Thailand Holidays & Travel

[...] such legendary travel destinations as Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam, it is no wonder that Southeast Asia is some travelers’ favorite destination. It’s a land of beautiful landscapes, [...]

[...] Coming to Southeast Asia for your next vacation? Great idea! But, before you break out your heavy suitcase and start [...]

[...] A beach, a book and a beer: my three ingredients for a great trip. Traveling in Southeast Asia often involves a visit to one of the area’s exquisite beaches. And, long-haul travelers [...]

[...] wall hanging or beach sarong? Fancy a knock-off watch or handbag? Negotiating for prices in Southeast Asia is a great social leveler–whether you’re staying poolside in a five-star resort [...]

[...] Australia’s public holidays can be state or national, and there are only a few public holidays that all Australian states share, despite claims that it is the “land of long weekends.& [...]

[...] Lao PDR celebrates most of its public holidays as homage to the achievements and accomplishments of the ruling single-party socialists. In [...]

[...] identity and accommodating changes to keep up with the times. Below is a list of Nepal public holidays 2014. Martyr’s Day –Thursday, 30 January 2014 Nepal’s struggle for [...]

[...] India’s cultural diversity is staggering, and this is best reflected in the many public holidays the state and the nation as a whole celebrate. Given the deep devotion of Indians to their [...]

[...] destination before the floodgates of tourism ruin everything. Below is East Timor’s public holiday schedule 2014, a combination of Catholic, Muslim and national holidays. New Year’s Day & [...]

[...] event taking place in all cities. Photo by Fredrik Rubensson The post China’s Public Holiday Schedule 2014 appeared first on . [...]

[...] with a sizable Christian population. Photo by Jim Trodel The post Brunei’s Public Holiday Schedule 2014 appeared first on . [...]

[...] post-Christmas effects to order. Photo by p-a-t-r-i-c-k The post New Zealand’s Public Holiday Schedule 2014 appeared first on . [...]

[...] Burmese New Year Water Festival, or Maha Thingyan, the most important festival in Burma. Cultural performances and legendary floats feature prominently in the festivities, although it is the water [...]

[...] many local shops and artisans put their products on display. Other festival games, cultural performances and food booths are also showcased during the week after the formal festivities, so [...]

[...] , Nepal is in its early stages, and the 7th Republic Day will be celebrated with cultural performances, civic parades and military participation in Kathmandu. Krishna Janmashtami – [...]

[...] its Maori cultural roots, “haka powhiri” welcome ceremonies and other cultural performances are conducted all over the country after the typical official ceremonies of gun [...]

[...] 1 January 2014 Like the rest of the Western world, Macau observes the start of the Gregorian calendar on this day. Lunar New Year’s Day, Friday to Tuesday 31 January to 4 February 2014 [...]

[...] ;Wednesday 1 January 2014 Turkey observes the worldwide celebration of the first day of the Gregorian calendar although for religious purposes, it keeps and follows the Islamic calendar which usually [...]

[...] citizens are Muslim, but this does not stop Christians from celebrating the start of the Gregorian calendar. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital, leads the country in celebrating the New Year, [...]

[...] up in a local rush. New Year’s Day – Wednesday, 1 January 2014 The start of the Gregorian calendar in Australia is widely and noisily celebrated like it is anywhere in the Western world. [...]

[...] year to promote purity of thoughts and actions. Despite being an important occasion in the Islamic calendar, the First Day of Muharram is a rather quiet celebration. Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 [...]

[...] demon Ravana. Muharram – Friday, 24 October 2014 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. On this day, the devout may abstain from food and water, intimate relations and quarrels, [...]

[...] day of the Gregorian calendar although for religious purposes, it keeps and follows the Islamic calendar which usually starts in November. National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, Wednesday [...]