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F13: World's Unusual Restaurants
clipped from www.stumbleupon.com Dine on a Toilet Location: Taiwan Have Fun in Bed Location: Miami, Fla. Food on a Nude Location: Hollywood, Calif. Undersea Eating Location: Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa The Mad Scientist Location: Chicago Acrophobics Beware: Location: Belgium What Makes It Unique: For the most adventurous diners out there, Dinner in the Sky can be rented for 22 people on an 8 hours bas
21 Nov 2008, 9:52 am | click here for more
Investment property in Phuket
Investment property in Phuket is becoming a much sought after part of any good real estate portfolio in Asia. New offerings from One-2-Property are setting the benchmark for quality investment property in Phuket. One-2-Property has been conducting a year long study of various properties to put together a portfolio of the best investment opportunities in Phuket. Investment properties starting below $200,000 include Twin Key 2 bedroom beachfront apartments that offer investors 2 separate 1 bedro
21 Nov 2008, 9:24 am | click here for more
Siam Reap Airways Won’t be Affected by European Commission Air Ban
Friday, 21 November 2008 Travel Blackboard Siem Reap Airways has responded to being added to the European Commission’s list of blacklisted airlines, by saying the order did not apply to its aircraft, national media reported Tuesday. The EC last week banned Siem Reap Airways, which only flies regional routes, from landing at European Airports, citing its failure to comply with international and Cambodian civil aviation standards, the Phnom Penh Post said. Lao Santi, General Manager of Siem
21 Nov 2008, 8:40 am | click here for more
PM promises not to ‘wage war’ on Thais
Written by Cheang Sokha and Vong Sokheng Friday, 21 November 2008 Phnom Penh Post Hun Sen calls for calm on the border as Foreign Minister Hor Namhong accuses the Thais of submitting groundless complaints PRIME Minister Hun Sen announced Thursday that Cambodia will not wage war with neighbouring Thailand over its ongoing border dispute, but said the country will be ready to defend itself if necessary. “We do not want to have fighting. We just want peace and do not want other countries to
21 Nov 2008, 8:10 am | click here for more
Cambodia not to raise Preah Vihear issue at ASEAN Summit in Thailand
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — Cambodia will not list its dispute with Thailand over the ownership of the 900-year-old Preah Vihear Temple into the agenda of the ASEAN Summit next month in Bangkok, Chinese-language newspaper the Commercial News said on Friday. “The ongoing world financial crisis will top the agenda of the summit, and we will not lift the Preah Vihear issue there,” Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hor Namhong was quoted as saying here on T
21 Nov 2008, 8:07 am | click here for more
Baby girl born midair on Finnair flight
Helsinki, Nov 21 (IANS) A baby girl was born aboard a Finnair flight from Bangkok to Helsinki, over Kazakhstan at an altitude of 11,000 metres, officials said. The baby’s Swedish mom, who was returning from Thailand, and the child are in good health. The birth took place Thursday with the assistance of a doctor from [...]
21 Nov 2008, 7:21 am | click here for more
Carnival of Blogs #9
It’s been a busy week in travel and here are some of the highlights: When old trips end, new ones start and a few new people have launched websites or, in most cases, are newly discovered by me. They include the newly relaunched Transient Travels, In between jobs blog, Nomad Backpackers, and the not new but new to me, TravMonkey. Christine from Almost Fearless is also now writing for another blog (where does she receive the time?) called Europe String. She uses her extensive knowledge of Europe
21 Nov 2008, 7:19 am | click here for more
John McEnroe vs. Bjorn Borg - PTT Legends in Bangkok
Tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have arrived in Bangkok today to play in the "PTT Legends in Bangkok" tennis match tomorrow at 4 pm Thai time. Tickets for this special tennis match is priced at 2,000 Baht. The match will be in a best of three format with a super tie-break in the third set if necessary. The exhibition match will take place at the National Tennis Development Centre (NTDC), Muang Thong Thani, Chaengwattana Road and telecast live on Thai Channel 7 from 4pm - 5.30pm
21 Nov 2008, 7:08 am | click here for more
Baby Born On Flight From Bangkok to Helsinki
Think about that phrase in the Constitution - about how the President must be a natural-born American. If similar laws apply to the nations of central Asia, we may have to ask if a newborn baby will be entitled to run for president of Kazakhstan. A Swedish lady was on a flight over the Asian country when she gave birth. Two doctors and two nurses were on board the 11-hour flight. The baby's fine, born at 35,000 feet.
21 Nov 2008, 6:43 am | click here for more
Coffee in Thailand
Coffee is alluring, intoxicating and is the drink of choice for millions. It's one of the largest traded commodities in the world and plays a role in the lives of more than 12 billion people every day. There are two main species of coffee: coffea robusta and the Arabica bean. The robusta is low growing, quick producing, inexpensive and not very flavorful (used in canned or instant coffees). Arabica is grown at higher altitudes (1600m) or more. chilly evening temperatures slow the growth of the plan
21 Nov 2008, 6:21 am | click here for more
Investment Grade Property
Now is the time to start looking at property, with the global markets at their worst in decades many investment grade properties are now available at bargain prices. From hotels to resort and other property investments One-2-Property a wide selection of investment options in Phuket and Bangkok. Starting at below $200,000 US people can buy multiple units in resorts, hotel sites are available starting at less than $500,000 US and completed hotels from $4.3m in the busy heart of Sukhumvit, Bangko
21 Nov 2008, 6:08 am | click here for more
Roger Federer Defeated James Blake in Macau Tennis Showdown Exhibition Tournament
Roger Federer Defeated James Blake in Macau Tennis Showdown Exhibition Tournament World no. 2 Roger Federer defeated James Blake in Macau Tennis Showdown exhibition event on Thursday. James Blake threw some tough challenges for Federer, but the 13-grand slam winner did not have too much problem to tug off a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Federer. Just two days before the match, Federer defeated Blake in a one-set clash in Kuala Lumpur. Last year, Pete Sampras defeated Roger Federer on the same cour
21 Nov 2008, 6:02 am | click here for more
Back To Taiwan
Photos by MJ Klein On our last day in Thailand, we got up very early in the morning to catch the first flight out of Khonkaen to Bangkok. We had to take a cab from the old airport, which is now the domestic airport, to the new airport - the one with the unpronouncable name. This is the departure level at Bangkok’s international airport. We were getting ready to check in when we ran across this interesting service: This is a luggage wrapping service that is available right in the depart
21 Nov 2008, 5:00 am | click here for more
Thailand Consul Denies Ex-PM Thaksin in Dubai
Thailand Consul Denies Ex-PM Thaksin in Dubai DUBAI - Thailand’s Consul General Pasan Therapak has denied any knowledge of the presence of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the UAE and categorically declared there was nothing here to link the country to him. He told Khaleej Times that the billionaire businessman-turned politician, is known to have shown interest in east Asia but not in the UAE or Dubai in particular. “For this, I cannot confirm that he is in Dubai or that he has p
21 Nov 2008, 4:21 am | click here for more
The Best Night Clubs in the World
The Best Night Clubs in the World Friday 21 November 2008 @ 8:19 am Imagine the dilemma; a bank full of cash, a week away from that stressful office, a group of good mates and one huge decision. Where to go for that huge week of clubbing? Hopefully this should help you out as its aimed to be the definitive guide to the best clubs and locations across the globe. The Big Apple is famous for a lot of things, shopping and sights predominantly but we don’t always think of our trans-Atlantic co
21 Nov 2008, 3:19 am | click here for more
Sky-high birth on Finnair flight at 33,000 feet
Finnair says a Swedish lady gave birth to a girl 33,000 feet (11,000 meters) over Kazakhstan on a flight from Bangkok to Helsinki. The Finnish national carrier’s spokesman Christer Haglund says mom and baby are fine. They were met at the airport by a medical team. Two doctors and two nurses were among the 227 passengers on the 11-hour flight aboard the MD-11 aircraft. They assisted the birth yesterday November 20 with the aid of a satellite link to a medical service. It w
21 Nov 2008, 2:05 am | click here for more
Allo allo
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21 Nov 2008, 10:59 am | click here for more
Baby Girl Born During One Of Finnair's Flights
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21 Nov 2008, 10:58 am | click here for more