The Days of the Chhuk-
Chhuk: Even in India, Old
Steam Trains Bring Out the
Crowds By Maggie Stanfield
Dear fellow travelers,
I’m not really
interested in trains, but
something in Maggies
article caught my interest,
and I thought I should
share it with you.
India’s steam train
heritage still brings out
hoards of people. In Delhi,
from babes in arms to
ancient one-time
signalmen, last week they
literally piled onto the
tracks where they grappled
with television cameras
from at least four
broadcast stations. In a
challenge to every health
and safety regulation ever
to fill 100 bound files in the
archives of Brussels,
people tumbled from the
green
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The Cities in Thailand
(Ayutthaya) by Khom Dear
fellow travellers, Back in
one of my favourite
countries, THAILAND!
Thank you Khom for your
contribution. General
Information Ayutthaya:
The Phra Nakhon Si
Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in
short, is one of
Thailand’s historical
and majestic highlights.
Serving as the Thai capital
for 417 years (1350 1767:
Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it
was once glorified as one
of the biggest cities in
Southeast Asia. During the
17th century, most foreign
visitors to Ayutthaya,
traders or diplomats alike,
claimed Ayutthaya to be
the most illustrious and
glittering city that they had
ever visited. The map of
Ayutthaya published in
1691 by Simon de
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Top Resort Spas in Asia by
Song Meng Tan Dear fellow
travelers, Who’s
ready for a holiday? I
certainly am, thanks so
much Song Meng Tan for
your contribution. A resort
is a large and luxurious
place people choose to visit
for a holiday to relax and
participate in recreational
activities. Top Resort Spas
in Asia include Jiwa Spa at
the Conrad Bali Resort and
Spa in Indonesia, the
Evason Hideaway Hua Hin
& The Earth Spa By Six
Senses, Thailand and the
Four Seasons Resort
Langkawi, Malaysia to
name a few. The Jiwa Spa
concentrates on awakening
your five senses so you
come away refreshed,
revitalized and knowing
yourself
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