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Who says you can't become a world traveller without having a little fun? This tour combines Thailand's cultural highlights with one of the world's most famous celebrations – the Full Moon Party in Ko Pha-Ngan. But before you throw down, get your cultural fill first. Keep the energy up in Bangkok before relaxing in serene Chiang Mai. See a different side of Thailand on a Northern Hilltribes trek, or marvel at the unique lowland jungle of Khao Sok. When it comes to Thailand, you really can have it all.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant Meal, Ban Ta Khun
Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai. Visit to Chiang Mai night market. Hilltribe trek. Bamboo rafting. Street food crawl. Lake Cheow Larn excursion. Full Moon Party. Bottle Beach full-day excursion. Beach time on Ko Pha-Ngan. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Experience the bustling streets of Bangkok, explore colourful Chiang Mai, trek to remote hilltribe villages, float down a river on a bamboo raft, enjoy the island beaches of Koh Samui and Koh Tao.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
If your tour begins or ends at the Bangkokians City Garden Hotel, and you are looking to add nights before or after the tour, the extra accommodation will be located at Hotel De Bangkok. Hotel De Bangkok is an affiliate hotel of the Bangkokians, and the two properties are right next to each other. If you are interested in adding extra nights of accommodation to compliment your tour, please reach out to our GCO Sales team who will happily add this service to your booking.
The December 19th 2019 and December 19th 2020 departures of this tour fall over New Year's Eve. The moon may not be full but the party is even more epic than the usual Full Moon Party.
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 12.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. While trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients.
For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Local bus, train, private vehicle, walking, boat, ferry.
About our Transportation
As the popularity of train travel in Thailand continues to grow domestically, some of the routes used on this tour do not have sufficient space during local public holidays, including New Year's, Songkran, etc. During these times of the year, alternative transport may be arranged for one or more of the train journeys on this tour.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (9 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (3 nts).
About Accommodation
A variety of styles of hotels/guesthouses are used on this tour. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home, as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guesthouses in stunning locations – rooms are small and basic, may be multi-share, and there may be shared toilet facilities and showers.
Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
When arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (pronounced 'su wan na poom') in Bangkok proceed to the Arrivals Hall where you can change money into Thai Baht. (You may be approached by nicely dressed, official looking touts offering an expensive limousine service to your hotel; ignore these offers.)
You have three transport options; public bus, the Airport Train & MRT or public taxi. All transportation is located on the 'ground' floor.
Public Bus
The Airport Bus operates 4 bus routes to downtown for a cost of 150 Baht for the entire route. Bus AE4 goes to Hua Lamphong train station. Our hotels are located in the Hua Lamphong area.
The airport is located 30km's away from downtown Bangkok. Approach the taxi counters, advise them where you are going and they will write this information down for you along with the taxis registration details. Taxis should always use the meter and you are required to pay a 50 Baht airport surcharge on top of the metered fee plus any tollway fees (approx 70 Baht depending on the route taken). Total journey will cost between 350 THB – 500 THB, depending on traffic and toll fees. The expressway is substantially faster, so tell the taxi driver to use the expressway, you can say either ""kuen ton-way"" (from 'tollway') or ""kuen taang duan"" in Thai (but most understand Tollway/express way in English).
Airport Train
If you are staying at the Bangkok Centre Hotel you can take the Airport Train. Board the express airport train at a cost of 150 THB to the City Air Terminal; Makkasan. Here you will need to disembark and change to the MRT (subway) Blue line, boarding at Phetchaburi Station. From Pethaburi Station travel to the last stop, Hua Lamphong, and follow the signs at the exit for the Bangkok Centre Hotel.
Arrival Transfers
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you (go to gate 10). Look for a driver holding a G Adventures sign with your name. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer please meet your driver at gate number 10 at the arrival hall. If for any reason you can not locate your driver please call our emergency transfer phone number at (+66) 081 372 8808. If you have still have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
If your call is specifically concerning Bangkok Airport Transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer provider directly at:+66 86 321 0729 (086 321 0729 from within Thailand) or +66 82 450 2777 (082 450 2777 from within Thailand)
G Adventures Office Bangkok, Thailand
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5pm Local Time)
From outside Thailand: +66 2 508 8630
From within Thailand: 02 508 8630
After hours emergency number
From outside Thailand: +66 87 049 6074
From within Thailand: 087 049 6074
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
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What to Take
What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.
Packing List
Passport (with photocopies)
Travel insurance (with photocopies)
Airline tickets (with photocopies)
Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Alarm clock
Sunblock/Sun hat
Insect Repellent – Tropical Strength
Water bottle
Small towel and swim wear
Toiletries -biodegradable to avoid polluting the local drinking water or waterways
Ziplock plastic bag
Sturdy walking shoes
Money belt
Long trousers
Hiking pants/track pants
Rain gear
Rain jacket or poncho
Warm clothing
Fleece jacket or warm layer
Cover for backpack or plastic bags to keep clothes dry.
Clothes for temples – long pants or sarongs (shoulders and knees must be covered)
Sleep sheet for trekking and overnight train.
Camera and film
Reading/writing material
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
Please note that visas for Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. For the most up to date information please check your Governments Foreign Ministry website or with your travel agent as rules do change.
THAILAND – Most nationalities do not need a visa for Thailand for stays of 30 days or less but if you do they are available on arrival at Bangkok Airport. If staying in Thailand for more than 30 days, you will be required to obtain a tourist visa in advance. Only 15 day tourist visas are issued when entering Thailand overland. New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa if their stay is 90 days or less. For other nationalities, please ask your travel agent.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
During this tour the local currency you will use is the Thai Baht. As currency exchange rates in South East Asia do fluctuate, we ask that you refer to the following website for the most up to date daily exchange rates: www.xe.com for each of the above mentioned currencies. The best way to carry your money is in debit cards, withdrawing cash in local currencies from ATM machines. ATMs are found throughout South East Asia and will generally accept cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks. It is a great idea to travel with both a Visa and Mastercard if at all possible in case of loss or problems with one card, you will have a back up. Please note, your bank will charge a fee for overseas withdrawals. USD Cash is recommended for times when ATMs are not accessible. You should bring some cash with you for emergency situations (please refer to our trip dossier) but carrying only cash is a high safety risk. ATM card/s and some cash is the ideal mix. Travellers cheques can be tricky, timely and expensive to exchange. While we do not recommend that you bring them as your primary source of funds, it is great to have one or two cheques in case of emergency. Thomas Cook or American Express travellers' cheques in US currency are the easiest to exchange. Cash advances can also be made with some banks but are time consuming and tend to have high fees attached.Credit cards can be used at some upmarket restaurants, and at some larger stores if shopping for big items. If you are bringing US Dollars, please make sure that the notes are new and in good condition. Notes older than 2003, or with any tears or blemishes may not be accepted. Be fussy with your bank when buying cash!
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $250 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
Departure Tax is included in all International and Domestic tickets in China, Thailand and Vietnam.
It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected – though not compulsory – and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $1.5-$3.5 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Thai Massage (15-30USD per person)
- Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person)
- Wat Po Visit (3.50USD per person)
- Klong Riverboat Tour (30USD per person)
- Grand Palace Visit (15USD per person)
- Jim Thompson's House Visit (4USD per person)
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
- Wat Po Guided Tour
- National Museum Visit (2USD per person)
Chiang Mai
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Full Day Tuk-Tuk Adventure
- Yoga Class
- Massage (Southeast Asia)
- Khantoke Dinner and Show (30USD per person)
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (30USD per person)
- Cooking Class
- Chiang Mai City Tour
Doi Suthep
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit (2USD per person)
Khao Sok
- Tubing (10USD per person)
- Khao Sok National Park Visit
- Hiking
- Swimming
Ko Pha Ngan
- Full Moon Party Pack
- Bangkok Express: Ko Pha-Ngan to Bangkok
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
Local Dress
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting temples,mosques or other holy sites and Hilltribe Villages. In Southern Thailand topless or nude sunbathing is not allowed or appropriate and in some Muslim villages passengers should swim using a sarong or a long tshirt to cover up their swimsuit.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, trekking staff.
Day 1: Bangkok
Today is arrival day, so there are no activities planned. Enjoy free time to relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frantic pace and humid heat of Bangkok.
After your meeting, head out for an optional dinner to get to know your CEO and fellow group members better.
Additional Notes:
Please arrive at our start point hotel before 18:00 for an important group meeting where you will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. Please look for a sign on the hotel's notice board for the time and location of your group meeting.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)
Opt to visit Wat Po and the Grand Palace, or check out the city's klongs by boat. Board an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Additional Notes:
Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
Basic overnight train (beds) (12.00 hour(s))
Day 3: Chiang Mai
Enjoy one of two street food crawls with the group and CEO. Opt to visit Doi Suthep temple, comb the night markets for souvenirs, or participate in a Thai cooking class. Explore rural lanes of Chiang Mai in a tuk-tuk by pre-booking the Full Day Tuk-Tuk Adventure or experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Included Activities:
Street Food Crawl
Day 4: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok (1B, 1L, 1D)
We might have time to visit a local market before stopping for lunch and starting our trek.
Tucked away in the hills of northern Thailand is where the most colourful and unchanged traditional communities can be found. Trek through forests and rural terrains to visit some of these diverse hilltribe villages; often, each will have their own unique language, clothing style, and belief system that differs significantly from those of neighbouring tribes. You are well looked after by your local guides, who take the responsibility of preparing all meals and carrying food supplies.
Additional Notes:
The exact itinerary of the walking on this trip may change from time to time, taking into account the weather and local conditions. Also, please note there may be times when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate — your CEO and guides will be able to advise you. Be prepared for the accommodation to be basic; remember, it's all about an authentic and unique experience!
Included Activities:
Hilltribe Trek Day 1
Pickup truck (1.00 hour(s))
Day 5: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam (1B, 1L, 1D)
You will also have the chance to fish at Mae Tang River using local tools; learn how to construct a bamboo raft.
Included Activities:
Hilltribe Trek Day 2
Day 6: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai (1B, 1L)
After breakfast, leave the village by bamboo raft, stopping at other villages along the way. Meet the van after lunch and head back to Chiang Mai for some free time to explore.
Included Activities:
Bamboo Rafting to Lahu Village
Lahu Village Visit
Bamboo Rafting to Shan Village
Pickup truck (1.50-2.00 hours)
Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)
Opt to go shopping, enjoy a Thai massage, or explore Chiang Mai's many temples. Board an overnight train to Bangkok.
Additional Notes:
Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
Basic overnight train (beds) (12.00-13.00 hours)
Day 8: Bangkok
Get out and explore this fantastic city where there is endless sightseeing to be done.
Additional Notes:
As this longer tour is comprised of two shorter tours, there is the possibility that you will need to change hotels on this day. Check in with your CEO about this while on tour. The two hotels we generally use are within walking distance.
Day 9: Bangkok/Surat Thani (1B)
Get to know Thailand's capital. Check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, get a Thai massage, or explore the klongs on a boat tour before an overnight train. Enjoy a street food crawl with the group and CEO either today or another day on tour.
Included Activities:
Street Food Crawl
Basic overnight train (beds) (12.00-13.00 hours)
Day 10: Surat Thani/Khao Sok (1B, 1L)
Khao Sok is a diverse area of natural beauty, a perfect place for people who want to hike and get out there in nature or those that just want to chill out in a hammock by the riverside watching monkeys take their afternoon bath.
As entry to Khao Sok NP is included for the day, you can opt for a trek in the park after checking in this afternoon. The park entrance is a short walk from the hotel, as is the main stretch of restaurants and bars in town.
Included Activities:
Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant Meal
Lake Cheow Lan Excursion
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s))
Day 11: Khao Sok/Ko Pha Ngan (1B)
Travel to Ko Pha-Ngan, known for its epic parties. Explore the island and its beaches by day and dive into the nightlife when the sun goes down.
Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s))
Ferry (2.50 hour(s))
Songthaew (0.25 hour(s))
Day 12: Ko Pha Ngan (1L)
Experience some of the best Ko Pha-Ngan has to offer on a full day excursion to idyllic Bottle Beach. After a guided trek through the jungle, savour a Thai lunch on the beach and soak up the sun and laid back vibes. This evening, head out for a party you won't soon forget.
Additional Notes:
Depending on departure date the Full Moon Party will fall on Day 5 or 6 of your tour.
Included Activities:
Bottle Beach Full-Day Excursion
Full Moon Party
Day 13: Ko Pha Ngan
Spend the day exploring the island.
Additional Notes:
Depending on departure date the Full Moon Party will fall on Day 5 or 6 of your tour.
Day 14: Day 15 Ko Pha Ngan
Depart at any time. If booking a flight out of Ko Samui airport, the earliest departure time should be 11:00 am
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As the trend for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) increases within the enterprise, organizations must establish criteria for an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution that provides a balance of freedom for employees and security of corporate data. While end users want freedom of choice when it comes to the smartphones and tablets they use, organizations must address the added risks in security this freedom can bring in addition to potential unexplored issues in critical areas such as compliance, data, liability and support. By successfully deploying an EMM solution, IT can enable a company's mobile workers and make the business more productive, efficient, agile, and responsive to the needs of the customers and employees.
Here are 7 key factors to consider while in the discovery phase of the search for MDM solutions:
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- Flexibility of the solution to manage IT and user needs, as well as scalability
The opportunity – and the challenge – of finding the right EMM or MDM solution is to make workers and organizations more productive through enhanced mobility and the expanded use of personal-liable devices. There is no doubt, though, that this is a trend that is here to stay. IT administrators need MDM solutions to deliver the security, management capabilities, scalability and stability required in this new paradigm.
RIM® offers BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion, which provides unified management of BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets, and iOS or Android operating systems. BlackBerry Mobile Fusion also supports BlackBerry® Balance™ technology which enables IT to establish and enforce policies that separate personal and business data and allows IT admins to remote-wipe corporate data from devices if necessary, while leaving personal data untouched.
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Sugar Land considering fall bond election for parks, trails, festival site
With a minor league baseball park and other public attractions to its credit, the city of Sugar Land is talking about a November bond election to help fund four more projects.
If scheduled, the election would ask voters to approve bond sales of up to $50 million for hike-and-bike trails, a community park in the Telfair planned community, construction of amenities proposed in the Brazos River Park Phase II and a festival site along the river, according to information on the city website.
The proposed bond election was a discussion item at a Jan. 2 City Council workshop.
At its next scheduled action meeting on Jan. 15, the council might vote on whether to schedule the bond election, city spokesman Doug Adolphsaid.
If so, there could be an announcement about the election at the State of the City address set for Jan. 18, he said.
A citizens committee would play a big part in identifying how the city would invest in these projects and what the impact might be on the tax rate, he said.
"The community has told us these types of quality-of-life projects are important," Adolph said. "Given that we don't have capacity in the existing tax rate to implement them, we're looking to the community again to tell us if they want to complete these projects ... If so we will move forward."
Sugar Land's last bond election was in 1999, and its last project, the Imperial Park Recreation Center, has been completed, according to the city website.
With the opening last year of the Constellation Field baseball park and impending construction of a performing arts venue, all the projects approved by voters in 1999 and 2008 have been accomplished, the website said.
In 2008, voters approved creation of an entertainment district with sales tax and venue-specific taxes, which allowed construction of the baseball stadium and plans for the performing arts venue.


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So you've just joined the world of being an "accidental landlord." Maybe you had to relocate, or perhaps you had to downsize. Now you're renting out your personal residence or second home instead of selling it.This makes you a landlord in the eyes of the IRS, which means you'll have to report the rental property on your federal income taxes.
So what's a landlord to do?
Fortunately, most rental property ownership will initially generate taxable losses for you, which may, that's may, save you some money on your taxes. These savings come from shielding, or deducting, losses against part of your regular taxable income. But keep in mind, taxable losses are different from positive or negative cash flows (and that's a story for another day).
For our purposes, we're just going to discuss what you need to do as a newbie landlord to get your taxes heading in the right direction.
1. Income and expenses
Next April you'll add an IRS 1040 Form Schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss From Real Estate) when you file your taxes.
On the Schedule E, you'll record all the rental income your received for the prior year. Then you will record all the cash expenses related to the property: mortgage interest, property taxes, HOA fees — which are now deductible because it is a rental property instead of a personal residence — maintenance and repairs, gardening costs and any other expenses, such as depreciation (described below) that are related to the operation of your "business."
The net rental income, less all those expenses, will provide an income or loss figure that will be calculated on Schedule E and flow to your IRS 1040 Form, Line 17. So if rental income is $15,000 and expenses are $17,000, you have a $2,000 loss for tax purposes.
2. Depreciation
One favourable expense deduction that you can take against rental income is called depreciation. It is usually a large amount and can help you greatly decrease the taxes you pay. To figure out this amount, first you need to determine the tax basis and depreciable basis of your rental property. The tax basis will generally be what you originally paid for the property, plus any capital improvements you've made over the years. So if you paid $200,000 and put in a $25,000 addition, your taxable basis is $225,000.
You'll then split that basis into land value and building value, which is your depreciable basis. Divide that building value by 27.5 years to get your depreciation deduction, which goes on your Schedule E just like any other expense. Make sure to have a tax preparer help you with this calculation.
3. Adding it up
Now let's look at how the Schedule E income or loss flows to your main 1040 form. You would take your net income or loss on the Schedule E form and transfer it to your 1040. If it's a loss, you save money on taxes. If it's positive income, you pay additional taxes.
Note: On losses there are some "Passive Activity Loss" limitations on using losses to shield income. The net maximum loss you can use to shield income is $25,000, and the ability to use any losses phases out starting at $100,000 adjusted gross income. Real estate professionals, however, may be able to use unlimited losses. Talk to a tax professional on all these issues.
Even though your new landlording career may be an accident, being smart about the relevant income tax deductions shouldn't be. Do some Internet research, talk to your tax professional, look at the Schedule E form, save all those receipts and make sure you maximise your deductions, especially depreciation, so you get the largest possible tax savings the IRS code allows.
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"Home Sweet Home"! Home is where the heart lies and Yes! There are some Luxury Homes Mansions in Sandton that just astound by-passers, owners and viewers with their magnificence. They are made as if to withstand time and to be of subject for art and poetry.
These luxury homes often have the most up-to-date amenities and state-of-the-art appliances. The lot areas are as big as football fields and they loom over everything else.
In 2004, Forbes listed The Ridges in South Africa as one of the most amazing places to live or buy in Sandton. This holds true until today. The misconception of a lot of people that Gauteng is only about Gambling, quick weddings and Show-girls couldn't be further from the truth. Although they do bring in a big crowd of gamers and honeymooners, there is also a softer and subtle side to Johannesburg and it can be seen in places like the Ridges in Summerlin, Macdonald Highlands and Queensridge.
Most homes here are owned by high net worth individuals who live with their families. The ridges are home to a good number of some of the richest and wealthiest people in the world. The people live like royalty and are pampered with everything that a fun-loving person would desire to sale or buy a house.
The Ridges is just next to Red Rock Canyon, which is one of Nevada's geological wonders. The point in the Ridges has is known for its spectacular view that everyone remembers after their first visit. This is the place that is nestled right in the heart of all the beauty that Las Vegas has to offer.
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You might be interested to know that the most popular number of rooms in Brisbane is 3, followed by 4 and 5.
Brisbane is Australia's third-largest city with world-class art galleries, a booming live music scene and a rapidly growing café culture. Despite having stirred from its slumber and broken free of the shackles of once being a 'sleepy country London Residences town', the city retains the laid-back and friendly attitude common to small communities. A highly developed shopping sector also means many communities. A abominable developed arcade breadth aswell bureau abounding professionals applause to blah up on artisan brands and the latest technology while accidental through.
Honestly, there is no other way to say it — the resident amenities at Gallery House are cool. The designers did a really good job here. Taking inspiration from Brookfield's previous project at Portside (Pinnacle), Gallery London Residences West End House has an infinity lap pool on the roof. The picture above gives you an idea of what swimming in this will be like. On top of this, there is an outdoor lounge area, BBQ area and a 'sky-high' oasis for entertaining.
Aside from the luxurious apartments, the accommodation also offers recreational facilities so you can lose your worries and relax. Have a pleasant morning dip at our lap pool, Luxury Apartments Brisbane or work out at the gymnasium. Guests at the Brisbane apartment accommodation can take pleasure in hearty meals in the BBQ facility or in take in the splendid views in the sky deck.
On top of this, it is one of very few places in Brisbane that you can own a luxury waterfront apartment and park your boat out the front. Yes, there are five marina berths for sale that can accommodate boats up to 55ft. Also, the berths are designed so that each boat has plenty of room and the bays aren't shared. It is quite rare to get new marina berths this close to Brisbane City, particularly for boats of this size.
Luxury Homes Mansions in SandtonIf you look out into the Atlantic, past the Scituate, Massachusetts, harbor you can see Minot's Ledge Light blinking 114 feet above the swell. For the past 150 years the lighthouse has warned boaters about the shallow, shipwrecking rocks close to shore, but recently the Coast Guard decided it wasn't relevant anymore, and this fall the light became private property.
My dad grew up in the harbor the light protects, and my grandmother trolled for striped bass with a handline out past the ledge. Stories about the lighthouse dovetailed with our family's history. Eight months pregnant with my father, my grandma pointed a skiff out into the teeth of a nor'easter to tie down her boat, the Little Gull, under the flash of the light. I get the lighthouse obsession from both sides. My mom did her architecture school thesis on lighthouses. She spent a summer visiting lights along the eastern seaboard. She started in Hatteras, North Carolina, near where she grew up and moved north, toward Hull, Mass., toward my dad.
Minot's blinks 1–4–3, so people call it the "I Love You Light," and before Ray J made it a bad R&B song, my parents would sign letters and then send texts 143. That lighthouse is part of our narrative, and I don't think we're the only weirdos who put emotional weight on places. I feel irrationally possessive of Minot's light, even though I've never been in the tower. The fact that it no longer belongs to the public — that it's owned by an individual who can turn it into a vacation house or tear it down — feels like a transgression.
Part of that is nostalgia. I think it's the same kind of analog fascination that makes people want to slaughter their own chickens, or take up sewing, but it feels a little more exciting than that. It hits deeper, because it draws back to when you could get lost in the ocean, when you needed a beacon to bring you home.Credit: Boston Public Library
But almost no one navigates just by visual markers these days, which is why in 2009, the Coast Guard decided that they didn't need to hold on to Minot's Ledge Light anymore. The U.S. General Services Administration, which is essentially the real estate arm of the government, was tasked with getting rid of it. That summer, they posted a notice of availability. No one bit on the original bid, and this June, they put it up again for $10,000. On October 13th, Bobby Sager, Polaroid's chairman, won the auction and bought the lighthouse for $222,000.
It's not just the Minot's Ledge lighthouse that's changing hands. The General Services Administration, which likes to call itself "The Nation's Landlord," is in charge of selling off any federal property that's deemed irrelevant. Their website is full of Black Hawk helicopters and former cop cars.
Among the federal detritus, lighthouses are a special case. As a whole, they're basically obsolete — they're only designed to do one thing — but they're also historically significant, so the feds don't just want to flatten them. In 2000, the GSA, the Coast Guard and the Department of the Interior passed The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, an amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. It lets the federal government give away lighthouses to qualifying local governments, non-profits, or community development organizations. They try to put them in the hands of groups that will keep them open to the public, but sometimes, like in Minot's case, no public entity wants the responsibility. Then the property goes to a private auction. Since the act passed, they've transferred ownership of 68 lighthouses to non-profits and historical commissions for free, and sold 39.Credit: Boston Public Library
Minot's light has been giving people feelings since it was built in 1860. The ledge it's built on was notorious for wrecking boats because of its steep shelf and twitchy tides. Minot's was constructed to replace an earlier light, which was swept away in a storm. Two lighthouse keepers were killed when it went down and they're said to haunt the new house. I'm not sure if it's the romance, or the ghosts, but it's always drummed up a kind of fascination. The local brewery makes a Minot Light, Thoreau wrote about it, and it's been used in ads for Cape Cod Cranberries and American Tobacco cigarettes.
Minot's has a good story, but it's not the only one that's been celebrated. Artist, writers, and poets, from Marianne Moore to James Taylor, have canonized lighthouses. People name churches and rehab centers after them. "Beacon in a storm" might be one of the most overplayed metaphors of all time.Lighthouses aren't the only kind of obsolete public buildings that we put on a pedestal — I think people feel similarly about fire towers — but lights hit the crosshairs of history, design, adventure, and allegory.
The GSA says they're "a symbol of the strength and longevity of our country's trading practices and communal spirit." In less governmenty terms they're markers of a kind of simplicity and purposeful adventure, which is now all but obsolete. Unlike my grandmother, I'm not pulling bass into a boat by hand. I barely know how to read a nautical chart (although there is an app for that), and sometimes, even though it's irrational, that feels like a loss.
Some of the people purchasing auctioned lighthouses feel the same as me, and they're buying them to save them. Last year, in Boston Harbor, just north of Scituate, Dave Waller bought Graves Island Light, which is a direct design copy of Minot's, for $933,888. At the time it was the most anyone had paid for a lighthouse. To find the money, he and his wife mortgaged their house, as did his mom, to help them out. "We went all in," he says. He says he didn't have any solid reason for buying it, just that same deep-seated nostalgia and a long-standing but loose family tie. As a kid, he sailed by it in his dad's boat.
Waller has done a ton of work on the tower. He's rechinked the granite blocks to make it watertight, and put in running water and electricity. He's arguably made it better. He's says he's planning to open it up for occasional tours, and that the response has been really good. Lighthouse fanatics have reached out to tell him they're glad he's renovating it, and that they can see the good parts of private ownership.But, ultimately he's turning it into a vacation house. "I kind of feel guilty buying it, taking it, and making it mine, because it was built with public money, but it was put up for free to non-profits first and there were no takers."Credit: Boston Public Library
Minot's future is still up in the air. Sager hasn't officially said anything about what he's planning to do; he's actually been radio silent since the sale. But Waller, who has been in close touch with him because Sager was the other bidder for the Graves light, says that he's talked to him about his plans, and that, for now, he's going to leave it untouched. The light, which is powered by solar batteries, will still flash, and the Coast Guard will come by every once in a while to check on it. Sager grew up in Malden, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, so maybe he just has that same nostalgia-fueled fascination. Maybe he just wants to be able to see it flash.
No one in my family lives in the Scituate harbor anymore, and it's morphed from a fishing town to a summer vacation spot for people from Boston. Most of the boats in the harbor have the names of other places across their sterns, and the dock where my grandma used to drop her catch is now lined with tchotchke shops. Last summer we went back and piled cousins and aunts into a rented house. At night we'd take beers out to the back porch and count the pulses from the light, picking out which ones said "love" and which ones said "you."
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Each year in Maryland, more than 60 motorcyclists are killed in traffic crashes. That's more than 60 people who will never make it home to their loved ones. Another 1,700 riders and passengers are injured each year, on average. Drivers and Riders have the responsibility to share the road safely. Whoever is at fault in the crash, the motorcyclist always loses. Because the operator of a motorcycle is not protected by the vehicle like the occupant of a car, motorcyclists are injured in more than 80% of crashes. To prevent motorcycle crashes, both drivers and riders have to follow the rules of the road and pay attention to some important safety tips.
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Click here to see how awareness and training can keep you upright and rolling.
Drivers – You Can Save a Life by Looking Twice for Motorcycles
Motorists need to be aware of how their actions can impact the safety of motorcyclists and learn to share the road safely with motorcyclists. When there is a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, the car driver is at fault more than half of the time. Many motorcycle crashes happen because the driver does not "see" the motorcyclist.
Why Don't Drivers See Motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists are Smaller than Cars
As a driver you probably tend to look for other cars and trucks, not for motorcyclists. And, because a rider and their motorcycle are smaller than a car, they can be harder to see. Motorcycles fit all too easily into a driver's blind spots.
Blind Spots
When we talk about blind spots while driving, we usually think about the places we can't see with our mirrors. But did you know that the human eye contains a "blind spot?" There is a portion of the retina (the area of your eye that senses and processes the images that we see) that contains no light-sensitive cells (where the optic nerve attaches to the retina). We normally don't notice it because we see things with both eyes and our brain "fills in the blank." But when vision from one eye is blocked—by a utility pole or tree, for example—a small object might disappear completely from view. Take this simple test to discover your blind spot!
The "A" Pillar
Pillars are the solid vertical or near vertical supports of an automobile's roof. The "A" pillars are the two supports in the front of the car, between your windshield and your front windows. The size and shape of A pillars varies from car to car, but they all create a blind spot in your forward vision while driving. Usually this isn't a problem, but this blind spot could obstruct your view of an oncoming motorcyclist.
Start "Seeing" Motorcyclists
1. Don't think of it as motorcycle; think of it as a motorcyclist, a person. Motorcyclists come from all walks of life. They have family and friends who want to see them make it home, just like you do. Most motorcyclists do a good job following the rules of the road. They do not want to be hit just as much as you don't want to hit them!
2. Start to notice motorcyclists. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle. Intentionally look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection. As you drive, take notice of how many motorcyclists you see, the different sizes and shapes of motorcycles. You may be surprised how many motorcyclists you see!
3. A motorcycle may look farther away than it is, due to its size. It may also be difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into (or out of) a driveway, a motorcycle may be closer than it looks. Look twice to gauge how fast it's traveling, and if you're at all unsure if it's safe to proceed, let the motorcyclist pass.
4. Give motorcyclists room. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, which do not activate the brake light. Following motorcyclists at a safe distance, say 3 or 4 seconds.
5. Motorcyclists adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles, and wind. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to be reckless or show off or to allow you to share the lane with them.
Want to learn more?
Motorcycle Safety Links & Resources
For Car Drivers (from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation)
Increasing Motorist Awareness
Be Aware, We're Out There
Motorcycle Awareness Video PSA


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Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Each year, more than 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and nearly 40,000 women will die because of the disease.
That sounds like grim news, but the reality is that there is hope on the horizon. Over the past two decades, breast cancer rates and deaths have been dropping. The decline is due in part to screening, early detection, education and continuously improving treatment options.
As we stop to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, it is crucial for all of us to be vigilant in the fight against the disease.
It is recommended that women over 40 have a mammogram and clinical breast exam (CBE) each year. Women in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to have a CBE every three years. It is also recommended that all women over 20 perform self-exams monthly and report any abnormalities to their primary care provider. Women with a family history of breast cancer should be screened more regularly.
It is also important for women who are uninsured or underinsured to know that there are free options for screening. The Connecticut Cancer and Heart Disease Integrated Health Screening Program is a free screening program created for medically underserved women between the ages of 21 and 64 or 35 to 39 if the person has symptoms or specific risk factors for breast cancer. Women who have limited income, no health insurance, health insurance that excludes routine mammograms, an insurance deductible of $1,000 or more or have no Medicare Part B are eligible.
With knowledge and action, women have been empowered over the last two decades.
Helen Keller once said, �Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.�
There is more hope than ever in the battle against this disease and with continued vigilance and access to screening and treatment there is confidence we�re winning the fight.
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Before the summer ends, why not enjoy�"The Dixie Swim Club�� at Amazing Things Arts Center.
A poignant comedy about five Southern gal pals who met on their college swim team, the two-hour, two act play will be staged Aug. 1, 2, 3 8, 9 and 10, in the auditorium of the downtown arts center at 160 Hollis St., Framingham.
Organized by Framingham Community Theater and ATAC, it was directed by Cindy Bell, of Framingham, with Tibor Toth and L.J. Carroll serving as co-producers.
The play opens tonight at 8 p.m., and will also be performed�at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 10.
Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, it spans 33 years and, focusing on four weekends, tells the story of five women who meet every August in the same cottage in North Carolina�s Outer Banks to "catch up, laugh, meddle in each other�s lives.��
Carroll described "Dixie Swim Club�� as "a great show and poignant comedy with some laugh-out-loud moments about the lives of these five women who are friends to the end.��
"I think women and men can relate to a story the sense of camaraderie shared by�collegiate athletes at different stages of their lives,�� she said.
Tickets are $25 for adults; $24 for students and seniors; $22 for members; and $13 for children under 12.
For info, call 508-405-2787 or visit www.amazingthings.org or www.framinghamcommunitytheater.org.
Chris Bergeron is a Daily News staff writer. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com or 508-626-4448. Follow us @WickedLocalArts on Twitter or like our Wicked Local Arts Facebook page.
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" I am not trying to depict the sighted world. I am trying to show the world I now see using my other senses. My memories, emotions, as well as sound and touch play a part. Some people don't think I am blind after looking at my work. I am a visual person, I just can't see."
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