Banyuwangi, A City With Many Stories
My knowledge of the Majapahit Empire was confined to what I learned from history books in school many years ago. But a visit to Banyuwangi in Indonesia’s East Java made …
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Fun Holiday Ideas For Fathers
Malaysia offers many fascinating places where you can go for all kinds of holidays. This Father’s Day, why not plan for a weekend getaway with the family? Here are some …
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Let there be light: Mesmerising Vivid Sydney
It’s winter in Sydney now, but the dark and dreary atmosphere one usually associates with this chilly season is absent in this part of the southern hemisphere because the Australian …
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It’s winter in Sydney now, but the dark and dreary atmosphere one usually associates with this chilly season is absent in this part of the southern hemisphere because the Australian …
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Malaysia’s Pink Challengers To Compete In Dragon Boat Race
Malaysia’s dragon boat team Pink Challengers will be representing the country in this year’s Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival race. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board with the Hong …
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Why Climb Mountains In South-East Asia?
If you are one of the millions who choose to holiday in South-East Asia this year, you might be surprised how accessible, affordable, and rewarding climbing a mountain is. It …
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Cultural Experience: Cruising Down The River Ganges In India
“This is where Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa lived most of her life,” tells omniscient guide Nilanjana as we peep inside a small room of a modest suburban house in Kolkata, …
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What The Haj And Umrah Pilgrimages Mean To A Muslim
Performing the Haj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and forms the bulk of religious pilgrimage by Malaysians yearly. “Going for Haj is a very meaningful experience for …
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Go For The Simple Life In Idyllic Can Tho, Vietnam l Star2.com
If eco-tourism is something that intrigues you, then Can Tho in Vietnam is one destination you can check out. Located in the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is regarded as the …
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Zoom Into The Charming Jing’an When In Shanghai l Star2.com
Jing’an Temple, with its unmissable gold-plated pagoda, rises above one of central Shanghai’s busiest roads. It is the Jing’an district’s most striking landmark, and is situated on the oldest historical …
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