Archive for September, 2008

Gastronomic Adventures In Hong Kong Part 2

Posted on Sep-13-2008 | Posted by admin

In the first part of my article, I mentioned about the different Chinese cuisines in Hong Kong like Cantonese, Chiu Chow, Hakka, Hunan, and Peking. But these are no the only Chinese cuisines that can tickle your palate in Hong Kong.

SHANGHAI – A lot of people say that cuisine from Shanghai is similar to that [...]

Europe Travel Information

Posted on Sep-13-2008 | Posted by admin

Europe Travel Information, passports & visas, currency, weather and airport links

Europe City Breaks

Posted on Sep-12-2008 | Posted by admin

Explore new horizons for fabulous sightseeing with these fantastic value Europe City Breaks.

10 Great Natural Landmarks In Asia

Posted on Sep-11-2008 | Posted by admin

Being the largest continent on Earth, Asia naturally has the most number of natural landmarks on the planet. Ranging from the highest mountains to the most breath-taking marine environments, Asia has enough physical attractions to satisfy the naturalist in all of us.
Here are 10 great natural landmarks in various Asian countries:
1.    Mount Fuji
The highest volcano [...]

Gastronomic Adventures In Hong Kong Part 1

Posted on Sep-10-2008 | Posted by admin

In a previous article, I shared how Hong Kong occupies a special place in my heart and in my stomach! With all the abundant mouth-watering dim sum selections that you can sample and enjoy in Hong Kong, this place has every right to be referred to as dim sum heaven.
But aside from [...]

The Silver Streets Of Ginza

Posted on Sep-8-2008 | Posted by admin

Ginza means ’silver mint’, and this upmarket part of Tokyo was once a bustling center of the silver trade way back during the Edo period. When a huge fire destroyed its wooden establishments back in the 18th century, Ginza became one of the first areas of Japan to embrace the European style of architecture. Today, [...]

Experience A Pleasant Onsen Bath

Posted on Sep-7-2008 | Posted by admin

Many of Japan’s mountains are active volcanoes. Even the famous Mt. Fuji had been active as a volcano until the Modern Age. Where there are active volcanoes there are also hot springs and they can be found all over the country. Since ancient times, the Japanese people have been very fond of these hot springs, [...]

Bargain Hunting At The Chatuchak Weekend Market

Posted on Sep-6-2008 | Posted by admin

You are in Bangkok and itching to fill up those suitcases with great shopping finds. Suddenly, you realize that it is a weekend and your eyes light up. The timing is just perfect! You immediately leave your hotel in Bangkok (the Sena Place Hotel is one of the nearer hotels in the area) and head [...]

Blessed Be Your Journey To Asakusa Temple

Posted on Sep-5-2008 | Posted by admin

Legend has it that back in the 7th century, two fishermen found a statue of Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, in their nets while on the Sumida River. Taking it as a sign, the local populace built a temple in honor of the discovery. Despite repeatedly burning down throughout the centuries, the temple, called [...]

Newsletter Update 4th September, 2008

Posted on Sep-4-2008 | Posted by admin

Tremendous 7 night beach bargains in October :

Algarve, Rhodes, Tunisia and Costa Brava.