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How to Escape to Thailand for a Year

March 2nd, 2012 Tushar Mathur

Southeastern Asia, especially Thailand and its capital Bangkok, is a popular vacation destination for many Americans. Some fall in love with Thailand and its people and decide to stay for extended periods of time. Thailand ranks high on the list of cheap-yet-magnificent retirement spots. For those who want to spend a year or longer in this country, certain preparations are a must.

 

The cultural differences between America and Thailand are myriad. Thailand‘s main religion is Buddhism and 95% of Thais practice it. Thai culture and customs adhere to strict rules of protocol. Hierarchical relationships play an important role in this society. From dining etiquette to table manners, many things may seem strange to Americans. It will be very helpful if you learn ahead of time about such customs and about Thai culture if you want to make the most out of your stay.

 

The predominant language spoken in Thailand is Thai, and it includes many dialects. English is primarily spoken in government and commerce, but is also taught as a second language in secondary schools, so Americans generally don’t have too many problems communicating with the native people. Nevertheless, learning certain phrases and gaining a basic understanding of Thai will broaden and deepen your experience. A popular and effective program to use for quick, basic language learning is the 30-day Pimsleur Approach. Naturally, you’ll undoubtedly pick up more language essentials during your stay.

 

While a visa is not required for a stay of 30 days or less, a longer stay requires a tourist visa and a one year visa is necessary to stay longer. A one year visa costs $200 and has a requirement that you return to the border every 90 days to be readmitted. You will also need a passport that is valid for a minimum of 90 days beyond your planned departure. Your passport must contain at least 2 blank visa pages, and you can have pages be added in the U.S. in a matter of days. Those traveling to Thailand by air with a connecting flight overseas may be required to hold a separate transit visa.

 

If you do intend to stay the year, it’s possible to obtain a work permit. You might even go with the intention of teaching English. It’s a  popular and relatively simple way to help pay for your long term travel, with many online services available to help. Teaching is a fantastic way to meet new people and create opportunities for deeper cultural immersion.

 

Schedule a visit with your doctor 4–8 weeks before your departure in order to get the required and recommended vaccinations.

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

December 14th, 2010 Tushar Mathur

We’re getting to the time of year again where a colleague of mine spends her time planning for her mammoth return home to see her family across the channel.  She’s frantically packing already, making sure that she has all of the expensive essentials needed for the trip … no not presents for the family Christmas when she gets there, but for the trip itself!

After two years of being subject to queues and strikes at ferry terminals she was, last year, tempted by the underwater, rather than overwater journey and so signed up for her first ever sub-channel crossing.  Regrettably, she then found herself caught up in the under channel equivalent of ‘leaves on the line’ with the unfortunate pre-Christmas cold spell that arrived around mid-December, causing the breakdowns of trains in the tunnel, which then caused chaos both underground: with passengers being shuttled off the frozen trains; and over-ground at the terminals: with tailbacks of transport well into the A20 at Dover.

Notwithstanding that she did find herself enjoying some comedy moments worthy of the Steve Martin classic ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (and some of the language moments – if you know the film, you will know what I mean), trapped as she was, in full possession of the tickets-money-passport essentials but without the thermals-boiled-sweets-cocoa sustenance required, she is not taking any chances this year: her packing is taking on the appearance of that required for the base camp of a trip up the Eiger – everything ‘just in case’ literally and metaphorically.

This leaves me with a few questions, such as:  my poor mate learned valuable lessons from last year’s trip, albeit on the basis of “I’ll laugh about this when it’s all over”, but have similar lessons in advance preparation and prevention also been learned by those worthy executives that run our heavily relied upon under-channel service?  Has anyone looked at the forecast and noticed that it’s only November and some parts of the country are already getting snow? What’s being done to prevent the ‘leaves’ on the cross-channel line?

And lastly and very importantly, should I make her a gift of Kendal Mint Cake for this year’s Secret Santa or is that just taking the ****?

Musa Aykac is a guest blogger for billet angleterre, he absolutely loves the internet and is a tech geek at heart.

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travel: First Time Travel to Europe – the six-month program guides you.

November 13th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

To do so, you are in Europe to travel within the next few years will be needed. Wonderful! Your journey is certainly an exciting experience. In this article, in Europe before the six months to go outwards from the most important program is needed.

-6 Months in Europe before traveling

This is, at this stage of the game, you travel to Europe to be able to have a natural need. Travel brochures, travel agents in various European cities to talk to specialists and to choose your friends, and talk about the problem, please read the magazine.

If you choose to travel to Europe, where a different language is not familiar with the case, why did not he learn the basics of the language? Tomb of the book, or take courses, language and customs for a friend to help you.

In addition, the European travel guide, such as the need to think about picking Lonely Planet and Fodor. Leisure Select the fields you want to hear.

3 – 4 Mount Trip to Europe before moving to

Your travel destination in Europe is close. Are you excited yet? Currently, time, planning your trip is a practical side. Currently, if you do not already have a passport to obtain tickets a. shops and places to stay around. If you choose the locale, what, to find clothes that are used to working with you rather than the climate is different – and a good pair of walking shoes, please do not forget!



Something special fiestas, activities and travel to Europe when the event occurs? If so, will need to book now. The event, the more significant the time to make a reservation in advance, please select.

-6 Weeks in Europe before going on a trip

Departure date is approaching and still have time. If the hotel for a stay not to make reservations. Select how to display in your country’s attractions and to focus on may be learned? Car rental, train pass, all of the bus trip, so, the study of these options need to plan ahead and make your reservation at this point you can. If you travel to Europe and to work in need of vaccination and drugs and finally, your travel insurance, medical diagnosis should not be forgotten, in the hands of all of these before your flight of crucial importance One.

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Best Tips for Foreign Travel

November 9th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Finally, it is the day, the most awaited day for you all to go a nice vacation to a foreign country which you all were tempted to go. You all are full of excitement and enthusiasm as your dream has come true. But the most important thing now arrives and that is to have a safe and peaceful journey to your favorite destination. But before you all get, set and go to the airport or go by sea, you should not forget the significant things to take with you during your foreign travel. The more you are prepared, the more you will feel relaxed while traveling. There are many things which you all need to know before going to a foreign vacation. It is always recommended to do a proper research of the place where you are going to have enjoyment.

  • First and the foremost thing to keep a passport, boarding pass and visa with you. Get them Photostatted or laminated to keep you safe even if it gets lost. You all should get yourself registered in various government sites or embassy sites which will help you if you get lost or your important documents get lost. You should not even forget to keep your tickets; your international credit or ATM cards but before that check out your bank in that particular location wherever you are going. It is always suggested that you get all your important documents photocopied to avoid any problems. Take your unlocked hand bags, locked trolley bags, travel kits with you such as medicine kits, toiletry kits, cosmetics for men and women, few travel accessories during day or night time, extra things needed for kids and pets etc.
  • Carry a superb digital camera of more than 2 GB memory card with yourself as it will help you in trapping the most memorable sites and moments as it has a memory card to store lots of data. In order to know the daily happenings of that country you all should daily read the newspaper or watch the news in order to prevent any problem. It is always suggested to learn the language of a particular place or some local phrases used by the people where you are going. Check out that area’s weather, any common diseases existing there, its holidays and festivals, various places of attraction in that country, and try to know much about everything in advance. Even car rentals, reservation in hotels or resorts also matters a lot. Check your room before you are going to stay.

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How to plan a tour with Virgo man

October 25th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Virgo people are born in the month from August 23 to September 23. Planning a travel with the Virgo man needs the knowledge about the character traits of the Virgo. Variation in some qualities and attitude is obvious among the Virgo. But the study of the likes and dislikes may assist you a lot during the entire journey.

You can read the following points before planning your tour with Virgo man:

  1. Virgo man pays special attention on the cleanliness. He wants to dress up neat and tidy. So, always check yourself during the journey that your clothes are neat and clean and you are not lazy in maintaining your apparels.
  2. Virgo men are not extravagant in nature and they don’t waste the money in spending unnecessarily. So no need to shop a lot but definitely buy what is required.
  3. Virgo man want that everything should be perfect. Passport and visas for the traveling should be arranged in advance, avoiding any trouble when date of journey comes closer. You can contact the travel agents and you can even opt the holiday packages which don’t require the visa sometimes from the tourists.
  4. Collect the valuable information about the place before visiting the place. The knowledge about the climatic conditions and the important destinations of visit can make your travel comfortable.
  5. Passing your time with the Virgo is not very difficult. Unlike other people Virgo don’t talk cautiously but enjoy speaking everything whatever is in their minds. You can never feel bored if you travel for long with the Virgo guy.
  6. Energy level of the Virgo is also to the optimum level. You can think about the journey with great enthusiasm. At times you can feel tired but the Virgo will keep on stimulating you. Whenever you go for travel the interest in traveling comes if the partner is not dull and boring. Virgo can definitely give you a good company to make your travel spicy.
  7. Virgo is very calculative in their approach. Before doing anything the pros and cons of the situation is imagined by the Virgo. The budget and expenditure can easily be balanced by the Virgo producing the results always in favor.
  8. Virgo desires the luxury in lodging and taste in the food leading to quality of standard during traveling. Virgo can’t compromise with the quality.

Enjoy your vibrant trip with the Virgo man and keep all the above stated points in mind.

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ASDA travel insurance

October 25th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

Travelling from one place to another is not a big deal in present world because of many privileges and comforts provided by the travel and tourism industry. Taking any type of risk is not considered as intelligent choice if you are travelling somewhere. Any problem can ruin your entire journey if you are not vigilant.

Let’s discuss ASDA travel insurance to make your travel safe:

Travelers all around the world think about the safety tips before planning the journey. ASDA travel insurance cover many things to protect you from mishaps. No one can predict the future and can plan according to the prior info. You have to keep in mind all the probabilities which can ruin your traveling. Medical policy helps you in combating the worse situation of your ill health. The expenses inflicted in medical treatment can make you suffer financially. The cost of treatment in the European and American countries can surely make a dent in the wallet. If you get injured in the accident while traveling and no one is there to care you then you will definitely suffer in the strange land. ASDA will help you to pay your bills and get the proper treatment when require it most.

Lost of your baggage can mental and financial setback and it is really very difficult to continue the journey. If you will cancel your trip then also it is not the right decision because it may have other adverse effects. ASDA travel insurance covers the risk of the theft and loss of your belonging. Expensive items like jewelry, laptops and other gadgets cost you a lot and if these things are lost in your traveling then it will have a bad impact on your entire journey. Your documents and passport are also covered by the ASDA travel insurance.

Duration of travel and number of visits of a traveler in complete year determines the cost of travel insurance. You can get discount offers from time to time. It may appear that the cost incurred in travel insurance policy is too much but the benefits you get at the time of crises are very fruitful. Cancellation of your trip due to many reasons can prove to be a financial setback but the ASDA travel insurance covers this risk too. Emergency situation come in life which make you confuse in opting the right path, so it’s better to cover the risk of trip cancellation.

Plan your journey to any part of the world but never forget to take ASDA travel insurance policy to support your travel mishaps.

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