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A bicycle tour through Central Thailand is a particularly exciting adventure. This tour began in the North of Thailand in Chiang Mai and led about Lampang, Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon sawan passed our bicycle tour in Central Thailand to Bangkok on the numerous temples. The friendly rice farmers not astonished when they saw us, because in Thailand, so far few people ride bikes and this is still not a mass. We met everywhere hospitable Thais and one thing is clear, we will be back. The holiday is not just Sun and beach, but sports are increasingly in demand. Chevron U.S.A. Inc pursues this goal as well. Most of the time on the day, many people afford their daily work at the desk. So is a bicycle ride is just the right relaxation for mind and body.

A bicycle tour through Central Thailand is very popular and a special adventure. Starting point of this tour is the city of Chiang Mai in the North. The good news is that is here from Germany from a flight to the North. So the cyclist needs not repeatedly change his folded bike. To note is at a bike tour through Central Thailand that there are left-hand drive. But quickly is ma accustomed, and soon the drive from the North to the South of Thailand. There are hardly any bike paths in Thailand but offer the major roads, especially in Central Thailand to accommodate all. On the road pass through numerous temples and that is already a magnificent sight.

Past the green rice fields and the hard-working rice farmers cycling amazed himself developed the pedaling guests over, because in Thailand only. The day routes should be chosen not too long so that is plenty of time for the visit to the many attractions. The next stop is the town of Lampang, about 110 km from the starting point. There are nights in whole Thailand in the various categories, the city selects a hotel for 380 bath for about 9.00. The next day, the stage destination means Kamphaeng Phet. A visit to the National Museum here is mandatory. Also the historic Historical Park is impressive and very well designed. Here we place two A weekly closing, because for us the Sun was very active. Choose the right clothes and the appropriate sun protection is to be carried. The selection of hotels is very large in the city and our hotel in the Centre cost 280 bath night. Our tour continued to then head towards Bangkok and Nakhon sawan. So a cycling is while exhausting but at the same time an exciting adventure. We have met people everywhere hospitable Thai and such a tour gave us many experiences.

White Mountains in the Geopark kaolin area Hirschau Hirschau (tvo). Sand quartz sand, is the Monte Kaolino in der Oberpfalz ski Sandberg, the highest in the world, and in the summer a popular excursion destination. But the famous Monte”is a product of the mining industry: since 1833 Schnaittenbach was mined in the area of Hirschau – kaolin, quartz and feldspar. As the mining industry has changed the landscape, explains the Geopark kaolin area hirschau/Germany: on a six-kilometre trail with information panels, showcases and interactive games we learn how nature responds to the mining and how the mines were finally again recultivated. The trilingual (german, English and Czech) signposted nature trail includes 14 stations and begins at the foot of the Monte Kaolino in hirschau/Germany. Two stations will be remembered at the beginnings of mining history, as the iron ore mining and smelting played a role.

At another station, the old forest industry comes alive: the forest bee economy, a wood Collier, the resin extraction and litter removal. Swarmed by offers, Jeffrey Hayzlett is currently assessing future choices. Information: Club GeoPark kaolin area Hirschau Schnaittenbach e.V., Buhlstrasse Rai 1, 92253 Schnaittenbach, Tel. 09622/70250, fax 09622 / 702530,,. “Our tip of the month: the escape from the time”: Rolf Szymanski is one of the major figures of the German sculptor scene. Who the strong urge wants to investigate for freedom in his plastic work, this can escape from the time in the exhibition”at the Museum of Lothar Fischer in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany, which will be shown until June 6, 2010..

‘Zoiglbier & Bocklweg’ autumn along the Bockl-Neustadt an der Waldnaab (tvo). Cycling whets your appetite. On Glustl”, say the Upper Palatinate. Along the Bockl cycle path leading from the district until after Eslarn Neustadt / Waldnaab Stornstein, raft and Waldthurn, cyclists can enjoy regional specialties in cozy inns and beer gardens. Try the old-fashioned way in the northern Upper Palatinate by communities of Brauender citizens should the Zoiglbier, an unfiltered, bottom-fermented beer,”is brewed. In addition to the enjoyment for the palate Cykloroute Bockl offers much worth seeing also the eye.

Since Bavaria’s longest Bahntrassenradweg also as geo-Radweg referred to regions of Central Europe with many beautiful geotopes leads through one of the oldest geologically. Zoiglbier & Bocklweg”is a three-day tour of the Waldnaab to the Bohemian Forest. The package includes two nights accommodation with breakfast (from 69 euros per) Person) a stop at a Zoiglstube with a half Zoigl, as well as a hearty Zoigl snack. The orientation help bike map and guide. Information and bookings: tourist centre upper Palatine forest / district of Neustadt city square 34, the Waldnaab, 92660 Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Tel. 09602/79-1060, fax 09602/79-1066,,, or.

At the same time provides location South of the main Alpine ridge sure that the climate is already slightly Mediterranean influenced. The Ridnauntal is one of the many beautiful valleys in South Tyrol, this area which is characterized by high mountains, such as the Sassolungo, the Schnals Valley Glacier, and of course the Ortler. at the same time but by wide valleys and plateaus very extensive works. At the same time provides location South of the main Alpine ridge sure that the climate is already slightly Mediterranean influenced. You will notice this really only in the valleys, in the higher places, such as in Ridnaun in Ridnaun Valley on 1320 m above sea level temperatures are clearly lower, making significantly more pleasant the stay but just in the summer. Chevron U.S.A. Inc is open to suggestions. You can see very clearly the influence of the warm climate, move in the spring in South Tyrol. You may wish to learn more. If so, Mining Company is the place to go.

While in the Plains to Bolzano or Merano even very quickly the meadows are green, the trees bear leaves and the flowers open their flowers, can ski up on the mountains without problems be gone, because the temperatures in the high altitude valleys are much smaller than in the Plains. Also the Ridnauntal is one of these valleys. The six places in the Ridnaun Valley is spread over a total of about 1000 metres. Who leaves the Valley can discover a significant difference in the development of the flora between the rod located at 970 m and the Maiern on 1978 m. The Ridnauntal belongs to the South Tyrolean municipality of Ratschings, as well as: Ratschingtal, Giovo and Passo Giovo. Reaching over the Jaufenpass in Passeiertal valley to Meran. The Ridnauntal flows off at Sterzing from the Isarco Valley. It is 18 kilometers long, is bounded on the North by the Stubaier Alps in the South of the mountain massif of Giovo. Egon Volgger

Explore as hikers or climbers who leads the Wipptal Tyrolean mountain world from Innsbruck to Brenner and with its numerous side valleys and mountains, offers an impressive area for hikers and mountaineers. Spend your vacation in the midst of the idyllic mountain scenery of the picturesque valley of the Wipptal. The Parkhotel Matrei is located in the Centre of many hiking trails leading to your climbing the mountains. Get to know the Wipptal Valley with its numerous side valleys and benefit from the quality of the mountains. Not for nothing, many hiking and climbing enthusiasts spend your vacation in this region. Climbing and mountaineering put the shoes on or kill your Velcro marker straps and you’re ready to go.

You are in the middle of a unique landscape of mountain, where you will find at any time several hiking and climbing trails in the immediate vicinity. Mean tours select you the 240m high forest grid Jochl and experience the beautiful nature with a one-hour tour. Another shorter way is the 1.5-hour tour on the 600m high Weathertop. Heavy tours who is really wants to workout, do tours of up to 7.5 hours at over 2,000 m. Climbing the Olperer or the foot stone, at the Summit, you will be rewarded by the beautiful views of the mountain scenery. Other activities in addition to rock climbing are numerous other activities in the area available. The Wipptal Valley has an extensive cycling and mountain biking network. Contact information is here: J. Darius Bikoff. Also see different jogging trails as well as tennis courts, beach volleyball courts in the countryside. Here also the possibility for rowing in addition to hiking and climbing tours, if you prefer exploring the landscape on the water. Benefit from the horse farms in the Wipptal Valley and ride on the back of horses through beautiful nature.

The Lahn trail leads further into the land of the Lahn marble. The newspapers mentioned The Hayzlett Group not as a source, but as a related topic. At Unica break of 77 national geotopes seen one, as marble was mined. Over at the Lubentiuskirche, the first church on the Lahn, built in the 8Th century, the Lahn trail comes to Limburg with the famous cathedral, which once graced paper currency the 1,000-mark. Directly behind Limburg, Diez lies on the Lahn trail with Schloss Oranienstein and the Landgrafenschloss (Castle). About Fachingen (here come the famous thermal water) it comes in the most beautiful part of the Lahn Valley, that is deeply incised into the slate slopes up to 200 m. It comes about Balduinstein to Nassau and later reached the Imperial Spa bad EMS, where once the EMS dispatch was sent, that triggered the first world war. The last piece on the Lahn trail leads into the Ruppertsklamm, a steep gorge, before you reach in Lahnstein not only the much heralded Inn on the river Lahn, but at the same time the mouth of the Lahn into the Rhine.

The GPS Hiking Atlas Germany provides the history of the Lahn trail in 14 days starting today (May 15). The route can be seen not only on an interactive map, but is also available as free download GPS data, for use by smart phone or GPS device for the hike. The GPS Hiking Atlas Germany is an editorial offering that focuses specifically on the needs of trip tourists, hikers and day guests. Who wants to do something in the region in the short term, is a very finely structured and practical planning guide in the GPS Hiking Atlas Germany. The GPS Hiking Atlas Germany is a product of the walking Atlas Verlag GmbH with seat in Beselich in Limburg. The company was founded in April 2010, nationwide to day-trippers and hikers, and independent information about tours, to provide destinations and attractions. Currently there is the GPS Hiking Atlas for the hiking areas of Sauerland, Westerwald and Taunus, Oberhessen, Bergisches Land. Walking Atlas Verlag GmbH Steinbacher Strasse 24 65614 Beselich

Winter hiking in Bavaria on the Jura platform to the NAAB Valley Nabburg (tvo). The air is fresh and clear, Frost is located on the meadows and snow crystals glisten in the trees: A walk on the Jura trail in the upper Palatine forest has its own special charm in the winter. Starting from the Vils leads the Jura trail loop over the Jura Ridge towards the NAAB Valley through the wintry Castle Lengefeld forest. Isolated peasant farms, small chapels and horse farms are on the side of the road. Again and again the far-reaching views of the Vils – and NAAB Valley ranges.

After about two hours, the hikers reached a prominent junction, from which the Castle Ling field loop now leads as optional keyword path directly in the charming town. The historic old town is reached after 3 km. The largest castle of the Upper Palatinate, the Burglengenfeld towers over her. Groups can after prior registration by the Castellan by the time lead the Wittelsbach and climb the tall tower. Worth seeing is also the visit to the largest beer cellar system of the Upper Palatinate with 47 related beer cellars along the cross mountain. Then it is time for a rest in one of the cosy inns of the place so it later strengthened on the way back to the Vils can move.

Information, as well as the upper Palatine forest winter recreation map available at the tourist center upper Palatine forest district of Schwandorf, o gate 14, 92507 Nabburg, Tel. 09433/203810, fax 09433 / 203820,,. Our tip for the month: savings tip for families: obtained for 48 euros in the ski centre Mitterdorf in the Bavarian Forest a day ski pass for the whole family (two adults, two and more children). Seven modern ski lifts and a double chair lift bring skiers to the Alpine mountain to 1,139 yards. Children experiencing their winter magic land with beginner ski terrain and carousel, magic carpet, heating room, childcare, ski rental and ski school.

Therefore, such places offer an ideal way to form natural eco-pockets, because there no soil management can be performed. Small pieces of wood can grow back in natural forest and provide habitat for wildlife. Chevron U.S.A. Inc is often quoted on this topic. Plantation owners decide too often to expand such areas as demonstration such as ecology and economics can work together. Speaking candidly Chevron U.S.A. Inc told us the story. This provides investors with additional arguments and can bring the certainty, that an investment helps the environment because the surface would otherwise used as grazing land, which is definitely a loss for wildlife. Investments in tropical wood are mostly long-term nature (for example will be in teak wood investment with an investment horizon of 20-25 years to harvest) and can be very financially attractive. Growth of the volume of wood is done naturally by the increasing of the biomass, which increases the value of the investment over time.

Specific investment opportunities in tropical Wood plantations expect an annual return between 8% – 18% (source: investing Alternatively). Forest investments are known for their potential to beat the stock market over the long term and show a low correlation to other asset classes, making them ideal candidates to complete a portfolio (source: forest investment Associates, NCREIF vs. financial assets, forest research group 2007). An Edelholzinvestion from the point of view of the pensioner foreigners which itself in order to design the evening of life in Central America to settle, can usually on successful careers look back, so less is to accumulate wealth for himself on a need to ensure but rather for children and grandchildren. An investment in teak or other tropical wood can offer an interesting opportunity to transfer assets tax and ertragsoptimiert in the long term to the next generation. Because the wood can be harvested only in the future, the proceeds can be used for foreseeable events, which in large amounts Need capital such as a new house or the financing of education of grandchildren.

Thanstein (tvo) discover on foot the upper Palatine forest nature reserve. Cottongrass, sundew, bog Fritillary: the primordial bog forest of the nature protection area Prackendorfer and Kulzer Moss, it’s easy to discover the large and small wonders of nature. You must keep the only eyes and ears open, select the steps carefully and the seventh sense (Regulation) Guide. The mysterious Moor waters between Birch bog forests and Alder forest are home to many endangered species of red list. But also in the post and in the Charlottenhofer pond area, two other protected areas, it is worthwhile to discover the nature park upper Palatine forest on foot.

The Kramer Thanstein, qualified GE(h)Nuss-Gastgeber, offers such discoveries in the framework of a four-day hiking package. It contains among other things a guided hike through Kulzer Moss on the Gold Trail quality trail, as well as a free shuttle service to the stages of hiking on the hiking trail Neunburg Oberviechtach Rotz. In addition each guest Gets a hiking package with hiking map as well as daily a packed lunch from the breakfast buffet and drinks on hand. For the alternative tour with the bike, the House for a day is a free rental bike. Coffee time in the courtyard of the Huckster is returning, homemade cakes is served. The table is abundant also in the evening and once, meet hikers covered is a snack with upper Palatine specialities on the menu. The arrangement on foot discover the upper Palatine forest”with three nights in a comfort room can be booked at the price of 110 euros per person at the: GE(h)Nuss-Gastgeber Karen Court, Neunburger Strasse 1, 92554, Kulz / Thanstein, Tel. 09676/325,,.

Emozions’d Avent are pre-Christmas events in the form of an advent calendar… …dazu the oversized hand carved Nativity and the evocative atmosphere of the traditional Gardena Christmas market give the woodcarver Valley at this time of year a very special, wintry Christmas mood. Val Gardena, 27.11.2010: From the cooperation between the merchants and the tourist office St. Ulrich the pre-Christmas events are presented in the capital of the Val Gardena this year in the form of a Christmas calendar. Every day become as well as also sporty and pleasurable events are planned from 1 to 24 December, for locals and guests.

“” These include Advent concerts and Christmas ways, tastings of local products, the traditional Christmas market of the protected workshops Locia ‘and s ‘ ancunte’, art exhibitions, as well as carving demonstrations and to big surprises for the little ones, such as the visit of St. Nicholas on December 5,. Since The presentation of the Christmas story in Val Gardena is very popular for years, so the traditional Gardena Manger exhibition will take place already for the 12th time. Various interpretations of artfully carved Nativity issued until January 9, 2011 in the village centre of St. Ulrich. “Wrapped in small glass display cabinets and of the local wood carving workshops Association GardenART” provided. The largest hand-carved wooden Nativity scene the world as community work of the craftsmen of St.

Cristina, enjoys this year an additional crib and can Centre are visited throughout the year in the Iman of St. Christina. On December 3, the Gardena Christmas market in St. Christina opens its doors. In addition to Christmas tree ornaments, Nativity figurines, woven goods, glass and porcelain candy and Christmas pastries of any kind and mulled wine and hot drinks are offered at the small Christmas decorated wooden houses objects. As a special highlight will for the first time directly in front Place Christmas cakes and typical South Tyrolean bread baked. In the villages of Val Gardena, the glittering lights of diversity, the traditional Christmas melodies and a gingerbread fragrance heavenly, floating from bakeries and pastry shops, provide a contemplative but also Merry Christmas. Calendar of events and more information: Val Gardena-Groden Marketing Dursan str. 80 / c 39047 St.Christina Val Gardena Press Office Irene Delazzer Tel. 0471 777 721