Exploring Coshieville and Surrounding Area in Perthshire, Scotland

Coshieville is a small hamlet situated a few miles away from Aberfeldy towards the villages of Kenmore and the stunning, incredibly picturesque, Glen Lyon in Highland Perthshire. It is a real hidden gem of a location for your holiday in Scotland. If you are a keen road cyclist you will be spoiled for choice for routes. Those who enjoy climbing on the bike and perhaps have an eye on one day winning(!) the famous polka-dot jersey at the Tour de France will be impressed with the terrain and availability of some categorised climbs close by such as at the Schiehallion road as well as the climb from Glen Lyon to Lawers via the Ben Lawers visitor centre road. If your legs and lungs can handle the exertion you will be rewarded with stunning views as well as exciting descents. The roads are very quiet in this part of the world but do be aware that cars do use these routes, especially during the summer months, so keep safe when you cycle and be ready to use the brakes if required!

For those who prefer a more relaxed journey on two wheels there are also many options. Cycle towards Aberfeldy or Grandtully and explore the many fantastic tea rooms for a well earned cuppa or soup. The Watermill bookshop in Aberfeldy is a fascinating place to spend a few hours with a fascinating collection of books as well as an excellent art gallery that features local and contemporary exhibitions. After purchasing a book sit down and relax and enjoy delicious home-made soups, salads, sandwiches and home-baking. Alternatively you may wish to satisfy your sweet tooth, in which case a trip to the Highland Chocolatier at Grandtully is a must. Here you will meet Iain Burnett, the chocolatier who has garnered quite a reputation for the tantalising truffles he produces in this corner of Perthshire. of course, it should be noted that Coshieville features on the route of the fantastic Etape Caledonia cycling sportive, thus the roads have been recognised as excellent for cycling and more and more businesses are catering to those touring and in need of quality sustenance to keep the spirits up! Soups at Highland Safaris in the village of Dull and at Castle Menzies are also well worth a try.

Walkers and runners will also have an abundance of trails and hills to explore. Munro baggers should not leave without completing the ascent of Ben Lawers and Schiehallion, both real features of the surrounding landscape. There are also many walks in the area including at Drummond Hill and along the River Tay.

Loch Tay hosts an array of water sports in the summer and is also easily accessible from Coshieville. Horse riding is also available. Thus there are plenty of activities for you and the family to enjoy whilst also being in a place where you can relax and completely unwind, far away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life.

There are a number of excellent accommodation options in Highland Perthshire including a cosy Bed and Breakfast in Coshieville.

Article Source: Marius_Bezuidenhout

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Adare Golf Course - An Excellent Irish Course and Great Place to Stay

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Adare Golf Course, located just 25 miles from Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland, this is a great place to play a round of golf on a wonderful Irish course. Plus you will probably stay at the adjacent Adare Manor, just a short walk from the course. This 18-hole Championship Course opened in 1995 and the last major golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Senior is considered one of his finest creations.

The front nine works around a 14 acre lake and the entire course prominently brings into play the River Maigue. I played the course in June, which the locals will tell you is when Ireland is at its most brilliant emerald. But with the mature trees, water and parkland setting will make it a memorable round of golf if you plan to play here.

But there is a lot more than golf. The Adare Manor Hotel will really top off your stay, as the accommodations are excellent and the restaurant really first-rate. The original structure was built on the site in the 1720s, and in 1832 work began on the magnificent structure. It was built around the older structure which was then torn down in about 1862.

Over the years it gradually fell into disrepair due to the high cost of upkeep, and in 1984 sold the building and contents to an American businessman Tom Kane. While converting it into the five-star hotel that it is, he tried to retrieve some of the valuable artifacts that had been sold locally by the previous owner. The Manor Hotel was voted Ireland's leading hotel at the World Travel Awards in the years 2010-2012, plus the world's leading boutique golf resort in 2012.

I would strongly recommend you play Adare golf course and stay at the Manor Hotel. They will run packages even in summer that are quite attractive. The village of Adare is within walking distance, and it is a charming Irish town. Renowned as one of Ireland's prettiest villages, it will seem more planned than most small Irish towns.

Then there is the general location of Adare: located in County Limerick, it is only about ninety minutes from the Ring of Kerry. This is an extremely picturesque drive that is not real easy to traverse, but the scenery is well worth the driving hassle. Another popular tourist destination about an hour from Adare are the Cliffs of Moher, just south of Galway. At their highest they rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, and attract almost one million visitors a year.

Booking tee times on golf courses such as this one is not that difficult. Click here to go to how to check out the courses as well as finding bargains. Also, see our article on sites to see in the United Kingdom. Glen Wheaton is a writer and avid golfer living in Chicago.

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4 Topmost 'Haunted' Locations in Singapore

A number of people seem interested in the paranormal activities that go around at 'haunted places' of Singapore. Daredevils, who book tickets aboard Singapore flights, look to incorporate such attractions in their schedule. Singapore is a highly modernised country and not many associate 'ghosts' and ghostly stories with such an urbanised tourist hub. Yet, there are a number of spooky tales that make rounds in this country of several modern marvels. While it is up to individuals whether they agree to believe such stories or not, the haunted spots of Singapore have surely tempted enough daredevils to book cheap flights ticket and land here! Let us explore few such haunts that appeal to thrill-seeking youngsters booking tickets aboard Singapore flights!

Hillview Mansion

Hillview Mansion, located at a top of Hillview Hill, is quite a popular attraction among those dare devils who book air tickets for flights to the country in a bid to explore the supernatural. The legend goes that the owner of the place was killed in a fire and thereafter any effort of renovating the house was thwarted by the evil spirit lingering in the house!! There is not much to look at here, given the fact that the private mansion was demolished in 2004 but the debris and desolation only elevates the eerie factor of the spot.

Old Changi Hospital

Hospitals are the usual suspects when it comes to providing the fodder to the rumour mills that churn out the ghost tales! In Singapore too, not many ghost-seeking adventurers would like to miss out on the Old Changi Hospital after getting hold of tickets on flights to the island state. Built in 1935 as a British military hospital, it was taken over by the Japanese in WWII. As per locals, screams are heard and shadows are seen at certain wards, the ones believed to be used as torture chambers by the Japanese. It has been abandoned for long now.

View Road Hospital

View Road Hospital is another one that finds a mention in the sightseeing schedule of thrill-seekers reserving tickets on Singapore bound flights. It was a mental sanatorium that was closed in 2001. It is said that mental patients were trapped here and even after their deaths, the spirits were not able to escape from the building.

Bukit Brown

Where else will you find ghosts if not cemeteries!! While it may not be the best of attractions for the fun seeking family holiday makers in Singapore, for those who love the bone-chilling experience of exploring the unexplored it makes sense to grab tickets, get on Singapore flights and plan a visit to Bukit Brown, a Chinese burial place. There have been reported sightings of phantoms hiding in the trees here and sometimes the most sinister of laughs break the screaming silence of the cemetery at nights! Surely, the place has all the right ingredients to tempt the brave souls.

Article Source: Mark_Rutherford

 

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Top 12 Cultural Experiences in Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world so it is no wonder that there are many interesting and unique Russian cultural experiences to see and participate in.

Russia is home to 160 different ethnic and indigenous groups. This diverse population has influenced everything from Russian language and literature to the arts, music and dance to the Russian lifestyle and traditions, food, architecture, and the media.

There are unique cultural experiences to be had in every corner of this amazing country.

1) Cooking Lessons

Get a hands-on taste of Russian cuisine with a Russian cooking lesson. Understand how history, culture and cuisine influence each other and gain an appreciate the art of turning basic ingredients into tasty, heart-warming dishes.

2) Arts and Crafts

Watch skilled craftsmen at work creating Buryat tapestry and Altai wood carving. Go on a city shopping tour to hunt for classic collector's items like matrioshka (Russian doll), valenki (felt boots) and Siberian ceramics or see the wares of ancient communities in the art museum in Irkutsk, or in Krasnoyarsk's Cultural Historical Museum.

3) Russian Ballet Theatre

Although the Russian Ballet can be seen when the Ballet Company travels to world, experiencing the romance and grace in their home country is like no other experience. Russian ballet theatre is renowned the world over. Home to the world's most prestigious ballet schools, Russia has produced many of the world's most celebrated dancers. 56th Parallel can add a Russian Ballet experience onto any tour but is highly recommended in Moscow, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.

4) Russian Ethnic Groups

Meet the locals in remote villages and participate in daily life. Meet nomads and their horses in an isolated camp on the great Siberian plains, or experience a warm traditional welcome and rustic food in an authentic rural Russian home stay. a visit to one of Russians remote communities will leave lasting memories.

5) Russian Banya

This invigorating tradition is one not to be missed. You will shed your clothes and enter the Banya room, where your sweat will begin to run freely from every pore in your body. Traditionally, the next step involves an invigorating and strangely pleasurable 'beating' with a bundle of birch branches, followed by a bracing dip in an icy cold plunge pool.

6) Russian Troika

One of the most enchanting images of winter in Russia is the troika ('trio'), a sled drawn by three horses harnessed side-by-side. A troika ride can be a gentle and scenic, or it can take you through dashing through the snow at speeds of up to 50km per hour. As an honoured guest you will be able to enjoy the comfort of a traditional, beautifully decorated sled, warm coats and the guidance of an expert driver skilled in horse-keeping.

7) Shaman Ceremony

Experience this ancient and mystical tradition. The indigenous communities of Siberia provide an extraordinary opportunity to witness some of the world's best preserved shamanistic and animist traditions.

8) Sightseeing

In Russia and Siberia there is no shortage of widely known sights to visit. Each Russian sightseeing tour includes an informative guide who can answer all your questions and take the stress out of seeing the popular sites. 56th Parallel's new Moscow and Saint Petersburg tours make sure you get the most out of your time in each city, seeing the famous sites as well as visiting some lesser known but equally spectacular ones.

9) Try Traditional Food

Every 56th Parallel tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy some of the best cuisine Siberia has to offer. We are able to show you the best places to try traditional food because we have connections with local people and communities. Although food varies from region to region it is generally robust, filling and most importantly tasty.

10)Learn to Speak Russian

The best way to get the most out of your trip is to learn the basics of the language. Even the most basic understanding of the Russian language can be invaluable when trying to communicate and get around. We can organise Russian language lessons for you in major cities, either before or after your tour, or in your free time while on tour.

11) Experience Russian Festivals

Be a guest as Russian history and culture come to life in a colourful display of music and dance. As in other parts of the world, Easter, Christmas and New Years are major festival seasons in Russia. To allow you to experience these amazing festivals we try to align several trips a year with regional festivals such as the Baikal shaman festival, the summer festival in Yakutia, various ice sculpture exhibitions and ethnic music festivals throughout Siberia.

12) Russian Vodka Tasting

Distilled in Russia for well over a thousand years and intrinsically linked to celebrating, socialising and enjoying life, vodka holds a special place in almost every Russian's heart. A Russian vodka tasting experience will allow you to try different types of vodka from across the country. This experience is the perfect way to kick-start a night out on the town.

Russian Cultural Experiences

Discover more about these unique and awe-inspiring Russian cultural experiences to decide which ones you want to try on your next Russian adventure.

56th Parallel is a travel company specialising in adventure, culture and adrenaline travel and activities in Russia and Siberia.

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