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  • Christmas in the Tropics - Light-Ups and Displays in Singapore Created: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Information on the light-ups and performances accompanying Christmas in Singapore. From November to the first week of the New Year, Orchard Road and Marina Bay are lit up with stunning electric li...
  • Christmas in the Tropics - Singapore's Six-Week Christmas Celebration Created: Monday, December 14, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    All about celebrating "Christmas in the Tropics" in Singapore - shopping attractions and events for the Yuletide season.
  • Minh Mang Royal Tomb in Hue, Vietnam - Hue, Vietnam Royal Tomb of Minh Mang Created: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    An illustrated overview of the Minh Mang Royal Tomb in Hue, Vietnam.
  • 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia Created: Thursday, April 22, 2010 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    Ten notable cultural and historical structures in Southeast Asia named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
  • Five Ancient Fortresses in Southeast Asia Created: Thursday, December 06, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A list of historic fortresses within Southeast Asia, the remnants of ancient empires that once ruled parts of the region.
  • Walking Tour of Intramuros Created: Saturday, October 13, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A walking tour of the oldest part of Old Manila: Intramuros, the walled city.
  • Top Georgetown, Penang Hostels Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A list of Georgetown's better hostels, ideal for backpackers and flashpackers wishing to stay near or within Penang's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Budget accommodations in Malaysia's most historic c...
  • Top Hostels in Melaka, Malaysia Created: Sunday, May 05, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A list of budget accommodations in Malaysia's historical town of Melaka - cheap stays within walking distance of A'Famosa, Jonker Street, and Melaka's many other cultural and historical sites
  • Top Hostels in Kuching, Malaysia Created: Sunday, May 05, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    Budget accommodations in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state in Borneo, Malaysia - convenient locations in Waterfront and Chinatown
  • Hostels in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Created: Friday, April 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A list of hostels in the capital of Sabah, Malaysia - Kota Kinabalu. Budget accommodations for backpackers seeking authentic hostel living in Eastern Malaysia.
  • Top Hostels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A list of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's top hostels, mainly located in the Chinatown and Bukit Bintang neighborhoods. Check out these budget accommodations in Malaysia's capital.
  • Top Hostels in Malaysia Created: Sunday, May 05, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
    A list of the hostels you'll find all throughout Malaysia, including budget digs in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Melaka, Sabah, and Kuching
  • Top Must-Try Malaysia Street Foods Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    A list of Malaysia's top street foods: these popular culinary finds in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Melaka provide cheap nourishment for travelers in Malaysia
  • Top Must-Try Street Foods in Indonesia Created: Monday, April 08, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    An image gallery of Indonesia's most popular street foods - cheap eats you can find on the streets of Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and other Indonesian cities.
  • Guide to San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Philippines Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
    A short history and present-day guide to the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Philippines - from the trompe l'oeil ceilings to the museum of ecclesiastical art
  • Philippines' Top Churches Created: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
    A list of the Philippines' oldest and most prominent churches - landmarks of the Filipino people's fervent Catholic faith and culture
  • Travel Guide to Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Created: Monday, January 30, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013
    All About Ha Long Bay, the postcard-perfect bay in northern Vietnam. How to get there, how to secure a boat tour, and what you’ll see when you’re floating around the bay.
  • Travel Guide to Intramuros, Manila, Philippines Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
    An introduction to Intramuros for travelers - what to see and do when visiting the historic walled city where Manila was born
  • Email your Guide Created: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    If you want my hands-on attention, email me here and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
  • Drug Laws in Singapore Created: Monday, October 10, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
    All About Singapore's draconian drug laws, tips on how to avoid being arrested, and what to do if arrested in Singapore for drugs
  • Top Ten Must-See Temples in Bali Created: Monday, July 23, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 02, 2013
    A list of Bali's largest, most ornate, and most culturally significant temples - images, location and GPS coordinates included
  • Guide to Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Created: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
    Essential travel information for visitors flying through Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi in Vietnam. Transportation, nearby hotels, and travel tips included.
  • Trekking in the Cameron Highlands Created: Sunday, August 29, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
    Tips, warnings, and suggested trails for trekking in the Cameron Highlands. Read about jungle trekking in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia.
  • Tanah Rata in The Cameron Highlands Created: Sunday, August 29, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
    Tanah Rata is the base for exploring Malaysia's Cameron Highlands. Read about trekking, tea plantations, and visiting Tanah Rata.
  • Hotels in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
    A list of hotels in Brinchang, a settlement in Malaysia's Cameron Highlands. The area attracts more locals, but travelers from all around can appreciate the area's frigid climate, farms and night m...
  • Hotels in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
    These hotels in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands allow you to enjoy the cool mountain air and jungle trails of Malaysia's highest settlement.
  • Hostels in the Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
    A list of hostels and budget hotels located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam: favored by travelers in Vietnam with more courage than cash.
  • Travel Guide to Hanoi, Vietnam Created: Friday, March 22, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
    All about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam - essential travel information on the city's history, transportation, and attractions revealed
  • A Menu of Must-Try Dishes in Hanoi, Vietnam Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
    The food scene in Hanoi, Vietnam is one of the capital city's highlights; don't leave without trying one or all of the dishes depicted here.
  • Hanoi Hotel Picks - Hotels in the French Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam Created: Monday, March 21, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
    A list of hotels in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi's historic French Quarter, including some of the finest five-star hotels in the city.
  • Hanoi Hotel Picks - West Lake, Hanoi Hotels Created: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
    A shortlist of West Lake, Hanoi Hotels, close to the Old Quarter and the Scenic West Lake in the capital of Vietnam.
  • Hotels Near Nha Tho & Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam Created: Friday, May 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
    A list of hotels near Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral, and their nearby shopping and dining haunts.

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