Posted on Sep-29-2008 | Posted by admin
It is the birthplace of a renowned form of martial arts. Many Chinese kung fu movies are set within its many monasteries, training grounds, and temples. A popular hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan, was inspired by its beautiful fighting styles. This is Mount Wudang.
Located northwest of Hubei Province, Mount Wudang is the most famous Taoist Holy [...]
Posted on Sep-28-2008 | Posted by admin
Suginami-ku, Tokyo, the location for many companies related to animation production, is known as an anime town. The Suginami Animation Museum is a center that provides a fun and systematic way to learn, experience, and understand anime. In addition to diverse exhibits on the history of Japanese anime, an anime production workplace, and the latest [...]
Posted on Sep-26-2008 | Posted by admin
If you find yourself in Singapore, I highly suggest that you make it a point to stop by the Singapore Science Center where you are assured to of a day filled with discovery, wonder, adventure and fun. Yup, you’ve read that right. FUN!
The highly acclaimed Science Center and Museum was established back in [...]
Posted on Sep-25-2008 | Posted by admin
Alcoholic beverages are great ways to wind down, to celebrate a successful business transaction, or to socialize with new friends. Some social groups even require drinking from their potential associates, as a test of personality or just a ritual for joining the group. But Asian drinking etiquette differs from country to country, and Westerners may [...]
Posted on Sep-24-2008 | Posted by admin
It is hard to miss the Hong Kong Space Museum if you happen to find yourself at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Kowloon Island and walking along Salisbury Road. Its interesting and unique egg-shaped dome would surely catch your eye and this is the main reason why this 8,000 square meter museum remains to [...]
Posted on Sep-20-2008 | Posted by admin
Singapore has always been known to be a very good destination when it comes to shopping, sight-seeing and sampling great food. The combination of East and West would be quite interesting to observe for any traveler. But anyone who has been to Singapore would tell you that because of its size, it is possible to [...]
Posted on Sep-19-2008 | Posted by admin
South Korea is one the most-visited destinations in Asia. If and when you get to visit, it would be very helpful if you are familiar with basic Korean etiquette not only as a way for you to avoid awkward situations but for you to appreciate Korea’s culture more. It is reasonable to assume that Korea’s [...]
Posted on Sep-17-2008 | Posted by admin
If Mount Fuji is the natural symbol of Japan, then Tokyo Tower may very well be its modern symbol. Seen in innumerable movies and anime, a view of the orange and white steel behemoth through a window means the setting is invariably in the Japanese capital. Indeed, a good view from any Tokyo hotel would [...]
Posted on Sep-16-2008 | Posted by admin
In order to make your trip to China more enjoyable and hassle-free, it is helpful to have some sort of knowledge of general Chinese etiquette. Li, the Chinese word for etiquette, used to mean “to sacrifice” because following strict guidelines and codes of conduct of the Chinese is not easy and entails a lot [...]
Posted on Sep-14-2008 | Posted by admin
Many foreign visitors mistakenly believe that it is very expensive in Tokyo but this is not entirely true. Like many popular tourist spots, Tokyo can be an expensive place to visit if you don’t plan ahead. There is a wide variety of budget accommodation options, transportation passes and sightseeing discounts, which help to make Tokyo [...]