If you're planing to go to Thailand Part II

The Part I is Here

Visa

The following information about Thailand's visa information is obtained from the Office of the Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourist Visa Exemption
The Thai government allows nationals from 41 countries and 1 special administrative region to stay in Thailand for tourism purpose for up to 30 days without an entry visa.

List of 41 countries are as follows:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam,
Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar,
Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam.

Temporary Tourist Visa : Visa on Arrival
Passport holders from 21 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days.
Documents required: Valid passport, visa application form completely filled in, confirmed air ticket paid in full, one recent photograph
(4x6 cm), and application fee of 1,000 baht.
Validity of stay: 15 days
The visa is granted by Immigration officers at 24 designated international checkpoints located in Thailand's international airports -- Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hatyai, and at other points of entry into the country.

List of 21 countries are as follows:
Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Maldives, Mauritius, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Ukraine

Transit Visa
Documents required:
1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
2. Visa application form completely filled out
3. One recent photograph (4x6 cm)
4. Confirmed air ticket paid in full
5. Evidence of adequate finance
(20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family)
6. Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document

Visa fee : 800 baht per entry
(The fee may be changed without prior notice.)
Validity of stay: 30 days

Tourist Visa
Documents required:
1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
2. Visa application form completely filled out
3. One recent photograph (4x6 cm)
4. Confirmed air ticket paid in full
5. Evidence of adequate finance
(10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family)
Visa fee: 1,000 baht per entry
(The fee may be changed without prior notice.)
Validity of stay: 30 days or 60 days for nationals of countries on Thailand's Tourist Visa Exemption List

Extension of Stay
Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their status of visa must file an application form at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathon Road, Bangkok. The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.
The above information is subject to change. For more details, contact the Immigration Bureau, South Sathon Road, Bangkok,
tel. 0 2287 3101 to 10 or visit www.immigration.go.th

Thanks to http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/

If you're planing to go to Thailand

TIPS & FACTS PART I

Custom

• Thailand is a Buddhist country where Buddha images are held sacred. Sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors.
• Thai people hold their King and Queen and the Royal Family in great reverence, and so won't tolerate foreigners showing disrespect to them.
• Generally Thai women are conservative. So don't touch them without their consent.
• Dress properly when entering a Buddhist temple. Miniskirts and shorts are not allowed. Take your shoes off before going inside the hall of worship. Ladies must not on any account touch a Buddhist monk, give things direct to him or receive things direct from him.
• Intimacies between man and woman should not be shown in public. Sunbathing in the nude is prohibited.
• Call Thais their first names; use the title "Khun" for adults.
• Normally, Thai people address others by their first names and with the title 'khun'. So don't be surprised if you are addressed as 'Khun Mary' or 'Khun John' instead of by your surname.
• Traditionally, Thais greet each other with a wai (by pressing the palms together at the chest). If someone wais you, you should wai back (except wai-ed by a child).
• Thai people smile to express gladness and happiness, to thank for small services, to return the wai of children and inferior persons, and even to excuse small inconveniences.
• Don't touch a person's head, nor ruffle his hair. The head is the noblest part of the body. A sincere apology should be offered immediately if you touch someone's head unintentionally.
• Avoid placing your feet on the table while sitting. Never use your foot to point things out or to touch any part of the body of anyone, which is considered rude.
• Entering a Thai house, you're expected to remove your shoes.

Thanks to http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/

A little Town: Mazamitla, Mexico.

Hello to all visitors, today we're glad to present a little town that we visit a year ago in Mexico: MAZAMITLA.

From Wikipedia:

Mazamitla (La Capital De La Montaña) is a town and municipality of the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is located 124 km south of Guadalajara in the Southeast Region and is a popular resort destination for travelers from Guadalajara. Its name comes from the Nahuatl and means "place where arrows to hunt deer are made"; its territorial extension is 177.18 km2. According to Count II Population and Housing, the municipality has 11671 inhabitants who are devoted mainly to the tertiary sector. For its natural beauty is considered by the federal Secretariat of Tourism as a Pueblo Mágico.

I've found a "Little guide" to get there if you're going from Guadalajara. (thanks to John And Susy)

How to Get There

From Guadalajara, take highway 54 toward Colima for 12 kilometers and turn off onto highway 15, signposted “Morelia.” After 20 kilometers, follow the Jiquilpan sign and keep going another 33 kilometers to the Mazamitla turnoff, just past Tuxcueca. Now go uphill 41 kilometers southeast to Mazamitla.

In town, pass Morelos Street and turn right on Galeana which becomes Manuel Cardenas. Go south until the street ends. Take a right and an immediate left to get onto J. Chavarria which takes you past Monteverde Enterprises to the entrance of Fraccionamiento Los Cazos. Inside, turn right at the first fork and then bear left. The waterfall is three kilometers southwest of the entrance, at N19°53’35.0”W103°02’29.3”. Total driving time from Guadalajara to Los Cazos gate: two hours and 20 minutes



John and Susy Pint.

The meaning of "Pueblo Magico", It's the way in mexico call to all those "little town" that preserve their original costumes, food, architecture and stuff... they're magic because it doesn't matter if we are living in a tech-era, they keep using horses to go to their school.

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For some weeks we were absent for work reasons, but we're back with many many post, notices, tips and pictures for all the travel-lovers.

Thank you for all the emails asking about this project.

So... Enjoy!

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Victoria Station, London - UK

Hello to all the visitors, here you can see a picture of the Victoria's Station in London; We're preparing amazing articles about London with the best hotels and places to go.

We're working hard to be the best touristic guide of the "blogosphere".

Thanks for all the comments, we really appreciate them.

Love in Paris; Baudelaire Bastille

The Baudelaire Bastille Hotel lies right in the heart of Paris, in the famous Bastille district, offering a wonderful setting close to many of the city's attractions, such as Place de la Bastille, Opéra Bastille, Place des Vosges, Marais and Père Lachaise cemetery. Two underground stations offer a quick and easy access to any place of this marvelous city and several buses are also available. The hotel, housed in an 18th century building, offers an elegant and fine environment together with modern and convenient amenities. A free Internet connection is available in the lobby as well as newspapers, city maps and city tour booking service. A full time reception desk is at your disposal for any information you may need.

Ice Hotel

Made completely of snow and ice, the hotel has 36 rooms and suites, spas and a sauna, the Ice Café, a chapel, a majestic chandelier, a Nordic relaxation area, a huge ice slide, and the Ice Bar, famous for serving cocktails in glasses made of ice.

The 10 things that you will need in your Hotel Room

Here's a short list of things that you should look for in a hotel room:

1.- A very nice and comfort bed.

2.-A TV with Satellite system or something similar to check the local news and global news and maybe to watch a good movie.

3.-Wi-fi

4.-Coffe and Tea, Sodas or something on your room.

5.-If you're planing to work there, look for a good chair.

6.-A good place for ironing.

7.-A BIG and nice bathroom.

8.-If you'll be there for more than a couple of days be sure you have a plenty storage for your clothes.

9.-Good Room service.

10.-A nice View.

Enjoy!

If you want to visit Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

We got some comments asking for an option for a very popular place the Hyde Park and Kensington Garden, well, here's one option for you: Central Park Hotel - Bayswater, a three stars hotel a good base for any visitor.

This vibrant and popular area offers a great range of shops, restaurants and bars, and excellent transport links make it easy to reach all the sights and attractions of the city.

Central Park Hotel offers the following facilities:

24 Hour Reception
Bar(s)
Dry Cleaning Service
Laundry Service
Lifts
Restaurant(s)
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Wake-up Calls

This place is not a business place, but is a very good option for a easy transportation on your tourist days.