February 28th, 2007
It’s definitely not the bargain-hunter’s paradise being one of the most expensive places in the world, but when it comes to gadgetry and cult fashion, Tokyo is the place to go.
The pavements are thronged with people, all of them extremely well behaved: they won’t even think of crossing the road until the traffic lights say […]
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February 28th, 2007
Particularly when you travel to countries within the same region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia), you’ll encounter sights, food and local behavior that is shared among the different countries. They may have some local twist or flavor to spring rolls, for example, but it’s basically the same. Different localities would adorn their […]
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February 27th, 2007
Bask in luxury in One of Vietnam’s most exclusive oceanfront resorts: The Nam Hai.
For US$500 a night, you can avail of the “Luxury Experience Package” for two, including a three-course dinner, butler service, complimentary laundry and mini-bar, afternoon tea, cocktail hour drinks and canapés, and limousine service for visits to nearby Hoi An and Danang […]
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February 27th, 2007
Yes, accommodations in Asia can be very cheap. Have a look what digs this guy got for 150-baht (about US$5) in Trat, Thailand:
via: Flyaway Weblog
Tags: air-travel, airlines, Asia, asia-travel, backpacking, budget-hotel, budget-travel, Thailand, Trat
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February 26th, 2007
The Informed Traveler has the scoop on two new luxury hotels to open on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand: the W Retreat and Residences-Koh Samui and Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa, both scheduled to open late next year.
Definitely something for the upscale travelers to look forward to. If your purchasing power is wihtin […]
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February 26th, 2007
Forget luxury wellness resorts. If it’s meditation and soul-searching you’re after, how would you like to try staying in a Buddhist Temple instead?
Temple Stay Korea allows tourists to have a sampling to life in a Buddhist temple and learn, experience and appreciate Korean culture and the lifestyle of Buddhist monks. Organized by the Jogye Order […]
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February 25th, 2007
To those of you who failed to catch MV Doulous in Cebu, well, you’ve still got the chance to see the largest floating book fair in the world aboard the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Doulos visits port cities throughout the world, supplying vital literature resources, encouraging inter-cultural understanding, […]
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February 24th, 2007
There’s a new Four Seasons hotel to open in Mumbai in a few months (slated to open mid-2007). Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is more popularly known for being the epicentre of the world’s most electric entertainment scene: Bollywood.
Consistent with the image of luxury this hotel chain is famed for, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is centrally […]
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February 23rd, 2007
How would you define traveling in luxury and style? How would you like to be pampered like this during your flight?
On the mahogany wood table in front of him, a recently released Hollywood movie was playing on a sleek 23-inch LCD monitor. His luggage was stored under the seat’s ottoman.
Later, Smith changed into a special […]
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February 22nd, 2007
Woohoo! Let’s Visit Asia made it to the finals of the 2007 Travvies Travel Blog Awards! I am just so tickled and honored, considering who the judges were.
Now it’s up to you, readers, to cast your votes. This blog is up among 4 other well-deserving blogs (Europe String, JohnnyJet, Newyorkology and Yucatan Living). I really […]
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