Not far from Yingde, in the Guangdong region of China, is a veritable natural world wonder. Baojinggong, the Palace of Treasure and Crystal, is a marvelous point of interest that inspires awe.

Baojinggong is a massive mountain cave, furtive and elusive to track down. The cave has four levels, three of which are accessible to the public. [...]

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Discover Baojinggong, the Palace of Treasure and Crystal

The day that I have been looking forward to for the past three months has arrived.  With all bags properly packed, I rode a taxi to the airport.  It had been raining heavily for days so I figured it was better to start the trip as early as possible in order for us to get [...]

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Vietnam In Seven Days: Journey To Hanoi

If you are visiting South Korea on a budget, you can’t do better than by staying overnight in a jjimjilbang. These public bathrooms have the usual facilities such as his and her showers, hot tubs and saunas, but they also have unisex common rooms equipped with TV sets, heated floors, food bars, PC areas and [...]

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The Joy of Jjimjilbang

I have always wanted to go to Vietnam.  There was a time last year when I thought I would finally go but in the end, the trip didn’t happen. No complaints however – my partner and I ended up visiting Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia in a span of ten days instead. We did promise ourselves to visit [...]

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Vietnam In Seven Days: Preparing For The Trip

Vietnam still bears a heavy burden and countless scars decades after the end of one of the 20th century’s most vicious and violent conflicts. A remarkable, uncanny ability to bounce back from oppressive violence – yet again – and emerge resilient proves however, just how special a place Vietnam is.
Conspicuous, physical reminders of the Vietnam [...]

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Cu Chi Tunnels of Ho Chi Minh City

Binondo is truly a historic district of Old Manila, serving as the Chinese community since the earliest days of the city.  This area near the Spanish settlement of Intramuros was a major financial center until Makati took over the role (it was even referred to as “The Wall Street of the Philippines” at one time).
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Manila’s Binondo Chinatown District

To pick up where we left off in Part I, the Metro Rail Transit System is a popular mode of transportation in Manila. Tourists who want to explore the expansive metropolis can rely on the MRT to ferry them around quickly and efficiently.

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Station Hopping On Board Manila’s MRT Part II

Volatile political situation and oppressive military junta aside, Myanmar has a remarkable cultural legacy to discover. For tourists who do venture to Burma, the ancient city of Bagan in lush Mandalay Division is usually a de facto first stop.
The Ayeyarwaddy River point of interest sits on a massive plateau, full of ancient monuments and temples. [...]

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Explore Ancient Bagan

Throughout Japan’s Warring States Period (1467–1603), many of the country’s magnificent feudal fortresses were destroyed. Numerous others that survived into the 20th century were strategically bombed by World War II air raids.
Thankfully however, four castles remain remarkably intact and have been declared National Treasures of Japan.

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Four Spectacular Castles in Japan

There are various modes of transport to consider while abroad, from planes to trains, taxis to buses. While certain parts of the world debate the merits of light rail and rapid transit, many urban areas throughout Asia already boast highly efficient networks of both. Tourists in Metro Manila for example, can take the city’s Light Rail Transit System.

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Station Hopping On Board Manila’s MRT Part I