11 of the top spots to visit in India

 

India is of course a vast country with vast differences in geography, culture, religion, language, cuisine and other culture, which is a rich mixt of the past and the present ranging from ancient Vedic heritage to cutting-edge architecture an

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Why India is a leading medical tourism destination

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With a millennia-old medicine history, this country now ranks 10th as a destination for people looking to travel for medical treatment, thanks to its combination of 21st-century health modalities, strong pharmaceutical sectior,

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A great video intro to Taiwan

 

It's a bit on the long side (25+ minutes), but I highly recommend this two-year-old vid for its comprehensive overview of one of the "Asian tigers," its history, culture, society, and sights.

 

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Enjoying autumn on Vietnam's Phu Quoc island

Located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Cambodia, Vietnam's 222-square-mile Phú Quốc is home to around 107,000 people and is famous for pristine, clean beaches, rated as some of the most beautiful in the world. Especially in the fall, thi

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The glorious 'golden fort' of Rajasthan, India

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In the heart of Rajasthan state's Thar Desert, the historic city of Jaisalmer (pop. 78,000) is known as India's "Golden City" because the yellow sandstone of which its old quarter was built (mostly in the 12th century) imbuing it

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Fantastic finds in Chandni Chowk, one of New Delhi's oldest street market districts

Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk district is home to one of the Indian capital's oldest and busiest markets - as well as the country's busiest wholesale market - dating back to the 17th century. It's a colorful, raucous mix of shoppers both local and i

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Vietnam's water puppets a colorful insight into the country's culture

It's believed that puppetry is one of humandkind's most ancient performing arts, some forms dating back almost 3,000 years. Today a variety of puppetry arts is performed in many nations and with variation in technique, material, esthetics, and theme

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China/Japan activities cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and

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7 cool things to do in Auckland, New Zealand

If you are planning a holiday visit to the New Zealand's biggest urban area, you can be sure of dozens of activities to make your visit a memorable one. Here we have put together seven of the most exciting things to do and places to see when you vis

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Cambodia's fascinating greatest hits

Majority-Buddhist Cambodia is a small, semi-authoritarian constitutional monarchy between Vietnam and Thailand with a rich history dating back to the founding of the Khmer Empire in 802. It suffered greatly during the Vietnam War era and especially

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3 sweet skiing/snow sports spots in India's Uttarakhand state

India may not immediately jump to mind when thinking of winter sports, but one of its northernmost states, Uttarakhand, at the foot of the Himalayas is known for its natural beauty and adventure opportunities, including skiing and snowboarding. Here

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The breathtaking Na Pali Coast caves of Kauai, Hawaii

On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the 17-mile Na Pali Coast (Na Pali meaning "the cliffs") is home to deep valleys covered with remarkably pristine forests and vegetation, punctuated by steep pinnacles and waterfalls. The coastline itself, meanwhi

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Finding fit sanctuary on Thailand's Koh Samui island

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India's top 5 winter-adventure destinations

Being home to the Himalayan Mountains, India can boast a great number of scenic destinations which experience snowfall - which in addition turning them into winter wonderlands also allows them to offer many exciting adventure activities. From skii

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Getting married in Bora Bora with a traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony

There's no shortage of places these days for a perfect beach wedding. But for romance and exoticism, few can match tying the knot (literally) in a flower crown barefoot on a warm sand beach, with a Tahitian priest, a conch blower, dancers and roman

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India's top 10 waterfalls

India is blessed with diverse culture and breathtaking scenery, and as one of the world's 10 largest countries in term of area, it has hundreds of waterfalls which are perfect tourist attractions.

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5 beautiful palaces in Mysore, India apart from Mysore Palace

Mysore is the most popular and the second largest city in Karnataka state. Often referred as the City of Palaces, the royal city still retains its old world charm with its heritage buildings, traditions, temples - and of course palaces, foremost amo

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Discovering Cebu, the Philippines' 2nd city

In addition to being the core of the Philippines' second metro area (pop.923,000, metro 2.8 million), Cebu City is the hub of the Visayas, the grouping of islands around the middle of the vast archipelago that makes up this country (it's a flight o

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Sawai Madhopur: Rajasthan, India's Gateway to Ranthambore Fort & Reserve

Every district and even nearly every city of India's vibrant western Rajasthan province has something to offer to every traveler. Sawai Madhopur (pop. 121,100) is an excellent example. Unlike most historic cities, this once was planned back in the

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Some top attractions of Singapore

Singapore (nicknamed "the Lion City") is Asia’s favorite holiday destination. Polished and pampered, for the visitor it packs quite a punch in a small package. Full of character and surprisingly accommodating, this city is alive throughout the night

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