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Ten top new hotels
Looking for a hotel that really stands out from the crowd? Read on to find why these hotels stand out. -Reuters
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Car-free Bangkok
Mention Bangkok, and many tend to think of traffic snarls, smog and rising temperatures. But things are changing for the better. -The Star |
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Fun by yourself
Alone on the road? It need not be a lonely journey for those who find themselves travelling alone, read on to find out. -NST
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Itchy bug village
In Pahang, there is a village named after chengkenik, a bug that lives on wild boars. -NST |
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Business-class coach to Singapore
For RM80, you can travel in business-class luxury to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur. -NST
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Car-less and carefree in Perth
Tips and tricks of what to do in Perth, Australia. -The Jakarta Post, ANN |
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Hua Hin
Quick getaways in Thailand. -The Nation, ANN
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Travelling the Kingdom
Discover Thailand in just three days. From June 5 to 8, check out the best places to go at the Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF) 2008. -The Nation, ANN
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Hop-on for a fun ride around town
Tourists can now enjoy KL sightseeing in a new light. -NST
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Web surfing Philippines' islands
To meet the growing demand for information about the 7,107 islands, Philippine Airlines has begun an online portal called Onfill for Koreans. -The Korea Herald, ANN |
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Travel bargain
Visiting Phuket during this rainy season? Stay at the Indigo Pearl resort and get a voucher for a free night's stay if it rains. -ST
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Opera in summer
Got a week to spare in Spain and Italy? Get ready for the opera festival around this time of the year. -ST |
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Discover Israel
I am going to Israel and would like to see the religious spots there. What historical places should I visit? Also, is it easy to get around in a rented car? -ST
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Customs in Jordan and Egypt
What is the appropriate attire for women and what customs should I observe in order not to offend the locals? -ST
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Summer fests in Helsinki
A good day trip to make would be to the city of Turku, about 150km west of Helsinki. -ST
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Skyscraper of steel toy parts sparkles in New York
American artist Chris Burden's latest project is a nearly seven-storey model skyscraper made from a million pieces of stainless steel toy parts.- Reuters |
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Sound of soca and jamoo at rainforest fest
They are Trinidad and Tobago's royal family of music and will be performing at the upcoming Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak from July 11 to 13. -The Star
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Top 10 restaurants with a great view
The food at a top restaurant may be note-worthy but what about the view? -Reuters |
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Hostel Situation
Whoever coined that term must've known that adding an 's' in the middle of 'hotel' would make all the difference. -Philippine Daily Inquirer, ANN
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Cold holiday, cool style
Dunhill is planning a camping trip in November that will bring adventure seekers to one of the coolest places in the world - the Antarctica. -NST |
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Vacation on the wild side
With so much travel advice, where do you begin? Iraq, perhaps... -The Star, ANN
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Rainforest music festival enters 11th year
After the rousing 10th anniversary celebrations last year, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is ready to provide an even better experience for music lovers. -NST |
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Good buys in Delhi
For travelling within Delhi, it is advisable to hire a car or take auto rickshaws. -ST
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Top 10 "weird activities" around the world
These weird activities include soaking yourself in a red wine pool and celebrating Eeyore's birthday. -Reuters |
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Super travel systems
The hike in the price of oil has successfully forced the public as well as the Government to seriously consider public transportation options. -The Star, ANN
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Jewish museum of life
The Libeskind-designed institution in San Francisco focuses on the evolving expression of Jewish identity, rather than the past. -Reuters
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Parental coaching
We learn how to be a parent from our parents but sometimes the templates of yesteryear may not be quite as relevant today. -The Star, ANN
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Crafts bazaar bonus
The famous Rainforest World Music Festival is getting bigger, greater, more varied with every year. This year, it is enlivened by an International Crafts Bazaar (July 9-15). -NST |
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Rainforest jungle beat
It's music without borders at next month's Rainforest World Music Festival. Find out what those attending can expect. -NST
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Have your fill in Colombo
From history to good food and shopping, the colourful capital of Sri Lanka has much to offer. -ST |
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To survive a fire in a plane, sit near exits
Passengers sitting near plane?s emergency exits have the best chance of escaping in a fire. -ST
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Take your pick in Turkey
Head only a short distance from this sub-alpine city and it is still possible to see many traditional aspects of Turkish life. -The Star |
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