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Grand Canyon, USA: Holidays just don't get any deeper
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 14/07/2017
» One of the crown jewels of the U.S. parks system and an internationally renowned icon of the American Southwest, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm">Grand Canyon National Park</a> was established in 1919 to showcase and preserve the gargantuan desert chasm whose age is estimated at around two million years. The visually stunning landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site slices 445 kilometres through the Arizona desert, plunging 1.5 km at its deepest and <a href="https://www.google.co.th/maps/@36.5094284,-112.5385201,3a,75y,253.94h,80.49t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipPFiU0qhg53mHv4JF1C2ScRiLkYk12zdLczffKC!3e27!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPFiU0qhg53mHv4JF1C2ScRiLkYk12zdLczffKC%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya232.49998-ro-0-fo100!7i7168!8i3584">varying in width from one-half to 30 km</a>. The <a href="https://www.google.co.th/maps/@36.8167463,-111.6524053,371a,35y,295.55h,44.95t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en%22">strikingly stratified walls</a> of its three main gorges display a geological record that spans the four main eras of Earth's evolutionary history, from the Precambrian to the Cainozoic.
Wanderlust on wheels
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/07/2017
» Mindful of the estimated 650 million Persons with Disabilities (PWD) worldwide, these popular tourist destinations have gone the extra mile to empower the PWD holidaymaker, and help make world travel an experience everyone can enjoy.
Weekend fix
Life, Published on 25/05/2017
» Muak Lek district in Saraburi province and the adjacent Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima, well-known for their lush scenery, many attractions and proximity to the capital, make good weekend getaways. Waterfalls, farms, vineyards, dairy products, steakhouses and curry puffs add to the fun and frolics.
Riding the Basque Coast
Life, Joris Laperre, Published on 18/05/2017
» Last month, sticking to our tradition of favouring a mountain bike holiday over the Songkran celebrations, we returned to Spain for a week of two-wheeled action on the Basque coast.
Conserving the Old Capital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/04/2017
» Tucked away between two rivers and only 76km north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya remains a popular destination for Thai and foreign tourists to learn about the history, art and culture of Thailand. Nonetheless, frequent visitors may want a new theme to explore Ayutthaya. The best yet lesser-known icon is the late Phraya Boran Ratchathanin, a pioneer of the conservation of Ayutthaya.
Steampunk special
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/03/2017
» Sometimes, people wish they could turn back the clock to the "good old days". Thus visiting ancient places and collecting antiques is trendy, especially in Thailand.
Hua Hin heritage
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/02/2017
» If there's such a thing as a resort growing old gracefully then Centara Grand Beach Resorts & Villas Hua Hin is a fine example of one. This hotel has done an excellent job in conserving its legacy while expanding over the 90-plus years of its history. Originally operated by the State Railway of Thailand and known as the Railway Hotel back in 1923, the hotel has undergone a few name changes and the construction of new wings while managing to keep its colonial aesthetic intact.
Beyond camels
Life, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 09/02/2017
» We have heard that women are strongly cautioned not to travel alone in India. We've heard ominous warnings and deep-seated prejudices, and of course, not all of them have grounds. I spent three years as a student in Mysore, Karnataka in southern India, and many people often questioned if I was afraid being there by myself -- they even used the word "rape", a broad generalisation of a country based on a few headlines.
Hokkaido excursion picked as year's best railway trip in Japan
Published on 25/01/2017
» TOKYO - A ride featuring seafood barbecue on a scenic local Hokkaido railway line that braved the opening in March of a parallel high-speed link has been commended by travel professionals as the best tour of review year 2016 in Japan.
The tides of tourism
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/12/2016
» During the past 12 months, there have been good and bad things that have impacted the tourism industry. Here is the shortlist of the best and worst situations.