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Geylang's hottest finds
From durians to $1 G-strings to thumbcuffs ? at 2am. -TNP
Geylang's 5 hottest food spots
Geylang is famous for l foodie hunts- Think beef kway teow and claypot frog porridge.
Have it all in Taipei
Taiwan's capital never sleeps: shop, drink coffee, sing karaoke and eat porridge all through the night. -ST
Top 10 European river cruises
Travel via water to skip navigation of trains and roads and squeeze the most out of your trip. -Reuters
London on a shoestring
The pound may be the most expensive currency in the world, but here's how you get quality fun on a budget. -The Jakarta Post/ANN
A little slice of heaven
Lake Como is full of handsome sights- even more so with the presence of George Clooney. -BT
Oasis in the wilderness
Urumqi is a colourful frontier city in north-west China that links the deserts with snow-capped mountains. -SPU
Ten things not to miss in Delhi
From markets to seeking the old world, here are some things you can't miss out on. -AsiaOne
Hit the off-road, Jack
SUV owners can learn to drive a 4WD in the dirt tracks of Borneo. -ST
Swim with sea lions and see penguins in Lima
Lima, Peru not only has some of the oldest churches in the Americas, it also has a friendly colony of sea lions. -Reuters
48 Hours in "Angels & Demons" Rome
Love Dan Brown's latest movie adaptation? Follow the trail in 48 hours. -Reuters
Traveling back in time to ancient Ethiopia
Ethiopia is opening itself to tourism - experience history and biblical images whilst helping a country recover. -Reuters
Chatuchak market: shop till you drop
Chatuchak market in Bangkok, Thailand is a consumer's heaven. -Viet Nam News/ANN
Fuss-free and fabulous
Melbourne's best new restaurants have eschewed all pretensions and are delivering delicious dining experiences. -BT
History blends with modernity
Seoul has plenty to offer with its ancient culture and traditions in an ultra-modern setting. -SPU
Gateshead revisited
The English city is now a single visitor venue together with Newcastle, just across the River Tyne. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Vietnam
Vietnam offers beaches just as good as the Maldives, tranquility and a rustic lifestyle amongst ethnic tribes. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Cambodia
Cambodia is great for eco-tourism, as well as for history buffs and those who dislike automative vehicles. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Laos
Vang Vieng in Laos is known for its great outdoor activities such as water rafting, kayaking and tubing down waterfalls. -ST
Cosmopolitan Mumbai
Mumbai is a city of professionals and legendary coffee houses, a true melting pot of cultures. -AsiaOne
48 hours in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Explore the seaside city that also boasts a tropical jungle and mountain park nearby. -Reuters
Sensual seclusion on the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland's Hayman and Hamilton Island offer an idyllic getaway for couples seeking romance and a back-to-nature experience.
Cheap fun just a 2-hour flight away
Foodies and shopoholics especially love the Thai capital of Bangkok, not to mention recessionistas (fashionistas on a budget). -TNP
Romancing Iran
Iran may appear to be an ice queen with its grand architecture, but its heart and soul reside in its warm, generous people. -myp
Jeju Island getaway
This picturesque Korean island with its spellbinding scenery is a perennial favourite for locals and tourists. -SPU
Escape to the Cape
Move to the beat in South Africa's Cape Town with its noisy carnivals, wide open spaces and vineyards. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Thailand
Find floating karaoke barges along a river and beautiful temples in Thailand. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Malaysia
Diving with clownfish, a beach holiday with local heritage, or a destination for golfers, Malaysia has it all. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Myanmar
Looking for beaches and great seafood? Look no further than Myanmar. -ST
World of fun for everyone
In Kuala Lumpur, try doing something more than the usual shopping and food trail. -TNP
On the road
Writer Grace Loh and her husband find romance and adventure on an idyllic trip down the Grand Pacific Drive.
Take a ride into the past
You can get an idea of what Singapore used to be like almost 30 years ago as you walk through the streets of Malacca. -TNP
Who says Myanmar is a travel taboo?
Despite political unrest, the Golden Land still exudes tranquillity, thanks to its gentle people
City of contradiction
With deserts and lush plains, the Chilean capital is one hot spot. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Philippines
The Philippines sports several islands that boast such beauty, reality show Survivor was shot there three times. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Brunei
Though not a typical tourist spot, Brunei has an amazing National Park worth checking out for outdoor adventure. -ST
Rediscovering South-east Asia: Indonesia
Indonesia is a food fare, with beautiful natural and historical architecture. -ST
Mystic splendour
Trek though history in Yogyakarta, Indonesia's ancient capital that dates back to the 9th century. -ST
Bikes & dikes
There isn't a more perfect place in the world than Holland to cycle about. But what happens when an amateur tries it? -The Star/ANN
Fun in the sun
There is much adventure to be found in the great outdoors in Singapore if you know where to look. -ST
Green luxury
Private island resort Nikoi, 85km from Singapore, charms all visitors with it's natural, eco-friendly feel. -The Star/ANN
Behind the scenes
Nikoi, a private island resort 8km from Bintan, prides itself on having high standards of cultural and environmental sensitivity. -The Star/ANN
48 hours in Kuala Lumpur
Sip a cocktail at the Sky Bar and enjoy the evening cityscape, or soak your aching feet at the "Chilling Waterfalls" - there's much to do in KL, in and out of the city. -Reuters
 
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