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You want it, Phuket's got it. Cabaret shows, night clubs, live music, DJs, bars, busy restaurants, waterfront cocktails, laid back cafes . . . it's up to you, really. With so much choice, though, deciding how to spend your evening isn't necessarily a walk in the park! With many accommodation choices available aswell in the heart of the nightlife, like the Radisson Blu Phuket Resort, you can be... ❯❯❯
No megalopolis that stands on the precipice of 25 million persons can deliver on a promise of coherent logistical ease. And yet, on the whole, the likes of Seoul and Tokyo do a remarkable job. To this list we can safely and happily add Shanghai. If not quite there yet, the primary hub of the People’s Republic of China has designs on becoming a public transport model for cities of the future to... ❯❯❯
Tamil Nadu’s vast and feverish state capital is the fourth most populous city in India. Chennai (once Madras) is a modern metropolis of close to 9 million people and a dynamic linchpin in the subcontinent’s economy. This epicentre of information technology, industry, Tamil and Dravidian cultures, Carnatic music and Kollywood films is a singular gateway to South India. Chennai’s notable throng of... ❯❯❯
Bali, they say, is a genuine paradise on earth. From the rugged mountain ranges tumble swathes of winding rice terraces, banana trees bordering roads speckled with shrines and leading to the black sands of Bali’s unique volcanic beaches. A surfer’s paradise since the 1960’s, its beaches attract thousands a year. World-class diving and an enduring traditional fishing industry, replete with quaint... ❯❯❯
Image by: Dorli Photography Do you remember the original Star Wars? It was actually episode 4, in which young Luke Skywalker floated very quickly, quietly and smoothly across that arid landscape, in his long-ago and far-away equivalent of a small car. As far as this planet is concerned that may be a few years away in the opposite chronological direction, but there is somewhere that you can float... ❯❯❯
image by: Piero Sierra When we look for our holidays, the same places always seem to crop up. A lot of people do not like to stray too far when going abroad and will go to the same places year on year. This can be nice as you get to know places better and get more comfortable with the locals, culture, language and cuisine, but it can become a little boring doing the same things again and again.... ❯❯❯
Bali is acknowledged as a world-renowned tourism destination. This is why the Indonesian government makes sure that the exotic island is able to offer abundant choices of accommodation in the form of five-star and budget hotels, inns, guesthouses, cottages, villas, and even small homes. With sufficient accommodation infrastructure in place, Bali tourism officials assure visitors and tourists from... ❯❯❯
Yes, they do exist! But if like me you love street food sans meat, you do need to know what to ask for. For short-term visitors to Shanghai, it is understandable that this may pose a problem. Here are some helpful options for you to grab on the run while sightseeing around this fabulous metropolis. All snacks can be found at corner street stalls and will set you back just a few RMB’s each. The... ❯❯❯
The Philippines has become a popular getaway for travelers looking for a great Asian destination. This archipelago---made up of 7,107 island---is home to amazing beaches and scenery that are perfect for people who want to relax and relieve themselves of the stress brought by a stressful work week. This short article aims to provide useful information to travelers who are planning a holiday here.... ❯❯❯
An hour and half journey north from the town of Sarawak in Sabah Borneo, lies a jewel in the sea, glinting smugly against a backdrop of azure sea and palm fronds this coral flanked gem of the Sulu sea is a divers paradise. Kick back Lankayan Island is notably small, and as such there is only one place to kick off your flip flops and lay down your head, the Lankayan Island Dive resort. 16 wooden... ❯❯❯