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Festive mood in Sabah
Sabah's month-long Harvest Festival kicked off with symbolic harvesting of padi amid chantings by Kadazandusun priestesses. -The Star, ANN
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Three-day festival promises awesome blend of music
The event is featuring multicultural 'ensembles' from Malaysia, Australia, US, Mexico, Denmark, Reunion Islands, Ireland, Iran, India, France, Canada, Croatia, Tibet and Kenya. -The Star, ANN |
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Leave your heart in San Sebastian
There may be many Michelin-starred restaurants in this Spanish seaside town but the ones that warm the heart are those with a homey touch and honest-to-goodness cooking. -BT
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A little piece of heaven in idyllic Banggol
Tired of city life and feeling the need to unwind? There's a tiny resort tucked on the bank of a river in Banggol that will fit the bill nicely. -NST |
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Qatar: Intriguing mix of old and new
It is a nation that is booming at an unbelievable rate, so whether it's an adventurous holiday or a fancy break you're looking for, Qatar's got something for everyone. -The Star, ANN
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No terminal madness here
Have you ever thought of a bustling airport terminal as a relaxing place? Well, Qatar Airways' new Premium Terminal begs to differ! -The Star, ANN |
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WW2 battery can be tourist draw
A million-dollar artillery battery was built by the British to stop any invasion by the Japanese during World War 2. Now this place may become a tourist attraction. -NST
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Let the fish 'eat' your fingers
Looking for a way to release some stress and at the same time eat healthy? Try the Desaru Fruit Farm in Johor. -NST
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Tereram the latest star of Johor Zoo
A baby camel has joined the Johor Zoo family. -NST
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Great scenery, history
This province is home to a revered Buddha image and four of the nation's most beautiful national parks. -Daily Xpress, ANN |
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Magic off the Mergui isles
Divers exploring Burma's largely uncharted waters are left as gapemouthed as the mammoth whale sharks they encounter. -The Nation, ANN
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Horizons in Phetchaburi
Just 30 minutes north of Hua Hin, the beaches are empty of people but full of local character. -The Nation, ANN |
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Let it snow
Forget about shopping. Get a new high skiing in the winter wonderland that is Nanshan Ski Village near Beijing. -ST
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Bask in the Miami heat
In the day, it's all about the sun, sand and sea. But at night, Miami turns into a sizzling party town. -ST |
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Tohoku is Japan's last samurai town
Resplendently preserved with little thatched houses, it is testament to the might and influence of the Shogun. -BT
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Whither manners?
With its economy booming, Vietnam's nouveau riche are increasing in number, but sometimes they set themselves up for the 'etiquette police'. -The Star |
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Vogue vintage
The fashionable in Gotham, New York don't troop into large department stores; they go for vintage fashion and try to snap a good deal at consignment stores. -The Star
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Sukhothai's Silver Lining
A holiday-time magnet every spring and autumn, the old capital has charms to cherish all year round. -The Nation, ANN |
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Ha Tien: eclectic mix of sun, sand, gemstones
Despite having no major natural attractions or even facilities like quality hotels and resorts, Ha Tien Town is an extremely attractive place thanks to its primitive beauty. -Viet Nam New, ANN
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Luxury hotel set to open soon
The Club at The Saujana Kuala Lumpur is set to open in September this year. -The Star, ANN |
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Award for Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club was named the Best Asian Marine/Yacht Club of the Year at the highly-acclaimed Christofle Asia Boating Awards 2008 held recently in Shanghai, China. -NST
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Underwater church rises in Spain's drying dam
Drought causes water crisis in Barcelona, ships used to bring in water for residents. -TNP |
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Visitors sign up to be 'roughed up'
Interactive show in Lithuania lets tourists experience life under brutal communist rule. -AFP
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Colourful mojo for boutique hotel
What used to be a primary school is now Hotel Re!, which is loud and proud of it. -ST |
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Hidden charms of the south
Johor - the southern gold mine of Malaysia. -NST
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A kaleidoscopic night: Light, camera and water
A giant water screen show on the Putrajaya Lake is the federal administrative capital's latest tourist attraction. -NST |
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A Chinese oddity
The ancient artefacts uncovered in Sanxingdui in Sichuan, China look as if they might have been Mayan. -The Star, ANN
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Museum tribute to sports greats
The Sports Museum of America in New York City is the first all-sports museum in the US. -The Star, ANN |
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Middle Kingdom's Motown
The Yellow Crane Tower is one of the attractions Wuhan has to offer. -China Daily, ANN
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Pampering your kids and you, Sheraton-style
She's just been given a complete US$10 million facelift that makes it one of the snazziest hotels in Tokyo Bay. -BT |
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Let your inner child roam free at this museum
It is a smart, small-scale and nicely packaged alternative to some of the more obvious culture-based choices in the Greater Tokyo area. -BT
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A quest for quiet
Beaches with backdrops of blue sky and towering hills calm the senses in crowded Hong Kong. -The Nation, ANN |
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Pockets of Paradise
Once a tranquil backwater, Pran Buri is being discovered by resort developers. -The Nation, ANN
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Me Tarzan, you Jane
Swinging through the trees on Koh Chang. -Daily Xpress, ANN |
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Southern comfort
A small garden resort in Ranong offers stylish flourishes for a stunted price. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Far from the island crowds
A small boutique hotel on Phuket's Maikhao beach guarantees privacy and peace for romantic getaways. -The Nation, ANN
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Honeymooning Down Under
You don't have to travel far to find romantic holidays for two. -myp
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Many sides of the Australian gem
What some states have to offer. -myp
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Allure of Alice
Fall in love with the natural beauty in and around the outback town of Alice Springs. -ST
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For the record: Castle of love
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan did it. So did William Kellie-Smith - in Perak. Today, Kellie's Castle still stands as an everlasting monument of his love for his wife. -NST |
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Discovering Kampung Senibong
It is a traditional fishing village near Permas Jaya in Johor Baru and is a perfect place for an outing. -NST
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Charm amid the chaos
Taipei may not dazzle. But it works its charm on you - slowly and surely. -ST |
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This side of Pakistan
What you won't likely see on the news is the side of Pakistan that is far, far more worthy of being written about. -Philippine Daily Inquirer, ANN
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Double-decker tour of downtown Seoul
The double-decker's voice system plays a virtual guide, offering a brief introduction of key spots in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. -The Korea Herald,ANN |
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Bear-y strange indeed
There is renewed interest in Kellie's Castle in Perak after a curiously shaped growth was spotted on the trunk of the tree there. -NST
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Away from the beaches
The YTL brand and exclusive apartment units are probably what draw people to the Vistana Hotel & Residences Penang. -NST |
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Resort to change
Thailand doesn't have cutting-edge architecture, but that may change with a new wave of funky beach hotels. -AFP
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