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10 Ultimate Sunsets
Idyllic sunsets. They grace postcards and online travel photo albums, haunt daydreams and inspire innate desires to rove. To prod the inner wanderlust in all of us, we introduce (for the purpose of debate) 10 ultimate spots that best exemplify the inexplicable allure of the daily decline and fall of the Sun below the horizon. ... More
Chic Paris Street Style
Paris and style, Paris and fashion. Aside from all that City of Love stuff, two labels that best define the cosmopolitan capital of France. Yet while Fashion Weeks at Carrousel du Louvre lure Vogue editors from New York City to Tokyo and garner abundant buzz, the biannual events hardly sum up the whole Paris style ... More
10 Unusual Hong Kong Foods
Let us just state it explicitly and declare it for the record: Hong Kong is probably the most phenomenal food city in the world. Granted, this may not strike all as controversial, especially those who have had a chance to dine, graze and nosh in the Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. ... More
Family Fun in Cancun
Cancun, the tourist wellspring of the Riviera Maya corridor, is a busy, on-the-go city that now envelops some 630,000 people. Almost implausible, when you reflect on the fact that before 1970, Cancun did not even exist. The then objective, presumably, of the 30-year plan to transform the barrier island into a scalable purpose-built resort area ... More
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Sydney vs Melbourne Rivalry
posted in Australia & NZ, Featured . posted by fchanut on April 20, 2012 . 71 Comments
The Sydney vs Melbourne rivalry only seems to grow more intense each day. But what is it really all about? It’s obviously about more than just football and beaches. We decided to delve into the differences between Australia’s two biggest cities. Some of these comparisons you might find surprising, others you might have already stowed … More
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Natural Beauty in Rotorua
posted in Australia & NZ . posted by Ian on May 15, 2012 . No Comments
Rotorua is a boon to photographer naturalists, amateur and professionals alike. What can you say about the geothermal cradle of the extraordinary Bay of Plenty region? A lot of lake districts garner attention from travellers in search of a little holiday idyll (and idol). Few, however, teem with curative hot mud pools, thermal valleys and … More
Kid Friendly Queensland
posted in Australia & NZ . posted by Ian on May 14, 2012 . No Comments
Where Australia Shines, the slogan for Tourism Queensland, is more than mere bravado. The state is fortunate to encompass what adds up, quite frankly, to a complete and comprehensive parcel of holiday goodness. This is germane for every kind of Queensland tourist, from college students to golden-agers, backpackers to jetsetters. Parents of young children, however, … More
Dubai Etiquette and Travel Tips
posted in Middle East . posted by Ian on May 14, 2012 . No Comments
In this hyperdrive world we live in, a lot of up and comers in the new global economy have had to confront some thorny and transformative social paradigm shifts. China is a notable standout in this regard, as well as India. Modernise and open your doors to the world and the world will come but … More
Where to Party in Mexico
posted in North America . posted by Ian on May 14, 2012 . No Comments
It is shamefully rare to see a package holiday tourist in Mexico embrace the sum of the country’s spectacular mystique. The siren call of resorts on the Los Cabos and Riviera Maya Corridors is persuasive, to be sure, but not, we hope most realise, indicative of all Mexico has to offer. The incomparable cultural landscapes … More
Eye Candy Architecture in Barcelona and Madrid
posted in Europe . posted by Ian on May 13, 2012 . No Comments
Experimental and vanguard architecture has come to define Spain as a country and tourist magnet par excellence. A lot of places do old well (think Florence or Venice) while some excel at new (think Hong Kong, Shanghai and the United Arab Emirates). Few places, however, combine both with such seamless style and panache. Indeed, it … More
Night Market Bliss in Taiwan
posted in Asia . posted by Ian on May 12, 2012 . No Comments
Ah, the night market. A wonderful, inclusive tradition in East and Southeast Asia that strikes a singular zenith in the Republic of China. Indeed, one can confidently assert that no other country ritualises night markets quite like Taiwan. As a first-time visitor to the island, it is common for locals to beseech you with invitations … More










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