Most travellers to South East Asia stick with some of the old standbys – Thailand, Vietnam and maybe Laos or Myanmar now that they’re opening up more to foreigners, leaving out some of the most unique countries in the region, such as Indonesia. However, this really is their loss… Visitors to Indonesia tend to play […]
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Up until the late 1930’s, Tibet was a mythical land that no one was quite sure even existed! Indeed, many Western explorers thought that the whispering of a land called ‘Tibet’ from Chinese and Indian traders at the time could well refer to the mythical kingdom of Shangri-La: A Utopian kingdom hidden somewhere within the
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The Great Wall of China and Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terra Cotta warriors in Xian, the stunning skyline of mega cities like Shanghai are all synonymous, big star attractions associated with China. But for those inspired by Earth’s natural beauty and wildlife, China is blessed with a plethora of amazing sites that stretches the imagination. Here
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In recent years the explosion of luxury travel opportunities throughout Southeast Asia has meant that it’s no longer just a backpacker destination filled with cheap options for bedding down for the night and street food. In fact South East Asia is now gaining power in the luxury side of things, particularly where accommodation is concerned,
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Hong Kong was administered as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom until 1997, when it was then handed peacefully back over Chinese rule. However, today it enjoys the title of “Special Administrative Region” (SAR), which gives Hong Kong a greater amount of autonomy over its own affairs than the mainland China. Indeed, the slogan,
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Taking that long-awaited trip to Asia is no doubt exciting but can also be daunting at the same time. Combining our in-house on the ground expertise with invaluable feedback from our esteemed travelers throughout the years, we have compiled a nice list of useful travel tips and answers to many of the frequently asked questions to help
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Few places on the planet boast a wider array of shopping options than Japan, and Tokyo sits at the very pinnacle. For the avid shopper, Tokyo is simply paradise – with its numerous colorful open air shopping arcades, mega shopping centers, eclectic Otaku, punk fashion boutique shops, and everything in between. Whether it’s electronics, toys and
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For the vast majority of us, taking the family to Asia probably isn’t at the top of the list, especially when traveling with little ones — the killer long flights, the jetlag, different foods, the costs, the list can go on and on. Having two young children of my own, I agree with those concerns
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For travelers visiting China for the first time, the most likely attractions to visit, and justifiably so, would be the more well-known places like the Great Wall of China or the Forbidden City in Beijing, Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, or perhaps to see the mega metropolis city of Shanghai. Others may venture out a
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For a country that boasts more than 3400 km of coastline, the beaches alone should be enough to warrant a journey to Vietnam. With infinite stretches of powdery sand, pristine azure water, tropical islands, coves, spectacular seascape and lagoons, it’s no wonder that a growing number of big-name players had staked their brand along this
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