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May 10th, 2008

Happy Mothers’ Day

Although it is a largely western celebration, let me take the chance to shout out to all the mothers out there: Happy Mothers’ Day!
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January 4th, 2008

Avoiding Sandfly Stings

So how do you avoid getting feasted on by sandflies? Here are some tips for avoiding insect stings:
1. Wear protective clothing — long sleeved shirts and pants and hats.
2. Ask your hotel/resort management if they can provide mosquito nets to protect you during your sleep.
3. Use insecticides, mosquito repellents or one of those plug-in insect […]

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December 24th, 2007

Merry Christmas!

Christmas greetings from Let’s Visit Asia!
I hope you’re having a grand time, whereever in the world you are!
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September 18th, 2007

Are Travel Prices Fair? A Survey

Lessno, a discount travel website, is conducting a survey to find out what you think about airfare prices. Do you think the travel prices are fair?
Let them know what you think by answering these 5 questions!
Tags: airfare, Asia, asia-destination, asia-hotels, asia-travel, hotels, travel, travel-packagesShare This

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August 1st, 2007

Back on Track!

I know I’ve been remiss these past few weeks here at Let’s Visit Asia. No, I haven’t been hibernating, quite the opposite, in fact. The past couple of months have been filled with hectic activity as we relocated from Europe back to Asia. Yes, now I’m blogging in situ, giving you all insider info and […]

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May 21st, 2007

IgoUgo Launches Photo Feud Contest

Love snapping photos while on travel? Well, you might want to submit your best shots to the IgoUgo Photo Feud Contest and have a chance to win a trip to Mexico or other participation prizes.
From May 15 to 31, you can submit up to 10 of your best shots per day to the contest. And […]

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February 19th, 2007

Carnival of (Asian) Cities

Here on my part of the sky, we’re in the thick of Carneval season. But that’s not the carnival I’,m talking about. I’m on to a blog carnival, where bloggers submit their entries around a particular theme. Let’s Visit Asia joins the first Carnival of Cities and among the many, here are two other entries […]

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February 9th, 2007

Hard Rock Hotel to Open in Penang, Malaysia

If you love rock n’ roll, then you gotta love the Hard Rock chain of restos and hotels. By the end of next year, there’ll be a Hard Rock hotel in Malaysia to welcome you, too. The third in Asia (the others are in Bali, Indonesia and in Pattaya, Thailand), this 255-room hotel will rise […]

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January 23rd, 2007

Exploring Khujaraho, India

I came across Lora’s travelogue of her travels in India as a student. Her last entry, Temples, Tigers, and Tree houses, was particularly full of action and adventure! It’s a long essay but it’s worth a read, especially if you’re planning to visit the area around Khujaraho. The pictures are beautiful, showcasing the richness of […]

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January 4th, 2007

Happy New Year!!!

New Year, New Look! How do you like the new template? It does take a bit of getting used to, but I think it’s more user friendly, and allows you to see more at a glance. There are still some formatting tweaks that have to be done here and there, but all in all, I […]

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