Stories about 20th Century History
Boracay Island: Then and Now.Ms. Sofia Surfer - sofialamberto [217] The Chronicles of Boracay Island: Island History Buracay is Boracay Boracay Island : an island so beautiful, sometimes sinful, always controversial. This makes it intriguing and causes people...
Destinations:
Bangladesh |
Indonesia |
Singapore |
Brunei |
Hong Kong |
Bahrain |
Cambodia |
Philippines |
Vietnam |
India |
Spratly Islands |
Maldives |
Qatar |
Japan |
Bhutan
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A disappearing slice of England in an Indian forestAgence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,188] McCluskieganj or "chhotta England" (little England) in India's eastern state of Jharkhand, was established by Ernest McCluskie, an Indian of Scottish descent as India inched towards independence...
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India
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Corregidor Island: A Legacy of WarJunfil Olarte - freelancejune [2,288] Corregidor Island obviously is well-known for its valiant task in the Second World War (a thing that should not be). Such war was despicable. It was one of the most hated events ever recorded in the...
Destinations:
Corregidor |
Philippines
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Kebun Raya Bogor: A Treasure in the World of Plantsvictor wong - mucuna [3,127] I recently visited the Bogor Botanic Garden again, spending 5 days researching the climbing plants collection and get to know their involvement in plant conservation.
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Indonesia
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A Trip To SamarJunfil Olarte - freelancejune [2,288] A soft breezy sunrise rouses me as my ship nears the coast and moors at the docks of Maguino-o, off the city of Calbayog Western Samar in the Central Philippines. Sheer weather of the early morning...
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Philippines
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Rumah Tanah Baru: Wisata Keramik in Depok, Java of Indonesiavictor wong - mucuna [3,127] If you are on a fast day trip tour between Jakarta and Bandung, don't forget to check out the beautiful ceramic pieces at the Residence of famous Indonesian ceramic artist F. Widayanto in Depok. Just...
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Indonesia
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A day visiting Uncle Ho and my new Hanoi familyDavid Calleja - davidcalleja [1,448] One morning I woke up and decided to pay my respects to Ho Chi Minh, the revered father of modern Vietnam. By the day's end, I took away more treasures from the people of Hanoi.
Destinations:
Hanoi |
Vietnam
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Christmas in Hong KongMaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,427] I've lived in Hong Kong for six years and people from North America always ask me "How do you celebrate Christmas in Hong Kong?"
Destinations:
Tuen Mun |
Tsuen Wan |
Hong Kong |
Victoria |
Kowloon |
Sheung Shui |
Lantau Island
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XintiandiPhilip Ace Falcon - falcon1 [260] Betwixt narrow alleys and traditional Shikumen houses restored from the past is a shopping, dining, and entertainment joint that has been labeled, "new heaven on earth." This is Xintiandi.
Destinations:
Shanghai |
China
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Outlaw Religion and Money, But Let's Keep the Solid Gold Buddha Statuespeter barnes - pdbarnes [375] My favorite part of the Royal Palace is the Jade Pagoda (aka Silver Pagoda). It stuns you with incredible riches. It also poses some questions about the power of wealth, radical rhetoric, greed and good manners.
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Cambodia
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