1471. Bangkok Rice Barge Cruise - A Quick Way to Take in the Sights
August 12, 2012
For years Bangkok was just a small trading post located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. However, all that changed in 1782 when King Rama I made it the capital of Siam (the name Thailand was formerly known by) after Ayutthaya, the then capital, was burnt by Burmese invaders. The city has co...
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1472. Uncover Hong Kong's Illustrious Chinese Heritage at the Captivating Hong Kong Museum of Art
August 12, 2012
Ideally located on the waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui within minutes from the Star Ferry terminus lies what has often been described as one of the country’s most illustrious cultural centres. Known as the Hong Kong Museum of Art this captivating institution is in fact one of Kowloon’s more popular s...
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1473. Explore Muthurajawela Marsh - Adventure in Sri Lanka
August 12, 2012
Muthurajawela (Sinhalese for ‘Swamp of Royal Treasure’) Marsh is a marsh situated in the Sri Lankan city of Negombo. The marsh borders both the mighty Kelaniya River and the famous Negombo Lagoon. The fenland gets its name from the treasures that are thought to be buried here by ancient kings. It...
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1474. Wilpattu Wildlife Reserve - Ecotourism in Sri Lanka
August 12, 2012
Sri Lanka is a tropical island separated from India by the Palk Straits. The island is known for its gorgeous beaches and extensive tropical forests. The country is a global biodiversity hotspot and is home to an amazing variety of birds and animals. In fact, over twenty percent of the flowering ...
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1475. Family and Kids Park Zoo - Sightseeing in the UAE
August 12, 2012
Abu Dhabi (which is Arabic for ‘Father of Deer’) is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the second largest city in the country. While not a traditional tourist destination, the city has become quite popular in recent times with renewed interest in Arab customs and culture. The emirate ...
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1476. Beijing International Book Fair - Celebrating Literature From Around the World
August 12, 2012
The Beijing International Book Fair is an annual event held in Beijing, China. It is now considered one of the world’s foremost book exhibitions, attracting publishers, authors and visitors from around the world. In 2012 the Beijing Book Fair will celebrate its nineteenth anniversary taking place...
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1477. Abu Dhabi Nightlife - Like no other
August 10, 2012
From pubs to clubs to restaurants and everything in between, Abu Dhabi caters to every sort of evening desire a person can have. Expats and locals alike swing into party mode every evening and perhaps the most time-consuming question is where to go.
If you are chomping at the bit f...
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1478. Vietnam Night Life - South-East Asia's party secret
August 10, 2012
With the rapid development of Vietnam and the influx of tourists from around the world, the night life of this beautiful country has had to keep pace with the changes, and it has done just that, with amazing results.
From the eastern metropolises of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to th...
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1479. Cityscape Global 2012 - Discover a World of Real Estate Opportunities
August 10, 2012
For real-estate professionals the world over, Cityscape Global is an event that does not quietly pass them by. As the most influential event in the Middle East real estate professionals’ calendar, this is a key meeting point for people in the industry to discuss, negotiate, woo and network with s...
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1480. Abu Dhabi Camel Trekking - Adventure in the Desert
August 10, 2012
Abu Dhabi is the cosmopolitan capital of the United Arab Emirates. Although the city’s name means ‘Father of Deer’ (in reference to the quadrupeds that inhabit the emirate), rapid urbanisation and major development has transformed the city into a cutting edge metropolis. The emirate is quite cons...
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