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Varanasi, India's Holy City by Sanjeev Barman Even in a country teeming with landmarks to its ancient history, culture, and religion, Varanasi (Benares) is special an… Started by Tripatini	0	Mar 24, 2013
has Denpasar become a cancer at the heart of Bali, Indonesia? People told me that Bali was still special. “Just avoid Denpasar, or Kuta. Go into the remote valley's and you'll still see the villages,… Started by Tripatini	0	Mar 10, 2013
Finding the real Burma in its tea shops The Tea Shops of Burmaby Shwe Ei We Burmese have a penchant for tea to rival that of the British. But one difference is that perhaps even… Started by Tripatini	0	Feb 18, 2013
when visiting Hong Kong, how helpful is learning Cantonese phrases? Frankly, you are wasting your time Let me make this crystal clear, these are my personal opinions and I am sure many people will disagree… Started by Tripatini	0	Jan 23, 2013
3 Under-the-Radar Sights/Activities in Hong Kong Visitors to Hong Kong Island know about the iconic Victoria Peak and other tourist favorites, but here are three fun things to do when sta… Started by Tripatini	0	Jan 14, 2013
Japanese New Year's traditions Before 1873, the Japanese New Year was based on the Chinese lunar calendar but following the Meiji Restoration Japan adopted the Gregorian… Started by Tripatini	0	Jan 1, 2013
on our blog: Christmas has become quite the big deal in Vietnam How is Christmas in Vietnam celebrated? Despite Christmas not being traditionally celebrated in Vietnam, the Christmas spirit has certain… Started by Tripatini	0	Dec 26, 2012
on our blog: Hoi An, One of Vietnam's Most Memorable Visits Yes, it's somewhat touristy these days, but don't let that deter you: the charisma of this port town on Vietnam's central south coast stil… Started by Tripatini	0	Dec 10, 2012
on our blog: friendship and destiny in Taiwan Today I left Taiwan. For three weeks I was there, taking each day one by one. The reason, a wedding, a reason I turned into an excuse, an… Started by Tripatini	0	Dec 2, 2012
on our blog: North Korea - Communist Disneyland in an uncertain state North Korea is like the urban legend of the Japanese soldier still fighting WWII out on some lonely island in the remote Pacific. In his… Started by Tripatini	0	Nov 22, 2012