laos new_2="laos new" What's the best way to recharge my iPod while traveling in Asia?
I will be traveling for 2 months. I will only have access to internet cafe computers on an unpredictable basis, so charging from a computer using my USB cable is a little impractical. I will be in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, so getting outlet adaptors for all those countries also seems impractical. Also, do iPods adjust for different voltage automatically the way new laptops do, or would I need to get a voltage adaptor too? I'd especially like to hear from people who have actually used an iPod on a long-term trip through Southeast Asia.
I went to Singapore and Malaysia last year. I brought my video iPod with me and also a USB power adapter. Didn't have any problem charging the iPod with it at the hotels, so I don't think you'll need a voltage adaptor either. And most hotels these days can provide you with outlet adaptors, assuming you'll be staying at the hotels. If not, then, yeah, you just have to bring outlet adaptors with you. :)
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And then there were Five: a Take on Southeast Asia's Best 5 Unspoiled Places
The biggest continent in the entire world, Asia is nothing less than a display of everything and anything wonderful. With colors, cultures, traditions, practices and religions as diverse as the continent's awesome assortment of exotic animal species, this garden of numerous landscapes certainly has something to provide to satisfy any tourist. With its immense landmass covering 29.9% of the Earth's total land area, Asia is appropriately divided into 5 geographical regions- Southeast Asia, East Asia, Southwest Asia, West Asia and Central Asia- all offering a unique flavor despite being housed under one colossal soil.
Of all the Asian regions, Southeast Asia presents a very rich but similarly distinct experience to all vacationers. This part is composed of 13 beautiful countries, divided under the mainland and maritime categories. Mainland consists of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Peninsular Malaysia, and Vietnam. Maritime is made upof the islands separated from the main continent, such as Timor-Leste, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, East Malaysia, and Brunei.
If you do decide on a vacation to this region, it is highly recommended to travel in places that are well-preserved and unspoiled by widespread tourist trade, to genuinely experience the place. Here are the five best unspoiled travel sites in Southeast Asia that you shouldn't pass-up:
5. The Bach Ma National Park in Vietnam – Developed in 1991, the national park that showcases its richness in floras and faunas houses 233 species of birds and 55 species of mammals, and even a broad vegetation array of more than 500 plant species. Because of its verdant forest that covers an area of 22,031 hectares, the park is considered as one of the biodiversity centers of Indochina. Tourists have been visiting the place since the 1930's, when French colonials constructed a hill resort to enjoy their summer away from their humid plains. With this kind of history and scenery, having a trip in this park where tropical monsoon and sub-tropical forest combine their natural elegance is always enjoyable.
TOP 4: THAILAND (Sukhothai) - Name translated as "the dawn of happiness," Sukhothai is an historic and small city based at the lower northern part of Thailand and 427 kilometers north of the capital, Bangkok. The city is a popular tourist spot offering a blast-from-the-past feeling of olden times of Siam, the ancient name of Thailand. Sukhothai Historical Park manages the preservation and refurbishment of the historical temples and monuments of the circa-13th Century A.D province. The ideal way to enjoy the awesome views of this city is by leasing a bike or a motorbike, while traveling to the parks and the fresh market in which you can check out the scrumptious Sukhothai noodles at the street.
TOP 3: CAMBODIA (Siem Reap Province) - Known as the provincial capital, Siem Reap is nestled at the northwest of Cambodia. The name, which means "Siam defeated," reminds Cambodians of the historical clash between the Khmer and Siamese. Providing travelers a glimpse of their ancient temples, the town is only 7 km from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and accessible by boat and bus from the country's capital, Phnom Peh. Vacationers must never miss the famous travelers' spots: Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom that show the beautiful history of Cambodia and are now recognized as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in the World.
TOP 2: INDONESIA (Kalimantan) - Kalimantan is made up of a portion of Borneo Island and 73 percent of Indonesia's area. Known as Indoneasian Borneo, Kalimantan is well known for this rich biodiversity and outstanding views incomparable to other Asian countries. Trekking enthusiasts would enjoy to go to Kayan Mentarang National Park and reach the top of Apokayan Highlands. In this part, trekkers and hikers can encounter friendly orangutans, proboscis monkeys, unique-looking birds, and even the odd sun bear. The urban village of Sungai Mahakam offers travelers a glimpse of a river village and a day at the floating markets.
TOP 1: PHILIPPINES (Cuyo, Palawan) - The well-preserved and historical place of Cuyo in the island of Palawan, Philippines has a population of less than 20,000 people. Featuring a provincial life during the Spanish invasion, some of the very well-maintained ancestral houses and old-age chapels and churches became travelers' favorite photo subjects. With a perfect tropical weather and warm-hearted people, many vacationers fell in love with this alluring place. Vacationers mostly visit Cuyo during October to March, and it is best to gear up and windsurf, before taking a leisurely stroll to the market and tasting the prominent sweet cashew nut brittle made by locals.
Travel to Vietnam and visit Vietnamese UNESCO heritage Sites, vietnam travel tips
Historical Vietnamese UNESCO Heritage site are:
Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi (2010) The Thang Long Imperial Citadel has become the 900th site to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. It was constructed on the remains of a Chinese fortress dating from the 7th century, on drained land reclaimed from the Red River Delta in Hanoi. It was the centre of regional political power for almost 13 centuries without interruption. The Imperial Citadel buildings and the remains in the 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Site reflect a unique South-East Asian culture specific to the lower Red River Valley, at the crossroads between influences coming from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south
Complex of Hué Monuments (1993) Hue is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no places like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City
Hoi An Ancient Town (1999) Lying on the banks of the Thu Bon River, Quảng Nam province ( in the South Central Coast of Vietnam), Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Over the last few years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. In 1999, the old town was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO under the criteria C (II) and criteria C (V):
My Son Sanctuary (1999) The sanctuary was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999. After strolling around the sanctuary, you can see local dances being performed on a stage. Cham people have many folk festivals such as Rija Nugar, Rija Harei and Rijang Praung.
Natural vietnamese UNESCO heritage Site:
Ha Long Bay (1994) Halong Bay covers an area of 1500 square kilometres. Within this area is close to two thousand limestone islands (someone counted and claimed there're 1969 islands) that jut out in spectacular fashion from the sea. The islands are similar to those at Phangnga Bay in Thailand, and come in unusual shapes. Some of these have their own names, such as Fighting Cock Island, a pair of limestone outcrops that look more like a two chicks about to, not fight, but kiss. There are so many islands, but the ones I can name include Yen Ngua Islet, Ba Trai Dao Islet, Con Coc Islet, Cong Do Island, Soi Sim Islet. We stopped over at Ti Top Island where we climbed up to the view point right up at the top.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (2003)
Phong Nha - Ke Bang is a national park in the center of Quang Binh province in north-central Vietnam. It protects one of the world's two largest karst regions with several hundred caves and grottoes. Its name derives from Phong Nha cave, the most beautiful one, with numerous fascinating rock formations, and Ke Bang forest. The plateau is probably one of the finest and most distinctive examples of a complex karst landform in Southeast Asia.
Location: Geographically, the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (PNKBNP) is located in central Vietnam, about 500km south of the capital, Hanoi, within the Quang Binh Province.
The western boundary of the Park partially forms Laos-Vietnamese border, which is only 42km from the sea. The Park is found within the geographical co-ordinates of 170 20'-170 48' N and 1050 46-1060 24' E in Bo Trach and Minh Hoa Districts.
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Amniocentesis is the word which is alone very daunting for any pregnant lady as the test itself. If multiple marker screening tells that your baby have some risks related to the chromosomal abnormalities then the doctor will give you option of doing amniocentesis. Then you can do things from here?
When you will get to know that there are some complications with your pregnancy then it can be really scary. But abnormal screening only tells that levels of unconjugated estriol (uE3), Human chrionic Gonadotropin (HCG) and Alphafetoprotein (AFP) in blood are not is what considered to be normal range for such stage in pregnancy. There are lots of women who get abnormal results from multiple makers screening and from amniocentesis, will result in healthy pregnancies.
The levels of HCG, uE3 and AFP in your blood through out your pregnancy also indicates a increased risk for chromosomal disorder down syndrome as well as Trisomy 18 in fact for neural tube defect like spinal bifida. Discuss multiple marker screening actually results with your gyane and complete make you aware of the disorders that why your baby is at a risk. Well genetic counseling is also a valuable resource.
If you have enough knowledge about each and every disorder then you can better judge your feelings on pregnancy and decide how you need to proceed. In case abnormal results would actually not be worth risk incurred by invasive such as amniocentesis test. And this result would importantly impact your decision so as to continue with the pregnancy, then test like amniocentesis may ease your mind or give more conclusive information along with which you will have to make the decision.
Once you decide for further testing then you need to discuss this thing with your doctor that which test is going to benefit you. Well amniocentesis is actually the most common one but few other tests like chorionic villus sampling can also be put in use.
Through the process of Amniocentesis a fluid is extracted directly from amniotic sac between 15th and 20th pregnancy week. It laos allows lab to the test fetal cells straight for the chromosomal abnormalities. As the test needle actually punctures amniotic sac, there is risk of miscarriage, amniotic fluid leakage and infection also. However this risk is considered minimal.
Just like amniocentesis there is chorionic Villus Sampling, however this tests is actually a perfect sample of placental tissue.
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"Does the future look as black as they paint it?" This is a question that you should ask yourself when you read troublesome economic predictions. On most days, the prevalent opinion in newspapers is a mixture of distrust and hesitation. Is there a way to make solid decisions about where to place your savings and minimize financial risk?
In investments, like in most things in life, it all boils down to using the right methodology. How can we determine what is true? What facts are relevant? Which predictions make sense? Can we figure out the future by applying principles extracted from experience?
"If you intend to climb a high mountain, always choose the smoothest path," wrote Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu in the year 520 BC. In times of economic adversity, investing becomes the equivalent of climbing the Swiss Alps bare-handed in the middle of the winter.
After suffering the negative results of wrong financial decisions, many individuals are reluctant to place any money in the stock market. Are those fears justified? Making mistakes is inevitable in any human endeavour. A wise man must be willing to accept occasional errors and use them as stepping-stones for building a better future for himself. Why should we not view the stock market in the same way?
The main lesson to be drawn from past financial mistakes is that, when it comes to investing, methodology is everything. More careful research can help us make better decisions in the future. A more disciplined approach can minimize losses. Taking appropriate measures to reduce risk should prevent us from making the same faults twice.
The following principles of risk reduction have endured the best and worst of times. Use them to your advantage to build a prosperous financial future. From time to time, your decisions will not be correct, but if you adopt a prudent strategy, you can keep your losses under control at the same time that you let your profits grow.
[1] Choose shares of solid companies, preferably those that pay regular dividends: Unless you are a professional investor, it is advisable to avoid speculative stocks of small enterprises whose future is dependant on one single product or customer. During periods of economic adversity, well-established companies whose products fulfil fundamental human needs tend to fare better than small undertakings.
[2] Never place more than 5% of your savings on a single investment: Even if you make a correct decision today, circumstances continuously change. The easiest way to minimize risk is to spread your savings into many different assets. The rule of 5% implies that, over time, you should aim at having at least 20 different types of investments.
If you save money every month, it will take you less than two years to achieve this target. Risk reduction is worth the effort of researching 20 different investments. Some of them will turn out to be outstanding places for your money, while others may deliver negative results. Since you cannot know in advance, you will be better off by spreading your money.
[3] Diversify your assets amongst different sectors and countries: You have no control over what problems will affect specific industries or countries in the future. Those negative events are, to a great extent, unpredictable.
Follow the example of professional investors and spread your savings amongst different types of assets. If you diversify internationally by placing a good part of your savings in stable countries around the world, your financial future will be less affected by problems in any particular territory.
[4] Understand that nobody can predict with certainty when markets hit bottom or are about to crash: You should never act blindly on someone else's advice, no matter how brilliant their track record is. Everybody makes mistakes and, as a general rule, it is better to trust facts than opinions. Listen to wise individuals, but always check things for yourself.
[5] Protect your assets with reasonable stop-loss orders: Professional investors also make wrong decisions, but they possess enough flexibility to admit their faults. If they purchase shares of one company and the price goes down, they usually prefer to sell them at a small loss rather than wait to see if their price climbs back to the previous level.
A stop-loss order is an instruction to liquidate your investment when its price reaches a certain level. Some investors are willing to take a loss of 10% before admitting that they have made a mistake. Know your limits and establish a clear strategy to protect yourself from catastrophic losses.
[6] Save regularly, monthly if possible, in order to ensure that you will also invest during periods of pessimism. Psychologically, it is easier to place your money in the stock market when prices are rising than when the world seems to be falling apart. Nevertheless, periods of economic misfortune tend to be the best to purchase assets at a low price.
This last principle is the most difficult to apply, since it requires enormous self-discipline. If we overreact to painful past experiences, we will overlook great investment opportunities. When the stock markets of the world go through a difficult period, the low prices can offer excellent possibilities for the future. If you adopt the habit of investing regularly, you will be able to make profitable decisions when few are willing to take any risk.
The essential principles of risk reduction will not provide you absolute protection, but they can help you keep your losses to a minimum. Whatever your strategy, check facts for yourself and never trust anybody blindly.
Times of economic adversity are often the best to rebuild an investment portfolio. As Lao-Tzu observed twenty-six centuries ago: "Truth is often paradoxical. Don't make the mistake of believing that you know what you don't know." Making risk reduction a part of your financial plan can help preserve your peace of mind as much as your savings.
JOHN VESPASIAN writes about rational living and is the author of the novel "When Everything Fails, Try This." He has resided in New York, Madrid, Paris and Munich. His stories reflect the values of entrepreneurship, tolerance and self-reliance. See John Vespasian's blog about rational living.
JOHN VESPASIAN writes about rational living and is the author of the novel ”When everything fails, try this.” He has resided in New York, Madrid, Paris and Munich. His stories reflect the values of entrepreneurship, tolerance and self-reliance. See John Vespasian's blog about rational living.
