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Sleepy backwater goes glitz
Long known for its laid-back nature, Chengdu is working on a second act as the economic engine and cultural cornerstone of southwest China.
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Role play at this restaurant
Welcome to Tokyo's first schoolboy cafe - where customers and waiters role play themes from manga comics |
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A day full of food in Madrid
From free-range ham to gourmet chocolate with balsamic vinegar, it's amazing what a simple daylong foodie tour of the Spanish capital reveals
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Tourism threatens beauty of Taiwan's Sun Moon Lake
A hotel building boom is causing worries among locals and environmentalists that the unspoilt beauty of the lake will be ruined |
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A towering presence
The world's tallest free-standing structure, Toronto's 553m-tall CN Tower, dominates the Canadian city's skyline
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Yungang's treasure
Shanxi's Yungang grottoes are renowned for some of the finest Buddhist carvings in China |
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India's little-known apostolic shrine
Chennai in Tamil Nadu is where you will find one of three churches in the world built over the tomb of an Apostle
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Quirky Kerala
The south-western Indian state is as famous for its diverse eats as it is for its political leanings |
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A better way to go
Wild pond fishing in Bandar Penawar, Johor turns out to be an extraordinary trip as the fishes keep finding their way to the rod. -The Star
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Brussels sprouts charm
The Belgian capital may be small, but it's certainly big on making visitors feel welcome |
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In the spiritual realm
Temple-hopping in Bangkok, Simon Rowe visits the city's "magic nine" temples to feel their pulling powers. -SPU
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Mystic attractions
The natives believe spirits live in the mountains in Taos, New Mexico.
Leong Phei Phei experiences it firsthand. -SPU |
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Bright and beautiful
Hakodate's megawatt night views and gorgeous seafood are star attractions in Hokkaido. -SPU
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Magical glow
Karon Ng treks through dark jungle paths in Queensland in search of the elusive glow-worms. -SPU |
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