Feb 20

With a post title that might be more suited to a fairy tale than to a serious discussion of the benefits of taking more acai berry into your diet, you might be excused for thinking that ‘night vision’ isn’t really a serious benefit.

You’d be wrong.

The anthocyanins in acai berry help our bodies in a myriad of different ways. Of course, the acai berry is not the only fruit that have large amounts of anthocyanins in them. Another is the humble bilberry.

The story goes that in the Second World War, British pilots ate lots of bilberry jam just before dangerous missions into occupied territory. The pilots were all convinced that this bilberry actually helped greatly in improving their vision generally, and their night vision in particular.

It might be easy to write this off as superstition but then there is corroborating evidence from Japan, where bilberries are used to ease eye strain caused by too much staring at computer screens.

Scientists have managed to pinpoint exactly where these benefits come from, and they have found that the anthocyanins do help with vision, amongst other things. They also help in fighting off glaucoma and macular degeneration.

The acai berry contains more of these anthocyanins than the traditional bilberry ‘cure’. Worth considering.

Feb 18

Ares in the Greek mythology is the god of war.  Ares, son of Zeus and Hera and half-brother to Athena, also a deity of war.  Athena stance was one of strategic warfare.  Ares was unpredictable in war.  The reading of his character remains ambiguous, in a late 6th-century funerary inscription from Attica: “Stay and mourn at the tomb of dead Kroisos/ Whom raging Ares destroyed one day, fighting in the foremost ranks”.  Ares is the god of war.

Feb 17

Thailand is such a great place for a holiday. Playing a big part in why the country is so great are the beautiful Thai girls. It’s incredible just how many gorgeous Thai girls there are. They’re everywhere. If you want be dating Thai girls, you could do far worse than looking for an online Thai dating website. There are lots of these websites connecting Thai women with Western men every day.

Too many men go to Thailand with the idea in their heads that the best way of dating Thai girls is by going to a go-go bar. Sure, it’s easy to pick a number and take a girl home for a bit of short-time fun, but it’s not exactly romantic. Using a Thailand dating service is a much better way to go.

Thailand is a pretty big pond and you’re only a small fish. No matter how many Western men end up using these Thai dating websites for dating Thai girls, there are still more than enough Thai women online for you to find someone who you might be able to form some kind of meaningful, lasting relationship with.

Once you’ve found the Thai dating agency that you feel comfortable with, you’ll be ready to start connecting with the Thai girls who are signed up. Take a bit of time to look for someone who shares at least some of your interests. It would be far too easy just to pick the best looking Thai girl and ask for a date, but you might find yourself with someone you have nothing in common with.

As you’ll soon find out, using online chat services is a big part of the dating Thai girls. If you don’t like using chat, it might be worth just grinning and bearing it for a while so that you and your potential Thai dates can get to know each other better.

After a bit of time chatting, you’ll be ready to start actually going out and dating Thai women. Don’t come on too strong for the first date, but rather, pick a good movie and a romantic spot for dinner and see how it goes.

Feb 15

There’s something about Phuket that keeps visitors coming back year after year. Phuket is a large island in southern Thailand. It has beaches, nightlife, culture, attractions, activities and restaurants. If you’re thinking about where to go for your next holiday, Phuket might be just what you’re looking for – so get online, look up those cheap Phuket flights and let’s get planning your trip.

First the beaches. Phuket has more than a dozen beaches vying for your attention. Phuket’s beach vary in terms of quality and beauty, but each one has its own unqiue charm. Patong is the most popular beach in Phuket, although it’s more sun loungers than sand.

The best beaches in Phuket are the ones that not so many people go to. Mai Khao on the north of the island is a prime example. Also check out places such as Yanui Beach and Nai Harn Beach.

While you’re in Phuket, you might want to take advantage of a day trip to one of the nearby islands. There are lots of island dotted around the coast of Phuket. Coconut Island is one of the best and virtually no tourists ever make it that far. If you want to catch a glimpse of what Phuket might have looked like 30 years ago, go to Coconut Island.

There is lots to do in Phuket. You can go on safari tours, try go-karting, go elephant trekking or even bungee jumping. There are activities all over the island, which is why Phuket is such a great destination for families.

Partygoers always commend Phuket for its nightlife scene. The current hotspot is Surin Beach, which now has large number of trendy drinking establishments that have been successfully injecting a bit more life into the party scene. During high season, be sure to visit Laem Sing Beach on Sunday for the Soundwave Sunday beach party – Phuket’s original and best.