Just what do those stickers with a red L, N or R on them mean when the show up on Irish cars? When you spot the letter signs it means that you have come across a L-driver, a N-driver, or a R-driver. When driving through Ireland , you will see cars marked with special "plates" (which are really large stickers or printed signs) - called L-plates, N-plates, or R-plates. These are a warning to you that the drivers with these plates should not quite be trusted to adhere to the usual best practices on the road. These colored letters mean that there is a new driver behind the steering wheel. Take them as a sign that the car in questions is handled by someone who may not yet be entirely competent yet, and you can expect the occasional erratic driving or even excruciating slow driving. But what is the real, legal purpose of these plates? In a nutshell, they identify new drivers to the world, while at the same time reminding the people manning those cars that their new ...
Located in the Pacific Ocean, just south of the equator, Papua New Guinea is the second largest Oceanian country with the coastal capital city of Port Moresby. Known for its beautiful beaches and labyrinth coral reefs, it's a remote and still relatively lesser-explored destination for travelers from around the world. However, Papua New Guinea is undoubtedly one of the few places left on the earth where one can get off the beaten track and find inner peace. Be it culture, wildlife, history, nature, or adventure- the country offers an unforgettable travel experience. Let's take a look at some must-see places on this fascinating land. Port Moresby Nature Park: A natural paradise for travelers Lush rainforest, tropical waterfalls and the best of the nation's flora and fauna, the Port Moresby Nature Park treasures it all. Located just next to the University of Papua New Guinea, this natural park displays the diversity of plants as well as some ra...
A 218-meter-long glass bridge in Baojing Palace of Yingde, a county-level city in south China's Guangdong Province, opened to tourists on January 16. It is the first glass bridge in the province that is built over karst landscapes and a swan lake. Previous Views of the glass bridge and slide in Baojing Palace of Yingde, Guangdong Province /VCG Photo The glass bridge in Baojing Palace of Yingde City, Guangdong Province, south China. /VCG Photo Glass slide and swan lake in Baojing Palace of Yingde, Guangdong Province /VCG Photo Views of the glass bridge and slide in Baojing Palace of Yingde, Guangdong Province /VCG Photo The glass bridge in Baojing Palace of Yingde City, Guangdong Province, south China. /VCG Photo Next Baojing Palace, meaning the palace of treasures and crystals in Chinese, is one of the oldest tourist attractions open to the public in Guangdong with a history of 35 years. It is renowned for its breathtaking scenery of...