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5Jan/120

How do I apply for a UK visa?

You can apply in a number of ways, for example, by post, by courier, in person and online. Staff at the visa application centres will tell you about the ways in which you can apply.

Some visa sections will only accept applications made online. To find out if you can apply for your visa online please contact your nearest United Kingdom Embassy.

If you cannot apply online you will need to fill in a visa application form. You can get a form, free of charge from the visa section of your nearest visa application centre.

You can apply for a visit visa or EEA family permit at any visa application centre overseas. If you are applying from within the EEA, you will need to show that you are living legally in an EEA member state. Living legally includes having a visit visa for the member state. For all other types of visa, you should apply in the country of which you are a national or where you legally live.

In some countries, if you are applying for a visa to stay in the UK for more than six months, you may need to be tested for active tuberculosis before we will accept your application. You can find out if you need to be tested by using our Do I need a visa? questionnaire on the homepage of this website, or by contacting your nearest visa application centre.

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21Dec/110

The Enchanting Places of North India – India Holidays

The Northern zone of India is the essential part of India Tourism having ample of historical as well as natural wonders. There are a number of monuments that this region could give and they could surely appeal travelers throughout the whole world. If you would like to be close to nature, history and even their mouthwatering cuisine, then taking off an India Holidays would be a better idea for you to consider.

The Chardham of the Garhwal Himalayas
This is definitely the sacred of all of the Hindu Pilgrimages. It is located in the north Indian State of the Uttaranchal. The Chardham includes Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath and Yamunotri. These are the four most venerated sites of the Hindu Pilgrims. So, if you would like to have the best pilgrimage ever, it would be best for you to visit the Chardham of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Experience Fresh & Spiritual Kailash Mansarovar
One of the places that you must never forget when you get into North India tours is visiting such place.

It is a mountain with the majestic beauty as well as four great faces. The Mount Kailash is actually the spiritual center of the four greater religions. These are the Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, The Pre-Buddhist Animistic religion- Bonpo and also the Jain Religion.

Visit Monument of Unselfish Love: Taj Mahal
Who would ever forget this place in North India? Taj Mahal is the reminder of love of a king, The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan to his every dearing queen, Mumtaz Mahal. By building such impressive monument, the emperor had signed up his love all out the horizon. It is simply more than just the word “love”, but a very unselfish and forgiving love.So, if you would like to see this masterpiece,do not forget this on your North India Holidays.

See Harmandir Sahib: A Religious Sight
This religious place is better known as the Sri Darbar Sahib or the Golden Temple. It was named right after Hari, which means God, The Temple of God. Sikhs all around the globe, they wish each and every day to give out visits to Sri Amritsar and also to give out their obeisance to Sri Harmandir Sahib into their Ardas.

Explore the History in Hawa Mahal
It is definitely one of the best landmarks that a traveler could find in Jaipur. It is the integral part of the city palace, which is an extension of the Zenana or the women’s chambers and stand out from the primary complex.

Enjoy Romantic Valleys and Hills and Shimla
Shimla was originally a small hill village being named right after the goddess Shimla Devi and the manifestation of the Kali. This place has been discovered by the British in the year 1819 and became a popular refuge from the heat plains of Northern India. In the year 1890, it has then established to be the favorite hill station and a railway line was laid in the year 1903. It is now connected to the plains, making an easy access. The salubrious climate of this place actually helps in making it to be a year round destination for North India tours.

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20Dec/110

Interrailing: Is It Worth It?

I had the good fortune to be able to afford to go interrailing around Europe this summer. It was certainly an unforgettable experience, but if you’re looking at doing it yourself, you might be struck with all sorts of doubts – hopefully I can dismiss some of these here.

The most confusing thing is the sheer number of options you have. Not only can you use EUrail regardless of your nationality, but if you happen to be a citizen of an EU country then you can also get an interrail ticket. It’s definitely worth giving both consideration if you can, as they both offer different options.

The main thing to look at here is that you can travel for a certain number of days within a certain period, say ten days out of 21, or you can just stick at it and have the option to travel every day. If you can afford to, I’d certainly recommend this option, as then it doesn’t matter what you do and you can freely move whenever you like.

However, if you’re doing the big old city tour, then it’s definitely worth considering limited days; in essentially every major (and even many minor) European cities, there’s so much to see and do you could be there for a week at a time! Rushing through can be interesting if you’re willing to be raring to go all the time, but those wanting to take a more relaxed approach definitely have the alternative.

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12Dec/110

Cheap hotels in stylish Paris

Paris is by far one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world to visit, and considered by many to also be the most romantic. The worry for many, however, that due to its status it will be very expensive to stay there. The truth is like everywhere else, there are affordable hotels in Paris  to be found, and this article aims to highlight just a few of them.

Hôtel du Séjour proves the point that budget can still mean stylish. Whilst some of the rooms have had modern makeovers, others are still very traditionally decorated. State whether you want the white covers and pop art instead of the traditional décor, and also if you want ensuite instead of the cheaper, shared facilities.

The Hôtel Ecole Centrale is an abundance of potted palms and greenery as is described as  being decorated in a Tuscan style. The ladies who run this establishment have gone to great pains to make their hotel as comfortable as possible, and as well as air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, taking the stairs up to jacuzzi under the gables is well worth it.

 

Port Royal Hôtel is a small but very proud hotel that sits on the edge of the Latin quarter. It has been run by the same family for 4 generations and enjoys a reputation for its friendliness and cleanliness. There are rooms with just a washbasin as well as ensuite and prospective visitors should note that they don't accept credit cards.

Absolute Budget is an appropriate name for an economy priced hotel, and it’s good to note that budget doesn't have to mean bland. While the rooms are on the small side, they are bright, airy and tastefully decorated. It is well worth paying a  few extra Euros to enjoy  a stay in a larger room with ensuite facilities, and the hotel is ideally situated to crawl home from the pubs and clubs in the popular Oberkampf area.

Recently converted from a so-so budget hotel, Plug Inn Boutique Hostel now has designer décor, ensuite bedrooms but the bunks remain in some. Other rooms have flat screen TV's and proper beds,  which couples obviously prefer. There are computer terminals and free Wi-Fi and in keeping with its description as a boutique hostel, there are no curfews but earplugs are recommended.

Article courtesy of Cheap Hotel Finder

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8Dec/110

The Great Lakes… of Georgia?

A geographically rich state, Georgia has long been known for its abundance of forests, minerals and, of course, water. It is permeated by rivers, including the Savannah as well as other major and countless lesser instances, and is replete with a healthy stock of freshwater lakes to boot, many of which are perfect for fishing. But how do these lakes compare to their more famous, more northern cousins?

Lanier, technically a reservoir, is the largest of the lakes in Georgia and has a whopping surface area of approximately 150 square kilometres. Named for the famous Georgian musician-poet Sidney Lanier, it is something of a watersports haven, with all kinds of activities from jetskiing to canoeing taking place among the 7.5 million annual visitors. Besides all there is to do, the lake also offers truly breathtaking vistas, all year round.

Lanier is followed in terms of surface area by Oconee at c. 77 square kilometres, a lake with a disputed etymology – some claim it means ‘great waters’... and others, ‘people of the skunk’. Whatever the case, since its creation in 1979, this reservoir has been a hotspot, again for boaters, but also for birdwatchers due to its rich wildlife. Along with Lanier, it also serves as one of the primary bass fishing locations in the whole state.

However, those interested in such activities should definitely have a think about visiting Clark’s Hill (J. Strom Thurmond) lake on the border to South Carolina, an absolute paradise for fishermen of most persuasions – in the spring it is second to none for variety and quality of the catch.

Overall, there is certainly no comparison as far as size goes – the famed Great Lakes are on a completely different scale. But for many Georgians, there’s little reason to travel to Superior and co. other than for pure novelty value; fishing and watersports and beauty are all easily combined in the Peach State.

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6Dec/110

Halong Bay Discovery

Located in the northeastern part of Vietnam, Halong Bay is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin and is comprised of 1,969 islands. Comprised of limestone and schist, this dense zone of stone islands form a magnificent view of immense peaks, grottoes and caves throughout the bay. It is also a region filled with coral reefs and water-flooded forests housing thousands of species of plant and animal life.

Because of its spectacular scenery, Halong Bay is renowned for cruise tours which gently patrol the waters and open up a panorama of the region’s natural beauty. The Vietnamese cruise junks are artfully designed in an Indochina style and feature decorative ornamentation throughout its restaurants, air-conditioned bedrooms and communal spaces. Suites and balconies line the decks for uninterrupted views of the bay. Throughout the cruise, itinerary is planned for kayaking the crystal waters of the bay, snorkeling, fishing, exploring famous caves and visiting local fishing villages.

With hundreds of islands protruding the waters, the mountainous island of Cat Ba is the biggest island in Halong Bay. This island is a tropical paradise landscaped with white sands, caves and limestone peaks, which rise high from the verdant greenery. As you cruise to the island of Cat Ba, you’ll pass the towering karst islands that feature the Dau Nguoi Islet and Tam Cung Cave. Here you can visit the beautiful Thien Cung Cave. Upon entering the narrow gate, the grotto’s long girth opens up magnificent view of stalactite. Along the east wall, there are artistic pictures with characters of heroic tales. During the cruise in Halong Bay, you’ll get to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay. Stop in for a swim at the Soi Sim Beach and visit the fish farms of Cho Da, Co Don, Dinh Huong and Ga Choi.

Caves emerge everywhere along the Halong Bay and decorate the islands in a masterpiece of natural art. The cave at Ba Ham Lake is located on the Dau Be Island. As you approach the island, orchids, banyans and cycads line the coast. The island is also home to yellow-haired monkeys and flying squirrels. Enclosed by vertical cliffs, three pits are gathered through a meandering tunnel. Inside the cave, descending stalactites boast a rainbow of shining colors.

Bo Hon Island is another large island in Halong Bay renowned for its splendid beauty. In a picturesque scene of vertical cliffs forming a citadel wall and lush vegetation paints a pastoral scene. The popular grottoes of Surprise, Virgin, Male and Luon are located on this island. Decorated in cycads and orchids, the island is home to deer, monkeys and chamois.

With its blue waters and scenic grottoes, the Halong Islands are a cornucopia of natural wonder.

by Dan

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