Published on Saturday, December 31, 2011 by Owen Jones The day before a Western wedding is the 'Stag Night' and the 'Hen Night'. In northern Thailand it is not quite the same. As soon as the groom-to-be is allowed to get off work, the full-on party begins. It is more sedate with the bride-to-be who will spend more time with her parents. The son will often just spend most of his time with his mates, mostly sleeping 'und...

Published on Friday, December 30, 2011 by Owen Jones There are different traditions with regard to Thai weddings, as there are in the majority of countries. The two most predominant religions are Islam (in a couple of provinces near to Malaysia) and Buddhism in the overwhelming majority of Thailand. However, despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of Thais are Buddhist, there are regional variations in the pr...

Published on Friday, November 4, 2011 by Burg R Davis Said to be the most glamorous part of France, the French Riviera hosts several cultural events and festivals all year round. The lovely coastal location is home to fantastic beaches, cuisine and generous French Riviera villas. From music festivals to fashion shows, events in the French Riviera are fashionable and highly enjoyable. Nice Carnival The Carnival...

Published on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Edmond Murray Tralee is a very popular town to be in when The Rose of Tralee International Festival opens in August. This festival attracts many people from all over the world including many parts of Ireland. Over 100,000 people visit the International Rose Festival every year. Clare Kambamettu who comes from London won the title of The Rose of Tralee this year. Many families wa...

Published on Monday, September 19, 2011 by Dean Prater Big Canoe, Georgia, is the best place to head to, if you are wanting to enjoy a couple of days of your trip in a peaceful place, connecting with nature. Some common-interest development projects have come up here, which makes it by far the most sought after venues to wind down in, in Georgia. These projects consist of time-shares and also condos that are high qualit...

Published on Thursday, August 25, 2011 by Robert Nickel South Carolina is located on the east coast of the United States, bordering Georgia and North Carolina. Although the state is physically in the east, it is considered part of the cultural and geographical sub-region known as the Deep South. Originally named for King Charles II of England, South Carolina has a long colonial history that is still evident in the archit...

Published on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by Owen Jones I met my wife while on vacation in Pattaya, which is about 45 minutes south of the new international airport by taxi and the airport is around halfway to Bangkok. I met her on the first day I arrived on a double date with a friend who was already there. Within a fortnight she took me back to meet her family in what I later discovered to be north-eastern Thailand. I...

Published on Monday, July 18, 2011 by Owen Jones After my first night out in Pattaya, Thailand, when I met a woman on a blind date prearranged by one of my best friends, I sat up in bed and I recalled the details of the evening before. We had started in The Pig and Whistle, where I was staying on Soi 7. The Pig is a nice, calm, sedate, air-conditioned oasis of tranquility in a street, which is one of the liveliest...

Published on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Owen Jones Landscape architecture plays an important function in the improvement of all contemporary cities. The principles of landscape architecture are used in order to create open 'breathing spaces' so the city has some fresh air and does not look cluttered. Landscape architecture is taught in Thailand and is acknowledged as a profession offering professional qualifications...

Published on Sunday, March 13, 2011 by Owen Jones Thailand is the most well-liked tourist destination in South-East Asia and has been for decades. This is because the climate alters throughout the year from hot to cool and even cold, if you would like to look for it; Thai food is world-famous; the assortment of wildlife is broad as is the flora; the diving is fantastic and the people are friendly and hospitable. Th...