reference – Balashiha http://balashiha.su Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.18 Conditions to Consider in Campervan Rental http://balashiha.su/?p=1611 http://balashiha.su/?p=1611#respond Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:02:08 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=1611 10 Conditions to Consider in Campervan Rental

If you are planning to have a much comfortable travel, one option that you can take is to rent a campervan. Campervan rental is one thing that can make your travel more enjoyable with comfort and convenience on your part.

Here are some of the conditions that you can take in your campervan rental.

1. Secure a contract from the company. All clients should purchase the relevant arrangement subject to the booking conditions if ever he or she made the booking order. . Booking services are available only to the persons at least 21 years old with valid English equivalent driver’s license otherwise an International Driver’s License is required. It must be a full driver’s license and held 2 years prior to pick up date.

2. Make a reservation. It can be done through telephone or email via to a secured site which can be found in the quote. Credit card accepted for paying the required deposit is only VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards. He / She must secure first a quote before making a booking. No booking shall be made without paying the required deposit amount.

3. Balance payments must be paid upon pick up in accordance to the booking-confirmation sent to the Client. If you failed to pick up the vehicle on your confirmed pick up date, the company reserves the right to cancel your booking, retain your deposit and apply cancellation charges.

4. If you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way before or during your holiday after the confirmation invoice has been issued, the company will do utmost to make this changes subject to the availability of the vehicle. Please note that every amendment is treated as a cancellation. Should there be a change of the rate? The higher rate shall apply in line with the Flex Rate Rules. If you decide to alter your travel arrangement, the company is not responsible for any extras or difficulties that may arise with onward travel as a result of such alterations.

5. You can cancel the booking arrangement you’ve made anytime thru written email by the person named on the booking confirmation sent. Please note that the deposit is non refundable and cancellation fees must apply according to the Cancellation Policy stated on the booking confirmation sent by the Company as a result of any cancellation.

6. Compensation will not be payable if the company forced to cancel or change your travel arrangement in any way for the reasons of threat of war, riot, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, adverse weather conditions, or other circumstances that may happen.

7. If you have problems during your holidays, you can inform the relevant supplier thru their 24 Hours Road Assistance Hotline number that will be given to you upon your pick up date. However, if you remain dissatisfied after you return home, you can write to the company giving your original booking references and the relevant information with in 20 days after the drop off date.

8. If you want to have a complete peace of mind travel, you have the option to book rates with a maximum charge of insurance.

9. The booking confirmation sent by the Company will serve as an Invoice. This is the same document that you need to print and present at the depot upon your pick up date. The company will not liable for the lost of booking confirmation.

10. Details of health requirements and visas can be obtained from the Embassy of the country concerned. Clients with existing medical problems should consult their doctor. It is their responsibility to obtain professional and detailed medical advice

Enjoy the convenience of your own change room, bathroom, kitchen, living room and bedroom. All with the fuel economy and driving and parking ease!

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Ultimate Cheap Family Holiday Travel Guide http://balashiha.su/?p=10065 http://balashiha.su/?p=10065#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:54:56 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=10065 Ultimate Cheap Family Holiday Travel Guide

If you need a quick reference for planning your next family holiday an ultimate cheap holiday travel guide will help. An effective guide will offer accommodation, pricing, sites to see and travel options. Knowing what is available ahead of time is a good piece of information when planning your holiday.

A variety of travel destinations are vital for an ultimate cheap family holiday travel guide. If you are considering a Caribbean holiday the guide should address the major and not so major destinations in the islands. If your holiday tends toward the Alps the travel guide should have a range of accommodations for those that may care to ski and for those that may want to shop and eat. City accommodations are an essential part of a good travel guide. So many popular city destinations have multiple possible sites and restaurants to visit. Knowing which restaurants, museums and sites may intrigue you before the holiday allows for good planning.

An ultimate cheap family holiday travel guide will also offer options located about the destination for your holiday. Just a short distance around the selected location may offer potential new and exciting day trips for you and the family. Visit the intended location for the family holiday and find expected and unexpected added adventures as you explore your holiday surroundings. Festivals and local events are a good way to get to know the destination. Your holiday travel guide can be your access to unknown cultures and possibly new tastes to temp your palette.

If you are just getting started in planning your next holiday a good travel guide will get you moving. Take advantage of the work that others have already done for you. The Holiday-Experts have researched the world so your next holiday will be perfect.

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Masai Mara Kenya Safari Adventure http://balashiha.su/?p=6201 http://balashiha.su/?p=6201#respond Thu, 19 May 2011 20:25:31 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=6201 Masai Mara Kenya Safari Adventure

One-day visitors took a chartered flight to the remote country side area of Kenya, they were a amazed to see tall lean and decorated man holding a spear in one hand with his red cloth wrapped around his waist. “Who are those people? They asked” it was all over at last, the handsome looking Masai.

The Masai are warrior tribe in Kenya who lives center around herding cattle. The believe The creator entrusted his cattle to them; consequently, their wealth is measured by the number of animals they have in their homes. The heads of most women have been decorated by breads as they spend most of their time doing bead work. They decorate animal hides, gourds and make beaded jewellery’s for the arms, leg bracelets and amulets. This tribe have created a tourist attraction in the most scenic areas of Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It’s therefore the only region in Kenya where the visitors may see animals in its abundances as centuries ago.

The Masai Mara National Reserve simply known “The Mara” which word means “Mottled” – a reference to the patchy landscape, both spellings “Masai” and “Masai” are acceptable although the latter is more usual when referring to the people; The Masai Mara is a Game Reserve (sometimes called a National Reserve) although the area in the reserve is called the National Park. Reserves are normally managed by local authorities and allow lodges, camp sites and the settling of this tribe with their cattle. National Parks are normally managed centrally and do not allow any human inhabitation other than for Park Rangers and people on safari.

The Location of this reserve has created the general location of animal communities depends on the habitat. Vegetation varies according to the type of soil and drainage but is also influenced by fire, rain and grazing animals (including destructive elephants). “Grassland” is most common, especially in areas of poor drainage, frequent fires or heavy grazing – supporting a wide range of herbivores which all prefer different grasses and shoots. “Bushland” is particularly vulnerable to fire and foraging elephants – the favorite place of rhino. “Woodland” is often populated with acacia trees (with rich edible leaves) – where you might find monkey and giraffe. The Rivers are home of hippo and crocodile.

At the heart of these lands is the Masai Mara Game Reserve, widely considered to be Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. The Mara comprises 200 sq miles of open plains, woodlands and reverie forest. Contiguous with the plains of the Serengeti, the Mara is home to a breathtaking array of life. The vast grassland plains are scattered with herds of Zebra, Giraffe, Gazelle, and Topi. The Acacia forests abound with Bird life and Monkeys. Elephants and Buffalo wallow in the wide Musiara Swamp. The Mara and Talek rivers are brimming with Hippos and Crocodiles.

Every year this park plays a very great and interesting to world’s greatest natural spectacle, of the Wildebeest Migration from Serengeti in the month of July to October; this is in the search of green grass in the north bringing more than 1.3 million Wildebeest together into a single massive herd. They pour across the border into the Mara, making a spectacular entrance in a surging column of life that stretches from horizon. They cross the river after massing in number on a waiting crocodiles of the Mara River as they move forward creating frenzy fight against the swift currents.

This park is called the Kingdom of Lion which is always on hunt dominating the others in the grasslands. Cheetahs are some of the common sights in the Mara, as well as Hyena and smaller predators such as Jackals. This animals share the hunt with the Masai’s who also happen to be searching for the same for their meat.

The Mara reserve is an Ideal place for game drives, game walks, and balloon safaris with good range of accommodation facilities for the tourist ranging from high class to budget friendly. Wildlife moves freely in and out of the reserve and through neighboring Masai lands. Outside the boundaries of the reserve there are many other small camps and lodges.

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Madrid, The City Of Bear And The Madro http://balashiha.su/?p=6067 http://balashiha.su/?p=6067#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:07:33 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=6067 Madrid, The City Of Bear And The Madro

Located in the center of the Iberian peninsula, 650 meters above sea level, we are Madrid, the capital of Spain. It has a population of 3,000,000 inhabitants, who joined the metropolitan area, is a figure in excess of 6,000,000.

The capital is a major financial and business center, with a significant amount of corporate head offices.

Excels in its cuisine cooked, tripe, churros (for breakfast and snacks), squid, potato tortilla, patatas bravas and the typical wines of the region.

The choice of hotels in Madrid is quite wide, with over 70,000 hotel rooms available.

Barajas airport is located at a distance of 15 kilometers along the motorway from Barcelona A-2. It has 4 terminals T1, T2, T3 and T4, which was the last one opened. It is accessible from the airport to the capital through the Metro Line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios-Aeropuerto T4).

Madrid’s climate is continental with cold winters (temperatures below 0 ?) and very hot summers (with temperatures above 40 degrees).

It is worth special mention are the San Isidro festival between 8 and 15 May and the feast of Our Lady of Almudena November 9, official patron of the Villa.

Notable Museums and Monuments:

-The Royal Palace in Madrid. It is located near Bailen street and Plaza de Oriente. It was opened by King Charles III. Neoclassical style, is considered one of the finest palaces in Europe. It has excellent facilities among which stand out, the Jardines de Sabatini, Annexes, Campo del Moro and the Throne Room.

“Puerta de Alcala: Monument of reference of the city of Madrid. It is located in Independence Square, at the confluence of the Calle Alcala and Calle Alfonso XII. It was built by Sabatini in 1778, by order of Charles III.

-The Museo del Prado is located on the Paseo del Prado. It is an ancient neoclassic style palace built by Juan de Villanueva. Its construction was completed during the reign of Ferdinand VII. Exhibition of the Flemish school are El Greco, Titian and Murillo.

“In the Plaza de Moncloa we find the Arch of Victory. This stands on a platform of 130 by 42 meters and a height of 39 meters. Dedicated to arms and letters, is the work of the architect Modesto Lopez Otero and Pascual Bravo.

Places of interest:

-Casa de Campo: a large forest in the city with pines and cedars. Within the same are in the Amusement Park and the Madrid Zoo.

-Parque del Retiro: green lung of the capital with numerous fountains and statues. There is a small lake where we can make boating.

-Parque Warner theme park located in the municipality of San Martin de la Vega, 29 kilometers south of the city. It can be reached by car via the motorway A-4 Andalusia in train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and by bus from the Plaza de Legazpi.

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Harlem For Your Enjoyment http://balashiha.su/?p=4240 http://balashiha.su/?p=4240#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:29:01 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=4240 Harlem For Your Enjoyment

For those who have a knack for travelling, they want to experience the maximum that their budget would allow them. Travelling is something that broadens your horizons in reference to information and history. When you visit a new place, you most likely visit the museums and historical monuments ad well as the most famous places of that country/city. This way, you keep increasing your knowledge with every trip that you take and therefore, becoming a rich book of cultural knowledge.

If you have been to the UDA and not visited Harlem, which lies in the neighborhood of New York, you have not yet seen the land that is populated by true African Americans.  Keeping their culture alive even after all these years, the Christian teachings taught in the churches is the same as that of older times. A tour of Harlem is what you need to increase your knowledge more regarding the old and the new teachings of Christianity. Learning about their religion is also another factor that could interest those who are open-minded and patient to seek knowledge of all religions.

The more you want to learn about a place, the simpler you should get.Take a Harlem walking tour in order to learn the most about the historical monuments available on this land. This way, you will see that these people respect their ancestors and have kept the spiritual beauty of this land alive. Even though they have developed in the modern times, they have drawn a fair line to where this development should stop. You can learn about the rich culture if you tale a walk with the locals of this land so that they can teach you all about what they have learnt from their experiences here. The simple things that exist in this area are what are the most appealing to the tourists.

The churches today give you a Gospel tour in Harlem since they sing with the most beautiful voices that a music lover could ever get to hear. The churches play the gospel music every Sunday, it speaks of the history, and spirituality of the land and is often known to be soothing to one’s soul. Therefore, there is something for the music lovers to look forward to as well since African Americans are specifically known to have magic in their voice.

The best Harlem tours are presented to those who are sensible travelers and start planning before time. This way, you get the most amazing tourist packages since you book before time and the most reliable method of booking is going to travel agencies. You can book yourself a package that suits your budget and be the one to enjoy what the place has to offer and learn from it as well.

One of the major attractions of USA, Harlem place is amongst those lands, which tend to leave a mark in your memory. With the rich culture this land has and the respect that it gives to its past, you can make memorable visits to various areas and learn what these people and this place has to offer.

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African Safari Wildlife – Group Names And Name Origins http://balashiha.su/?p=635 http://balashiha.su/?p=635#respond Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:51:48 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=635 African Safari Wildlife – Group Names And Name Origins

Collective Names:

Antelope – herd, cluster, tribe
Apes – shrewdness, troop
Badgers – cete, colony
Cats (Wild) – destruction, dowt, dout
Cheetah – coalition
Elephant – parade, herd
Giraffe – tower, corps, journey, group
Hedgehogs – array, prickle
Hippo – raft, pod, bloat, thunder, school
Hyaena – clan
Impala – rank
Jackal – skulk
Leopard – leap, lepe
Lion – pride, sault, sowse
Monkeys – shrewdness, cartload, troop, troup
Mongoose – business
Pigs (Wild) – sounder
Rhino – crash, stubbornness, herd
Wild Dog – pack
Wildebeest – implausibility, herd
Zebra – dazzle, zeal, cohort

Name Origins:

Aardvark: Afrikaans word translation “earth pig” as ears and nose resemble those of a pig, also burrows a lot.
Bat-eared fox: Refers to the big ears resembling those of egyptian slit-faced bat
Blesbok: Afrikaans word translation “bald buck” referring to the white blaze on the face
Bushbaby: Lives in the “bush” and their call sounds like that of a crying baby
Caracal: From the Turkish name “garah-gulak” meaning black ear, with reference to the black ear tufts
Cheetah: Hindu word “chita” meaning “spotted one”
Duiker: Afrikaans meaning “diver” from the action of the antelope when running away
Eland: Dutch word for elk, thought to be related or similar
Elephant: Greek word “elphas” and latin word “elephantus” for the species
Gemsbok: Dutch word “gems” meaning chamois in reference to colour
Genet: Name of area in Spain the species inhabited in the 18th century
Giraffe: Arabic word “xirapha” meaning “one who walks swiftly”
Hartebeest: Afrikaans word translation “heart cow” with reference to the shape of the horns
Hippopotamus: Greek “(h)ippo” meaning horse, and “pot-amus” meaning flowing river ? a river horse
Honey Badger: Eats honey, badger from French word “becheur” meaning digger
Impala: Zulu name “imphala” and Tswana name “phala” for the species
Jackal: Persian name “sagal” for the golden jackal
Klipspringer: Afrikaans word translation “stone jumper” with reference to the bounding action in rocky habitat
Kudu: Khoikhoi name for the species
Leopard: Greek words “pardus” for panther and “leo” for lion, shortened to leopard from leopardus
Lion: Greek word “leon” for the species
Mongoose: Indian name “mangus” for the species
Nyala: Zulu name “iNxala” for the species
Pangolin: Malay name for “peng-goling” for the species, which means “the roller” from their habit of rolling into a ball for protection
Porcupine: Greek word “porcus” meaning pig and “spina” meaning species, direct translation “spined pig”
Rhinoceros: Greek word “rhis” meaning nose and “keras” meaning horn, direct translation “nose horn”
Springbok: Afrikaans meaning “jumping back” in reference to their unique jumping action called “pronking”
Warthog: Refers to the outgrowths or warts on the face
Zebra: Portuguese or Italian name of the species in the Congo region

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CHARDHAM YATRA http://balashiha.su/?p=1871 http://balashiha.su/?p=1871#respond Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:55:20 +0000 http://balashiha.su/?p=1871 CHARDHAM YATRA

One Expression around which all religions base their preaching. Peace of mind, body and soul. Since time immemorial both man and God have just one prayer – Shanti – for the living and the Departed. The Char Dham, also called the Deo Bhumi – The Adobe of the Gods – presents just the ambience where the Divine & the Sublime coexist.
Once there, the sheer magnificence and the tranquil beauty so immerses you into a world of spirituality that you experience true peace and humility. Nature in all its splendour, at once huge and overwhelming and yet humble in its exquisite beauty – the pilgrimage to the Char Dhams is the experience that will stay with you and beyond. 
The Holy Himalayas :
The Himalayas – the world’s most majestic & loftiest mountain chain, is the global heritage of all mankind. The sublime quality of this “Adobe of Snows’ has, since time immemorial, inspired the sages & saints of India and has attracted tourists & pilgrims from world over to its awesome beauty & calm serenity. Uttaranchal abounds in places of sanctity where devotees converge every year to pay obeisance to their Gods braving vagaries of weather & other human travails in Himalaya. Closest to the celestial beings, devotees from all corners of the country have flocked to these Himalayan shrines of Char Dham – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath yatra every year to seek salvation. The arduous trails remain in the ancient sanctuaries of faith for a fulfilling experience. The four dhams receive holy water in the form of four streams – Yamuna (Yamunotri), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri), Mandakini (in Kedarnath) and Alaknanda (in Badrinath)

Badrinath Dham is one of the oldest of Hindu places of worship. On the right bank of the river Alaknanda lies the sacred shrine perched at an altitude of 3133 m above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain peaks Nar & Narain with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid back-drop. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu.
The revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name ‘Badri Van’ meaning ‘forest of berries.’ Built by Adi Shankaracharaya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colourful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. References to Sri Badrinath have been made in the Vedas & perhaps it was a popular shrine during the Vedic age also. The Skand Purana gives an accvount of the Adiguru consecrating the idol of Lord Badri Vishal in the temple after recovering it from Narad Kund, in a pursuance of a divine call from heaven. The idol is made of black stone similar to granite. So holy is the shrine that it forms one of the four prominent places of Hindu worship. The epic Mahabharat, it is believed, was composed in the Vyas & ganesh caves close by. The Vishnu Ganga which later becomes the Alaknanda flows below the temple. Almost 3 km north of Badrinath, mana is the last Indian village before the Tibetan border. The Vasudhara falls are quite spectacular. On the closing day the residents of Mana offer a choli to the deity to cover the diety all the winter. It is taken off on the opening day & its fibres are distributed amongst the Yatris (pilgrims) as a maha prasadam. Joshimath is the winter deity of Badrinath.
The temple opens every year in the month of April-May & closes for winters in the third week of November. Badrinath’s four subsidiary Badris include Bhavishya Badri, Yogdhyan Badri, Bridha Badri and Adi badri. It is popularly believed that with spread of Buddhism, the Buddhists enshrined the statue of Lord Buddha there and during the Hindu renaissance, the statue of Buddha was later restored by Adi Guru as the idol of Vishnu. This possibly explains the deity sitting in Padmasan posture, typical of Buddha icons. However, also according to Hindu mythology, Buddha was considered to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

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