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4 fab restaurants in Sydney

Whether it’s some of the finest dining the country has to offer, or a hole-in-the-wall experience providing wonderful cheap eats, Sydney has a wide variety of styles and flavours to treat anyone’s tastebuds. And from Bondi to Barangaroo, there’s

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Lovely Cat Ba Island, in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay

In the northeast of Vietnam, Cat Ba, is in the southeast part of Halong Bay, and the largest of its nearly 2,000 islands. Best accessible via the city of Hai Phong, under which it's administered, Cat Ba is an ideal destination in the summer, for b

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6 tips for a budget-friendly visit to Hong Kong

Besides being one of Asia's and the world's premier financial hubs, Hong Kong is also one of their most visited destinations for both business people and leisure travelers. Always teeming with people and full of exciting things to see and do, the

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5 of Sydney's best beaches

If you’re visiting or moving to Australia, both Sydney and Melbourne are greatly appealing for many reasons, including their nearby beaches. Melbourne has its share of pleasant beaches, mostly with calm waters. But they pale in comparison to the on

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The charms of Chennai (Madras), India's fourth largest city

India's fourth largest metro area, with a population around seven million (metro 8.7 million), Chennai - known before 1996 as Madras Pattanam - is the capital of Tamil Nadu state and the a hub of the diverse artistic, religious, and culinary cultur

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The lantern festival of Hoi An, Vietnam, is a magical monthly tradition

Located halfway along the coast of Vietnam, Hoi An is famous for its delicious food, excellent tailors and one of Vietnam's most historic old quarters, dating back to the 15th century and marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And beyond its inna

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An escape to Japan's mystical city Nikko

On the shores of Lake Chuzenji, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo in the Tochigi Prefecture is Nikko; a national treasure filled with natural beauty and important UNESCO World Heritage sites. Its literal translation means “sunlight” so it’s

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Cambodia's legendary temples of Angkor

Cambodia claims to be the only country with a building on its flag. That building is, of course, the familiar profile of Angkor Wat. Claimed to be the largest religious structure of any kind in the world. it is, however, just part of a vast comple

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Top 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 vi

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10 terrific tropical resorts in Vietnam & Cambodia

I once read a quote that "time wasted at the beach is time well spent." Tranquil and serene, beaches have that magic, that makes you forget the outside world, and time spent here is the time he/she gives to him/herself, sitting for hours gazing at

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Highlight's of India's classic 'Golden Triangle'

India is an enormous and ancient country packed with history, culture, and nature. Many first-timers opt for the classic Golden Triangle circuit, including the "greatest hits" destinations of capital city Delhi as well as Agra and Jaipur; these da

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Discovering the Philippines resort city of Tagaytay

Located in the province of Cavite an hour north of Manila, Tagaytay (pop. around 71,000) is one of the Philippines most popular domestic destination because of its beautiful scenic landscapes, natural attractions, and relatively cooler climate, sit

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In awe of Australia's Great Ocean Road

Australia is packed with magnificent sights, sites, and experiences, including marvelous road trips. One of the best - and certainly the most famous - is the 243-kilometre (151-mile) stretch along the coast and rugged cliffs of the southern state o

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Oh, Kolkata! Welcome to India’s intellectual, artistic & cultural capital

Over in the eastern India, in the state of West Bengal, the country's third largest metro area (pop 14.1 million) was founded in 1690 by the British colonizers as Calcutta, and was the capital of the Raj until 1911. Also dubbed "the City of Joy," i

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Top 10 things to discover in Mumbai

Also called Bombay, Mumbai is now the largest city in India, and one of its main economic lungs. The contrasts are striking, as everywhere in the country. Extreme poverty and wealth rub shoulders in sometimes indescribable chaos. It's hot, it's dus

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An imperial journey: old meets new in Tokyo

Tokyo is the most Instagrammable city I’ve ever experienced and this speaks volumes coming from me, considering my passport-stamped globetrotter status as a travel TV host. With mind-blowing attention to detail at every turn, Japan's capital is a

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Paragliding in Vietnam

Travelers usually rave about Vietnam’s magnificent natural beauty, rich culture along with unique traditional lifestyle from north to south. Furthermore, by motorbike or on tours is the typical way most travelers choose to discover those features.

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Celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan

Celebrated by the Japanese according to the Gregorian calendar only since 1873, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day have evolved their own unique set of customs. Let me share a quick primer on Shōgatsu in Japan with you - it's a festive time of year

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An intro to Osaka, Japan's 2nd city

Located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan and just under three hours by train from Tokyo, Osaka is spread across 221 square kilometers and has a population of 2.6 million. During World War II, air raids and bombings level

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Terrific, tropical Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island

Awash in the balmy waters of the Gulf of Thailand 45 kilometers off Vietnam's southwestern coast and due south of Cambodia's southern coast, Phu Quoc (written in Vietnamese as Phú Quốc) is 574 square kilometres (222 sq mi) and has a population of

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4 fab restaurants in Sydney

Lovely Cat Ba Island, in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay

6 tips for a budget-friendly visit to Hong Kong

5 of Sydney's best beaches

The charms of Chennai (Madras), India's fourth largest city

The lantern festival of Hoi An, Vietnam, is a magical monthly tradition

An escape to Japan's mystical city Nikko

Cambodia's legendary temples of Angkor

Top 7 cool things to do in Auckland, New Zealand

10 terrific tropical resorts in Vietnam & Cambodia

Highlight's of India's classic 'Golden Triangle'

Discovering the Philippines resort city of Tagaytay

In awe of Australia's Great Ocean Road

Oh, Kolkata! Welcome to India’s intellectual, artistic & cultural capital

Top 10 things to discover in Mumbai

An imperial journey: old meets new in Tokyo

Paragliding in Vietnam

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan

An intro to Osaka, Japan's 2nd city

Terrific, tropical Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island

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