Archive for May, 2010

Visit The Adorable Orangutans At Sepilok

Posted on May-27-2010 | Posted by admin

I usually come across orangutans whenever I visit zoos. There is something about these gentle apes that truly make them so adorable in my eyes. They will lovingly hold your hand and will look deep in your eyes as if begging you to make some time to play with them even for just [...]

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Seven Sacred Sites In Korea

Posted on May-26-2010 | Posted by admin

Bulguksa – meaning “Temple of the Buddha Land”, this temple in the North Gyeongsang province of the country is a fine example of Silla architecture and houses no less than seven sacred objects. Bulguksa has been restored several times in its history and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A double-sectioned staircase acts as [...]

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Exploring Japan on the Kyoto Rail Tour

Posted on May-25-2010 | Posted by admin

Are you short on time to spend in Japan? Do you want to find a way to see as much of the country as possible, without breaking the bank or spending more time than you really have? If so, you may want to consider the Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train.
Where is Kyoto?

The Kyoto prefecture [...]

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Savor The Goodies Of Lucban In Quezon

Posted on May-20-2010 | Posted by admin

LUCBAN, QUEZON (PHILIPPINES) – It is that time of the year again when the people of Quezon celebrate the annual Pahiyas Festival.  This glorious festival takes place every May 15.  Visitors, both local and foreign, mark this festival on their calendars.

Welcome to the Pahiyas Festival Photo by: herbie
I have always wanted to go.  Year after [...]

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Shanghai Expo 2010

Posted on May-19-2010 | Posted by admin

For 184 days, China and the rest of the world draws its attention to the Shanghai Expo 2010, the biggest world fair in history. An event eight years in the making, the Shanghai Expo continues the world fair tradition of showcasing human inspiration and thought, a tradition which began during the 19th-century expositions in Great [...]

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7 Unusual Sites in Bangkok

Posted on May-18-2010 | Posted by admin

The city of Bangkok is full of history, culture, and tradition. Occasionally, though, we need to step out of the box and have a little fun, taking a closer look at some of the area’s lesser known attractions – some of which happen to be incredibly strange. The next time you’re in Bangkok, keep your [...]

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Beat The Summer Heat With Shaved Ice Desserts

Posted on May-14-2010 | Posted by admin

A lot of people look forward to the summer season in Asia. For one, summer is synonymous to endless hours of beach bumming fun under the caressing heat of the sun.  Given that there are a lot of things to do at the beach like surfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, or simply sunbathing, it is easy for [...]

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Watch The Whale Sharks Of Sorsogon

Posted on May-12-2010 | Posted by admin

The town of Donsol can pride itself as the “whale shark capital of the world”, a title earned for being home to the largest concentration of whale sharks in the world. Every year from November to May, this small Philippine community in the province of Sorsogon is visited by around 40 whale sharks, called butanding [...]

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Discovering Brunei-Muara

Posted on May-11-2010 | Posted by admin

The country of Brunei, situated along the South China Sea, is separated into four distinct and gorgeous districts. Belait, Tutong, and Temburong each have a story to tell visitors, but many are most enchanted by what they find at Brunei-Muara.

Serving as the home of the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, the small district of [...]

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Marvel At Nature At The Sandakan Turtle Island Park

Posted on May-6-2010 | Posted by admin

It is always delightful watch Mother Nature at work.  There is always something magical with the way the sky transforms into a myriad of colors during sunset, or with how a tiny caterpillar can turn into a gentle butterfly, or how the different animals reproduce in their own ways and take care of their young.

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