Art lovers on flights to Auckland still have time to check out a literally colourful exhibition by the New Zealand artist Louise McRae.
Entitled Things I Want To Make, the show at the Seed Gallery showcases McRae's latest dynamic sculptures shaped out of the everyday detritus found in her rural environment.
This includes painting on top of scrap timber, splitting them into shards and then reassembling them into patterned pieces of work.
Together it takes on a new form that is more than the sum of its parts, like, for example, the sculpture that looks as though the sun and its rays are spilling out onto a colourful sky.
Colour figures a lot in the show, for which McRae has used a "lustrous charred timber" to create a jewelled effect.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Visit Dubai Museum for a taste of its ancient history
History buffs on cheap flights to Dubai will fall in love with Dubai Museum, which is an absolute essential experience.
Housed in the Al-Fahidi Fort, which was built in 1800, the museum is an interactive hub of cultural and historic activity.
The museum includes exquisite archaeological objects, some of which are 4,000 years old. This includes pottery and metallic items.
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Housed in the Al-Fahidi Fort, which was built in 1800, the museum is an interactive hub of cultural and historic activity.
The museum includes exquisite archaeological objects, some of which are 4,000 years old. This includes pottery and metallic items.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Australia and New Zealand flights back up after ash cloud grounds planes
Travellers from the UK, who caught flights to Australia or flights to New Zealand and found themselves caught up in the chaos of the ash cloud, have received welcome news.
Airlines have once again resumed flights as they begin the tough challenge of shifting through the backlog of flights.
The grounding of flights was caused by strong winds carrying ash cloud spewing out of Chile's Puyehue volcano.
New Zealand said that it was safe for airlines to fly up to 27,000 feet, 7,000 more than Sunday's original restriction.
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Airlines have once again resumed flights as they begin the tough challenge of shifting through the backlog of flights.
The grounding of flights was caused by strong winds carrying ash cloud spewing out of Chile's Puyehue volcano.
New Zealand said that it was safe for airlines to fly up to 27,000 feet, 7,000 more than Sunday's original restriction.
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Visa Tips for Booking Flights from UK to Thailand
Before booking one’s cheap flights to Thailand as well as other overseas destinations, it is imperative to have a sound knowledge of visa policies. Skim through this article for some quick facts on basic visa related rules and regulations.
Thailand, home to astounding places like Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, and Chiang Mai lures hordes of travellers into pouring their savings on airfares to the destination. A galore of attractions ranging right from swanky nightclubs and opulent shopping malls to magnificent sandy beaches and stunning temples are to be found in the country. Before making hotel reservations in the destination, it would be prudent to get acquainted with some information on the finer points of visa policy.
Entry without Visa
A British passport holder taking one of the flights to Thailand is allowed to enter the destination and stay there for a period of 30 days without procuring a visa in advance of entry into Thailand. The time frame is 15 days for travellers using overland crossings.
Penalty for Overstay
Whatever you save by booking cheap flights to Thailand may prove fruitless if you overstay your visa. Penalties can range from daily fine of 500 baht and extend up to 20,000 baht. Furthermore, one may have to undergo detention and get deported. The defaulter will have to pay the deportation cost. Thai authorities have stated that anyone overstaying by more than 42 days will face detention. Furthermore, one may even be black listed. This means that the defaulter would never be allowed to visit Thailand.
Where to Get Your Visa
If you are booking your flights to Thailand, make sure that you procure your visa only from a Thai embassy or consulate, Immigration offices around the country, and Immigration officers at any of the entry points into Thailand. These are the only legal channels.
Visa Application at the Royal Thai Embassy in London
Travellers booking cheap flights to Thailand can apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in London. Applications can be submitted from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm through Mondays to Fridays. Applicants receiving the green signal from authorities may collect their passport and visa from the office between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It takes two working days to process a visa application. The Embassy does not accept applications sent through courier or post. Postal applications should be sent to the Royal Thai Consulates in the UK and Ireland.
Visa Application Forms
British nationals as well as travellers of certain other nationalities planning to buy a Thailand ticket have to submit a duly filled visa application form along with 2 passport sized photographs. This form may be downloaded from the website http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk. Chinese and Nigerian nationals have to submit two application forms and two photographs, while certain other nationals have to give three forms and three photographs. These nations are Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian State, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, and Iran.
(Source: Websites of Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Thai Embassy in the UK.)
Thailand, home to astounding places like Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, and Chiang Mai lures hordes of travellers into pouring their savings on airfares to the destination. A galore of attractions ranging right from swanky nightclubs and opulent shopping malls to magnificent sandy beaches and stunning temples are to be found in the country. Before making hotel reservations in the destination, it would be prudent to get acquainted with some information on the finer points of visa policy.
Entry without Visa
A British passport holder taking one of the flights to Thailand is allowed to enter the destination and stay there for a period of 30 days without procuring a visa in advance of entry into Thailand. The time frame is 15 days for travellers using overland crossings.
Penalty for Overstay
Whatever you save by booking cheap flights to Thailand may prove fruitless if you overstay your visa. Penalties can range from daily fine of 500 baht and extend up to 20,000 baht. Furthermore, one may have to undergo detention and get deported. The defaulter will have to pay the deportation cost. Thai authorities have stated that anyone overstaying by more than 42 days will face detention. Furthermore, one may even be black listed. This means that the defaulter would never be allowed to visit Thailand.
Where to Get Your Visa
If you are booking your flights to Thailand, make sure that you procure your visa only from a Thai embassy or consulate, Immigration offices around the country, and Immigration officers at any of the entry points into Thailand. These are the only legal channels.
Visa Application at the Royal Thai Embassy in London
Travellers booking cheap flights to Thailand can apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in London. Applications can be submitted from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm through Mondays to Fridays. Applicants receiving the green signal from authorities may collect their passport and visa from the office between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It takes two working days to process a visa application. The Embassy does not accept applications sent through courier or post. Postal applications should be sent to the Royal Thai Consulates in the UK and Ireland.
Visa Application Forms
British nationals as well as travellers of certain other nationalities planning to buy a Thailand ticket have to submit a duly filled visa application form along with 2 passport sized photographs. This form may be downloaded from the website http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk. Chinese and Nigerian nationals have to submit two application forms and two photographs, while certain other nationals have to give three forms and three photographs. These nations are Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian State, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, and Iran.
(Source: Websites of Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Thai Embassy in the UK.)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Bangkok museum to get more guided tours in English
Culture vultures catching flights to Thailand this year can get more out of their trip to the National Museum Bangkok, thanks to the help of the attraction's English-speaking volunteers.
Starting this weekend (June 11th), the museum will be offering tours in English on Saturdays as well as the regular Wednesday and Thursday tours, the Bangkok Post reports.
The National Museum Volunteers runs the non-profit tours at 09:30 local time on the weekdays and 10:00 on Saturdays.
Museum entry costs 200 baht (£4), but the English tours are offered for free by passionate expats who just love to share their knowledge of the city's treasures.
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Starting this weekend (June 11th), the museum will be offering tours in English on Saturdays as well as the regular Wednesday and Thursday tours, the Bangkok Post reports.
The National Museum Volunteers runs the non-profit tours at 09:30 local time on the weekdays and 10:00 on Saturdays.
Museum entry costs 200 baht (£4), but the English tours are offered for free by passionate expats who just love to share their knowledge of the city's treasures.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
South Africa safari lodge to welcome children under 12
A luxury safari lodge has encouraged families to book flights to South Africa, by announcing that it will be welcoming children under 12 years old during school holidays.
Previously, Makanyane Safari Lodge was off-limits to families with young children, but the resort is now opening its doors to youngsters during Christmas, February half term, October half term and the summer school holidays.
To mark this change, the lodge will also be offering various activities for young children, including basic game walks, teaching survival skills and a junior guiding course.
Garth Kew, managing director at Makanyane Safari Lodge, said: "Whilst the lodge will maintain the same peaceful atmosphere for couples, we wanted to open up the experience for families travelling during school holidays."
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Previously, Makanyane Safari Lodge was off-limits to families with young children, but the resort is now opening its doors to youngsters during Christmas, February half term, October half term and the summer school holidays.
To mark this change, the lodge will also be offering various activities for young children, including basic game walks, teaching survival skills and a junior guiding course.
Garth Kew, managing director at Makanyane Safari Lodge, said: "Whilst the lodge will maintain the same peaceful atmosphere for couples, we wanted to open up the experience for families travelling during school holidays."
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