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How About a Day Out Close to London Bridge

How About a Day Out Close to London Bridge

London Bridge is falling down, falling down may be the start of an old nursery rhyme which everybody inside the UK is familiar with growing up as a child.

If you’re from the London Bridge area why not pop in and see the attraction for yourself. The venue is situated on Tooley Street beside the London Dungeons. The postcode or post code is SE1 2TF. When you wish to input the code into your satellite Navigation system inside your rental car.

The closest underground station for the London Bridge Encounter would be the lovely named Tower Bridge Tube Stop.

Please double check opening hours on bank holidays before heading over to the attraction. Monday to Fridays the hours of opening are from ten until 5 from the evening. Weekends are slightly various as the venue opens at ten and closes at six within the evening.

The is no age restriction towards the London Bridge Practical knowledge but no one under the age of eleven will probably be allowed to check out the London Tombs which is an added attraction on the experience.The tour of the tombs is around twenty five minutes in length.

Ahead of visiting the site please note that there will likely be strobe lighting and flash lightening within the attraction. So please think carefully prior to taking along little children. In the event they turn out to be frightened and may wish to leave earlier than expected.

The practical knowledge is really a replica of historical events from the capital city of England. You possibly can gain knowledge of olden times with the Vikings along with the Romans who both invaded Great Britain a long time ago. You possibly can interact with the exhibts on show which are all over the attraction. You can play games and receive knowledge such as shields and swords whilst fighting off the Romans.

There is a gift shop in the event you wish to invest in a souvenir of your day spent at the attraction. Likewise there is certainly also a cafe inside the venue for those wishing to enjoy a light refreshment or lunch before carrying on with their tour of the museum.

When the bridge was revamped in 1982. Site visitors to London could walk across the Thames again and take in the wonderful and stunning views of the city. Whilst remaining dry as a result of the covered walk way which has now been installed.

Visitors can access all different key events along their walk because of access from attraction info and numerous details kiosks dotted along the walkway.

Did you know that the middle in the bridge lifts up at certain points of time during the day. This is to let boats sail via and onwards up the River Thames. Tourists can still go to the room which houses the engines. Originally the power utilised was steam to lift the bridge but these days it is electricity and oil.

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Kerala Tour Operators: 5 Questions You Must Ask

Kerala Tour Operators: 5 Questions You Must Ask

It has been quite some time now that the virgin beaches and lush mountains and backwaters of Kerala in India have caught tourist attention. Kerala is now a hot potato in the tourism map of India and the international tourists- backpackers, honeymooners, as well as those traveling with families are increasingly opting for tours to Kerala with Kerala tour operators.

Now this is one more very important aspect of tours to Kerala – the tour operators. To begin with, it is always advisable to visit Kerala under some tour operator since much of the major beaches or sanctuaries in Kerala are located in regions with very less habitation and for a person without any knowledge of the local norms or language the situation might get slippery on occasions. Tour operators in Kerala are available in plenty, including the government owned machinery of Kerala Tourism. You can contact these travel agents over the internet which provides all details like telephone numbers and address.

However, whenever you are getting in touch with Kerala tour operators you should and must ask him a few questions. To begin with, the best time to travel to Kerala. The best time to travel to Kerala might vary according to your specific interests. If you are interested in the country boat race, you must visit the place in July-August. It is the time when the Nehru Trophy takes place in the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha. On the other hand, if you are interested in the Nilgiri Tahr that can be seen in the forests of the Nilgiri Mountains, you must not visit in February. February is the breeding season for this goat and the Eravikulam National Park which is a shelter for the tahr, remains closed for 45 days beginning from the 1st of February.

The backwater cruises in Kerala are most popular with the tourists. Now backwater cruises come in different types of packages. Some offer daylong trips, some offer night stays while others offer several days long trips. You must ask your agent what kind of a trip he has in mind for you and also remember to ask your agent before jumping into the water whether that is a swimming zone or not.

To come to clothing; Kerala is located in the southern parts of India and remains quite hot in summer (April to September). Winter brings mild climate and the hill stations like Munnar demand light woolens during winter. The beaches and backwaters can be best enjoyed in soft cotton clothing.

Temple entry norms in Kerala are also very strict in Kerala and if you are not of Hindu origin, you would not be allowed to enter most of the Kerala temples. Adhere very closely to your travel agent’s advice regarding temples, else you might face trouble.

Since you would be traveling with your agent, you would not have to bother about the booking formalities to the hotels in Kerala, but you must not forget to make yourself clear on the kind of accommodation you want in terms of budget, hotel type, and more. There are various types of hotels in Kerala like beach resorts, eco tourism resorts, treetop cottages and much more.

Last but not the least, while you are free to sport bikinis on the beaches, avoid getting too cozy with your partner. Kissing and necking in public is considered bad behavior in India and Kerala is no exception.

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On Location May 08 – Myanmar

On Location May 08 – Myanmar

Myanmar is stuck in a different era. Isolated from the outside world and with little infrastructure the country remains underdeveloped. This was my second visit and the purpose of the trip was to look at ‘all things new’…

Arriving late at night in Yangon I stayed briefly at the Savoy Hotel, a wonderful old colonial building with teak floors and Kipling memorabilia. The following morning I flew to Kyaingtong near the border with Thailand. This small town has a central lake and holds a buffalo market twice a week. It is the staging post for the 30km drive to the former colonial hill station of Loimwe. The road is now a track but during British times it had stone tram lines on which the cars ran. Anyone wanting a driving license and making it from Kyaingtong to Loimwe was granted one, an early test. Loimwe is in a shallow dip in the hills, pleasantly cool in summer. Surrounding the small hills are the colonial houses that the British stayed in. The hospital, the post office and a number of residences remain. There is also a Sikh temple here with a Sanskrit stone marker by the front door. Sadly it is in a terrible state.

In the far north of the country lies Putao. You are nearer to Bhutan here than you are to Mandalay; an isolated location and one that has only recently opened up to foreigners. The town is located in a long narrow valley surrounded on three sides by snow covered mountains and thick forest. On my first morning I met three lorry drivers who had just com from Mytchina, half way between Mandalay and Putao. They had just arrived with three six-wheel lorries and it had taken them 29 days to cover the 220 miles. Luckily I had flown in.

Putao is well worth the journey not least for the ten room Malika Lodge, which is fabulous. It is located at the base of the foothills on a bend of a river with impressive views of both the river and the mountains. Activities include gentle rafting, light or serious trekking (it is possible to trek for the day, stay away for several nights or do more serious treks of up to 2 weeks), biking or riding elephants.

Inle Lake was as magical as ever. Travelling by boat from the town of Nyang Shwe along a narrow waterway, the lake opens up to form a mirror in front of you. Crystal clear water with green weed a few inches from the surface is a haven for fish. The people rely on the lake. They create floating gardens held in place by bamboo poles on which they grow vegetables (beans, tomatoes, cucumbers), they fish using nets and large wicker baskets and live in floating villages, some which produce silk and cloth made from local lotus plants.

My final night in Yangon was spent at the Governor’s Residence, another fine old colonial building with a garden and veranda dining. A wonderful way to end a wonderful trip in an amazing country.

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Very cheap holidays – Tips to find the best vacation cheap Mississippi

Very cheap holidays – Tips to find the best vacation cheap Mississippi

After Mississippi cheap holiday is a fantastic opportunity for people, nature lovers, water and or his lack of experience, expressed a sort of love for a spouse, children, parents, having others do not age in I want to lose, can be much more convenient and efficient than a typical holiday or vacation home, resorts, hotels and other recreational areas. Besides being very convenient, it is a lot of fun events for the enjoymentWhich Cruiser Cruise Lines continues to explore the mind blowing massive demonstrations in Mississippi, presented the site of concerts, games and other activities on board ships on the Mississippi River and share the specific needs of all age groups, encounter groups, and seven .

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The song JCPenney Commercial

JCPenny has always been a company that used his music in advertising. The songs are always something to talk about people and online search. The ad for JCPenny American Living is a popular search term. There are three different places with three different songs. They also spot of Christmas, Valentine’s Day commercials and promotional films, which are a bit ‘controversial.

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The songs are for American Living “Killing the Blues”.”Let’s Dance” and “Have You Ever.” In 2008 Back to School JCPenny commercial song was “Do not You Forget About Me.” It ‘s a great tribute to “The Breakfast Club.” Children presented dance and drama, as they played in the film. Another back to school song was “Rock Your Body” by Lee Stagg. Commercial Magic in 2007, used the song by Regina Spektor called “Music Box”.

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One of the most controversial JCPenny commercial song wasSong from 1980 called “99 Red Balloons”. The song is actually a nuclear war, but only fragments of the song were used. Although the song has a meaning other than the destination, it was a nice shops

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The Worlds Leaning Towers

The Worlds Leaning Towers

Embarking on a tour to visit the world’s foremost leaning towers would demonstrate that Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa is no longer the world’s furthest leaning tower.

Along with bogus snow in a desert oasis, buildings made to appear like pieces of a chess board and islands in a map of the world, Abu Dhabi now lays claim to the building with the most lean to it. The Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi was recently voted as being the foremost-leaning tower in the world, by the Guinness Book of Records. The building leans at 18 degrees, which is about five times that of the Tower of Pisa.

The Capital Gate deliberately erected to lean, unlike Tower of Pisa. The floor plates are staggered in such a way, to reach an 18 degree lean after the 12th floor.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, the most prominent leaning tower of all, is a free standing bell tower. It started leaning soon after its erection in 1173, due to a poorly laid foundation and unsafe substrata.

Galileo is said to have thrown two cannon balls of different sizes from the tower, so as to demonstrate that their speed of descent was independent of their mass. However, this story may merely be a fantasy of Galileo’s secretary.

Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Australia, Russian, China, United Kingdom, Malaysia, North America and the United States all can lay claim to ownership of a leaning tower.

The leaning tower of Suurhusen, East Frisia, Germany, a late medieval steeple, once held the world record for being the most tilted tower on earth.

Tjabbo van Lessen, local historian, claims the church was constructed on marshy lands, where old oak tree trunks were preserved by underground water. As the land became drier, throughout the 19th century, the wood decayed, creating the leaning tower.

Built by a Chinese builder, Leong Choon Cheong, as a clock and water tower, as well as a beacon for shipping, in 1885, the Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan, began to lean four years later, because of an underwater stream.

The Leaning Tower of Nevyansk, Russia, was erected in the 18th century. Many believe that the tower was intentionally built at an angle, while others say the cause was drifting substrata.

Tradition claims that the tower weeps, as water endlessly dribbles down the southeast wall. On top of the tower is the first created lightning rod, built 35 years prior to Benjamin Franklin.

It is also the earliest known building to use reinforced concrete, 130 years prior to the first recorded use by a Parisian gardener in 1860.

The tower also brags metal parts that show no detection of deterioration. Scientists state that the iron composition is 99.6%. Although commonplace today, it stands as a mystery how 18th century builders used such high-grade material.

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