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150 concubines & a Golden Library: Part 1 of Bangkok’s most iconic temples! We kicked off our tour at the Grand Palace, and it’s even more breathtaking than the photos. Here is what you need to know: 🏰 The "Hybrid" Palace: See that building? It’s Chakri Maha Prasat. The King wanted a European palace (like Buckingham Palace), but his court insisted on traditional Thai roofs. The result? A stunning East-meets-West masterpiece! 🤫 The Inner City Secrets: Did you know that a "forbidden city" existed within these walls? At one point, over 150 concubines and wives of the King lived here in a private female-only society. No other men except the King were allowed to enter! 🙏 The Emerald Buddha: Thailand’s holiest treasure. It’s carved from a single piece of jade and is so sacred that only the King can touch it to change its seasonal clothes. 👹 Demons turned Guardians: Those giant, colorful statues were once powerful demons. After being defeated in the ancient legends, they were "hired" to serve as eternal protectors of the temple. 🌸 A Ritual for Luck: We were sprinkled with holy water using a lotus bud for good fortune and happiness. 📚 The King’s Library: That massive golden building (Phra Mondop) houses ancient scriptures on silver floors. It's so exclusive that only the King has access. Save this for your Bangkok bucket list! 📌 Which of these facts surprised you the most? The 150 concubines or the golden library? Let me know below! 👇 #Bangkok #ThailandTravel #GrandPalace #EmeraldBuddha #TravelBkk #AmazingThailand #HistoryTravel #BangkokGuide

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Jeudi 12 mars matin, petite brise à l'horizon, idéale pour une sortie dans la baie des Sables d'Olonne pour l'équipe commerciale Alubat ! Hakim Rahmoun, nouveau Directeur Général d'Alubat, est à la barre de ce chantier naval Sablais depuis janvier 2020 et teste pour la première fois le nouveau voilier de grand voyage 100% aluminium, l'OVNI 400. Denis Vanlaere, Responsable export, assure les réglages pour optimiser les performances de ce dériveur intégral tout confort ! Cécilia Edeline, Responsable commerciale France, immortalise cette sortie derrière sa caméra ;-) et a pu tester avec grand plaisir la manoeuvrabilité de ce voilier dans le Port Olona. A l'unanimité, l'OVNI 400 est réactif et très doux au passage de la vague et l'ensemble des manoeuvres de voiles s'effectuent en toute sérénité et sécurité, bien protégé dans le cockpit. Petit aperçu rapide à travers cette vidéo du plaisir à la barre ! Qui sera le prochain à venir le tester ? On Thursday morning 12th of March, with a gentle breeze, the Alubat sales team has decided to sail around the Bay of Les Sables d'Olonne ! Hakim Rahmoun, new Managing Director of Alubat, has been managing the shipyard since January 2020 and testing for the first time the new 100% aluminium blue water cruising sailboat, the OVNI 400. Denis Vanlaere, Export Manager, takes care of the sails adjustments optimizing the performances of this lifting keel sailboat ! Cécilia Edeline, Sales Manager for France, immortalize this moment behind her camera ;-) and has tested with great pleasure the manoeuvres with this boat in the Port Olona. Unanimously, the OVNI 400 is reactive and very smooth in the waves. The centralization of the sails manoeuvres in the cockpit is very appreciated as it is safe and protected. Here's just a little insight through this video of the pleasure of sailing ! Who will be the next to test her ?

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Bray Marina, in its country park setting, provides berth holders with a delightfully tranquil mooring. The 400-berth marina has an active boating club as well as boat training lessons and handling competitions, a small chandlery, engineering services, brokerage and fuel. Mediterranevm, a Mediterranean dining experience, is located at the marina and offers stunning views out across the river, as well as a sumptuous menu. And just a short walk into Bray itself, there are now three Heston Blumenthal restaurants: The Fat Duck, The Crown at Bray, and The Hind's Head. For a quote and to find your perfect berth, visit https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/quote.

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This video provides a detailed demonstration of how to safely and correctly lower a dinghy on a catamaran sailboat. The tutorial covers key steps, including: 1️⃣ Equipment Preparation 🛠️ - Checking ropes, winches, and safety mechanisms 2️⃣ Releasing the Locks 🔓 - How to properly disengage the davit before lowering 3️⃣ Using the Winch ⚡ - Step-by-step lowering while maintaining tension control 4️⃣ Stabilization and Protection 🛡️ - Avoiding damage to the dinghy and catamaran during the process This guide is perfect for: 👨Catamaran owners ⛵ Sailors 🌊 Boaters Avoid common mistakes when handling davit systems and ensure smooth operations every time! For more nautical tips and tutorials, follow our channel! 🔔⚓ #Catamaran #BoatLife #SailingTips #punat #krk #sailing #tips

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