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Singapore or Kuala Lumpur (KL) – Which is the Better City to Visit If You Can Travel to Only One

Bino — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:31:32 +0000

Both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (KL) are major gateways to Southeast Asia with plenty of air routes to regional destinations, making both popular stopovers on any Southeast Asian sojourn. If you are wondering which city is a better place for tourism and can visit only one, here are some points which can hopefully help you...

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How I Crossed the Wagah Border From India to Pakistan By Foot (and Vice Versa)

Bino — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:57:20 +0000

During a recent trip to Amritsar in India and armed with a Pakistan visa, I decided to travel to Lahore for a couple of days. Both cities are only around 50 kilometers apart and as I was quite curious about the region’s other cultural capital, I decided to travel to Lahore by crossing the Wagah border...

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10 Ancient Monuments in Southeast Asia You Can’t Afford to Miss

Bino — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:31:09 +0000

If ancient monuments are your thing, then coming to Southeast Asia is a must. Offering a plethora of (not so) lost cities, and Buddhist and Hindu temples that are almost a thousand years old, there’s no better evidence of the complexity and sophistication of Southeast Asian culture than these architectural marvels. Places such as Angkor...

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Alternative Weekend Getaways From Singapore

Bino — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:39:23 +0000

With over 140 direct air routes out of Changi Airport and land routes to Malaysia and Thailand, Singapore is a weekend traveler’s dream. Many destinations nearby have now become staples for weekenders – plane seats to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Bali typically fill up very quickly on Friday nights or Saturday mornings. At...

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Ten Unknown Towns in Asia You Must Visit Before You Die

Bino — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 04:48:58 +0000

The great thing about living in the world’s largest and most populous continent is that there will never be a shortage of varied things to see. But beyond the likes of Taj Mahal, the pulsating city streets of Tokyo and Singapore or the temple ruins of Angkor Wat; there is a treasure trove of less...

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Review of La Rose Boutique Hotel and Spa in Phnom Penh

Bino — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:03:57 +0000

During my short trip to Phnom Penh the other week, I was hosted by La Rose Boutique Hotel and Spa, a relatively new place of accommodation in the city center and one of the top-rated Phnom Penh hotels. La Rose Boutique Hotel and Spa is located in Preah Norodom Boulevard, one of the city’s main...

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7 Things to Do in Phnom Penh – Why It’s No Longer Another Stopover to Angkor

Bino — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:33:53 +0000

Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, counts a genocide museum and a place called the “killing fields” among its top sights. With attractions centering on the morbid, coming here was never in my list of priorities. I had been to Cambodia previously but directly skipped the capital in favor of Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat. Armed...

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The UNESCO World Heritage Towns of Southeast Asia

Bino — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:41:04 +0000

As a destination that’s well known for its diversity, the essence of a trip to Southeast Asia for most would probably include a rundown of the well-known ancient ruins, beaches and secluded islands, through natural landscapes and tropical rainforests and generally having a good time in the region’s megacities. A not so prominent (and less...

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