China

South Korea is a beautiful and unique peninsular country, sandwiched between the mainland of China and Japan with coasts bordering the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. The northern border which it shares with North Korea is one of the most…
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Ever since last year’s (2019) riot news that’s been going on in Hong Kong, some of my friends and family members were not too keen of my plans to go to Hong Kong with my husband this year. But, since Read more The post…
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When embarking on a trip to a place like China, it can be exciting and enthralling all at once. The new experiences you’re sure to have, the foods you’re intending to eat and the new culture you’re going to get a look at can all get your…
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Allahabad, recently renamed Prayagraj, brims with sanctity, heritage, and wonder. Although the rich culture of this Uttar Pradeshi gem begs to be explored in-depth, much of the city can be experienced in 48 hours—if you know where to go.…
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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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