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Leisure and Culture: Activities, Exhibitions, and Must-Read Books
Find ideas for cultural activities, exhibitions to visit, books to read, and events not to miss in the cultural world.
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Dauphins de l’Irrawady
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Oct 29, 2017
Dimanche 29 octobre. Excursion en pirogue à la rencontre des dauphins d’eau douce de l’espèce dite « de l’Irrawady », du nom du grand fleuve birman. Ces dauphins remontent parfois du lac Tonlé Sap, au Cambodgeet viennent se reproduire dans les eaux du Mékong. Nous naviguons entre les îles, celle du versant cambodgien de la frontière s
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Les 4000 îles
Oct 28, 2017
Le but de notre grand voyage au fil du Mékong : le 4000 îles, «Siphan done» en Laotien. Nous résidons toute la semaine sur l’ile de Khong, la plus importante de l’archipel. Voici une carte sommaire situant la région, à l’extrême sud du Laos, à la lisière du Cambodge.
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Éléphants
Oct 28, 2017
Au bord de la cascade Tad Lo ຕາດເລາະ, petite promenade à dos d’éléphant. Ici Moune ມູນ vieille éléphante de 67 ans, toujours vaillante.
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Cascades
Oct 28, 2017
Climat tropical, mais température douces. Nous sortons des pluies de mousson. La végétation est exubérante. Les cascades, Tad, abondantes, l’eau est omniprésente et se jette du haut des falaises dans un fracas assourdissant. On peut admirer susccessivement Tad Fane, ຕາດຟານ, Tad Nheuang ຕາດເຍືອງ et Tad Lo ຕາດ
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Sinouk Resort, suite
Oct 28, 2017
La plantation abrite également des pavillons accueillant des voyageurs, touristes étrangers généralement. Chambres très confortables et séjour fort agréable. Santi nous a réservé la chambre qu’occupe habituellement l’ambassadeur des États-Unis quand il vient rendre visite aux lieux.
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Sinouk Resort
Oct 28, 2017
La plantation de café de mon ami Sinouk, sur le plateau des Bolaven. Le plateau réunit les conditions idéales pour la culture du café (introduit par les Français dans les années 1920), du thé, ou ... des fraises : altitude entre 900 et 1200m, climat tempéré, sols volcaniques fertiles, pluies de mousson abondantes.... C’est à partir du L
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Paksé, capitale du sud
Oct 27, 2017
La nuit est déjà tombée quand nous arrivons à Paksé, ma ville natale. Nous sommes accueillis à la Résidence Sisouk, du nom du père de nos amis Sisomphone, Sisanouk et Sisana (les prénoms de ceux-ci ont été raccourcis). Paksé est une jolie ville très calme et très cool...
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Thakhek
Oct 27, 2017
Seconde pause pour le déjeuner à Thakhek, dans la province de Khammouane. Ma grand mère paternelle, Nang Thet, y a longtemps vécu, ainsi que mes cousins germains. Sur l‘autre rive du Mékong, la province de Nakhon Phanom, en Thaïlande. Ce stupa, construit sous le protectorat, commémore le naufrage d’une chaloupe dans les années vingt, au
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Vendredi 27 octobre. Départ en voiture vers le sud, la province de Champasak, près de la frontière cambodgienne. Une journée de route en suivant le cours du Mékong d’amont en aval. D’où le titre de ce blog... Petite pose prière au sanctuaire de Phabat, qui recèle une empreinte de pas de Bouddha. Ce sanctuaire a été fondé par notre fa
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On n’a pas la mer, mais on a l’océan ! Vientiane Ocean, tel est le nom de ce complexe aquatique où nous étions quasiment seuls. Les enfants se sont éclatés : toboggans géants, cascades, jeux aquatiques divers et variés.
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Youth With A Mission (YWAM) England is a Christian ministry which is part of YWAM International with the main aim of helping the British youth to know God better, and to make Him known to others around the world. Since YWAM first began in 1960, the ministry has been focused primarily upon providing young people with opportunities to demonstrate the love of God to people. This article details the facts about Youth With A Mission England.
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Across the world, international adoptions have increased in recent years. In the UK, the number of international adoptions are low as compared to other EU nations such as France, Italy and Spain. As international adoption awareness becomes more prominent in the UK, more families will choose to adopt. These families will benefit from the guide to overseas adoption found in this article.
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The Cape Verde Islands can be found in the mid-Atlantic Ocean around 300 miles from the west coast of Africa. This archipelago consists of ten islands and five islets divided into two groups. The main islands are known as the Windward (Barlavento) and the smaller group is the Leeward (Sotavento). Here is a guide to the Cape Verde Islands that gives an outline of the history, geography and relevant vacation information.
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Bournemouth airport is key to the south of England, and sees to it that around 800,000 passengers reach 45 destinations each years. It is known as Hurn airport, a name dating back to the airport's initial use as RAF Hurn during World War II, the airport has been growing steadily since it opened in 1941. Continued growth is expected over the next few years to bring passenger numbers up to at least three million. Read more about Bournemouth International airport in this article.
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Universal is a global motion picture production company, commonly referred to as either Universal Studios or Universal City Studios. Owned by NBC Universal, a subsidiary of Comcast and General Electric, it began as a relatively small studio and has grown to one of the largest major movie studios known to man. Their library extends as far back as the first movies.
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The art of fairy painting has been around for several decades and shows no sign of losing popularity. Fairies are in tattoos, Gothic statues, calendars, murals, needle craft, ceramics and t-shirts. Amy Brown was born in 1972, when interest in Victorian fairy art was resurfacing. Without formal art training, Amy began painting fairies and dragons in her early twenties. This article reviews some of Amy Brown's fairy fantasy artwork.
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There are many different price valuations for British postage stamps, and the Royal Mail is responsible for postage stamp valuations in the UK. Mail in the UK is delivered either by first or second class post, and to overseas destinations by airmail or by surface mail. This article explains the various differences in both postage stamp values and design.
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Bali vacations are special in many ways as they have something to offer to every type of traveller and holidaymaker. Below are some of the highlights and favourite haunts of the seasoned visitors to this magical Indonesian island. Use this article as a guide to booking your own personalised holiday in Bali, and experience the enchantment for yourself.
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In snooker, players must use their cue (and other pool equipment) to cue the cue ball such that the object ball travels at the appropriate angle into one of the six pockets. If one is successful at this, one gets a chance to shoot at one or more of the balls in the designated chain. This article demonstrates how large a room needs to be to house a full size snooker table.
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Travelling by public transport in Jamaica and the West Indies can be hot, crowded, noisy and uncomfortable. It is also one of the best ways to see the real islands. There are, however, other forms of transport to travel around. Read the article which provides a guide to travelling to Jamaica and the West indies.
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Confused about how to get into college? This article is designed to give you information on Yale University and how to get into Yale. Yale University is made up of three major components: Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Professional Schools.
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When a person decides that they want to become self-employed and form a business, they must decide on the kind of business structure they want. Some of the most well known business structures are a sole-proprietorship, partnership, or a corporation, but LLCs are increasing in popularity. A LLC is also known as a limited liability company, and it’s a cross between a corporation and a partnership.
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Love makes life beautiful, the relationship between two people being the foundation. However, there arise many setbacks in life that test and risk the love of your life. This article explains the beauty and importance of a healthy relationship, helping you to get love back.
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Internet dating agencies are an increasingly popular way to help to find local singles, and to meet the needs of those interested in dating internationals. If you are wondering how to meet singles in your area, then it is well worth taking the time to learn more about the OK Cupid dating service.
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The British Dental Association is the biggest voluntary membership organisation in the UK that is especially designed for dentists. This article looks at what the BDA is.
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By decreasing your energy use at home, you can not only save on bills but you can also help with minimising pollution. Most energy-saving methods are easy to implement. Moreover, as well as helping to reduce bills, they are beneficial to the environment. By reading the guide below, you can help to save energy at home.
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This article will look at taking your kids into the kitchen, and doing a little cooking with them. Most children love to watch their mums cooking when they get to a certain age. Even toddlers love to get their little fingers into the cake mix and give a helping hand. This article will look at how to include your kids in the kitchen.
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One of the most popular cities to relocate to in recent years has been the beautiful city of Bristol. However, should you not be thinking of relocating, this city is definitely worth a visit. The city is full of fine restaurants and trendy bars. If its culture is what you are after, you will certainly not be disappointed either. Here is a guide to the top ten cultural attractions.
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The island of Gran Canaria is part of the Canary Islands which, although, just off the coast of North Africa, are governed by Spain.The weather is an important part of any holiday abroad and Gran Canaria enjoys year-round warm weather, making it a perfect holiday destination at any time of the year.
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Finding cows for sale is not a hard task, as there are many sites in the U.K. You must, however, decide what are your requirements and how many cattle your land can take. There are many agricultural markets where cattle are auctioned, but there is a range of websites selling cattle, some of which specialise in particular breeds.
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Placing a bet at a bookmaker's shop or online is becoming more popular each year. Betting companies, such as Tote Sport, continue to offer a wider selection of gambling activities to attract and maintain customers. This article outlines what is on offer when betting with Tote Sport.
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Football (and by football we mean soccer) is a massive sport and so, are football games. They are big sellers across all gaming consoles, so there is a huge amount of choice out there. Here are a couple of the best football games, that are on the market as well as pretty decent free websites that offer football games.
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Are you thinking of travelling to the Netherlands for your next long holiday or for a short weekend break? Are you wondering where you can find a free map of the Netherlands? Read the following article and find out all the interesting facts that you should know about the Netherlands maps that you will need. Also, learn where you can find them for free.
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The Christian flag is a symbol that began to be used by American Protestants, but has spread to some other Christian denominations. The idea was conceived in the 1890s, but nothing was done until 1907, when the use of the flag began to spread. The colours on the flag are symbolic of Christian themes.
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If you are thinking of visiting a destination that includes casino games, entertainment, sports, food and almost anything else you can think of, and if you are searching Australian Gold hotels, consider Conrad Jupiters. In this article, find out more about Jupiters Gold Coast.
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The Maldives is a paradise for diving and scuba diving travel in the heart of the Indian Ocean. It is full of exciting places to visit, from its beautiful beaches and ocean sports to its historical landmarks. This article mentions the most amazing places to see during your travel in the Maldives.
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Brazil is among the world’s most fascinating travel destinations. It offers great natural beauty, combined with exceptional cultural wealth which the visitors can discover on their Brazil trip. Brazil tours can be more affordable than trips to most destinations in the U.S. or Europe. Whether you are looking for single vacations or a tour with family and friends, Brazil has something to offer for everyone.
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The Very Short Introduction series is produced by Oxford University Press. It aims to meet the needs of introductory readers in all academic disciplines. It also provides certain issues and significant thinkers within them such as great philosophers and psychologists. The series has been very successful and is recommended not only for the general reader but as part of an introductory university course. This article is an introductory to the "A Very Short Introduction" series.
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Are you a professional translator and you often find yourself in need of help? Have you ever found yourself wondering about the meaning of a certain word which you have heard? If yes, then you already have the probably to resort to an online translation tool. If you are still wondering where you can find online translation services, then you should definitely read the following article. Find out all the interesting facts which you need to know about English to Turkish online translation tools.
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There are many wedding packages available for couples to choose from nowadays, and whether or not you choose to tie the knot in the UK, or travel to a sunny destination, the choices are endless. This article will look at some of the different options that are on offer and the prices that you can expect to pay.
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Some of the best holidays to Dubai are not necessarily the most expensive ones. By following some valuable tips, it is possible to make substantial savings on Dubai breaks. Whether it is a trip to Atlantis Dubai, a Dubai all-inclusive break or a general Dubai package holiday, read the following article for some top tips.
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Ronald Reagan is consistently ranked as one of the most popular U.S. presidents in history. His presidential library gives the public unprecedented access to his life, his presidency and helps us to understand how he governed. The Ronald Reagan Library is a fitting tribute to the 40th President of the United States.
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A rave is effectively an all-night party that involves lots of drinking, lots of dancing and lots of very loud electrical, dance music. Raves can take place at someone's house although many of them take place in fields or woods, for example, if they are unauthorised. This article looks at how you can safely host a rave.
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Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th state in 1816. Though it is the smallest state west of the Appalachian Mountains, it is geographically, demographically and economically diverse. It even has two time zones within its boundaries. The state is relatively flat, with a maximum elevation of 1257 feet. Indiana is home to major colleges and major league sports teams. Its capital city, Indianapolis, is an important metropolis.
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The Australian city of Brisbane has plenty of accommodation options for the budget-conscious traveller. This article provides a guide to finding cost-effective lodgings across the city whether you are looking for hotels, apartments, hostels or caravan and camping options.
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If you live in Georgia or if you're just visiting the state, the state park system provides an opportunity for a great variety of family activities, or just a quiet walk in the open air. There are activities for history buffs, hikers, fishermen and just those out to enjoy a sunny afternoon with a picnic and a game of Frisbee.
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The small intestines are an essential part of the human digestive system and are used to absorb the nutrients found in the already digested food - it is said that around 95% of absorption takes place along this six-metre tract. This article will discuss the structure and function of the small intestines in much greater detail.
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Most people who have pets are concerned about what to do when they go away on holiday. One solution is to use pet sitters - house sitters who will look after your cats and dogs as well as your home, often doing dog walking and similar chores too. This article looks at where and how you can find someone to do pet sitting.
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Spoon bending is one of the most popular and widely practised of all stage magic tricks and involves the bending and deforming of metal cutlery with little or no apparent physical force. Although many performers claim they have paranormal powers that can bend spoons, this feat is widely accepted to be an illusion. This article will discuss various ways of achieving it.
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A bouquet of flowers is a great way to brighten up your home, or show a friend or a loved one just how much you care. If you are a fan of exotic plants and flowers, unusual flowers or strange plants, read on to learn where you can buy the very best in exotic flower species.
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With psychology now being one of the most popular bachelor’s degree subjects it is clear that interest in the subject is very high, and competition for careers in psychology is very keen! Clinical psychology is one possible career path for anyone holding such a degree.
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Recycled concrete is much more valuable than virgin materials. Along with eliminating the need to transfer new materials, it also reduces carbon emissions. This article looks at the benefits of using old materials by preventing the unnecessary build-up of waste.
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Yoga has greatly increased in popularity in recent years with more women than ever before taking up this form of exercise and relaxation. As you require the right clothing and accessories for making the most of a yoga class or when you are practising at home, it is worth learning about Hugger Mugger yoga products.
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The African clawed frog is the only clawed amphibian and is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, with one species found in the South East and another in the West. It is characterised by a number of claws on its feet and some other distinguishing characteristics which render it quite different from other frogs. It is a species that dwells in rivers and ponds.
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Located on the south-east coast of England, Brighton is decried by Visit Brighton, the official tourist guide to the city, as being "vibrant, colourful and creative." There is so much to see and do in Brighton from visiting the beach and the pier, to enjoying the many green spaces. However when you spend your time in Brighton, you will find plenty of restaurants to suit your culinary taste. This article acts as a guide to Brighton restaurants.
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Hermit crabs are a species of crustacean that has lost its natural shell, so it has to seek discarded shells from other species, notably gastropods. The crab roams until it finds a spare shell and then enters it. The crab will discard the shell as it grows in size and seek a new one.
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Christian science explains how sin, disease and death are all illusions. Instead, it states that human beings should be focused on the spirituality of the universe to overcome their problems. Learn more about Christian science beliefs in this article.
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The green companies listed in this article are 20 of the best businesses in the UK that are making efforts to act in an environmentally friendly fashion. By recognising that the world in which they do business is the same world in which they live, they are taking measures to ensure that their impact doesn't produce lasting damage to the environment.
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There are many different birthday party games that can help you to make your birthday party even more memorable. It's quite simple to find the right games and activities, to bring your birthday celebration to life. Read on to find ideas for birthday party games.
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Pets are dependent on their owners to take care of them and to provide them a regulated and balanced diet. Salmon oil, which contains Omega-3 is essential in providing your dog with a bright and shiny coat, besides lubricating joints and developing a healthy skin which are a must for the dogs' good health.
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Keeping baby chimpanzee as pets is illegal in the United Kingdom, as it transgresses the laws on keeping and importing wild animals. There are serious problems with keeping primates as pets, as they can never be fully safe for humans. There is also the problem that creatures as intelligent as chimpanzees might have rights like humans do.