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8 of Thailand´s beautiful lesser known destinations

CEphoto, Uwe Aranas When planning a trip to Thailand, the images that often spring to mind are those of golden pagodas; buzzing markets and nightlife in Bangkok; and the busy beaches of Phuket. But " the land of smiles" holds many more secrets waiting to be unearthed in its lesser-known cities and towns. They´re all safe for travelers; accessible via the country´s efficient network of air routes, roads, and trains; and offer a range of accommodations; The best time to visit them is during the…

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While hiking in Japan, exploring the the heart and soul (and tushes!) of a most singular country

Peter Van Bossche; other photos by Victor Block unless otherwise noted How often do a toilet and a tea ceremony form perfect metaphors for the culture of a country? But so it is in the Land of the Rising Sun. The toilet falls into the realm of delightful personal discoveries. First a warm toilet seat along with musical options with a variety of buttons that cleaned more areas with water spray than I have nether-region body parts, a portion of the large bathroom mirror that remained perfectly…

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Why India is a medical tourism hotspot

HemanthOS The world´s most populous country is also one of its richest in terms of what it has to offer visitors on all fronts - culture, history, cuisine, natural attractions, and much more. And apart from all that, India has also become one of the top ten countries visited by foreigners for healthcare, thanks to its modern medical infrastructure and technology; talented physicians; prices for procedures which are among the world´s lowest; minimal wait times; and widespread fluency in…

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4 of Bangkok´s most entrancing temples

Thailand´s capital is an amazing destination packed with all kinds of sensory experiences, and near the top of the list is the cultural/historical heritage represented by its Theravada Buddhist temples, and here´s a quartet not to miss when you visit Bangkok, all with nominal entrance fees. read post

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Ken Kok Lee March 18, 2025 at 8:15pm

Interesting, I didn´t see Jakarta coming. And honestly I think Hong Kong and my hometown Singapore should be on this list, too. But for what it´s worth: https://www.timeout.com/asia/news/asias-best-cities-for-food-right-...

These are Asia's best cities for food right now, according to Time Out

Four Asian cities stood out as culinary hotspots for thousands of city-dwellers worldwide.
Jordan Simon January 21, 2025 at 8:20pm

Ladies and gentlemen and non-binaries, Condé Nast Traveler has weighed in lol https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-go-in-asia-2025

The Best Places to Go in Asia in 2025

For ancient forests, cutting-edge fashion, and urban eco spaces.
María José November 11, 2024 at 5:03pm

Asia ranks high on must-travel lists for 2024 and 2025, and it turns out Travel+Leisure especially singled out Thailand as its "destination of the year" for ´25: https://www.travelandleisure.com/thailand-destination-of-the-year-2...
José Balido June 8, 2024 at 5:57pm

Quite a few of this sites Indian members post about "yatras," which are Hindu spiritual pilgrimages, and the Modi government has been investing millions in renovating Hindu temples and promoting religious tourism to them - and this also ties into its controversial Hindu-centric agenda. Reuters wrote about this earlier this year: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/markets/asia/temple-tourism-set...

Temple tourism set to soar under India's Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated one of the holiest Hindu temples and his government has been spending millions of dollars t…
Ken Kok Lee May 21, 2024 at 9:00am

Condé Nast Traveler´s top spots in Oceania/Pacific for 2024: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-go-in-australia-new...

The Best Places to Go in Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific in 2024

For First Nations cultural immersions, world-class wines, and top surfing spots.
Helen Brown April 8, 2024 at 5:31pm

Anyone know Macau? Is this a good case to be made? https://travelnoire.com/macau-hottest-new-travel-destination-asia

Why Macau Is The Hottest New Travel Destination In Asia - Travel Noire

With its blend of Portuguese and Chinese culture, world-class resorts, and vibrant nightlife, Macau offers a unique experience for travelers.
Jordan Simon February 9, 2023 at 11:14am

I recently came across CNN Travel's look at a dozen and a half destinations across Asia which are lesser known gems. I'd heard of (and have even been to) some, but others were new to me. An interesting read! https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-hnk/index.html
John Kipper December 16, 2022 at 12:26pm

Singapore-based website TheSmartLocal.com just published an overview of more than a dozen visitor attractions which opened in the city this year: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/new-attractions-singapore-2022/
Jeffrey Kunst November 21, 2022 at 12:27pm

The hangover from the pandemic is having a dampening effect on the region's visitor arrival numbers, and of course the tourism industry: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/21/paradise-paused-asia-...

Paradise paused: Asia-Pacific tourism continues to lag after the Covid induced freeze

Foreign arrivals slowly return, but cost of living pressures and China’s zero-Covid policy weigh on visitor numbers
David Paul Appell September 16, 2022 at 11:39am

One of six UNESCO sites in Pakistan, in southeastern Sindh province a bit over six hours from Karachi, Moenjodaro dates back some 5,000 years to the Bronze Age, and is one of the world's oldest preserved human settlements: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/moenjodaro-pakistan-floods-i...

Pakistan UNESCO site Moenjodaro badly damaged by flooding

One of the world's oldest preserved human settlements has been significantly damaged by torrential rain in Pakistan as the country battles the worst…