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Gem scams have ruined the holidays of many a visitor to Thailand. Before you set out shopping, read How to Buy Colored Gemstones. Then consult the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association's information booklet (thaigemjewelry.or.th), which lists ... more »
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The practice of exchanging business cards in Japan is incredibly important. In Japan, business actually cannot take place until these cards have been exchanged with the utmost respect. A business card establishes a person's station and status in ... more »
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If you're a globe trotter who loves the freedom of nudity, you can find several places across Asia to enjoy sunbathing au natural. Follow these steps... more »
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Public nudity is illegal in India. However, if you're traveling through the country and want to enjoy the water and sun without a bathing suit to shield you from the elements, follow these steps... more »
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Considered one of the most amazing and spiritual places in the world, Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a lost city that has been rediscovered. Since peace has been restored, the area has fast become one of the most sought after tourist destinations... more »
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Nearly 20 percent of the Azerbaijan population lives in Baku, a city in Transcaucasia, believed to mean "God's City." The capital is located along the Silk Road, which has been hosting travelers for centuries and has been a hub of merchant trade. ... more »
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Busy, vibrant and colorful, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. Commonly referred to as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is always bustling with people in street shops and sidewalk cafes. Vendors sell just about everything from carts and ... more »
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Home of the Dalai Lama, Lhasa, Tibet, is the Mecca of Buddhism. Modernization and Chinese influence have crept their way into the city, but it's still a city that amazes... more »
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Singapore is a wealthy and modern city-state resting entirely on an island, with a gorgeous skyline and amazing cuisine. It also has a deserved reputation as a country of rigid laws that are strictly enforced. Travelers will still find it to be ... more »
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Yangon, Myanmar (formerly known as Rangoon, Burma) is one of the most exotic destinations in all of Southeast Asia. Despite the ruling military junta, which limits information coming in and out of the country, Yangon is a sacred, beautiful city ... more »
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Shanghai bears a reputation as the most cosmopolitan and open-minded city in China. The city was the first in the world to build a commercial magnetic levitation train and also boasts the world's tallest hotel. Formerly known as the "Paris of the ... more »
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Kuala Lumpur is the only city in the world to have a million-year-old primary forest within the heart of the city. The capital and the largest city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur enjoys a warm equatorial climate, along with plentiful rainfall ... more »
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Tokyo's style is chic, modern and eclectic. You'll be deemed highly fashionable in your favorite jeans; however, keep business attire conservative and traditional... more »
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How to Say “How much (money) ?” (多少钱) in Chinese.. more »
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Hong Kong is no longer the bargain capital of consumer electronics. It does, however, boast large inventories of the most current models; plus, it's a haven for special and unique items unavailable in many other countries... more »
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Visitors booking train travel from Guangzhou to Beijing will see many historical sites, including Guangzhou's Nanyue King's Tomb Museum and the Zhenhai Tower. Located near Hong Kong and the South China Sea, Guangzhou is the capital city of ... more »
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With Hong Kong's crazy eclecticism, you are guaranteed to experience something new in this East-meets-West, hyper-fusion city. Hong Kong features a skyline every bit as impressive as Manhattan's. Accommodations are not hard to find, but finding ... more »
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Kuala Lumpur sits in the middle of the Malaysian peninsula with both the Klang and Gombek rivers flowing through it. Travelers enjoy the bustling streets of a thriving cosmopolitan city while viewing some of the country's most beautiful plants ... more »
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Headed to the land of baklava and whirling dervishes? If so, you'll need to have a visa for entry. Fortunately, Turkey has relatively lax visa requirements... more »
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Getting into North Korea is almost impossible and if you actually can get in, somewhat dangerous. If you are still interested, here are some tips and reasons why. In 1948, North Korea and South Korea were formed officially after the Japanese lost ... more »
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When you are looking for a hidden holiday, here is how to find it - get out of this world, come to this Beach Island Resort. Located on the backwaters, the resort offers you total privacy on this naturally secluded land. Ayurveda Resort and ... more »
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Visas for individual bicycle travel are frequently denied, making a group tour your only option. Choose a tour operator that concentrates on China or East Asia. .. more »
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If you're planning a trip to China, consider getting around the country by train. China has one the the most extensive train networks in the world, and it's an economical way to travel long distances. Here's how to book a train trip using the ... more »
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The Narita Express, called the N'EX for short, provides passenger service to and from Narita International Airport to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Trains run frequently and offer comfortable accommodations. This is the preferred method of travel ... more »
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Every culture has a different way of doing things. Case in point, booking a barbecue pit in Singapore. Unlike America where you simply go to a state park and take over the grill, in Singapore, you actually book your space rental through an AXS ... more »