Tuptim Shrine Bangkok – A must-visit attraction!

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Published on: January 26, 2012

A visitor would usually expect a Buddhist or Hindu god or spirit to be the most prominent attraction at a place of worship. However, many people are either disturbed or are happy when they come away after a visit to the site; disturbed by the unexpected rituals that can be seen, happy because they have the hope of contributing to the miracle of life.

The Tuptim Shrine is also known as the Lingam Shrine and this holy place of worship has phallic sculptures placed over the sacred ground. Some may consider this quite unholy and undone. Placed far behind of the Nai Lert Park Hotel disrespectfully hidden away is a Thai Spirit House bedecked with wreaths and offerings. Nothing up to this point of the walk is unusual up until you see the large dark pillar that stands to the side of the spirit house. The shrine of Mae Tuptim is covered with fresh drinks and foods that are placed along with a phallic sculpture. (more…)

The Inventor OF Wheeled Luggage

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Published on: January 19, 2012

Leave it to a pilot to come up with this idea! After years of dragging, carrying, and lugging bags all over the place Bob Plath.  In 1989 Bob Plath said that wheels on the luggage would eliminate the need to lug all those bags and ease the strain on the back. An added advantage to luggage with wheels is that it allowed the user to move through travel terminals with more ease and in less time.

After the first wheeled luggage was created Bob Plath began the company Travelpro. From this time on, the quality of travel was changed. Eventually all luggage companies incorporated wheels on their luggage. (more…)

Tips For Buying New Luggage

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Published on: January 11, 2012

There are many things to consider when looking to purchase new luggage. Most probably you are concerned about cost but have no fear there is luggage out there even for those on a budget. No matter what the cost however, there are common things to look for no matter what the price.

If you are a frequent traveler, you might want to consider a more durable type of luggage such as that which is made with a hard sided material. If you are just a recreational traveler you will still want durability but not necessarily to the degree the more frequent traveler would need.  The hard luggage is more apt to survive the rough handling it receives after it is checked. (more…)

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