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The Miracle of Borobudur: Famous Wonders

The Miracle of Borobudur: Famous Wonders
by Mr Ghaz on September 6, 2009 in Indonesia

The temple of Borobudur (the word means “the monastery on the hill”) was built around a natural hill. More than two million cubic feet of stone was worked by craftsmen to create a giant symbol of the universe. The symbolism can be fully appreciated only from the air – a view none of the builders could ever have had…But in 1973 UNESCO launched the Borobudur Restoration Project. At cost of $25 million, 700 men worked for 10 years to restore the temple to its former glory.

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Travelers Won’t Get Much Legal Protection in Asia

Travelers Won’t Get Much Legal Protection in Asia
by Kay Pierre on June 30, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

How the legal system affects travelers to Asia.

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Things to Know When You’re Traveling to Asia

Things to Know When You’re Traveling to Asia
by Kay Pierre on June 29, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

Description of Asian travel experiences.

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Life in the City: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Life in the City: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by Mr Ghaz on March 11, 2009 in Malaysia

A city is a place where many people live, work and play in. Kuala Lumpur, or KL, is the biggest city in Malaysia. It is mainly made of concrete and mortar. Some trees are grown to provide greenery and shade but they are few compared to the thousands of buildings that stretch as far as the eye can see.

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Something Different for the Taste Buds: Lotte Koala’s March White Chocolate Crème Filled Cookies

Something Different for the Taste Buds: Lotte Koala’s March White Chocolate Crème Filled Cookies
by Cassandra Goduti on March 14, 2008 in World Cuisine

These cookies satisfy the taste buds and are low in calories. They are a product of China and can be found in the United States and in the Oriental Markets.

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Something Different to Snack On: Hello Panda Cookies

Something Different to Snack On: Hello Panda Cookies
by Cassandra Goduti on February 18, 2008 in World Cuisine

A cute little cookie from Singapore is low in calories and high in flavor.

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Taiwan Night Clubbing: Plush

Taiwan Night Clubbing: Plush
by MoMo-Chan on September 4, 2007 in China

I went to a night club called Plush in Taiwan to see what it was like and here’s what I found…

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