111). It presented a comprehensive system that succeeded very effectively in solving the practical difficulties of people living under Islamic rule for centuries, including the Ottoman millet system of the early modern period. As noted above, the primary sources of Islamic law attach great sanctity ...
The first was in the U.S.; the second was at a private hospital near Bangkok. The U.S. hospital did a good job and had me in and out in one night. The Thai hospital put me in a sea-view private room and hovered over me for three days....
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If I compare thecost of livingin my hometown of Orlando, Florida, to where I live now in Jomtien Beach, Thailand, the difference is clear: it’s half. The rent for my luxury 700-square-foot, fully furnished condo within walking distance of the beach is just under $600. A comparable ...
To get to our house sitting assignment, near Toulouse, first we had to catch the hotel shuttle bus from the hotel to the Marseille Airport, next catch the big bus to Marseille, St. Charles Train Station, a 25 minute ride for 8E (12C) each, with a bus driver that liked… Continue ...
by Geri Bain for Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com If you had asked me whether I knew about Boston’s role in the American Revolution before my recent exploration of the Freedom Trail, I would have unthinkingly said, “Of course.” Hasn’t every American heard the story ...
This hotel has an awesome location overlooking Lincoln Park and it’s right near the heart of Old Town. I also recommend looking into vacation rentals for your stay. Pros of Staying in Old Town Neighborhood: Very walkable Convenient location Close to other popular areas Plenty of bars and ...
Every night, travellers sleep under the stars on Paradise Beach, watching the moon when it’s bright and the bioluminescence in the sea when there are clouds in the sky and it’s dark. Location: Southwest part of the country. Best time to visit: Winter (for beach activities and trekking)...
© Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com These folks in Wallace have a sense of humor – and an eye for a profit-making tourism-promoting gimmick: they designated a manhole at the crossroads in the middle of town as the “Center of the Universe” (that’s what is engraved on it). ...
Seeing them happy makes you and me happy too. It’s Everyday Christmas at the Casa Santa Museum in Antipolo! The Casa Santa is the #1 Santa Claus themed museum in the Philippines. With over 3,700++ collections the Casa Santa museum is truly ...