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In Japan's Nikko and Kinugawa-onsen areas, two hours north of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway Nikko and Kinugawa lines, special…Continue

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During Japan's hot and sultry summer, everyone tries to cool off by the water. In historic…Continue

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Known as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in China, Huangshan is situated in Huizhou region of the country's…Continue

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Stretching 1,650 kilometers (1,030 miles) from the Tonkin Gulf to the South China Sea, Vietnam is a land of ancient culture…Continue

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Kawagoe is a traditional and lively Koedo (“Little Edo”) city just 30 minutes north of Tokyo along the Tobu Tojo Line. Its…Continue

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Travelling alone can be bliss and traveling alone might even change your entire life. If you are a…Continue

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Apart from its divine beauty - including awe-inspiring views of the mighty eastern Himalayas and picturesque Buddhist temples and…Continue

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Comment by David Paul Appell on August 27, 2018 at 12:07pm: Just saw Crazy Rich Asians - pretty cool movie, and I'm sure it'll do wonders for Singapore tourism. Then just today read an interesting piece in The Atlantic about how some non-Chinese (Malays, Indians - the name Singapore actually comes from Malay and Sanskrit) are a little miffed at how it papers over their home's ethnic diversity. Plus, most Singaporeans are far from rich! Makes interesting reading: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/08/singapore...