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[WATCH]: Learn Chinese: Lesson 4 – Arriving at the Airport

Travel RSS — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:10:48 +0000

Here you’ll learn the essential words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese for meeting someone at the airport. You’ll learn how to ask whether a flight is late, or where your bags are. You’ll even learn how to ask one of the most essential questions – where are the toilets?! Arriving in a new country where you do not speak the language can be daunting, especially if you have not arranged to meet somebody or if you are an independent traveller. Here Dani teaches some of the necessary words and phrases you will need to navigate through the arrivals area of China’s Beijing Airport. Be sure to try the free exercises for this lesson on our website www.graspchinese.com

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Travel RSS — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:09:03 +0000

Himachal Pradesh is a showcase of some of the most panoramic peaks of the Himalayas. ASIA HEALTH RESORTS in Dharamshala – at the foothills of the Dhauladhars 'the white mountains' – nestles snugly amidst nature's bounty.

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[WATCH]: Learn Chinese: Lesson 2 – Introduction to Tones

Travel RSS — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:11:16 +0000

Like many Asian languages, Chinese is a tonal language. This means that a word can have various meanings depending on the tone used to pronounce it. There are four tones in Mandarin Chinese which are represented by the four tone marks over the vowels in pinyin. Before you go any further with your learning, Dani gives you a lesson dedicated to understanding and using the tones. It is possible to relate the concept of tones to how you use the tone of your voice in speaking English. For example the tone of your voice will often change when asking a question or giving an order in English! Be sure to try the free exercises for this lesson on our website www.graspchinese.com

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[WATCH]: Learn Chinese: Lesson 5 – Taxi to the Hotel

Travel RSS — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:11:08 +0000

Here’ll you learn how to grab a taxi and ask the taxi driver to take you to your hotel. You’ll also get a chance to learn the remaining pronouns in Mandarin Chinese. You’ll learn some more useful verbs such as to go and to arrive. Many taxi drivers in Beijing and China do not speak much English, if any! The best approach is to print out or ask someone to write down the name of your hotel or wherever else you want to go. You should get in the habit of picking up a card from your hotel reception. You can show this to any taxi driver and easily get back to your hotel! Be sure to try the free exercises for this lesson on our website www.graspchinese.com

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Drug Networks still Plague Prisons in Thailand

Travel RSS — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:07:03 +0000

Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung has admitted that drug networks are still operating within most prisons in the kingdom while aiming to uplift the welfare of prison staff to solve the corruption problem.

Police Captain Chalerm, who oversees security affairs, said after a drug raid conducted this morning that drug trade in prisons is still common, particularly in Bang Kwang Prison. He elaborated that steps have been taken to suppress the growing drug networks inside jails.

Mr Chalerm said that following a discussion with the Department of Corrections, he is planning to increase paid benefits for prison officers in a bid to reduce the level of corruption in prison. He further insisted that any wardens found to be involved in the narcotics trade would face harsh penalties.

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[WATCH]: Portraits of the Great Far East

Travel RSS — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:11:54 +0000

Visit Japan, Tokyo, Kamakura, Kagoshima, Korea, Kyongju, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Kandy, India, Madras, Taj Mahal Welcome to the Great Far East! In 1271 Marco Polo left his native Venice and journeyed to the Great Far East. His travels took him over mountains, across deserts and on to the Court of Kubla Khan. He sent back word of silks and spices, he opened the overland silk trade routes and for the first time exposed to the west the other half of the world. Doug Jones, one of America’s foremost travelogue producers, has made, many trips to the Orient. This film is an album of his experiences and observations of people throughout the Great Far East. From Japan to Hong Kong, from Singapore to Bangkok, from Malaysia to Sri Lanka, to the towering Taj Mahal, this video paints a portrait of people who truly live in a different world. Step aboard the gleaming new Hong Kong subway and ride to a snake shop to purchase a reptilian dinner!Turn your eyes from the glare of Tokyo’s Ginza district by night to the peaceful Kamakura Buddha by day. Visit Kyongju in Korea, Try your luck at Pachinko in Japan, Visit Tiger Balm Gardens in Singapore, the Royal Palace in Bangkok, the Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur, Madras, Agra and the incomparable Taj Mahal. Journey through the canals of Thailand, see the Temple of the Tooth at Kandy, watch elephants at work in Sri Lanka, see snake charmers, Thai boxing, silk spinning, a Japanese tea ceremony, the volcano of Sakurajima …

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Surviving Road Trips With Little Kids

Travel RSS — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:07:18 +0000

Two kids in the car for 5 hours. Yeah, there was some yelling and screaming. Look, I was tired and needed a nap. The kids? Oh, they were fine. One had an iPad and the other an iPod touch. I don’t even know if they knew we were in a car. If your kids sometimes act like I did, this link will help.

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Travel RSS — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:16:23 +0000

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[WATCH]: Samantha Brown’s Asia: Bun Cha in Vietnam

Travel RSS — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:11:22 +0000

Sam tries Bun Cha, a popular barbecue pork dish in Vietnam. Samantha Brown’s Asia is all new Monday at 8pm on Travel Channel. Visit: www.travelchannel.com

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[WATCH]: Anthony Bourdain “No Reservations” – Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Travel RSS — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:11:10 +0000

Tony travels to Chicago where he visits Burt’s Place and samples a deep dish pizza. New episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations air Monday nights at 10PM ET, only on the Travel Channel. www.travelchannel.com

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