10 Things You Should Know Before Going to Malaysia
To help you better understand the culture in Malaysia, here is a local’s list of the most important things to know before you go.
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Human By Nature: Visiting Kerala in India
Discover Kerala. where the warm people have earned this part of India the nickname, “God’s Own Country.” Read more
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7 Best Things to Do in Bedugul, Bali
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5 Fun Family Vacation Destinations
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5 Amazing Vacations to Check Off Your Bucket List
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Mount Kinabalu, Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
6 Fun City Breaks and Vacation Destinations
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Are you thinking of taking a few days away, unwinding from work? Perhaps a city break could be the perfect getaway for y...
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6 Alternative Vacation Ideas
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Avoid tourist crowds and prices with these 6 alternative travel ideas. Includes average cost per day and recommended int...
10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka
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How to Do a Macau Day Trip from Hong Kong
One hour by ferry, Macau is an easy day trip from Hong Kong. Here's what you need to know, from visas to a things to see...
One hour by ferry, Macau is an easy day trip from Hong Kong. Here's what you need to know, from visas to a things to see...
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Guide to the Most Important Temples in Bali
An essential guide to the most important temples in Bali, the Island of the Gods, with cultural insights, travel tips, a...
An essential guide to the most important temples in Bali, the Island of the Gods, with cultural insights, travel tips, a...
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Here’s Why You Should Visit Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore
Singapore's Chinatown has a "don't-miss" surprise: the oldest Hindu temple in the country. Read more
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Sri Mariamman Temple Singapore
10 Best Islands in Thailand for a Perfect Beach Holiday
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Besakih Temple, Besakih, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Guide to the Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai
An easy guide to the best things to do in Chiang Mai - temples, markets, food, classes, adventures, animals, travel tips...
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Old City Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
6 Hong Kong Foods You Need to Try
Taking a food tour in Hong Kong ... would you be willing to try these 6 dishes? Read more
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Chan Kee Roasted Goose, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
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10 Wonders of Malaysia You Need to Explore
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LEGOLAND, Jalan Legoland, Medini, Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia
A Guide to the Singapore Night Safari: Worth It?
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Night Safari Singapore
5 Indonesian Street Foods: Beach Edition
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Pantai Lasiana, Lasiana, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
10 Things You Should Know Before Going to Malaysia
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To help you better understand the culture in Malaysia, here is a local's list of the most important things to know befor...
Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Guide to Koh Samui Beaches for Your Thailand Holiday
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Ko Samui Surat Thani Thailand
It’s Not All Roses on Bali
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10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Cambodia
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Escape to Koh Yao Noi – Unspoiled Island Paradise in Thailand
Take a short escape from hectic Thai city life to Koh Yao Noi, one of Thailand's last unspoiled islands, still untouched...
Take a short escape from hectic Thai city life to Koh Yao Noi, one of Thailand's last unspoiled islands, still untouched...
Ko Yao Noi Phang-nga Thailand
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If you're heading to Taiwan, visit these 12 top attractions for an unforgettable trip. Read more
Taroko Gorge, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan
What’s It Like to Live in Bali?
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Moving overseas requires adapting to cultural differences. Here are some of the lessons one new expat learned in Bali. R...
Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
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One Day in Taipei: 8 Things to Do
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Taipei 101/World Trade Center, 西村里, Taipei City, Taiwan
These Photos of Nan Lian Garden Will Inspire You to Visit Hong Kong
Nan Lian Garden is a place of beauty and peace in hectic Hong Kong. It's also a perfect Tang Dynasty garden that screams...
Nan Lian Garden is a place of beauty and peace in hectic Hong Kong. It's also a perfect Tang Dynasty garden that screams...
Nan Lian Garden, Fung Tak Road, Hong Kong
7 Unique Things to Do in Bangkok
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Bangkok Thailand
How to Photograph Thaipusam at Batu Caves
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Shilin Night Market is Taiwan Street Food Heaven
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Shilin Night Market is Taipei's largest, best-known market, and a top attraction due to the unusual street foods and sna...
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Singapore River Cruise Sightseeing Review
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Jimbaran Seafood: Dinner on a Bali Beach
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Menega Cafe, Jimbaran, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO Site
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Singapore Botanic Gardens Cluny Road Singapore
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum in Singapore
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The remarkable Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, in the heart of Singapore's Chinatown, has much to interest its vis...
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum South Bridge Road Singapore
One Day in Singapore: Best Things to See
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Raffles Avenue, Singapore Flyer, Singapore
Have You Experienced Marina Bay Sands?
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Marina Bay Sands Singapore
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Recipe: Indonesian Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam)
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Recipe: How to Make Indonesian Gado Gado Salad
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Indonesian Gado-gado is a boiled vegetable salad served with a warm peanut sauce. This healthier version calls for steam...
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Road Tripping Through Soe West Timor
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A Westerner's entertaining first-person account of how Indonesians road trip from Kupang to Soe West Timor. Read more
Soe, Kampung Baru, South Timor Tengah Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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