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Archive for July 2006

July 7th, 2006

Book Tip: Phaic Tan (Jetlag Travel Guide)

Here’s a book tip for all you Asia-fans out there: Phaic Tan (Jetlag Travel Guide)
An amusing adventure into the heart of Asia, this is the best general travel guide ever you can get hold of to help you imagine how your trip to Asia could turn out. Here’s a teaser:
Visitors to Phaic Tan also vary […]

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July 6th, 2006

Junior Summer Holiday Golf Camps at Laguna Phuket

Golfing in Phuket? Bring the kids along and have them join Laguna Phuket’s Junior Summer Holiday Golf Camps. Golf lessons will be held twice weekly (Mondays and Wednesdays), from 10 am to 1 pm throughout July and August. The golf camp is for children aged 6-13 years. Fees cost THB1000 (about $26) per session. For […]

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July 6th, 2006

Landmark Mandarin Oriental + Harvey Nichols = Shopaholism

Hong Kong is one the shopping capitals in Asia. And in the summer months of July and August, you can’t come and go without having been to the shops.
What did you say? You’d love to, but haven’t got the time to scour the sales? Well, if your tastes run to the likes of Armani and […]

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July 5th, 2006

Matt Was In Asia!

I so envy this guy. I wish I could do the same, but me all over Asia, of course. Hm, time to learn dancing.

If your curiosity is piqued, click here to find out why this guy’s dancing all over the world. Apparently he’s been all over Southeast Asia; pity he skipped the Philippines.
Thanks, Maricar, for […]

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July 5th, 2006

Benadryl During Flights?

A recent study says that antihistamines, particularly Benadryl, actually do not help children sleep.
“Benadryl is widely used, parents use it, physicians recommend it to help kids sleep,” said study lead author Dr. Dan Merenstein, a pediatrics specialist at Georgetown University Medical Center. “But the bottom line is, it doesn’t work,” he added.
Although the study was […]

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July 4th, 2006

Siam Ocean World

Located within Bangkok’s new Siam Paragon Mall is an oasis for waterworld lovers. Touted to be the biggest aquarium in Southeast Asia, the Siam Ocean World features about 400 animals from different habitats ranging from tropical rainforests, the deep reefs, and rocky shores.
You can also take the glass bottom boat ride to see the […]

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July 4th, 2006

Thailand-Cambodia-Laos via Discovery Airpass

Bangkok Airways, Siem Reap Airways and Lao Airlines have teamed up to make travelling among the different destinations in the region more convenient. How does it work?
To begin, purchase a minimum of three coupons (or a maximum of six), leaving the dates of all but the first flight of your journey open. Next decide how […]

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July 3rd, 2006

Marriott Bangkok’s “Room of the Future”

What do you look for in a hotel? Comfort? Technological convenience? Location?
There’s one hotel that has taken all the small details into consideration. From the ergonomic design of the chairs, to the rain shower, to the technological provisions, the Marriott hotel chain is revolutionizing the design of hotel rooms. The first Marriott Hotel in Asia […]

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