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Step into the Sahara Posted 20 Nov 2009 by Jennifer Osbourne |
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OK fooled you all with my title didn't I? Yes this is about a bar located in central Reading called Sahara. It's not just any bar I will have you know, it's a cocktail bar with tapas treats that will have you arriving early on a Friday to make sure you get your seat. Located on the corner of gun street and only a short 5 minute walk from the train station, Sahara bar is well worth the visit. Upstairs holds, large brown leather cosy sofas and small pews with a bar stocked high all drinks under the sun. The delightful tapas menu served daily until at least 9pm serves up generous platters of finger licking bite sized food such as hummus, grilled spicy prawns and mozzarella salad. Downstairs is the dimly lit, cocktail lounge - with blissed, relaxing beats and a cocktail menu including pink flamingo's and possibly the best mojito in town. Anyone fancy a drink? http://www.saharabars.co.uk/testReading.htmmore... |
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Looking for a place to listen to some alternative beats? Posted 20 Nov 2009 by clare fisher |
 Whilst the night gets cooler and town gets sleepier - slip yourself into the Falafel Bar for a night of funked up alternative beats. Complete with the scent of scrumptious Moroccan cuisine, Falafel bar is a quirky, cool hangout for the 'in with the crowd' tourists and late night locals. Shimmer your body down to the fast, hot notes of instrumental salsa played by local bands or enjoy anything from upbeat drums to soft reggae tunes when glowing numbers of the crowd eagerly step up on open mic nights. All you need to do is take a turn down one of the petite cobbled streets called Juan Relique in Vejer de la Frontera. Strolling through the street past 9pm on a summery eve you won't miss the strong crowd.more... |
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Best Beach in Ibiza Posted 18 Nov 2009 by Jo Ramsden |
 Cala d'Hort is a secluded sandy cove just beyond Cala Vadella heading south. It is the closest beach to the mystical islands of Es Vedra and Es Vedranell and has stunning views over the islands.There are also a couple of excellent restaurants serving fresh seafood and other local dishes. Just what you need after a refreshing swim in the crystal waters - can get good waves there too if the wind is in the right directionmore... |
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Ditch European fly-drive breaks in favour of eurostar train-bike breaks! Posted 18 Nov 2009 by Emma Jamieson |
 I've always shunned the eurostar as I deemed it too expensive, despite its very green credentials. That was until I discovered that if you book well enough in advance, you can get to Brussels and back, Lille and back, Bruges and back and even Paris and back for about 55 quid! Cheaper than the dreaded Ryanair! Hurrah!Plus, with the relatively small sizes of the Belgian cities, plus the excellent bike-hire system in Paris, you can ditch fly-drive altogether and have a train-bike, or walking city tour trip instead! Travelling by eurostar produces 10 times less carbon per passenger than the same distance by plane. They offset all their emissions at no extra cost to the passenger through a series of partnerships with carbon reduction schemes which means that - passengers aside - a eurostar trip is carbon neutral. Belgium is not reknowned for its thrilling countryside, but its cities are thriving arts and culture centres with superb dining and fantastic ales. I need not write any words describing how wonderful Paris is either... Now that St. Pancras has had its swish make-over and hosts one of the largest farmer's markets in the city, you can even indulge in some organic grocery shopping and market browsing before your holiday has even begun!more... |
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How they do it in Thailand Posted 17 Nov 2009 by clare fisher |
 If you want a different experience in Bangkok go to the Royal Parade Grounds on New Years Eve. They had a Thai pop concert, some rides and there were lots of street vendors selling food. All the temples in the area are lit up and beautiful and there were hundreds of lights hung in trees that made it like a fairyland. Go top the Grand Palace Temple Complex where you can watch people making offerings, burning incense and praying around the temple walls. Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) where the main and small temple were all open too. It was almost empty and we were the only foreigners there. It was very atmospheric and a great way to see in the New Yearmore... |
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News Years Eve Posted 17 Nov 2009 by Claire Neylan |
 I know it may be a little early but after last years News years eve party in Sydney was such a blast in every sense of the word I am planning to go again this year. My top tip would be to get to the Harbour as early as you can and head for Observatory Hill. We arrived at around 7 pm and the place was packed but there was plenty of room to move about and there was a laid-back vibe in the air. Everyone was just hanging out, drinking and eating away the hours until the fireworks began. At 9pm there was an early show for the kids and when it turned into midnight and we were dazzled with the very famous Sydney Harbour fireworks extravaganza. Fireworks rained down from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, exploded all along the shores, and even leaped up from the tops of buildings successfully surrounding us in a massive showering of colours. For everyone who had waited all along the harbour shores, it was an incredible sight and I can't wait to go again this yearmore... |
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Rainforest and the need to save them Stumps in Trafalgar Square! Posted 16 Nov 2009 by Aline Dobbie |
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Those of you who live in or near London should visit Trafalgar Square from today to see the exhibition where ten behemoths from Ghana will be on show from today. This is Ghost Forest by Angela Palmer. It will be blessed by an Amazonian chief from the rainforests of South America - he will bless the trees, the forests, London and everything to do with saving the rainforests. After a week at the foot of Nelson's Column the stumps will travel to Copenhagen to provide an arresting symbol for the UN conference on climate change from December 7 to 18 involving 11,000 delegates from 192 countries. Each tree stump in Trafalgar Square will lie on its side so that its fertile root buttresses show dramatically - the artist wants to convey the feeling of nerve endings. Upright the full-grown trees would match Lord Nelson at 169 ft. Mahogany, denya, dehuma, celtis, wawa, hyedua, danta, dahoma, ten stumps of nine different varieties.more... |
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Enjoy the evening breeze on Nha Trang beach Posted 13 Nov 2009 by clare fisher |
 If your off visiting Vietnam make sure you spent a summers evening on the beach of Nha Trang. I spent the majority of my days in Nha Trang sweltering it out on the beach in the mid day sun. My friend and I would sit and read under an umbrella in the middle of the beach, boiling hot and unable to move. On our first arrival to the beach we chose a couple of dusty plastic chairs and ruffled,dry parasol to sit under - little did we know we would be stuck there for the day. Even with your shoes on, the sand was literally too hot to move across. We obviously learnt never to hit the beach in such temperatures again, so the next day we strolled down a bit later in the afternoon to bask in the purple glow as the day came to an end. We soon realised that this was the best time to visit the day. As the clock hit 5pm slow streams of families carrying chairs, food, babies and toys would cover up each spare bit of sand on the beach. Volley ball nets would go up and groups of young boys would start to play football before fully dressed women walked into the sea for a refreshing dip. It was such an experience to see all these happy families socialising on the beach - I don't think I've seen a beach so active. people watching people eat your heart out, grab a beer and soak up some true Vietnamese culture.more... |
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Join the Lhosar Festival Trek Posted 11 Nov 2009 by Tina Amanda Ghale |
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If you're interested in Nepal, join this off the beaten trail trail trek in the Tibetan borderland area! Fabulous place, great mountain views and a special home stay experience with local people. Highly recommended http://www.theresponsibletravellers.com/destinations/obt_ths.htmlmore... |
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Traveling Vietnam by Train Posted 11 Nov 2009 by Chinhnguyen |
 The train is a good alternative to road travel and one we recommend you experience at least once on your holiday. Once again, it’s important to be aware that the quality of the trains is not international standard. Ensure you are seated in a soft berth cabin to avoid travelling in a hot, crowded carriage on a wooden seat for hours at a time. The soft berth cabins are quite adequate (but by no means luxurious!). Enjoy the unique character of train travel - sharing the train with Vietnamese people, making new friends and viewing some stunning landscapes.more... |
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