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3 Days in Chennai: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2012
Home to many of India’s manufacturing plants and IT companies, Chennai, the country’s fourth largest city, makes a great home base for a handful of excellent excursions in the area. When you’re not ...
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Japanese Cuisine
Written by Viator, August 2010
If the idea of eating sushi turns your head, or if you’re the guy who's hunting down the McDonalds in Tuscany, then perhaps you're also the guy not too keen on the idea of Japanese cuisine. If so ...
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3 Days in Kolkata: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, July 2012
As the capital of the British Raj, the city of Kolkata (Calcutta) was once the largest colonial trading post in Asia, and today it retains elements of its dual Indian and British heritage. The ...
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Beijing Temples
Written by Viator, August 2010
These days the temples Beijing builds may be more to the gods of business than harvests as modern skyscrapers pop up, but this ancient city is also rich in temples redolent of a more spiritual ...
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Eating in Manila
Written by Viator, October 2012
One of the tough decisions to make while in the Philippine capital is deciding where to grab a decent bite -- not for lack of decent establishments, but by having to narrow them down. For a town ...
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Nightlife in Singapore
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, July 2012
Unlike the second-largest casino in Singapore
(where a stiff entry fee is levied against permanent residents and
Singaporean citizens), the club scene is an excellent way to mingle with
...
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Shopping in Jaipur
Written by Viator, September 2012
Sparkling gemstones, glittery jewel-toned bangles, pounded silver, blue ceramics and silk sarees in a kaleidoscope of colors line the stalls of Jaipur’s busy bazaars. The showy colors of the city’s ...
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Tang Bao in Shanghai
Written by Shanghai Expert: Jean, China, November 2011
Tang Bao can refer to XiaoLongBao in Shanghai, but more often as the name of a big soup-filled dumpling. It is a bun with soup inside. You do not find much stuffing like the common meat/vegetable ...
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Up the River Without a Paddle at the Bangkok Floating Markets
Written by Bangkok Expert: Natt, Thailand, February 2012
I was at the floating markets the other day, and saw two couples pay 5,000B between them for a one hour boat ride around the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. I was saddened. Editor’s Note: This ...
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Tokyo Culture
Written by Viator, August 2010
West meets East. East meets West. For many of us, the notions we have of the East and the Orient are mere stereotyped snapshots gleaned from childhood history classes, Hollywood movies, and maybe ...
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Outdoor Activities in Goa
Written by Viator, July 2012
Goa may have some of the most beautiful beaches in India, but the state has so much more to offer than lazing away in the sun (though the sun bathing is definitely a draw). For those looking for a ...
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Karaoke in Tokyo
Written by Viator, May 2013
You may have been to a karaoke bar in your home country, but karaoke in Japan is completely different from in the West. Instead of subjecting an entire bar full of strangers to your singing skills, ...
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Taipei's Night Markets
Written by Viator, August 2010
One of Taipei’s great pleasures is its night markets, which satisfy diners, shopaholics and the plain curious into the early hours of the morning. They range in size from a few stalls to major ...
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Tea Houses
Written by Viator, April 2011
Teahouses are everywhere in Shanghai–certainly no surprise given that tea is an integral part of the history, culture and daily life in China. Today, the teahouse serves as a meeting place for people ...
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2012 Peach Blossom Festival in Shanghai
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
As with previous years, the 2012 Peach Blossom Festival will be held
daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from late March to early April (March
25-April 20) at the Nanhui Peach Blossom Village in Shanghai ...
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