Visit Normandy: D-Day Beaches & WW2 Sights in Normandy
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D-Day, June 6, 1944 WW2. To visit the D-Day beaches and see the numerous museums, memorials and sights are an amazingly moving experience when you are in the Normandy region of France. This video gives you an idea of what you should look out for while visiting the D-Day beaches. Where to stay, what to eat, what to watch out for. From the moving visitors center at Omaha Beach, to Utah Beach, Sword Beach, Juno Beach and more.
Filmed in Normandy, France
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London Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
10 things you must know before you travel to London in the United Kingdom. First, the City of “London” is technically a one square mile area, with only 7,400 residents. But the larger london has 8.6 Million Residents in 32 boroughs. Big Ben refers to the bell, not the tower. The tower is called “Elizabeth Tower”
The country is called the “United Kingdom” -- England is a part of the UK. Great Britain is an old name when it used to be called “United Kingdom of Great Britain”
2 - When to go:
Low season is between January and February with average daily highs around 8C or 46F
Shoulder season is between mid-September and November and then again in March and April.
Shoulder Season. Mild weather, light jacket.
Cheapest hotels are Jan-March, but often with wind and constant rain
Summer prepare for thunderstorms and crowds. But probably the best time to go. Average highs are 24C/75F. The “city” can make it hot and humid in the summer.
3 - Money: Great British Pound, aka pound sterling, aka quid
1 GBP is $1.30 or 1.12 EUR
A pound is composed of 100 pence, referred to as “pee”
A five pound note is a fiver(smallest note), and 10 is a tenner
Credit cards are generally accepted, but may require “chip and pin”
ATMS are plentiful
VAT is about 20% -- and yes, they have a tax back scheme
4 - Getting in: 6 airports serve London
Main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick
Ryan Air and Easy Jet fly in to Stansted (it’s about an hour out)
Due to London's huge global city status it is the most served destination in the world when it comes to flights. But some connections may be between airports. DONT DO IT!
Heathrow is home to British Airways that operates 40 percent of flights.
From Heathrow the fastest way in to the city is the Heathrow Express -- it takes 15 minutes in to the city at Paddington Station, and leaves every 15 minutes. Station at Terminal 4, and another for Terms 1,2,3. It costs 22 GBP. Star Alliance Gold gets free Business/First upgrade.
Also can take the Tube, on the Piccadilly line. It’ll take an hour.
Gatwick is London's 2nd airport and is the world's busiest single runway airport
From Gatwick the fastest way is the Gatwick Express, it takes 30 minutes in to London Victoria Station. Also every 15 minutes.
No tube at Gatwick.
A taxi will cost you about 55-65 GBP from Heathrow
Rail fares to London vary enormously from very cheap to prohibitively expensive - the golden rules are to book Advance tickets for a particular train time, don't travel into the city on Friday afternoons and Sundays, and avoid buying tickets on the day of travel.
London has one international high speed rail route (operated by Eurostar ) rom Paris (2h 15min) and Brussels (1h 50 min) diving under the sea for 35 km (22 mi) via the Channel Tunnel to come out in England. It terminates at St. Pancras International Station.
Whatever you do.. don't drive!
5 - Getting Around: It’s all about the tube, officially known as the London Underground
Buy an oyster card
Daily cap, or buy a 7-day card
You use the Oyster Card for busses too
Take the double decker busses, tap when you get on. Don’t tap off.
Peak times are Monday to Friday between 06:30 and 09:30 and between 16:00 and 19:00.
off-peak rate is much cheaper.
Download the Citymapper app to help with navigation
London Black Taxis are world famous
Uber is also an option, though black cabs can be faster, they use bus lanes
Santandar Bicycles -- first 30 minutes are 2 GBP, every next 30 mins is free if you return it.
The best way to get around is your feet though! Central london is quite compact
Make sure to pay attention to the “look left/look right” signs before crossing the street
6 - Food:
7 - Tipping: Restaurants: Standard is 12.5%, 15% for good service. No tip of there is a service charge
Cabs -- round up.. Or 10%.
No tip in bars and pubs for drinks, unless you order food.
Doormen, bellhops a pound.
8 - Language: It’s english, but it’s British English.
9 - Shopping:
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Welcome to Conakry épisode 2 - Les iles de Loos
Dans cette épisode suivez Aicha et Christine au iles de Loos. Palmiers, sable fin, eau turquoise découvrez cet autre Conakry riche en potentiel !
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In this episode Aicha stroll all around Loos Islands with Christine .Palm tree,sand and turquoise water lets discover this another Conakry full of potential.
Iles de Los in Conakry, Guinea
Iles de Los in Conakry, Guinea
Los Islands, French Îles De Los, small archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off Conakry, the capital of Guinea, West Africa. They provide protection for the port of Conakry and include Tamara (Factory), Kassa, Roume (Crawford), Blanche (White), and De Corail (Coral) and several smaller islets. Tamara, the largest (8 miles [13 km] long and 1–2 miles [1.6–3 km] wide), has the highest point of elevation (499 feet [152 m]). Only Tamara and Kassa have sizable settlements (Fotoba and Cité de Kassa). The group, named for the sacred idols (los idolos) found there by early Portuguese navigators, are of volcanic origin and are covered with palm trees.
Bauxite mining began on Kassa in 1949, but supplies were depleted in 1966. Tamara’s deposits were worked from 1967 until they were exhausted in 1972.
In 1812 the British established a garrison on Tamara to control slave trading and piracy; and in 1818 Sir Charles MacCarthy, governor of Sierra Leone, obtained the islands from the Baga tribe. They were ceded to the French in 1904 and became part of independent Guinea in 1958.
Island-hop, hike, and unwind at Iles de Los, a group of islands lying off Kaloum Peninsula. With golden sand beaches, palms, and forested interiors, the islands offer excellent swimming, sailing, and snorkeling opportunities. Hire a private pirogue for the 40-minute ride from Conakry. Discover why many consider the area an inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island. Once a center for the Atlantic slave trade, today three islands are inhabited and have elementary amenities, while the remaining four are not. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the islands, but numerous trails provide plenty of hiking. Try the local seafood specialties of this well-known fishing area.
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Weirdest Toilets in the world | Travel NFX
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Holy crap! 8 of the Weirdest Toilets in the world | 2016 marks the 180th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Crapper, a pretty famous plumber who invented the modern-day toilet, including the ballcock and the siphonic flush mechanism. What better excuse then to marvel at some of the world's weirdest places to spend a penny, from a mountaintop hut in Switzerland to lip-shaped urinals in a Paris hostel. Take aim, and don't forget to wash your hands!
Aurland public toilets, Aurland, Norway
This beautiful public toilet block was designed by Norwegian architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen. Enormous windows provide spectacular views of Fjordane, one of the larger fjords on the West Coast of Norway. Luckily, the building’s position – perched on the edge of a sheer cliff – means that privacy is still guaranteed.
Gramazio Kohler public toilet, Ulster, Switzerland
The team at Switzerland-based architects Gramazio Kohler breathed new life into the humble toilet block when they created this beautiful restroom, which can be found in the lakeside Swiss town of Ulster. The exterior walls consist of bright green folded aluminium strips, and the building looks most spectacular on summer days, when sunlight reflects off the metal and creates a shimmering effect.
Lip-shaped urinals, St Chrishopher's Inn, Paris, France
These lip-shaped urinals belong to St Chrishopher’s Inn, a trendy youth hostel close to Paris’s Gare du Nord train station. They were manufactured by Bathroom Mania, a Dutch company specialising in quirky bathroom décor. And there’s obviously high demand for this kind of thing, because another set of pouting urinals can be found at the nearby Belushi's Bar.
Hunderfossen toilet, Hunderfossen waterfall, Norway
Without meaning to be crude, there are certain advantages connected with a public toilet located metres away from a deafening waterfall. The Huldefossen waterfall can be found near Førde – an area famous for having Scandinavia’s southernmost wintertime snow hotel. This particular toilet’s a pretty rough and ready job, although we love the thoughtful addition of a tiny heart-shaped window.
Lobster loos, Wellington, New Zealand
When these New Zealand public toilets were unveiled locals immediately started referring to them as “lobster loos,” much to the chagrin of the people who’d commissioned the building. Bret Thurston is the man behind these designer dunnies, and his winning design was chosen from 28 entries. The toilets are also pretty indestructible – they’re made from concrete and lead and have a unique anti-graffiti coating.
Giovanni Segantini hut, Languard Alp, Switzerland
When it comes to a loo with a view, this patriotic potty gets the gold medal. Teetering on the side of Switzerland’s Languard Alp, the remote Segantini hut is a toilet worth holding out for. It was named after Austrian artist Giovanni Segantini, who was a fan of the stunning view and who died days after making a final visit to this particular spot (the mountain, not the toilet).
Pod toilets, Sketch London, UK
The pod toilets at Sketch London (otherwise known as one of the capital’s coolest bars) might well resemble dinosaur eggs, but they’re actually incredibly hi-tech – when you enter, you’ll be greeted by the soothing soundtrack of nature documentaries. However, it’s not all about modernity; the toilets are kept immaculately clean by a team of frilly pinafore-wearing French maids.
Porcelain House toilets, Tianjin, China
The walls of this beautiful Chinese toilet are covered in pottery. There are vases, tiles, plates and cups, and even the signs denoting male, female and disabled toilets have been painstakingly crafted from tile fragments. The building can be found in the northern city of Tianjin, on the grounds of the Porcelain House – a contemporary museum of pottery and antiques.
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Forest View Campsite, Dorceau, France
A look around this beautiful little site in the Perche Valley in Southern Normandy during our stay in August 2015.
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Trip To Chiang Rai - 2012
It's been a amazing journey with RCPV. Met many new people too along the way. This year's trip was the biggest group ever as I've heard. The Bethany Church was a pleasant place and Laos was just beautiful. This is so much a video can do and show you, the real deal is when u experience the journey itself.
Thank you RCPV, the trip was a good one :D
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Using A Free Public Toilet in Paris, France
I've been living here since '94 but this is the first time I've used one of these things. Initially, they cost a French franc coin and were of the squat variety. Eventually, it was decided they really ought to be free. This one worked just fine, but remember, always carry one of those little packets of tissues with you here, because you just can't count on finding toilet paper ANYWHERE. Even at the Bastille Opera house, I've found. You must leave the toilet IMMEDIATELY after opening the door to leave, as they then lock and an automatic cleaning process takes place. You have five seconds to get out.
This was in the Batignolles neighborhood in Paris's 17th arrondissement. We never see tourists in this area, although there are now quite a few large (and small) hotels in this area, as the Olympic Village would have been here had London not won the Games in 2012. I love Square de Batignolles, where many cafés and restaurants are open on Sundays (rare for Paris, which tends to close on Sundays except for tourist traps) and there's a very nice park here, too -- it features water fowl. There are some impressive residential buildings, many from the 1880s, and a pleasant vibe to this part of the city, which is very, very easily accessible via public transportation. If you visit Paris and stay in the center on Sundays, you might feel a bit lonely and left out, especially if you don't have any local personal contacts here, and whatever you do find open, well ... the center of the city is usually quite expensive. I suggest attending a Sunday Mass (most are at 10 am), whether church interests you or not, and then stroll and sit in quieter, more genuine, less costly, peaceful parts of town. I am available as a private guide.
Try to do your shopping on Saturday. Tobacco, food, wine, whatever you think you might need for quiet Sunday. I'm not saying you won't find anything open on Sundays, but you may have to look harder and it could be an inconvenience. If the weather is nice, there are so many parks and green spaces to enjoy. If the weather is harsh, try to remember that the Ville de Paris has a huge number of museums all over, and admission is free! These places are seldom crowded, also. Two which come to mind are the Carnavalet in Le Marais, and the museum of the Romantic Period near the Blanche métro and Le Moulin Rouge. These are only two which come to mind. There are many and a little research in advance will reward you.
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