Manka Khala's annual celebrations

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Accra,Ghana was originally built around the port. Its architecture ranges from large and elegant 19th Century colonial buildings to skyscrapers and apartment blocks made of concrete, glass and steel in the 1970s. Shanty towns at the city’s edges are where the majority of Accra’s ever expanding population can be found. Since the early 1990s a number of new buildings have been built, including the multi-storey Novotel hotel which is French-owned. There is also an impressive National Theatre that was built with help from the Chinese. The centre of Accra contains the main banks, the large department stores, the Cocoa Marketing board headquarters and a whole area known as The Ministries, where the government administration is concentrated. Most people still live in the poor shanty towns which have grown up around the edges of the city and near the port. Homes in the shanty towns are crowded and cramped. They are mud built huts made from any materials that their owners can find. They are made of sticks, palm fronds woven into screens, sheets of corrugated iron or plywood, concrete breezeblocks and discarded packing cases from the port. The shanty towns, like James Town, are like mazes with muddy lanes where goats, chickens and dogs scrabble for scraps. The Bojo White Sand Beach is the latest addition to the beach party situation arising along Ghana’s 540Km pristine beach line. Situated next to the Densu delta Ramsar site and along the Atlantic Ocean, in its uniqueness and lovely blend of Caribbean and Ghanaian cultural architecture is the inviting Bojo beach.

The beauty and uniqueness of Bojo beach stem from strategic location, concept, architecture and the serene environment. The facilities available for the beach goers come on a tall list that will keep you coming back at the least opportunity to have more of the excitement. Its climate and serenity makes it an ideal place for the stressed that wants relief, the writer who wants solitary, the thinker for reflections and the one looking for beach sports. For those looking for a place to relax and plan the week, it is Bojo beach and nowhere else. The 300 metres stretch of golf driving range will encourage the amateur golfer to the gather some skills. It is an excellent location for bird lovers who will find so much variety of local and exotic birds perching on trees at the Ramsar site, and for the nature lover, the mangrove and the swamp hosting it will boggle your mind. Hei, you lovers of fishing, get packing and start going now. You will definitely love the place.

When you think of Scotland in connection with celebrations, probably the first one that comes to people’s minds is Hogmanay – the Scottish New Year celebration. It’s certainly one of the largest and most lavish festival celebrations of the year in Scotland, and nowhere more so than in Edinburgh.

Every year since 1992 Edinburgh has celebrated Hogmanay in real style beginning with a wonderful torchlit procession through the city centre streets, and ending after several days of intense partying. The torchlight procession is rather wonderful to see, with hundreds of torches of fire being carried in a line through the city centre. Fire has long been a part of traditional Hogmanay celebrations, it is said that carrying forward a flame you are burning away the old to make space for the new, and bringing the light of knowledge from one year into the next. So this procession is just a modern take on a very long standing tradition.

Street parties take place everywhere across the city, and in the city centre a ticket can be purchased that allows you to partake in various events on New Years Eve itself. Actually this is so much a part of the Hogmanay festivities in the area that many hotels offer a Street Party Pass as part of the package deal you buy when you stay with them at this time of year. Many also offer special meals and other treats too. If you’ve not stayed in Edinburgh during hogmanay before, then expect to party hard and have a lot of fun.

Street theatre is a big part of Edinburgh culture and it’s displayed during Hogmanay too with various events taking place across the city centre, and ending on the 1st of January 2009 with a new celebration called Feet First which has been created to be a new and innovative event bringing together over 120 performance artists and 13 new pieces of work. It takes place on the Royal Mile which is known for it’s street theatre through the ages.

Drinking and eating are big parts of Hogmanay culture, and you’ll find plenty of festive fayre available across the city in the various restaurants, from turkey dinners, to Scottish smoked salmon, traditional black bun and lots more. A wee dram of whisky doesn’t go down badly either, and anyone who’s tall and dark haired may find themselves in demand as a ‘first footer’ – another Scottish tradition said to bring good luck to households when the first person to cross the threshold of the home in the New Year is a tall dark haired stranger bearing a gift of black bun or coal.

At midnight when the pipes have played, and the bells of the clocks have chimed to tell everyone that the New Year is now here, you’ll hear the place resounding with cheers and loud voices joined together in song singing the most traditional song of the Hogmanay festival Auld Lang Syne. A song that’s carried it’s voice far across the world and become part of many New Years celebrations everywhere.

Located in Thailand’s deep south, Krabi is considerably more tame than it’s coastal resort counterparts. Much of the emphasis in this region is on the stunning natural beauty and there are many opportunities to venture out into forests or coral reefs. The entertainment scene is fit for the whole family, and there are plenty of planned activities to keep you engaged during your stay.

Rock climbing

Krabi is known the world over for its excellent rock climbing. The abundance of unique rocks formations and limestone cliffs make for thrilling climbs and the best marked and bolted climbs can be found at Ton Sai Beach. Independent climbers usually head here first, although local outfitters can arrange trips to other more remote locations and offer lessons to help beginners get started.

Daytrip to Wat Tham Seua

One of the most striking cultural phenomena of Krabi is the Tiger Cave Temple, or Wat Tham Seua. It’s located in the jungles of the Ao Luk Thanu Mountains and is the largest temple in the province. Buddhist monks live within the caves, worshipping in their labyrinth. A long climb up more than 1,200 stairs brings you to a summit on the limestone cliffs where you can view the chedis and Buddha statues as well as take in spectacular panoramic views of the area.

Than Bok Khoranie National Park

A daytrip to Than Bok Khorani National Park is a good way to enjoy the natural geology and plant life of Krabi. The park takes its name from a pond here that is hemmed in by wild gardenia, asoka and other botanical treasures. Camping is allowed in the park, though you have to bring your own supplies; there are no hotels or guesthouses on the premises.

Shell Fossil Cemetery

The Shell Fossil Cemetery is one of Krabi’s most popular attractions, consisting of an enormous slab of rock that has been forming for the past 35 million years. Over the millennia, the composite of fossilised shells has grown to a thickness of nearly 16 inches. This archaeological find is located at Ban Laem Pho Cape, only 10 miles from the Krabi Town.

Scuba diving

Scuba diving and snorkelling is a must while you’re staying in Krabi. All of the Andaman Islands sport wonderful coral reefs and the clear water makes for fantastic snorkelling or diving. Diving certification courses can be completed in four days and expeditions lasting up to several days can be chartered through one of the many diving companies.

Koh Lanta Marine National Park

A trip to Koh Lanta Marine National Park will bring you face to face with the unique culture of the Chai Leh, or sea gypsies. These people speak a distinct language and have their own animistic religion. The island also hosts some pristine rainforests, spectacular beaches, coral reefs and laid-back guesthouses.

Exploring the archipelago

A great way to see the archipelago of islands is with a paddle in hand. Sea kayaks can be rented for offshore exploration and from Ao Nang, you can paddle to several nearby islands for great views of the many karst pillars, caves and remote beaches. Organised daytrips are easy to arrange and are well worth the expense, as they’ll take you to secluded beaches you’d never have found on your own.

Railay Beach

Any holiday in Krabi warrants a visit to Railay Beach, one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline that the Andaman has to offer. Two crescent beaches are removed from the mainland by enormous limestone cliffs making the beach only reachable by boat. The most popular attraction here, other than the beaches themselves, is the enshrined cave at Phra Nang. Resort accommodation is available if you’d like to stay overnight.

Krabi nightlife

The nightlife in Krabi isn’t as high-powered as in some of southern Thailand’s other hotspots. Most of the establishments that cater to tourists are confined to the Ao Nang Beach Resort. There are a few places aimed at visitors in Krabi Town itself, though it is mostly a local scene here. Ao Nang hosts a string of restaurants and bars. There aren’t any discos, and for the most part, an evening in Krabi will be comfortable and low-key.

Biking

Biking is another good way to see the island, particularly the area immediately around Ao Nang. Cycling inland will open up vistas holding the signature landscape of limestone outcroppings, coconut groves and quaint villages. You can hire a bike in the resort area and the inland loop can be stretched to as much as a 15 or 20-mile ride.