Hill stations are areas built in elevated ground by European colonizers as an escape from the tropical heat of the lowlands. In Malaysia, they are reserved for top colonial officials and their families; other residents must submit a formal letter to allow them access to these exclusive spots. In modern times, these hill stations have [...]

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5 Cool Hill Stations In Malaysia

Are you someone who enjoys scouring the earth’s waters for spectacular diving opportunities? If so, you’re missing out on something amazing if you haven’t yet found your way to Brunei Bay.

In an area filled with rigs, wrecks, and reefs you’ll find an incredible collection of aquatic wildlife you’ll wish you could visit with for hours.
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Spectacular Diving in Brunei Bay

The Philippines is another destination in Asia that is quite famous among tourists.  It is known for the warm hospitality offered by the Filipinos, the lush forests, tropical climate, island getaways, and serene sights just to name a few.  Undeniably, anyone who gets to visit the Philippines must never miss trying out the local fares.  [...]

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Dishes To Try In The Philippines

In Ho Chi Minh City lies a magnificent water-filled theme park that rivals Tokyo Disneyland yet remains mostly unknown to foreigners. Suoi Tien, which means “fairy stream”, is a Buddhist-themed amusement complex which showcases the history, folklore and religion of the country. Local legends such as Au Co, Lac Long Quan and the Battle of [...]

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Suoi Tien: Vietnam’s Fairy Park

A while back we took a look at some of the strangest foods from around the world. This time we’re going to take a more focused look at some of the strangest and most unusual dishes you’ll find in Asia. Throughout Asia you’ll find a series of exotic customs and cultures, each with a culinary [...]

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7 of the Strangest Dishes in Asia

One of the things that I look forward to when visiting far off lands is the glorious food. Somehow the combination of exhilarating adventures and treating your palate to a rollercoaster of flavors makes traveling all the more pleasurable and something that you would really want to look forward to.  I believe that flavors can [...]

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Fruit Tripping In Thailand

Betel nuts come from the betel palm, which is prevalent in Asian countries and is used in the same way as tobacco is used in Western countries. The walnut-sized growths come in bundles of 250 to 500 pieces. It is a mild stimulant, and is primarily consumed by chewing., which various Asian cultures creating their [...]

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10 Things You May Not Know About Betel Nut Culture

The city of Hong Kong is truly astounding. As you look over the skyline you’ll see an incredible contrast of old world style and modern architectural anomalies. Unlike most other modernized metropolitan cities, Hong Kong seems to have sprung up over night. Surrounded by mountains and islands, the city of Hong Kong has much to [...]

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10 Amazing Sites to See in Hong Kong

The first morning of our stay at The Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center was very filling – literally!  We were escorted to the Sea Breeze Café for our buffet breakfast.  We ogled at the superb spread of the freshest breads, cheeses, fruits, juices, and other delectable breakfast fares.  I immediately fell in love [...]

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My Love Affair With Boracay Part 2

Anhui is one of the 8 great cuisines of China. This style of cooking, which was developed in South Anhei, Huai Bei and Yanjiang, is notable for its elaborate choice of cooking materials as well as the strictness of the cooking process. Ingredients are commonly found in mountain areas, such as bamboo shoots, stone frog, [...]

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10 Must-Try Anhui Dishes