Comments for PKBUSINESS - Around The World http://www.pkbusiness.com Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:16:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Falconry in the Valley of the Indus by Anonymous http://www.pkbusiness.com/falconry-in-the-valley-of-the-indus/comment-page-1#comment-1278 Anonymous Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:16:58 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/falconry-in-the-valley-of-the-indus#comment-1278 Richard Burton describes his experiences living in the Sindh province (modern day Pakistan). He details the various birds of prey used by the falconers, and relates the tales of his hunting expeditions.<p>This is definately not a how-to book, rather it is a glimpse at the history of falconry as it was practiced in the Indus valley. Rating: 4 / 5 Richard Burton describes his experiences living in the Sindh province (modern day Pakistan). He details the various birds of prey used by the falconers, and relates the tales of his hunting expeditions.

This is definately not a how-to book, rather it is a glimpse at the history of falconry as it was practiced in the Indus valley.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on The India Handbook by Anonymous http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-1277 Anonymous Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:36:38 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook#comment-1277 We hav just completed an excellent three week journey through India. Much of this would simply have not been possible without the help and guidance of this excellent guide. For instance we have just come back by road from Goa to Mumbai through some very varied and interesting countryside including a trip up into the Ghats which was quite hairaising anlong narrow, twisty roads. The road conditions were such that it took us much longer than we anticipated. The Handbook did not let is down but suggested an excellent hotel at Kiplung. In addition, we found that the descriptions of the sites more than compensated for not having guides available at Orccha for instance. The only time we had problems was when we did not consult the guide sufficiently! Rating: 5 / 5 We hav just completed an excellent three week journey through India. Much of this would simply have not been possible without the help and guidance of this excellent guide. For instance we have just come back by road from Goa to Mumbai through some very varied and interesting countryside including a trip up into the Ghats which was quite hairaising anlong narrow, twisty roads. The road conditions were such that it took us much longer than we anticipated. The Handbook did not let is down but suggested an excellent hotel at Kiplung. In addition, we found that the descriptions of the sites more than compensated for not having guides available at Orccha for instance. The only time we had problems was when we did not consult the guide sufficiently!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The India Handbook by B. Surkan http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-1276 B. Surkan Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:59:50 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook#comment-1276 We started our five week tour of India with Let's Go India Nepal, and found the Footprint guide four weeks into our tour. After looking it over, we quickly realized how much detail, clarity, and completeness we were missing. We didn't open Let's Go again, other than to retrieve our bookmark.<p>Some of the telephone numbers were slightly off, but that is par for the course in India. The correct numbers were easily located via directory assistance, which the book informed us of.<p>We stayed at two of the highly recommended hotels between US$5 and US$6 a piece and were delighted by the overall quality and cleanliness we found.<p>Its descriptions of some of the sights surpassed even that of our tour guide.<p>We liked this guide so much that we now use Footprint guides for our travels wherever they are available and up to date.<p>WARNING: The guide warns that the prices for many tourist attractions will go up on Jan 1, 2001. They actually went up on October 18, 2000. Now at most major tourist sites in India, foreigners pay the same number of dollars as Indian's pay rupees. Rating: 5 / 5 We started our five week tour of India with Let’s Go India Nepal, and found the Footprint guide four weeks into our tour. After looking it over, we quickly realized how much detail, clarity, and completeness we were missing. We didn’t open Let’s Go again, other than to retrieve our bookmark.

Some of the telephone numbers were slightly off, but that is par for the course in India. The correct numbers were easily located via directory assistance, which the book informed us of.

We stayed at two of the highly recommended hotels between US$5 and US$6 a piece and were delighted by the overall quality and cleanliness we found.

Its descriptions of some of the sights surpassed even that of our tour guide.

We liked this guide so much that we now use Footprint guides for our travels wherever they are available and up to date.

WARNING: The guide warns that the prices for many tourist attractions will go up on Jan 1, 2001. They actually went up on October 18, 2000. Now at most major tourist sites in India, foreigners pay the same number of dollars as Indian’s pay rupees.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The India Handbook by Anonymous http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-1275 Anonymous Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:24:10 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook#comment-1275 I spent one month travelling all over India with the 1999 edition of the India Handbook and what a life saver it was. The book was fantastic with its information and right on the money everytime with hotel rates, ferry schedules, etc. The brief anecdotes were especially helpful and I really appreciated the open mind the book had quick not to judge a country full of many different aspects. The book was enlightening and in my hand all the time, but my mind was still open to new experiences which were not preconceived by the authors. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to anyone who really wants to experience India in a different light! Rating: 5 / 5 I spent one month travelling all over India with the 1999 edition of the India Handbook and what a life saver it was. The book was fantastic with its information and right on the money everytime with hotel rates, ferry schedules, etc. The brief anecdotes were especially helpful and I really appreciated the open mind the book had quick not to judge a country full of many different aspects. The book was enlightening and in my hand all the time, but my mind was still open to new experiences which were not preconceived by the authors. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to anyone who really wants to experience India in a different light!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The India Handbook by Anonymous http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-1274 Anonymous Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:38:27 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook#comment-1274 A comprehensive guidebook to India which proved indispensable during our three month trip. Detailed descriptions of the history and layout of the various tourist sites renders local guides and guidebooks largely unnecessary. A broad based guidebook of nearly 1400 pages, it includes digestible background sections covering history, language, religion and politics which enhanced enormously our appreciation of Indian life and culture. Despite the wealth of information its handy size, hardcover and tough binding stood up well to the rigours of backpacking. The up-to-date hotel and restaurant sections cater for the full spectrum of travellers - from budget back packer to luxury holiday makers. The opinions offered are balanced and fair, providing enough information to plan and enjoy your trip without unfair bias - in contrast to many of the other India guidebooks we consulted. An added advantage of using this little known guide was that we avoided the ubiquitous "Lonely Planet" bores who tramp through India reciting parrot fashion the recommendations and opinions of the LP authors and researchers. Rating: 5 / 5 A comprehensive guidebook to India which proved indispensable during our three month trip. Detailed descriptions of the history and layout of the various tourist sites renders local guides and guidebooks largely unnecessary. A broad based guidebook of nearly 1400 pages, it includes digestible background sections covering history, language, religion and politics which enhanced enormously our appreciation of Indian life and culture. Despite the wealth of information its handy size, hardcover and tough binding stood up well to the rigours of backpacking. The up-to-date hotel and restaurant sections cater for the full spectrum of travellers – from budget back packer to luxury holiday makers. The opinions offered are balanced and fair, providing enough information to plan and enjoy your trip without unfair bias – in contrast to many of the other India guidebooks we consulted. An added advantage of using this little known guide was that we avoided the ubiquitous “Lonely Planet” bores who tramp through India reciting parrot fashion the recommendations and opinions of the LP authors and researchers.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The India Handbook by Anonymous http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook/comment-page-1#comment-1273 Anonymous Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:37:57 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-india-handbook#comment-1273 The India Handbook is a thoroughly well-researched and detailed guide. The most informative guide on the market, it provides invaluable information which is useful to both the short and long-term visitor to India, particularly by the inclusion of accurate large and small scale maps. It is also strong and compact. However, perhaps the most appealing feature is it's direct and non-chatty text, packing important and need-to-know facts into a notey yet precise format, leaving the reader to form his/her own opinions on people and places. Rating: 5 / 5 The India Handbook is a thoroughly well-researched and detailed guide. The most informative guide on the market, it provides invaluable information which is useful to both the short and long-term visitor to India, particularly by the inclusion of accurate large and small scale maps. It is also strong and compact. However, perhaps the most appealing feature is it’s direct and non-chatty text, packing important and need-to-know facts into a notey yet precise format, leaving the reader to form his/her own opinions on people and places.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Female Voice in Sufi Ritual: Devotional Practices in Pakistan and India by Anonymous http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-female-voice-in-sufi-ritual-devotional-practices-in-pakistan-and-india/comment-page-1#comment-1270 Anonymous Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:29:54 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/the-female-voice-in-sufi-ritual-devotional-practices-in-pakistan-and-india#comment-1270 This is an excellent book that details women's performance of mystical texts in South Asia. A must for anyone who wants to know about the sociolinguistic contexts of the languages of Pakistan and India. The book has lovely photographs. Easy to read language and details. Rating: 5 / 5 This is an excellent book that details women’s performance of mystical texts in South Asia. A must for anyone who wants to know about the sociolinguistic contexts of the languages of Pakistan and India. The book has lovely photographs. Easy to read language and details.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Tetley Tea Bags 120ct From England by B. Martin http://www.pkbusiness.com/tetley-tea-bags-120ct-from-england/comment-page-1#comment-1269 B. Martin Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:11:42 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/tetley-tea-bags-120ct-from-england#comment-1269 Super tea. Good price. Easy purchasing process. What more can you ask? Rating: 5 / 5 Super tea. Good price. Easy purchasing process. What more can you ask?
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Tetley Tea Bags 120ct From England by witchyhour http://www.pkbusiness.com/tetley-tea-bags-120ct-from-england/comment-page-1#comment-1268 witchyhour Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:47:48 +0000 http://www.pkbusiness.com/tetley-tea-bags-120ct-from-england#comment-1268 I got addicted to this tea when I went to visit some friends in England. I had never enjoyed unflavored tea with milk before, but my friends drank this all the time and I started drinking it as well. By the time I came back home, I brought some with me, I was hooked! <br /> <br />When I saw my stock getting close to empty, I was pleased to see the grocery stores here sold Tetley. But unless it's imported, the tea is really not the same. I bought a box of the stuff they sell here in the US with 100 tea bags and it's still sitting on the shelf with 99 bags in it, it's not the same thing. So I logged on and was glad to find it here on Amazon. Because free shipping doesn't apply to this product and it's a bit high, I went ahead and purchased enough to last me for a few months. <br /> <br />I really love this tea and there's nothing like it with a splash of milk and a couple of sugars! I have to say I could never understand why the British drink so much tea, but after trying this brand, I can tell the stuff they drink there is nothing like what we get over here. <br /> <br />For your reference, Tetley is a milder tea. If you like the more bitter stuff, like PG Tips, you probably won't enjoy it as much. In my opinion, Tetley with milk has a creamier flavor. I don't really like PG Tips because I find it too harsh or bitter. So, if you're like me, Tetley will probably be more to your taste. <br /> <br />Enjoy! Rating: 5 / 5 I got addicted to this tea when I went to visit some friends in England. I had never enjoyed unflavored tea with milk before, but my friends drank this all the time and I started drinking it as well. By the time I came back home, I brought some with me, I was hooked!

When I saw my stock getting close to empty, I was pleased to see the grocery stores here sold Tetley. But unless it’s imported, the tea is really not the same. I bought a box of the stuff they sell here in the US with 100 tea bags and it’s still sitting on the shelf with 99 bags in it, it’s not the same thing. So I logged on and was glad to find it here on Amazon. Because free shipping doesn’t apply to this product and it’s a bit high, I went ahead and purchased enough to last me for a few months.

I really love this tea and there’s nothing like it with a splash of milk and a couple of sugars! I have to say I could never understand why the British drink so much tea, but after trying this brand, I can tell the stuff they drink there is nothing like what we get over here.

For your reference, Tetley is a milder tea. If you like the more bitter stuff, like PG Tips, you probably won’t enjoy it as much. In my opinion, Tetley with milk has a creamier flavor. I don’t really like PG Tips because I find it too harsh or bitter. So, if you’re like me, Tetley will probably be more to your taste.

Enjoy!
Rating: 5 / 5

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