Tips for getting around Hong Kong with the “Octopus Card” In the 1960 movie “The World of Suzie Wong,” William Holden approaches Hong Kong on a scenic Star Ferry ride across ... Read more
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A Cultural Education in Beijing, China
Chinese landscape painting class at the Chinese Culture Center.
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The ‘Three Hots’ of Chongqing, China
We touch down on the runway at Chongqing’s airport and I glimpse at a heavy haze that weighs the city down. We disembark, gather our luggage from a sluggish carousel ... Read more
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15 Things To Do in the Visayas Philippines
In the center of the 7,107 Islands in the Philippine Archipelago, is a cluster of beautiful Islands called the Visayas – Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Romblon, Panay, Leyte, Guimaras and Samar. ... Read more
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Stepping Away from the Skyscrapers in Singapore
As Southeast Asia’s most Westernised nation, with a Chinese, Malay, Indian and expat population, ‘bland’ is perhaps the last word you would associate with Singapore, yet it cropped up several times in my trip planning research. Surely there were places to visit in Singapore, an an international island with an…
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Best Destinations To Visit In the Philippines
When heading anywhere in the majestic Southeast of Asia, you should be prepared for incredible views and delicious food. Culture is rich and varied there. Your senses become hyperaware there ... Read more
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Things To Do In Siem Reap – Top 5 Must See Attractions
The pace of Siem Reap is gentle, the vibe is warm and her charms are many. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome. Greeted with the broad smiles of ... Read more
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10 Places You Must Visit When Traveling Around Thailand
After spending a month traveling around Thailand I put together a list of my top 10 favourite activities and places to visit! It’s not just the top attractions or tourist ... Read more
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Fun Things To Do In Tokyo At Night
Tokyo is a city full of lights when it gets dark, and its wealth of billboards, shops and hotels come to life. There is a comparison to be drawn with ... Read more