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The Greatest Show on Earth – Arirang Mass Games in North Korea

Bino — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:56:47 +0000

the amazing show! Imagine 50,000 performers in a stadium. They jump, dance and march with sheer synchronicity. Apart from this, they’re backed by another group of 50,000 performers whose job is to flash flip card propaganda mosaics using human hands. If there is ever a highlight to a trip to North Korea, the Arirang Mass...

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Hue: A City Echoing Vietnam’s Imperial Past

Bino — Sat, 25 May 2013 06:49:09 +0000

Deep in the heart of Vietnam lies Hue, a city that’s a bit out of the way for most travelers (which may actually be a good thing) but is a treasure trove of cultural attractions. Hue was the imperial capital of Vietnam in the 1800’s, during a time when the country practiced a dynastic form...

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Review of the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Bino — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:36:14 +0000

This post is written by fellow blogger, Tianhao, from TH Nomad. Seems like he had an extremely wonderful time during his stay at The Majestic Kuala Lumpur! Think of Kuala Lumpur and the image that springs to mind are of the soaring twin towers amidst other modern skyscrapers. With rapid industrialization, traces of her British...

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The Ultimate Staycation at Shangri-la Singapore Garden Wing

Bino — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:55:40 +0000

Considered to be an institution in the Singapore hotel scene with over 4 decades of experience in pampering leisure and business travelers, the Shangri-la Singapore is also considered to be the ultimate hotel in a way. I have been to this hotel several times in the past but didn’t realize until recently just how ginormous...

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Taking the Slow Lane in Chiang Mai

Bino — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:18:34 +0000

I won’t beat around the bush — Chiang Mai has got to be one of the best cities to live in Southeast Asia. In a region where cities are known for chaos, endless traffic jams, overpopulation and crushing poverty, Chiang Mai offers a nice change with its affordable laid-back lifestyle, cultural inclinations as well as...

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Exploring the Majestic Ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park in Thailand

Bino — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:09:18 +0000

When I told my friends that I was visiting Sukhothai Historical Park, an ancient city located in Northern Thailand during a short holiday, many had asked exactly what there was to see. To most, the idea of exploring ancient ruins in Southeast Asia has probably become synonymous to a visit to Angkor and only Angkor....

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Days Hotel at Zhongshan Park Singapore: A Review

Bino — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:28:01 +0000

Singapore has been breaking records as of late in the tourism sector. Month after month, there’s been record numbers of tourists and record number of arrivals in Changi Airport. It’s no wonder that a respectable room in an international chain hotel these days costs at least SGD 200. Even 3-star hotels here are known to...

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Ilocos Adventure Pt3: Stepping Back in Time in Vigan

Bino — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:54:58 +0000

If there ever was a much awaited leg in my trip, this had to be it. For the longest time, I had wanted to visit Vigan – the Philippines’ own UNESCO World Heritage town. Vigan was a name that had captured my imagination. Like a town jumping out from the pages of a history book,...

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