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Connections in Hong Kong

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I was led to believe that Hong Kong was anything but mainland China. I anticipated a futuristic and efficient city full of luxuries. And in fact before I had even arrived I was a bit disappointed, expecting it to be just another Western city not much different from say, New York. Everyone was supposed to speak English and my experience would be easy. It wasn't difficult there … [Read more...] about Connections in Hong Kong

The Survival Guide For Visiting Bali

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If you are planning a trip to Bali and you have never been to this beautiful island in Indonesia, then you may wish to have a quick read of this survival guide which will help you to get off on the right foot when on your dream holiday. Read below, and you will see there are plenty of useful tips which will help you enjoy your time there, not get ripped off, and also stay … [Read more...] about The Survival Guide For Visiting Bali

Choose China Tours From the UK to Experience Chinese Gastronomically Delightful Eats

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Anyone with even a passing acquaintance to a Chinese family knows the heavy importance and emphasis the culture places on food and eating. “A Chinese mother shows her love of family through food,” says writer Harrison Cheung , author of Christian Bale. Cheung recalls the first time he took the Oscar-winning actor and his father David (husband of … [Read more...] about Choose China Tours From the UK to Experience Chinese Gastronomically Delightful Eats

Smirnoff and Old Dhaka

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The afternoon began with. A international government agency staff member, who will remain nameless, and I were dropped off near downtown Dhaka, which is a story in of itself. Head on over to GoBackpacking.com to read my article on insane Dhaka traffic. Our plan - to stay overnight in a hotel, began after settling into our hotel rooms in … [Read more...] about Smirnoff and Old Dhaka