while cheap countries such as Thailand, Nepal, India, The Philippines and Indonesia offer truly budget travel.

Living costs are a large part of your budget so plan carefully. While you’re on a volunteer placement this will normally be sorted out for you but when you’re travelling independently remember that budget hostels doesn’t necessarily mean rubbish hostels. In fact they can often be the most fun! The same is true about food; the best food in Asia is found on the street and it’s incredibly cheap. Some of the best meals in Asia cost less than 50p! The great thing about Asia is that you don’t need to pay for your entertainment because it’s all around you!

***** Plenty of bargains to be found

 

Earning as you go

Earning while you’re away is essential for many people. For travellers who do need to earn a few pennies, Asia is a good place to choose for your Gap year travelling. The continent has the biggest demand for English teachers and there are placements in a range of destinations including some of the world’s most exciting locations. Getting qualified is one of the best money saving investments travellers can make. For a relatively small price you can get qualified in double quick time and at least have it as a safety net in case you spend a little too much souvenir shopping! You’ll get access to TEFL contacts all over the continent and can easily include a little teaching in your itinerary.

***** There is nowhere better to earn money while travelling

The wow factor

Asia has the wow factor in bucket loads. It’s the most popular destination for westerners and millions of people can’t be wrong. The cultural and natural diversity of the continent offers the perfect backdrop to a gap year with enough going on to keep you entertained at just the right price to keep you solvent! The old favourite still has plenty to offer a new generation of travellers.

***** Everyone should go at least once. It’s the law

 

Useful links:

http://www.i-to-i.com/resources/students-and-gap-years/

http://www.i-to-i.com/travel-asia.html

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Adult Only Lifestyle in San Jose Costa Rica http://balashiha.su/?p=558 http://balashiha.su/?p=558#respond Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:13:15 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=558 Adult Only Lifestyle in San Jose Costa Rica

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Adult Only Lifestyle in San Jose, Costa Rica

As the plane flies over the mountains of Costa Rica and rapidly approaches the runway at the San Jose airport (SJO), your heart races with intrigue and expectations. Upon arriving in arguably the most beautiful country on the planet, you walk out and feel something different, amazing and mysterious, unlike anything else you have ever felt. It’s the magic of this tropical paradise we call, the Garden of Eden. The adventure has just begun and the excitement of experiencing an exotic rain forest or jungle flows through your veins.

Most vacationers welcome the idea of staying a few days near the airport in San Jose and taking advantage of the tours, sights, history, beauty and so much more. There are plenty of fun things to do during daylight hours while staying in the valley including Poas Volcano tours, Zip-line Canopy tours, and white water rafting. You can see museums and farmer’s markets as well as downtown San Jose. For the nature lovers, there are plenty of tours to see monkeys, sloths, exotic tropical birds, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and more. The nightlife is hot, sexy and full of fun and excitement that includes famous casinos, exotic dance clubs, discos, popular bars and much more.

Fortunately, there is one resort that caters to the adult only lifestyle and nudist community. The Hotel Desire Costa Rica is an affordable adult only, privately gated resort centrally located on 6 luscious acres inhabited by tropical flowers, trees, ponds, butterflies and exotic birds. All the amenities needed to fulfill an adult vacation is found at this location only 20 minutes from the San Jose airport. Take advantage of the two swimming pools, one designed for nudists, outdoor Jacuzzi located in the nudist area, poolside beds, tennis court, fully equipped gym, free wireless Internet connection and much more. Fully furnished nude and prude accommodations available that include hotel rooms, jacuzzi suites and studios, one or two bedrooms and romantic private villas ready for your enjoyment. Now there is no excuse for not traveling to the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

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Triptouch Launches the ‘ultimate’ Travel Widget http://balashiha.su/?p=9998 http://balashiha.su/?p=9998#respond Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:01:49 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=9998 Triptouch Launches the ‘ultimate’ Travel Widget

TripTouch is launching their travel widget for Netvibes and iGoogle. The widget is updated automatically to the user location. It’s suitable especially for frequent travelers and / or travelers during a trip.

It features updated local information and services for more than 5,000 destinations worldwide. The widget includes travel guides, activities, restaurants, current events, accommodation, transportation, weather, currency rates, nearby travelers and more. For many services online booking is available.

“We launched our travel homepage last November”, says Gil Ruda, TripTouch’s co-founder and CEO “we’ve got good reviews and our travel community is growing. Now we thought that we could use our platform to serve our users and new audiences in more ways, and we’ve decided to develop a widget for start pages”.

Currently the TripTouch platform aggregates and integrates content from the best sources in the web: Wikitravel (travel guides), eventful (worldwide events) , Google maps, Kayak (transportation), Priceline (hotels), OpenTable (restaurants), Viator (activities), Sportsevents365, HostelWorld.

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Tourists With Disabilities http://balashiha.su/?p=9382 http://balashiha.su/?p=9382#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=9382 Tourists With Disabilities

And many game reserves and places of interest have specially adapted accommodation and wheelchair-friendly facilities and walks. Many short trails also have Braille interpretation plaques.

Flamingo Tours specialises in tours for people with disabilities.

You would be amazed what some wheelchair-dependent people have done in South Africa – abseiled off Table Mountain; dared the highest bungy jump in the world at Bloukrans Bridge; tubed the awesome Storms River Gorge; hiked most of the Outeniqua Trail (this was a hard one); flown a microlight; and learned to scuba dive. The sky’s the limit. Oh yes, and skydived. (This was not all done by the same person!)

Accessible opportunities in the natural environment

South African National Parks, as national assets, should be accessible destinations to everyone regardless of their mental, sensory or physical capabilities.

The Delta Environmental Centre (Gauteng Province)has the 180metre long Sasol Sensory Trail which was initially conceptualised as a short environmental education trail for disabled people. Through consultation with Eco-Access, it was finally designed as an accessible interactive environmental education experience for the hundreds of learners who pass through the Centre on a weekly basis, including learners who happen to be disabled.
The trail is simple, paved, has wide pathways and many interesting stopping points. It blends in with the surrounding environment and is based on the fact that the Centre offers personal interpretation to all groups that visit it.

The de Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre (North West Province) has a programme called ‘Reach for the Wild’. An accessible trail, named the ‘Rob and Julie Filmer Sensory Trail’, allows all people, including disabled people, the opportunity to experience the African bush. It was also initially conceptualised as a trail for disabled people but now forms the basis of all de Wildt’s environmental education programmes. The environmental education centre is accessible and available for all those who participate in these programmes. Again, this Centre benefits from personal interpretation of the environment being offered to all groups.

SANParks Boulders Beach Boardwalk (Western Cape) is another example where everyone has the opportunity to visit the penguins on the beach using the boardwalk.
Owing to negative pressure from the surrounding community, parking and access to the boardwalk is extremely difficult without prior arrangements being made. However, once on the boardwalk, anyone can use it.

For many other trails and programmes in various parts of South Africa see Eco-Access, including, apart from those mentioned above, the Rob Filmer Lichen Trail at the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in the Mpumalanga province, the Rhino Trail at the Berg-en-Dal camp at the Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga province, the Fossil Trail at the Karroo National Park in the Northern Cape province, the PPC Discovery trail at the Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape province, the Dragonfly walkway and Jacana Bridge and the Kingfisher Birdhide at the Nylsvley Nature Reserve in the Limpopo province, The Palmiet Hiking Trail at the Hottentots Holland Nature reserve in the Western Cape Province and the bird hide and walkway at the Blesbokspruit Nature reserve in the Gauteng Province.

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Luxury India Tour http://balashiha.su/?p=6012 http://balashiha.su/?p=6012#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:12:36 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=6012 Luxury India Tour

Luxury Tour

Car rental is the most prevalent mode of travel in India. India is best explored by cars on hire and car rental in India is not a tedious task. Every travel company provides car and coach rentals in India. Luxury car rentals in India are the most safest and easiest method of enjoying your trip apart from being in the lap of luxury.. The business of Car rentals in India is on a boom and majority of car and coach rental India’s service providers’ provide much required basic guidance to the tourist and also take care to provide much desired privacy to their clients.

The cars on hire in India are apt for you if you are coming to India for the first time. One should Rent cars in India if want to explore the local community. While driving towards your destination you can enjoy the stunning sight seeing of India. Travel by cars in India and you will not miss a single place along with.

The main benefit of hiring cars in India is that you can visit many other places, which are difficult to be accessed through various other modes of transport. The car and coach rental in India eases up your task and journey.

The cars on hire in India are popular for their excursions, like on excursion to Rajasthan, one can enjoy the drive with car rental in Rajasthan. For the purpose of enjoying Rajathan to the fullest you can avail the service of car hire in Delhi and drive straight to Jaipur. On Delhi- Jaipur highway you can pamper their taste buds by feasting on the mouthwatering food at the roadside cafes. Many travel agents in Jaipur also provide car rental in Jaipur as well as to other places in Rajasthan. One can drive to Jodhpur from Jaipur which is a short 5 hours drive away and Indian cars on hire provide the perfect getaway vehicle what with so many luxury car makers in India likePalace on wheels train luxury train its also called by MAHARAJA TRAIN. These are some Car for Rent Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Fiat etc setting up their base here.

On reaching Jodhpur, one can either stay and enjoy the forts and palaces in India and also see the Luxury car collection of the Kings of yesteryears or drive to Osian- a small village on the border with amazing sand dunes. In fact, with luxury car rental in India the drive to desert doesn’t hurts and is in fact enjoyable.

While driving from Jodhpur to Udaipur or Jaisalmer the car & coach rental companies in India provide best drivers and guide services to ensure that the drive remains a memorable affair.

You can rent cars in India and visit the enchanting places like Khajuraho, which is the most popular tourist destination in India. Car hire in Khajuraho is a good option because one can easily explore the exotic Khajuraho temples. The temples of khajuraho are world famous.

Cars in India are provided for all the tourist as well as pilgrimage places. Metropolitan cities like Mumbai also provide cars on hire. Car rental in Mumbai is a very good option if you want to view the beautiful places within Mumbai as well on the out skirts of Mumbai, like the beautiful hill station of Khandala.

Renting cars in India or even abroad can be a nightmare if the vendor is not chosen properly hence we recommend that to rent car in India one should really check the vendors past records and ask for recommendations, if any.

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A Fun Day Does Not Have to Cost Money http://balashiha.su/?p=335 http://balashiha.su/?p=335#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:03:24 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=335 A Fun Day Does Not Have to Cost Money!

It seems like so many events and attractions cost so much money, that most families cannot afford to enjoy them. That is why the idea of something interesting and completely free is sure to garner your attention. In Great Falls, Montana, such a thing is just waiting for you. Because of the hard work of the community, the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is free for visitors. You do not have to pay a penny to be able to enjoy the exhibits available at the museum.

While there are free exhibits to enjoy every day at the art museum, there are special events that you are sure to be interested in. This summer, a special exhibit that continues to be a favorite will be available at the Great Falls museum. You will not want to miss out on the garden walk. These events takes place in mid July and provide a whole afternoon’s worth of activity. This walk takes place away from the museum, allowing the visitor to enjoy the beauty of four different gardens within the city. These gardens belong to private individuals, so this is your only chance to enjoy their exquisite beauty.

Some people in Great Falls enjoy the garden walk simply for the elaborate beauty of the various plants, which will be in full bloom this summer. Others enjoy learning about the plans and being taught how to grow and cultivate them. During the garden walk tour, you would be given the chance to talk with the garden owners, and you can even learn how they make their plants and flowers a success. You may find yourself hurrying home to start planting as soon as the walk is over.

Of course, after you enjoy the fun of the garden walk, you may wish to cool down by taking in the fine art of the museum’s continuing exhibits. You will find multitudes of work by Montana’s finest artists along the walls of the exhibit. The Paris Gibson Square Museum is also home to a number of outdoor sculptures that are both interesting and breathtaking. Enjoying the exhibits is free as well.

As you can see, you can plan a whole day in Great Falls, MT with no more cost than paying for your lunch. You can spend the day touring fine gardens and then spend the afternoon browsing fine art. You do not have to spend money to enjoy an attraction.

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Navigating Yourself Through Vancouver British Columbia http://balashiha.su/?p=6451 http://balashiha.su/?p=6451#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:15:30 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=6451 Navigating Yourself Through Vancouver British Columbia

Inner-City Transportation Options

Vancouver is one of the few remaining North American cities to place a higher level of importance on its’ communities over road infrastructure. Instead of a 6 lane highway cutting through the downtown core, SkyTrains and other public transit vehicles have been used to service the increasing transportation needs of the city’s residents. This translates into a direct benefit for travelers as they are presented with a number of transportation options. In Vancouver, guests are not relegated to a specific area/community; for example, tourists may stay in a vacation rental or hotel in the nearby city of Burnaby while still only being a 15 minute SkyTrain ride away from downtown.

Vancouver’s public transit system spans across the Greater Vancouver area through a combination of SkyTrains, shuttles, buses, and sea-buses. Tourists are able to go from The Vancouver International Airport to Grouse Mountain for the nominal price.

Although renting a car, taking a taxi, or riding public transit may be quick & easy; renting a bicycle can sometimes be the best way to see Vancouver’s beauty. Wrapped around the majority of the downtown coast is a bike path which showcases many of Vancouver’s diverse settings. Along the way, guests will be treated a host of popular attractions including: Stanley Park, Granville Island, and The Telus World of Science.

Airport Transportation Options

At the end of a good vacation, most people have to return to where they came from; and in most cases, that requires returning to YVR (Vancouver International Airport). Luckily this trip can be made quite easy as tourists are presented with several options in getting to the airport.

RAV Line – The Richmond Airport Vancouver Line, or simply RAV Line, was completed prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics and stretches from the center of downtown Vancouver all the way to YVR. Passengers will travel underground for the majority of the trip and cross over the Fraser River before arriving at the airport. The RAV Line is the typically the least expensive method of getting to the airport.

Another efficient way of getting to the airport is by use of the traditional taxi-cab. All taxis in Vancouver use standard metered rates, so there is no need to negotiate beforehand. For guests arriving in YVR, there is always a line-up of taxis right outside the airport doors.

For guests arriving in Vancouver but heading out to other local destinations, like Whistler Blackcomb for example, there are charter bus options available; however it is recommended that guests pre-book their seats, especially for charters that pickup at the airport.

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Costa Rica Family Adventure, Honeymoon, Vacation Packages, Custom Trips, Tour and Transportation Services http://balashiha.su/?p=2444 http://balashiha.su/?p=2444#respond Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:54:34 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=2444 Costa Rica Family Adventure, Honeymoon, Vacation Packages, Custom Trips, Tour and Transportation Services

Having Visited Costa Rica, I have compiled a list of the best locations to
visit. This list is by no means comprehensive or complete, it is just a checklist
of all the places I would visit when I go to Costa Rica.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Most famous for being associated with the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve,
the tiny community of Monteverde is a small village located near the
entrance of the cloud forest. Monteverde was founded by the Quaker community
that migrated from North America to Costa Rica in the 1950’s. In town, which
is actually Santa Elena, you’ll find banks, drug store, a local hospital,
book store, gas station, ATM machine, police station, post office,
supermarkets, internet cafes, restaurants
As the weather here is quite chilly and misty, due to the village being high
up in the Tilaran Mountain Range, you should bring some thick clothes and a
light jacket to stay warm. When here, do remember to try out the delicious
local cheeses, which are a treat to eat. If you are a bird watcher, this
village offers some lovely bird watching opportunities, even though you are
not in the cloud forest itself. However, if you prefer to do the more
touristy thing, visit the local craft centers, the women’s co-op center, the
butterfly garden and the Hummingbird Gallery in town.
Dominical Beach
Located on Costa Rica’s amazingly beautiful Central Pacific coastline, the
small village of Dominical is a surfer’s paradise where waves can reach over
10 feet high, a place rich in island biodiversity and amazing underwater
flora and fauna. It is the perfect combination between the extensive golden
coasts full of scenic beaches & luscious mountains.
Dominical is a 4 km long beach strip, with a few hotels, lodges, resorts and
restaurants in the area. While swimming here is near impossible with the
strong swells and rip tides, one can kayak off the coast or enjoy some
diving or snorkeling opportunities in the area. Horseback tours can also be
arranged to the nearby Nauyaca Waterfalls, or one can visit the Marino
Ballena National Park, which is home to a number of marine mammals like
turtles and whales that come here seasonally to mate and nest. If you like,
you can take a short day trip to the lovely Ca?o Island just off the coast.
This island is considered one of the best adventure diving spots in the
world and is home to an impressive array of underwater marine life.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most biologically diverse
wildlife areas. Featuring one of the most verdant landscapes in the country,
the 26,156 hectare park was created with the main purpose of protecting the
green sea turtle nesting area. Tortuguero owes its very wet tropical forest
to the 5000 to 6000 millimeters of rain it receives per year. These climatic
conditions are favorable to more than 400 tree species, around 2200 species
of other plants and more than 400 birds, 60 amphibian and 30 fresh water
fish species, as well as several endangered animals including tapirs,
monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, manatees and sloths. Tortuguero is characterized
by beautifully scenic canals, lagoons and rivers that may be toured by boat,
canoe or kayak. In addition to the green turtle, three other sea turtle
species nest on the park’s beaches.
Arenal Volcano
The Arenal Volcano area is one of Costa Rica’s top attractions. Only 3 hours
away from San Jos?, in the town of La Fortuna, stands a majestic 1,633m
volcano, known to be one of the most active in the world. Despite its
constant activity, the volcano is very safe to visit as long as you stay
within the safety perimeter. In this area take advantage of the pristine
natural surroundings! Go fishing, horseback riding; take a canopy tour,
rafting or experience a tremendous canyon expedition. Whatever you decide,
be sure to visit the relaxing hot springs in the area, the most famous being
Tabacon and Baldi.
La Fortuna and Surroundings
Often simply referred to as La Fortuna, the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos
is the gateway to the magnificent Arenal Volcano. A charming and quiet town,
La Fortuna is easily accessible from the capital city San Jose, and offers
some panoramic views of the spectacular Arenal, Costa’s Rica’s most active
volcano. Sitting around 10 kilometers away from town and regularly spewing
smoke and ash for some time now, the Volcan Arenal is the country’s top
rated tourist attraction and is indeed a sight to behold.
Over the last few years in particular, La Fortuna has become quite a
bustling town. However, there are plenty of accommodations, hotels and
resorts here to suit every budget. A must try when in La Fortuna are the
amazing resort spas surrounding the volcano. On a clear day you can watch
the volcano erupt and if you wait for nightfall, the Arenal puts on a
brilliant show with bright red rocks tumbling down its sides.
Beside the volcano, this town has other great tourist attractions like the
La Catarata de la Fortuna, Tabacon Hot Springs, white water rafting, hiking
excursions, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, canopy tours and
Ca?o Negro Boat Tours are just some of the many activities that one can
enjoy while you are here.
Malpais
Malpais is situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica on the southern tip
of the Nicoya Peninsula.
Also known as the Hawaii of Latin America, there are several beaches to
swim, dive or snorkel though it’s main attraction is it’s unique conditions
for surfing and it’s pristine subtropical nature. Horseback riding,
sportfishing, canopy tours, scuba, and nature tours make up some of the
other popular activities nearby. Malpais is a community unlike any other in
Costa Rica with a strong surf culture and a the laid-back atmosphere that
maintains the type of earthy tourism that made Costa Rica famous.
MalPais boasts a great selection of places to stay and eat from camping on
the beach to luxurious resorts and a wide range of activities. Without a
doubt it’s a very attractive place to relax and enjoy the golden rays of the
Pacific sunset.
Turrialba Valley
With some stunning views of Costa Rica’s rural countryside, Turrialba is a
charming little town in the lush and beautiful Central Valley in Cartago
province. Famous for being a white water rafting hotspot and base camp, this
town lies 53 km east of the capital city San Jos? and is an excellent place
to tour the pre-Columbian ruins at Guayabo National Monument, or the rarely
visited but lovely Parque Nacional Volcan Turrialba. A quiet town, Turrialba
with its charming street corners and gorgeous surrounding sceneries is among
the few places in Costa Rica with direct access to a volcano’s crater. From
the summit of the volcano, you can on a clear day, see the Irazu, Po?s and
Barva volcanoes in the distance Botanists and gardeners will want to pay a
visit to the Center for Agronomy Research and Development (CATIE), which is
located 5km (3 miles) southeast of Turrialba on the road to Siquirres. This
center is one of the world’s foremost facilities for research into tropical
agriculture.

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What Are the Hottest Events in Town for Florida Islanders http://balashiha.su/?p=10511 http://balashiha.su/?p=10511#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:56:10 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=10511 What Are the Hottest Events in Town for Florida Islanders?

What are some of the hottest events in Sanibel and Captiva Island?  This “Shelling Capital of the Western World” certainly has plenty of outdoor fun in its beaches and wildlife attractions.  However, residents of the area may find some of the following events exciting enough to lure them from the relaxing Florida island beaches.
For starters, there’s the Everglade Island Boat Tours and Everglades Excursion.  These eco-tours put you inside an airboat as you tour the jungles area of the Everglades region.  Residents always look forward to the 24th Annual BaileyFest, which features family carnival fun, including games, live music, prizes and entertainment.
Sanibel also welcomes locals and tourists to the Art Walk in Downtown Fort Myers as well as cultural show called “80s to the Max.”  The 23rd Annual 2D 3D All Florida Juried Exhibit is another exhibit in the springtime, while Miracle vs. Bradenton is a sports and recreation event held in Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.  The PBR Professional Bull Riders group put on a great show in the Germain Arena on Everblades Parkway.
In the summer, Sanibel has the 2010 Islands Night with games, contests, and activities for youngsters.  This show benefits charities.  Some of the past charities played for include the Sanibel School, the Children’s Hospital, Sanibel Captiva Cares and Hope Hospice.  The July 4th Fireworks Show at the Embassy Suites Fort Myers (one of the best Sanibel Island hotels to rent) is sure to delight people of all ages, while the Happy Birthday Henry Ford event at Edison and  Ford Winter Estates is sure to please historians.
In November, Sanibel Island, Florida welcomes the 22nd Annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival.  This competition brings in the best sand sculptors throughout the country.  The Sanibel Luminary Festival is also held in November and will hold locals over until the Captiva Luminary Festival in December.  These festivals both contain wondrous holiday lights and refreshments.  
As far as traveling acts in Sanibel events (and in Captiva, FL), don’t miss Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb throughout the summer.  For more relaxed celebrations, look for the Quilt Show at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in October and for live musical performances at the Broadway Palm Theatre, which welcomes famous shows like Cinderella.  
While this city is known for its beach and wildlife refuges, there is plenty of local culture to experience in Sanibel Island!  Come get involved in the community!

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Seville Holiday Apartments With Private Swimming Pools and More http://balashiha.su/?p=7638 http://balashiha.su/?p=7638#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:35:02 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=7638 Seville Holiday Apartments With Private Swimming Pools and More

If you’re on the lookout for a unusual vacation in one of the planet’s most beautiful countries, travel to Spain and rent Seville apartments. A apartment is largely a place designed for leisure. From gardens and terraces to private pools, a Spanish apartment is a great way to relax and see the country at your own pace.
you’ll be able to find a wide selection of apartments for sale or to rent in most regions of Spain. There are villas that offer access to clubs and beaches, as well as apartments in more remote areas of the country. Apartments with non-public pools are great options, particularly in areas near the beaches.
Each area of the country offers a marginally different experience. Catalonia features many distinct landscapes, from sandy beaches to the Pyrenees mountain range. For a different image of the country, find a villa in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Andalusia is the largest autonomous community in Spain, both in population and land mass. More than 2,000 years of age, Seville saw many changes throughout the centuries. It has been conquered by the Vandals, the Visigoths and the Moors, whose influence is felt in some of the city’s architecture. A villa in Andalusia, particularly near Seville, lets you enjoy the wealthy history and great weather of southern Spain.
Whatever community or province you opt to stay in, you have many choices when it comes to renting a residence. Besides villas with non-public pools, there are flats with absolutely stocked kitchens, charcoal griddles and gardens. These are superb for entertaining guests or family, and you can enjoy the nation’s beauty without leaving the backyard. Find an apartment that’s’s in your budget. Don’t think that a apartment in Seville is only something for the wealthy to enjoy. Many apartments are available the typical person can afford.
Many make Seville a destination that they must see due to the culture, food and sheer beauty. You can always find something to do, whether it be visiting the various sites or eating the local tapas, which many consider the best in the world.
Whatever facilities you’re attempting to find in apartment in Seville, be sure to take your time and bask in the great thing about the country. Whether you are looking at villas with private pools, stocked kitchens or glorious gardens, Seville provides you the vacation options you need. Travel to this corner of the globe and take in the view from your non-public apartment. You will be glad you did.
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