A Guide to Kolkata
India 16.06.2015
The second biggest city in India is as diverse as it is vast, with cultural institutions, gentlemen's clubs, a horse racing track and poverty to be found in its vicinity. These elements culminate in a fascinating centre of contradictions th…
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Discover the Markets of Myanmar
Myanmar 16.06.2015
There are plenty of places in Myanmar to have authentic travel experiences, as this incredible country is relatively new to tourism. One idea is to head to some of the many markets that serve the Burmese people on a day-to-day basis. Here y…
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India's Cuisine
India 16.06.2015
So many and such varied cuisines have evolved in the Subcontinent over the centuries that it’s almost impossible to generalize about food in India. The one thing that can be said with certainly is that for anyone accustomed to the kind of d…
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Chilling in China
China 15.06.2015
I’ve always had a fascination with ice and snow. Perhaps it goes back to when I was a child and my parents would take me sledging in the Peak District on a snowy day. I remember once seeing that someone had built an igloo in the snowy field…
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Weird and Wonderful Tokyo
Japan 12.06.2015
Tokyo is likely to be akin to nowhere you have ever been before. The Japanese capital is known for its frenetic energy, technological advancements and a host of bizarre sites that could only be found in this part of the world. To truly unde…
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Tastes of the Roadside
India 08.06.2015
Picture this. You’re tired and the heat is beginning to prickle your skin, in the way you imagine a porcupine attack would feel. Your clothes are clinging to you and it’s been decided they’re your worst enemy right now. Feeling heavy like p…
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A Guide to Sumo Wrestling for Beginners
Japan 01.06.2015
The sumo stables of Tokyo are a fascinating place to visit, with the opportunity to see morning training the highlight of a trip to Japan for many people. Despite the need to get up early, as sessions usually start at 5am, visits to the sit…
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A Guide to Kashmir
India 26.05.2015
Situated in the northwestern part of South Asia is Kashmir and with it comes a huge amount of diversity. During the 19th century, the area was only denoted as the valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. Howeve…
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The Best Temple Stays in Japan
Japan 21.05.2015
Visiting temples is one of the main activities that people wish to do when they visit Japan, but there are opportunities to have a more extended experience of these sacred places. This can be achieved through shukubo, which are temple lodgi…
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Top 10 Places to Celebrate New Year in Asia
Singapore 20.05.2015
If you want to make your New Year's Eve celebrations a little more special this year, then it's well-worth jetting off on holiday to Asia to enjoy something a bit different. From fireworks exploding above some of the world’s most exotic sk…
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