The first part of our trip to Coron has been quite an experience and we haven’t even visited the beach yet.  We had an incredible time catching the glorious sunset at Mt Tapyas, buying souvenirs and other delicacies from the Coron Public Market, and capturing the majestic sunrise on Lambingan Bridge.
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Coron Is Paradise On Earth Part 2

Would you be surprised to learn that even the Germans left their colonial legacy in Asia? In a continent full of Spanish, Portugese, British, and French influences, the landlocked country of Germany, which for centuries was a loose group of independent states until the late 19th century, was able to put its stake in the [...]

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Things To Do In Qingdao

Nestled within the heart of the Philippines are the Chocolate Hills of Bohol. If it weren’t for the fact that there are so many hills one might believe that these hills were man-made, though they are not. These incredible natural hills remind many of “giant mole hills” and draw more tourists than any other area [...]

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The Chocolate Hills of Bohol

Buddha’s birthday is an informal name for Wesak Day, a holiday which encompasses the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The decision among Buddhist leaders to celebrate Wesak as Buddha’s birthday was formalized at the first Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists held in Sri Lanka in 1950. Wesak [...]

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Buddha’s Birthday In Malaysia

As the month of March gives way to the month of  April, people who live in countries which have long hard winters usually look forward to the advent of the season of spring with much eagerness. However in India, it is not the change of season that excites the populace during this period, for the [...]

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Mango Madness In Mumbai

Taipa is another outlying island of Macau like Coloane Island.  Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, this island of Taipa was composed of two islands and a sheltered port that served as a place where ships dropped their anchor to engage in trade with mainland China.  There were also smaller shipping vessels that carried [...]

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6 Attractions Of Taipa Island

Westeners who visit Tokyo may recognize the many karaoke bars which are present in every corner; after all, this sing-along system has spread throughout the rest of the world. They will also be familiar with the ubiquitous convenience stores, another Japanese export. What they may not recognize are the series of parlors that have saturated [...]

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Pachinko And Other Japanese Gaming Parlors

Eastern and western traditions tend to differ from each other significantly. Perhaps this is the reason why we were at first a bit taken aback when we heard about the Tibetan sky burial – a cultural and religious ceremony performed upon the passing of a family member or loved one.

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The Tibetan Sky Burial

Busuanga is in the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Palawan is locally considered as the last frontier of the Philippines mainly because it is blessed with virgin beaches and pristine waters that are home to the most colourful corals and fishes that one can only sometimes see in picture books. A very short plane [...]

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Coron Is Paradise On Earth Part 1

Hue, Vietnam was once the capital of Nguyen emperors and was modeled after Beijing’s own Forbidden City. Cut across by the Perfume River, the old within a citadel lies on one side while the more modern habitats and establishments are built on the other. Hue today is more of a university town due to the [...]

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What To Do In Hue, Vietnam