The Beautiful Country of Thailand

          Thailand- a country boasting itself with various wonderful places should be one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. Throughout the years, it has prided itself as one of the most sought after places and they have maintained plus improved such social status. 

" Thailand officially the Kingdom of Thailand is formerly known as Siam. It is a country at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast, and Indonesia and India on the Andaman Sea to the southwest. This country is governed by military junta that took power in the May 2014 coup d'etat. Its monarchy is headed by King Bhumidol Adulyadej, Rama IX, who is the ninth of the House of Chakri, and has reigned since 1946 as the world's longest serving current head of state and the country's longest-reigning monarch. - Source: Wikipedia- the free encyclopedia

   

          In spite of the multiple military takeover attempts that the country has experienced in the past, yet it continued to survive and to prosper.  Some of the interesting places to visit in this country are the following:

1. Muay Thai Live Show at Asiatique- this is a 90 minutes presentation which will showcase the famous martial form in Thailand which is Muay Thai plus combining it with the superb display of theatre skills of the characters, one could be treated with an informative display of act about its culture and heritage;

2.  5 Islands near Bangkok- these are a few of the most famous beaches that the country is ever proud of. Enjoy the white sand beaches and stroll the bays of these islands trying to mesmerise yourself with the breathtaking view of the surroundings.

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3. Chatuchak Weekend Market- this is a 35- hectare place which showcases 8,000 plus stalls. This is a must for every traveler to Thailand to check and visit this ever popular shopping destination places. Although navigating throughout this huge marketplace is somewhat challenging yet there are available resources which could guide one when visiting the place. One of those given methods is by remembering that each alleyway in Chatuchak is labeled as Soi 1, or Soi2 and so on and so forth. Enjoy feasting your eyes with bountiful display of colourful designs and art of the Thai people. 

4. Some Phuket Thailand accommodations for you to choose on- Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, The Shore at Kathatani, Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa, Amari Phuket, Centara Kharon Resort Phuket, Merlin Beach Resort etc. Enjoy the facilities and the lavish food presentations of these areas and be pampered by the excellent service the staff of these places can offer to you.

           Thus, these are just a few of those interesting places that one should never miss when visiting Thailand. Come and enjoy this ever growing place and reminisce every moment of your stay here.

                               

Visiting Melbourne

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           Considered as one of the world's most loved cities, Melbourne boosts of so many interesting places to visit especially if one is on his first time to visit the place. Home to multi- cultural groups and diverse ethnicities, it is the capital city of the state of Victoria, Australia.

Some of the interesting places to consider when visiting Melbourne are the following:

1. Luna Park- considered as Melbourne's wonderful destination for fun, one can enjoy the various and fun-filled rides here. This spectacular place has been entertaining locals and visitors alike for more than 100 years already.

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2. Royal Botanic Gardens- entrance fee here is free and it prides itself as a home of fun and enjoyment plus a vast display of amazing plants will entertain the eyes of the guests and locals alike. Aside from these facts, one can also immerse himself and educate on the diversity and uniqueness of the Aboriginal Heritage influence.

3. Medibank Icehouse- installed as the biggest ice skating activity area in this part of Australia, it is consists of two Olympic sized rinks, music and it also offers free skating lessons to those enthusiasts both young and old alike.

4. Cook's cottage- through to the traditions and contributions of Captain James Cook, it is a must see place to visit in the famous heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Thus, when one come and visit Melbourne, make it sure that you will allow yourself to visit these enumerated exciting places so that you will savour the joy and memories on them.

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Source: www.visitvictoria.com

                                              

Updated post: May 16, 2026

A Reflection on Our Environment

          Nowadays some governments are encouraging industrial factories and businesses to move out of large cities. Yet it could also be seen that they are beneficial for all employees and others while planning to move them will also bring perhaps both positive and negative effects on the constituents. 

          Generally, industrial businesses located on nearby areas which already been developed and progressive have enjoyed the fruits of such industries. Moving them into other places will possibly help in boosting their economy specifically if these are part of the rural areas. Moreover this will result to creation of new opportunities for the community. Tax collection will also be augmented and this is crucial most notably in the implementation of local projects. 

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          On the other hand, transferring these resources means new buildings to be constructed, drainage to be made and other pivotal aspects leading to the development and success in industries.  However the offshoot also would be that on the process of establishing the new industries, trees need to be cut and this would not be good.  Aside from that, noises and pollution will start to mingle with the community. As such, these could stand as the negative possible outcome for these developments .

           At the end, what is beneficial is when the positive aspects of such developments will outweigh all the negative outcomes.

Contributing Writer: Myra Flor Jugan


                                                

Adventures in Russia

          For somebody who loves to venture into new places of attractions, one wonderful site to explore is Russia.  Also known as Russian Federation, "it is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi- presidential republic. From northwest to southeast, Russia shares land borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland (both with Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It shares maritime borders with Japan by the sea of Okhotsk and the US state of Alaska across the Bering Strait." - Source- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

          Among the number of gorgeous places that Russia can offer to anybody, some of them can be the following:

1. Trans- Siberian Highway- it is considered as part of the 

longest railway system in the world. This route is famous to world wide travellers and in fact, some would like to do it on bike. However when you plan to travel on this route, one strong consideration is the weather especially on this part of Russia, When winter season comes in, the temperature here would go down to zero degree. 

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2. Mount Elbrus Mountain- considered as Russia's highest mountain, a very interesting place to conquer with especially if you are a first time visitor of the place. "It is part of the Seven Summits- the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. It is also the easiest to climb right after Mount Kosciuszko in Australia and Kilimanjoro in Africa. " - Source- http://climbing.about.com/od/thesevensummits/a/Mount-Elbrus-Russias-Highest-Mountain.htm

3. St. Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod- "it is considered as the first Slavic church in which local divergences from Byzantine pattern were made so evident. With its austere walls, anrrow windows, the church is redolent of Romanesque architecture of Western Europe, rather than the Greek churches at that time. " - source- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

          There are other interesting places to visit on this wonderful country, Russia and I will share with you some additional ones in my next blog post. So if you want to explore new breathtaking places, why not pay a visit to any of these cool areas above. 

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Adelaide: The Beauty That Is

          Adelaide, the central city of South Australia, has been a subject of our holidays just a few days ago. I, together with my wife and two good friends, Erwin and Jozh, had the golden opportunity to stroll and discover the beauty of the city itself.

          The first day was spent in visiting some good friends and we were ushered to a delightful evening with delicious food and casey wines. We all enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts, couple Sally and her chef husband, Bryan. The latter prepared everything and after the dinner, we saluted him for such a wonderful evening of food and wine.

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          The ensuing day was spent in visiting Barossa Valley Wineries. Along the road, you can already take a look on the vast fields planted with grapes, the main component of their famous wines. There are more or less 20 wineries in the area and due to their big number, our group was only able to visit two areas, Penfolds and Jacob Creeks Wineries. With all the exotic and unique brands of wines, we then had the rare chance of tasting some of those famous brands such as the wine of the month 2009 century hill Shiraz at 60$ each bottle.

          Conquering the city- that was our theme on our last day. We had the opportunity to visit the famous Victoria Market with all its delicacies and varied shops composed of international products such as Western, Mediterranean, Asian and many more. We enjoyed much of the city's treasures like the famous Rumble Street displaying all those famous brands like Chanel, Prada, and the like.

          While we were on our way back to Melbourne, each one of us treasured the wonderful moments we all experienced in Adelaide, the city of great wines and churches.

                                    

Information on Austria

          Austria is one of the famous countries in Europe. To give us further understanding and information on what this country is all about, I provide some information and facts on this post related to it.

          Austria "is a federal republic and a landlocked country of roughly 8.47 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south,and Switzerland and Liechtenste into the West. The majority of the population speak local Bavarian dialects of German as their native language." Source: Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

In order for any Philippine resident to enter the country, he needs to provide the following:

a. fill out and sign Austria tourist visa application form

b. original, signed Philippine passport with at least 6 months of validity

c. passport type photographs (2)]

d. photocopies of the passport and ID cards

e. proof of status

f. itinerary

g. medical travel insurance

h. bank statement

i. letter of invitation

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          We all know that each country has its own popular tourist spots- places where every local resident could be very proud of in sharing to tourists and other visitors.

For Austria, the following are but some of its tourist spots:

"1. Melk Abbey- being considered as one of the most famous monasteries in the whole world. The impressive spiritual center has become one of the greatest examples of Baroque architecture.

2. Vienna State Opera- it is a stunning architectural structure in the middle of Austria's capital. 

3. Hofburg Imperial Palace- located in Vienna, it serves as the officla residnece of the President of Austria. From 1438 to 1583 and from 1612 to 1806, it was the seat  of the of the kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire." Source- http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-austria/  

The Faith In Austria:

          Among the 8 million population of Austria, what stand out as a predominant faith group is Catholicism. However due to the recent development of the world nowadays plus the other influences of the modern era, there is but a little percentage among these Catholics that religiously practice their faith.

          Signs of this diminishing pious faithful is the less number of people who attend the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Thus it becomes obvious then that being a catholic is merely a thing in the past. 

                                     

Want To Check On Malaysia?

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        Travelling is one of those activities that can recharge any person. In your travel, you can learn and enrich yourself through the culture, practices, events, places of a particular country. Thus with that in mind, may you learn some things about the featured country for this post: MALAYSIA 

          For its background, "Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy in the Southeast Asia. Land borders are shared with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, and maritime borders exist with Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Its capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. 

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          It is said to have its origins on the Malay kingdoms present in the area which, from the 18th century, became subject to the British Empire. Malaya was restructured as the Federation of Malaya in 1948, and achieved independence on 31 August 1957." (Source: Wikipedia) 

Visa Requirements to Malaysia:

1. Australian Passport Holder: Australian citizens do not need a visa to visit Malaysia provided:
- passport is still valid for at least six (6) months on arrival;
- visit is just for three (3) months only;
- has a confirmed return or inward international ticket.

2. Commonwealth countries that require visa:
- Bangladesh
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
(Source: http://www.malaysia.org.au/travel6.html)

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Tourist Atractions in Malaysia:

There are many tourist attractions in the country and some of them are the following:

1."Cameron Highlands- this is known for its trails that lead visitors to the forest to waterfalls and other water spots.

2. Georgetown Inner City- this tourist atraction truly becomes so magnificent in the evening when most of the locals head to the local hawkers to have their meals and drinks.

3. Taman Negara- which literally means "national park" in Malay, is one of the oldets tropical forest in the world, that features massive trees, waterfalls, jungle treks, and the world's longest canopy walkways.

4. Pulao Tioman-  a small island located on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, tourists have surged to the  island eversince, seeking a taste of paradises.

5. Mount Kinabalu- with a summit height of 4,095 meters, it is the highest mountain of Borneo".

(Source: http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-malaysia/)

         Hence, if you are planning to spend a holiday coming, be sure to check any of these places in Malaysia. If you do, you would never miss the thrill and enchantment when you go and visit any of these places.

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Visiting South Korea

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         South Korea- one of the favorite tourist destination places in Asia. On the geographical location, it is surrounded by neighboring countries like China and Japan as bound by their maritime boundaries. 

Just to name some of the famous cities of South Korea, here they are:
"1. Seoul- population of 10,349,312
2. Busan- population of 3,678,555
3. Incheon- population of 2,628,000
4. Daegu- population of 2,566,540
5. Daejeon- population of 1,475,221
6. Gwangju- population of 1,416,938
7. Suwon- population of 1,242,724
8. Goyang- population of 1,073,069
9. Seongnam- population of 1,031,935
10. Ulsan- population of 962,865"
- source: http://www.geonames.org/KR/largest-cities-in-south-korea.html

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Every country in the world has something special to offer to visitors. In South Korea, the various places of interest are the folowing:
1. Changdeokgung Palace
2. Gyeongbokgung
3. N Seoul Tower
4. In jeju South Korea, these are some of the interesting places: Udo, Halla Mountain and National Park, Manjang Cave,
5. While in Busan, South Korea, the following are the famous spots: Haedong Yonggung Temple, Haeundae Beach, Yondusan Park

          For travel to South Korea, here are some of the needed visa in order to enter the country:

" 1. Working Holiday Visa- (H-1)- issued to young adult foreigners in some countries which have reciprocal agreements with South Korea. Holders of this visa are allowed to stay in the country for up to one year and engage in some employment activities as well as some educational activities. These countries are: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, japan, France and others

2. Overseas study-
3. Corporate Investment-
4. Foreign Language Testing-
5. Residency (F-2 Visa)"- source: Wikipedia- the free encyclopedia

          Hence, anybody who wish to see and enjoy the greatness of South Korea, you can start visiting those famous cities then conquer the countryside. As promising as they are, for sure your memories in those places will constantly remind you how excellent the country is. 

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Have A Great Time in New Zealand

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          From my workmates, I heard lots of good things about New Zealand. They range from the green view of the surroundings most notably when you travel and visit the various places of interest. As a background, let me share with you some information regarding the country.

          "New Zealand is an island country in the southwester Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses- that of the North Island, or Te Ika-aMaui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.

          After World War II, New Zealand joined Australia and the United States in the ANZUS security treaty, although the United States later suspended the treaty. New Zealanders enjoyed of the highest standards of living in the world in the 1950s but the 1970s saw a deep recession, worsened by oil shocks and the United Kingdom's entry into the European Economic Community. 

          Much of New Zealand's culture is derived from Maori and early British settlers. Early European art was dominated by landscapes and to a lesser extent portraits of Maori. New Zealand's diverse landscape provides many opportunities ofr outdoor pursuits. "- Wikipedia

          Travelling to New Zealand requires a visa and to be able to equip yourself with the resources in acquiring a visa to the country, this link http://www.expat-blog.com/en/guide/oceania/new-zealand/3_visas.html    will be of much help to assist in the immigration process. One can raise his/her queries on this link so that proper documentation can be achieved to enter the country.

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          One interesting feature of the country is with regard to its educational system. On this concern, university studies start by February till mid November. On the other hand, New Zealand's primary and secondary schools commence in late January and this will last till mid December. 

           During the child's 5th birthday, he/she is entitled to a free education until the time that he/she reaches 19. Education is compulsory for any child from age 6 up to 16 yrs old. For further enlightenment on this topic, one can make use of this link: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_New_Zealand  as a reference.

          Hence, interested to go and visit New Zealand now, process quickly your papers and go to your nearest ticket outlet for a pleasant trip. Welcome to New Zealand.  

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