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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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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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Ilocos Adventure Pt1: Laoag & Surrounds

Bino — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:41:07 +0000

One of the places I’d always wanted to visit in the Philippines was the Ilocos Region. Impressive churches, colonial towns, the legacy of what is undoubtedly the country’s most “famous” president and the hometown of many national heroes; it has what is probably the most concentrated number of heritage architecture in the country. Over the...

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Around the World in Bangkok’s Terminal 21 and Grande Centre Point T21

Bino — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:26:04 +0000

There now stands a new retail development in Bangkok that not only attests but further solidifies its reputation as a travel hub in Asia. Situated in the expat Sukhumvit area, Terminal 21 is a concept retail center that has an interesting proposition to differentiate itself against the many shopping malls that already dot the cityscape....

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A Glimpse of the Subcontinent in Singapore’s Little India

Bino — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:54:02 +0000

Of the three major ethnic quarters of Singapore, it is perhaps Little India which is the most localized and authentic. Whereas other ethnic quarters have given way to chic boutiques and funky bars, Little India remains as a true enclave of the local Indian community. More recently it has also become the defacto hangout place...

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Coron, Palawan: Otherworldly Land & Seascapes

Bino — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:34 +0000

Up until I first visited Palawan some two years ago, I was not exactly that fond of visiting beach destinations. ‘A beach here can be like a beach anywhere’ or ‘swimming can be done in the pool’ were the first two things that usually came to mind. But all it took to change this was...

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Singapore Walking Tour: Why You Should Do It at Night

Bino — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:11:45 +0000

For a country that has often been branded by its detractors as dull, Singapore’s nightscape is everything but. A world apart from the day, the same buildings which look neat but otherwise unremarkable against the sunlight turn into a homage of modern construction with an added layer of mystery, sleekness and futurism once the sun...

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Puerto Princesa Underground River & Sabang Beach in Palawan

Bino — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:56:56 +0000

On our last day in Palawan, we had to get up quite early in the morning to see the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is said to be one of the highlights not just of Palawan but of the Philippines in general and at the time of my visit,...

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