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Of course, the Tubbataha Reefs is not the only Asia nominee for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. In fact, between the Arab region to the Far East Asia and even all the way to Mongolia and the Russian Federation, there are over 50 nominees from Asia, attesting to the myriad of natural bounty Asia […]
As I’ve said in my previous post, the next big even here in Asia is the Chinese New Year, which will fall on February 07-08, 2008. I hate to say it, but if you haven’t booked your flights and accommodations yet, it might already be a bit too late for the best deals. Expect hotel […]
Do you know where the southernmost point of the Asia Continent is?
It’s off Sentosa island in Singapore, on of the most visited tourist attractions in Singapore. The southernmost point is actually a man-made island accessible via this bridge:
Discover this, and more attractions from the Sentosa website.
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Here’s a good primer for those planning on visiting the Philippines, especially those coming from the US. It’s the first of series, and I’m eagerly awaiting the next part.
The Philippines is a less popular destination in comparison to its other Southeast Asian neighbors. While some hotspots like Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Davao, and the Banaue region […]
Phi Phi Island in Thailand is one of Glam’s picks for the World’s Top 8 Beaches.
Surrounded by rugged freestanding rock cliffs jutting skyward from the ocean, this tiny island, with its secluded, lush beach backdrop, is so astoundingly beautiful, it was the setting for The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Phi Phi Island was also one of […]
What makes Thailand an amazing destination? The Tourism Authority of Thailand has summarized it in what they call the “Seven Amazing Wonders” of Thailand:
Thainess: “Experience the Art of Thai Living” — which refers to traditional Thai hospitality, lifestyle and friendliness of the people
Treasure products:“Land of Heritage and History” — covering the World Heritage sites […]
Two Asian spots are included in the New 7 Wonders of the World(n7w): The Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.
The n7w were the results of a global election and were announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.
Next, the organizers are looking for nominations for […]
Nature is calling and you don’t know where the next decent loo is? Next time, consult The Bathroom Diaries first, before you head out there.
The Bathroom Diaries scours the globe to rate the worlds’ toilets. Few would visit a country without some advanced information, yet our tender bits are exposed to uncharted territories with […]
Over the last few weeks, my world has been pretty hectic. The flat is a mess and I’m frequenting urls that end with “.sg”.
Yep, in less than a couple of months, I’ll be blogging about Asia in situ (provided I can get wired to the internet soon after we set foot). We’re relocating on […]
Like Grace and Maricar of Filipina Soul, I’m off to the Philippines. Like them, I’ll have my kid in tow: a four-year old, who has hopefully gotten used to the idea of long-haul flights (this will be his 4th time to fly this stretch, although we’ve used different airlines and routes in the past).
Unlike […]
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