Archive for August, 2009

5 Must-Visit Hot Springs In Taiwan

Posted on Aug-31-2009 | Posted by admin

Taiwan acquired a taste for Japanese-style hot spring spas back when the Japanese occupied the island and missed the onsen of their home country, and started developing the existing hot springs for their personal use. Nowadays, many Taiwanese enjoy a long dip in the many spas in their country while sipping ice-cold beer and engaging [...]

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It was an exhilarating experience visiting the different shopping malls and interesting attractions in the colorful city of Bangkok. One must remember, though, that the beauty of Thailand is not only limited to Bangkok. To have a taste of Thailand’s amazing history, one must make time to visit Ayutthaya.

The splendid and olden city [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Touring Historical Ayutthaya Part 1

10 Must-See Singapore Attractions

Posted on Aug-26-2009 | Posted by admin

The city of Singapore offers visitors from around the globe a unique opportunity to explore the culture that has molded the city and country as it stands today.

While visiting, be sure to include at least a few of these attractions on your itinerary so that you, too, can gain a better understanding of this city’s [...]

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Manila Ocean Park: Better Late Than Never

Posted on Aug-23-2009 | Posted by admin

It is said that the Philippines is the center of Asia’s marine biodiversity, but it never had a world-class ocean park in the level of Japan, Singapore or Hong Kong. All that changed with the opening of Manila Ocean Park last February 2009, the first marine theme park to adopt a “fusion” concept, combining an [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: A City Tour Of Bangkok Part 2

Posted on Aug-20-2009 | Posted by admin

In my previous article, I enumerated some of the attractions that one can visit while touring Bangkok like Pantip Plaza and the Chatuchak Weekend Market.  Of course, the list does not stop here.

MAHBOONKRONG or MBK CENTER – This mall carries the tagline, “The Most Visited Mall in Bangkok.”  Come to think of it, no trip [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: A City Tour Of Bangkok Part 2

Apartments München

Posted on Aug-20-2009 | Posted by tdomf_9e445

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Under Frederics.eu you find attractive furnished apartments in Munich. Ideally for advisors, occupation commuters or Professionals, who work straight on a project in Munich. It searches an apartment in Munich on time? Under Frederics.eu find they furnished, freshly reconditioned a 1 – to 2-Zimmer-Appartements on highest level.

Things To Do In Intramuros

Posted on Aug-16-2009 | Posted by admin

Intramuros is a walled city that served as the Spanish bastion of the Philippines back during its Spanish colonial days. Located along Manila Bay at the southern bank of the Pasig River,  Intramuros has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A fortress city which successfully defended against Dutch, Chinese and Sulu raiders at the time, [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: A City Tour Of Bangkok Part 1

Posted on Aug-13-2009 | Posted by admin

It was a great thing that my partner and I decided to sleep early the night before, as we woke up fully charged and very enthusiastic about our day’s activities. Before heading out for our big Bangkok city tour, we took advantage of the free buffet breakfast that was included in our hotel package. [...]

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A Primer On Chopsticks

Posted on Aug-12-2009 | Posted by admin

Chopsticks got a boost in popularity when the philosopher Confucius disdained the use of knives when eating.  “The honorable and upright man keeps well away from both the slaughterhouse and the kitchen. And he allows no knives on his table.” Another ancient practice, in which chefs  chopped ingredients to allow faster cooking time and less [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Travel From Cambodia To Thailand

Posted on Aug-10-2009 | Posted by admin

After visiting the Royal Palace, I asked our tuk tuk driver if I can have a souvenir photo taken while riding his tuk tuk.  He chuckled but gamely allowed me to give it a try.

Then in a few minutes, Giva, our tuk tuk driver immediate drove us back to our hotel to help us collect [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Travel From Cambodia To Thailand