South Park Street cemetery: Garden of unfulfilled dreams
South Park Street Christian cemetery is an oasis of calm amidst the infernal cacophony of modern Kolkata. But it’s a spooky place, even in the middle of the day
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Author: The Mango Road
Royal Barge Procession
UPDATED There will be a Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on December 12. It had
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New flights from Udon Thani
Thai Vietjet is planning to launch flights between Udon Thani in the north east of Thailand and Chiang Rai from
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Climbing Mt Kinabalu via the old Mesilau trail
The name Kinabalu is derived from the words Aki Nabalu which, in the local Kadazan language, means ‘the revered place of the dead.’
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Loi Krathong: Candles in the wind
Loi Krathong, one of the most charming of all Thai festivals, takes place on the on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar. This year that happens to be November 13.
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Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is planning to boost tourism with the introduction of a multiple entry tourist visa. Residents of 49 countries
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Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport is Bangkok and Thailand’s main gateway. It is an attractive airport. Opened in 2006
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Green Day Asia tour dates
Green day Asia Dates American rockers Green Day have announced concert dates for the Asian leg of their Hella Mega
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New flights: Bali, Phuket, Hangzhou
Vietnam airlines will launch two new services from Ho Chi Minh City on October 27. The first flight to Bali,
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A model business woman
I’d arrived at Ta Prohm early to try and beat the crowds. It opens at 07.30, I had 15 minutes to wait. Of course this left me at the mercy of the souvenir vendors.
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