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The Philippines is a great introduction to Asia

The Philippines is a wonderful way to get a taste of Asian food, culture and hospitality. The food is superb, the people are friendly beyond...
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Protests in Bangkok during the Thai New Year Songkran celebrations

The protests continue today in Bangkok, capital city of Thailand. Red clad supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted...
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Find a local Passover Seder while traveling anywhere around the globe

Passover is a holiday typically celebrated at home with family and friends, however for those who are traveling and wish to partake in the...
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The megamouth, one of the world's rarest sharks, caught and eaten in the Philippines

Fisherman in the Philippines accidentally caught a huge megamouth shark in their fishing nets the World Wildlife Fund said Tuesday. According to...
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Holy Week traditions around the world

Holy Week is a weeklong tradition, starting Palm Sunday leading up to Easter Sunday. It marks the last week of Lent, a time where Christians spend...
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Yoga and vegan lunch to benefit Asian Bears

This Sunday the Jivamukti Yoga Center in Union Square is hosting Yoga for Bears, an event to benefit Animals Asia in their work rescuing Moon Bears...
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My 15 Places to Go in 2012

  • top places to go in 2012
  • January 16, 2012
The New York Times published The 45 Places to go in 2012. Panama was number one by the way (I keep telling you guys you have to go there!) I put...
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All Four Original Members of Asia Reunite at Tarrytown Music Hall

The super group, ‘Asia’ will be on tour in the U.S., South America and two dates in Mexico. The four original members, Geoff Downes, ...
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Airlines offer refunds and free changes on Bangkok flights (contact info)

Relative calm has returned to Bangkok following violent clashes between the Thai army and Red Shirt protesters on Wednesday. However, concerns...
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Twitter provides latest news on Bangkok political violence (photos)

Tourists and expats in Bangkok turned to Twitter on Wednesday for the latest news on clashes between the Thai army and political protesters. An...
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