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I came across this report on a “jjimjilbang”, or Korean-style saunas, and was particularly intrigued by the so-called The Emperor’s Sitz Hip Room.
There are holes in the center of each chair, and from the holes rise steam from various herbs, which seep into the skin and womb. This steam removes body wastes and stimulates blood […]
If you find yourself in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year period, that is, from Feb. 12-21, you can experience a festivity full of ancient traditions, rituals and culture.
This is your chance to experience the unique fusion of ancient customs and modern fun in one of the world’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations. You’ll […]
Didn’t I tell you to expect travel promos for the Chinese New Year period? Well, here’s one, for example.
Bintan Lagoon Resort is offering Chinese New Year Villa Package Promo rates from February 11-24, 2007:
Cempaka Villa at Sin$450++ (for 4 pax)
Buganvil Villa at Sin$625++ (for 6 pax)
Angsoka Villa at Sin$825++ (seafacing) /Sin$750++ (non seafacing) (for 7 […]
According to Chinese folk customs, 2007 is the ‘Year of Gold’, one of the five elements, and also is the ‘Year of the Pig’, a sign on the Chinese zodiac. Let’s see if this year will give all of us good fortune!
Or lots of travel experiences. The Chinese New Year will fall on February 18, […]
Starting March 23, 2007, Tiger Airways will fly 4 times a week from Singapore to Perth, Australia. Return fares from Singapore start from only AUD$292.24 (fares range around US$200-230), inclusive of fees and taxes. The flight takes about 4 and a half hours.
What to do in Perth? Check out these suggested itineraries. And if you’re […]
If you want to take advantage of low airfares and last-minute deals, you’ll have to be flexible. In fact, in a lot of cases, you’d have to be read to fly like, within the week, or in a few days’ notice. Take for example, This Week’s Real Deals from Tiger Airways: up to 10,000 available […]
Sure, the cost of living in Asia is generally lower than in most western countries. So tourists expect the dollar, euro or pound to have a high buying power when they travel in the region. It’s still true, generally, but on my last visit to the Philippines last month, I was surprised to see that […]
How many of you would consider leaving your job and your comfort zone and go back-packing in Asia? Sounds crazy? Well, some people have gutsto just go and leave everything behind, and explore the different cultures and communities in Asia.
Join Dan Spokojny and Justin Trauben as they explore the region. At Vlogabond, you not only […]
Soon Oasis Hong Kong Airlines will no longer have the monopoly of offering budget fares for the Europe-Asia route. Last week, a new long-haul budget airline has been unveiled: Air Asia X, a joint venture between Air Asia and Fly Asian Express (FAX) - will launch in July and fly from Kuala Lumpur to destinations […]
Considering the bombings that occurred in Bangkok during New Year’s Eve, the Australian government has issued a travel advice for travel to Thailand, particularly to Bangkok.
Basically, it says that there is a high threat of further terrorist attacks in Thailand, including places that foreigners frequent. Among others, they advise that before heading overseas, you should […]
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