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Vietnam In Seven Days: Hand-Sewn Crafts: |
September 9th, 2010
After strolling along Hoan Kiem Lake, we decided to simply buy some fast food for our casual dinner back at the hotel. We had to prepare for our Halong Bay Tour the following day and try to get enough sleep before our 6:00 a.m. wake up call.
Photo credit
Our hotel in Hanoi was kind enough to [...]
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Backpackers Play – The Ozzie Way!: |
September 7th, 2010
Kayaking in Sydney Harbour
Kayak around one of the most beautiful harbours in Australia and see the world from a different perspective. Discover the hidden beaches of Middle Harbour, explore its wilderness foreshore and experience our majestic harbour like very few visitors ever will – on board a sea kayak! Sea kayaks, specialist kayaking gear and [...]
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China’s UNESCO World Heritage Mount Tai: |
September 2nd, 2010
I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would set foot in the city of Jinan in the PRC province of Shandong. Of course, I have Beijing and Shanghai on my “bucket list” but I have to admit that Shandong was not initially on my radar.
Boatu Spring Park, Jinan – Photo credit
The trip to [...]
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10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia: |
September 1st, 2010
Temple of Preah Vihear
Most people come to Cambodia to bask in the glory of one exquisite point of interest: Angkor. Indeed, while the 400 km2 site is superlative, a singular temple to Shiva on a Dangrek Mountain cliff is a UNESCO gem as well. Visit Angkor, without question, but make time for the remarkable Temple [...]
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Japan’s Exceptional Bonsai Culture: |
August 30th, 2010
Considered the Bonsai Mecca in Japan and the rest of the world, Omiya Bonsai Village is home to ten gardens that cultivate Bonsai trees. This hamlet in Saitama City houses hundreds of thousands of these tiny plants, and the community has organized itself around their treasured flora.
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing miniature trees, [...]
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Vietnam In Seven Days – Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake: |
August 26th, 2010
Vietnam had turned out to be quite a surprise from the moment we got out of the airport and rode the private van sent to us for our airport transfer by Hanoi Capital Hotel. For one, I never knew a million motorcycles can converge in such narrow streets and tight alleys. It was then that [...]
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Singapore Zoo River Safari: |
August 24th, 2010
The Singapore Zoo is one of Singapore’s most popular tourist attractions. Housing more than 315 animal species, the zoo attracts people from all over the world.
The Singapore Zoo already offers a one of a kind experience, with a distinct rainforest habitat and other great attractions, but it’s about to get even better as development of [...]
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Explore Spectacular Sanya, Hainan Island: |
August 22nd, 2010
Sanya is China’s southernmost city and a rather famous and notable seaside resort. Russians and Northern Chinese often flee to this Hainan Island destination in winter to escape the cold. From wide coastlines to palm trees, Sanya is a tropical paradise with terrific activities to enjoy. Western travelers are starting to trickle in and those [...]
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Lounge Away On Tanjung Aru Beach: |
August 19th, 2010
There is a jewel of a place called Tanjung Aru Beach that is nicely tucked somewhere in Sabah, Malaysia. This long stretch of white sand beach, which is attractively lined with palm trees, is specifically located towards the end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. It is about six kilometers south of the city of Kota [...]
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Fun Summer Festivals in Asia: |
August 17th, 2010
The month of August, full of fun and interesting festivals, contains a lot of excitement for Asian tourists and locals alike. Some festivals have historic significance, while others are really just for fun. The following are just a few held annually throughout Asia.
Nebuta Matsuri
Colorful papier-mâché floats and representations of historical figures are paraded through the streets [...]
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