China

Planning an epic trip to the Far East? Here's my detailed two weeks in China itinerary and guide. Two-Week China Itinerary China is big and loud, modern and rustic, traditional and forward-moving all at once. It is a world of sharp…
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Featured Picture by Pete on FlickThere has been an ocean of ink spilled on the topic of understanding China stemming all the way back to the time of Marco Polo, who some say was the first to really expand the West’s awareness of East Asia.…
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Featured Image by Aaron Berkovich, WildChina Explorer Grant Applicant 2016.49 years ago, Earth Day was established as a worldwide event to recognize the importance of political action and civic participation in protecting our world from…
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Think imposing palaces and gigantic forts, and Rajasthan comes to mind. Though Udaipur City Palace, Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh or the Chittorgarh fort are among the more popular ones, there’s one that deserves equal…
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The Global Context—A Clarion Call The Lancet, a prestigious medical weekly says, “The global ambition towards universal health coverage by 2030 necessitates ensuring that all populations have good access to quality health services.” This…
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As young, impressionable children, we were allowed to watch TV only on Sundays at my grandma’s house in the Himalayan foothills, even during our long winter vacations. The set was a grainy, black-and-white Jolly, kept behind a shutter, and…
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“My home is older than the Taj Mahal”, says Maria de Fatima Figueiredo de Albuquerque as she shows me around her family home, an almost-430-year-old mansion in Loutulim, South Goa. Unlike the mausoleum, the Figueiredo Mansion is lived in,…
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Assam, Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary Why Go Now: Spot six Indian primates and India’s only apes When staying in the forest rest house right outside the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, expect to wake up to a sunny morning—even at 4.30…
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For most Malaysians, we have the luxury to travel visa free to many countries, and this is thanks to the Commonwealth agreement among each of the countries. Over the years, we have traveled without issues to many countries without the…
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On my recent trip to Tibet, I made a short stop and spent three days in Beijing before catching the train to Lhasa. It was my third time in the Chinese capital, but it still blew me away. Here's why. Three Days in Beijing Traditional yet…
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Yup, it is possible to go to a Science Center, Museum and Sanctuary in one.. The post Science Center, Museum and Sanctuary in One Day? appeared first on Runaway Bella.
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Early May this year, I was at Macao for the Macao Arts Festival 2016. This.. The post Macao Arts Festival 2016 – My Experience appeared first on Runaway Bella.
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Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 When I think of Macao, I always think of City.. The post Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 : A 5-Star Hotel Worth Coming Back To appeared first on Runaway Bella.
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