Fireworks light up the skies over Pattaya Bay for 2 nights in late November 2014. The best spots to view the spectacular pyrotechnics performance are on the beach, in the bay on a boat, or at one of the many rooftop venues atop nearby hotels.
Britain: UK Fans to Lay Out Silver and Black Welcome Mat for Raider Nation
Oakland Raider fans in the UK schedule activities to make the Raider Nation feel welcome when they arrive in London to root for the Oakland Raiders in September 2014.
Washington State: Exploring Pioneer Square, Seattle’s Oldest Neighborhood
Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle comprises about 30 square blocks of red brick buildings from the Victorian era, housing numerous restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, clothing boutiques, and junk stores.
Washington State: Seattle’s Trendy Capitol Hill District Defies ‘Easy Stereotypes’!
Capitol Hill is one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington. There are stately homes, trendy restaurants, clothing boutiques, and gay bars.
Washington State: Pike’s Place Market Dates Back More Than 100 Years!
Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, has more than 200 independent business selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to fish, books, and clothes.
TripAdvisor: Top 10 American Cities for Travelers and Tourists
Top 10 American Cities: Chicago reclaims its Second City status – at least in the eyes of TripAdvisor users – leapfrogging over San Francisco to claim 2nd best travel destination in the United States. New York retains its First City status.
British Columbia: Exploring Downtown Vancouver in 6 Hours
Exploring downtown Vancouver in 6 hours: the waterfront, heritage district, Gastown, Chinatown, Skid Row, Davie Village, Yaletown, and Stamps Landing can all be reached on foot.
Travelogue: Movie Shown on Silent Day Causes Unexpected Introspection
By coincidence, a movie shown at a hotel in Bali causes a hotel guest to do the introspection that they are supposed to engage in on Silent Day, a.k.a. Balinese New Year.
Travelogue: Getting Up Close and Personal with Pachyderms
Michael Taylor reminisces about the Elephant Safari Park Lodge in Taro, Bali, where he gets up close and personal with pachyderms, a.k.a. elephants
China: Cross-border Massage Runs from Hong Kong to Shenzhen
Spa review: where to get a good - and cheap! - massage in Shenzhen. Plus: how much should I tip?