Known as “The City of Filial Piety”, Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The city lies 30 kilometers south of Seoul and is one of the most prosperous of the capital’s satellite cities, as well as a major educational center.
Here are several things you can do while visiting Suwon:

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Things To Do In Suwon

Most travelers visit foreign countries hoping to experience authentic lifestyles while learning about the development of history and culture in the area. Others prefer sticking to more modern attractions, seeking out the neighborhoods and sites they can identify with the most. If you’re a true partier and lover of adventure than no trip to Shanghai [...]

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Xintiandi: The Newest Neighborhood in Shanghai

The people in the Philippines always look forward to Holy Week.  For one, it is those rare times in a year when there are a couple of days declared as non-working holidays.  In short, it is the perfect time to travel plus have that much deserved rest and relaxation.  This year, Holy Week will start [...]

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Delicacies To Enjoy In Cebu

Unlike its Western counterparts, Japan has liberal laws with regards to alcohol, and there is little stigma to partaking it. It is readily available in the country, in bars, restaurants, supermarkets and vending machines. And with such a repressed and hectic culture, alcohol drinking is considered one of the few safety valves to allow people [...]

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6 Must-Try Japanese Alcoholic Drinks

I have always been fond of taking photos.  My father gave me my very first camera during my 6th birthday.  After more than a decade, I got to re-ignite my passion for photography when my partner gave me a DSLR camera back in 2007.  My partner decided to upgrade to a higher model so he [...]

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Be Captivated By Asian Sunsets

Holy Week usually occurs in early April, and for the predominantly Catholic Filipinos, it is a period when families take leave from school and work and spend time visiting churches to observe the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many opt to leave the cities and take vacations, and depending on their temperament, will choose [...]

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7 Places In The Philippines To Spend Holy Week

The Holi Festival, also known as The Festival of Color, is an annual event held in primarily Hindu countries each year. Often seen celebrated in places like Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, the festival is usually held in late February or early March and marks the end of the winter season.

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Bathe Yourself in Color at the Holi Festival

Back in 2007, I got to see an extraordinary movie that made a significant mark in my life.  The story is about a corporate billionaire and a simple middle class mechanic who had nothing in common except that they were both terminally ill and that they shared a hospital room.  One day, they made a [...]

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My Asian Bucket List

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