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When I wrote about China’s tightened visa procedures in light of the upcoming Olympics, I already said that they should watch out that it doesn’t backfire. Looks like my fears were not unfounded.
By now, Beijing hotels should already be fully booked in anticipation of the summer visitors. In reality, however, business is slow.
“We are not […]
Out of the many out there, which website do you use to book your accommodations online? Which website do you find easiest to use? Which offers the best room rates?
Often, I consult 2-3 websites to book my travel needs, compare the rates offered, and book from that which returns the best offer. Although I have […]
The following is a contribution from guest blogger, Kala, who is currently based in Qatar. She has lived in the Philippines and France, and plans to visit 15 more countries before she turns 30.
Wanting a taste of traditional Japanese lifestyle, my recent trip to Japan included booking several nights at a ryokan in Kyoto. A […]
Nepal plans to rename the Lukla airport, the only airport in the Mount Everest region, after the first two men to reach the world’s highest peak, Sir Edmund Hillary and his climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay.
Hilary died early last month due to a heart attack. He has founded the Himalayan Trust, which has built 27 schools, […]
The Hotel Club Travel Blog has the details on the new Terminal 3 of the Beijing Capital Airport, which was just finished right in time to welcome the hordes of visitors arriving for the upcoming Beijing Olympics 2008. If the photos over there aren’t impressive enough, take a look at how the airport glows in […]
The following entry is contributed by guest blogger, Mec, currently writing at MEComposing.
A trip to Palawan is not complete without a visit to El Nido.
A trip to El nido, on the other hand, is made complete by the offerings of El Nido Boutique and Art Cafe . It’s a one-stop shop really for everything […]
The following entry is a contribution from guest blogger, Toni, currently writing at Wifely Steps.
Why do I love Bangkok? Let me count the ways. For now, let’s go with the Top 5 reasons however, as I could go on and on with why I love this city so. I want to whet your appetite with […]
Jackie Chan’s commercials for Visa and the Beijing Olympics never failed to elicit chuckles from me every time I chance upon them on the tv. I’m not sure if this one is the latest of the series of commercials, but it’s definitely one of my favorites:
Man, how old is the guy?!?
Tags: Asia, asia-destination, […]
We always associate fortune cookies with Chinese restaurants and assumed they originated in China, but did you know that they are actually virtually unknown in China?
There are several speculations regarding the origins of the fortune cookie, the most widely held belief is that this is an invention of the Chinese settlers in America. However, a […]
The following is a contribution from guest blogger, Kala, who is currently based in Qatar. She has lived in the Philippines and France, and plans to visit 15 more countries before she turns 30.
Whenever I tell people that I went to Japan for holidays, they sigh and say, “Oh, it must have been so expensive!” […]
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