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India: The Curry Coast Part 3
2008-02-29 04:39:00
Dressed in an immaculate silk sari, Mummy moved gracefully around her tidy, modern kitchen, putting together the ingredients for a spicy masala paste in which to cook fresh shrimp, raised in the paddies of the Backwaters between crops of rice. She laid out her ingredients with smiling assurance, aware that many of them are unknowns to outsiders, like kokum, which she allowed us to smell, and then gave us a broken-off bit to taste.Mummy doesn't speak much English but she is deft at comprehending what needs to be demonstrated. Anu translates at her side. "In a traditional kitchen," Anu said about the combination of spices in the garam masala, "we'd make this paste with a mortar and pestle, but it goes much faster with a food processor."Soon a marvelous aroma wafted from a cheenachatti, the Kerala cook's all-purpose woklike pan, as Mummy scattered the curry leaves across a shimmering surface of hot oil. As the leaves started to sizzle, she stirred in onion, garlic and ginger. Then s...
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India: The Curry Coast Part 2
2008-02-29 04:38:00
My daughter, a chef in New York City, and I were thrilled to discover something more at Philipkutty's: a fine cook and teacher. Her name is Aniamma Philip, though she's called Mummy by guests and staff alike, a name befitting her gentle mothering in the kitchen. With her daughter-in-law Anu Mathew, she owns and operates the farm, which in addition to commercial crops also produces ingredients for the homestay's meals, including spices and eggs. The farm, which is mostly cultivated organically, was established by Mummy's father-in-law more than half a century ago. In 1999, her son Vinod Mathew started adding the guest bungalows. After Vinod's unexpected death last year, Mummy and Anu took over.Philipkutty's is still a working farm, but the focus now is on guests who usually stay several days, a week or even longer. Others might come just for a cooking class and lunch, sometimes making a stop at the farm during a tour of the lake on a kettuvallam, a jackwood boat with a vaulted ...
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India: The Curry Coast Part 1
2008-02-29 04:37:00
At an island retreat in India , Aniamma Philip?known to all as Mummy?shows visitors how to make curries and masalas with ingredients from her family farm.Philipkutty's Farm. For me the odd name evokes a dreamy paradigm of south India?an arch of vermilion bougainvillea blossoms, the sheen of lake waters interrupted by a dugout's narrow wake and, above all, the blissful silence, broken only by birdsong, the chatter of women washing clothes along the shore and the chants from a Hindu temple across the canal.Such tranquility was what had led me and a group of friends to Philipkutty's, after three rapid, event-filled weeks traveling in south India. Philipkutty's occupies a good part of an island in the middle of Vembanad Lake in Kerala, a state on India's southwest coast. Canals, streams, marshes and flooded rice paddies radiate out from the 80-square-mile lake, and together they make up the intricate brackish system Keralites call the Backwaters. In January, during the dry season, t...
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BANGKOK TRAVEL INFO
2008-02-15 02:23:00
The capital with the longest name ........ "Krungthepmahanakhon Amornrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharat Ratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphiman Awatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit" Bangkok is the Orient's most cosmopolitan city and has attractions to stimulate even the most jaded travellers. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand's spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre. Bangkok, Thailand's major gateway, casts an irresistible spell of enchantment. To the Thais it is Krung Thep, "City of Angels", and you'll find it truly a magic place, one that captivates the imagination. More than anywhere else in the country, Bangkok expresses Thailand's uncanny ability to blend the old with the new. This lends a thrilling sense of discovery to one's sightseeing and adds an element of surprise when expl...
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GETTING AROUND BANGKOK
2008-02-15 02:22:00
BusPublic buses are plentiful and cheap, with a minimum fare of 6 baht to most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok . Air-conditioned buses have minimum and maximum fares of 10 and 22 baht, respectively. Air-conditioned micro-buses charge a flat fare of 25 baht all routes. TAXITaxis cruising city streets are metred. They charge a minimum of 35 baht for the first 3 kilometres, and approximately 5 baht per kilometre thereafter. Make sure you have change, as taxi drivers often dont! Passengers must pay tolls in the case of using an expressway. TUK-TUKSThese three-wheeled open-air motorised taxis are popular for short journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for journeys of up to 3 kilometres, are approximately 30 baht. BTS Sky TrainsBTS sky trains ply along Sukhumvit, Silom and Phahonyothin roads. The routes connect Bangkoks leading hotels and major shopping areas such as Siam Square, Silom, R...

Air Travel in Japan
2008-02-08 15:10:00
The air travel industry is becoming competitive with many airlines serving both domestic and international flights. The two airline carrier giants in Japan are Japan Airlines and ANA airlines, who are dominating the air travel market in Japan with flights to over 50 destinations.AirportsNarita - The New Tokyo International Airport and Kansai International Airport are the two main international airports in Japan. Hadena International Airport in Tokyo handles mostly domestic flights linking these airports to various other cities across the country.Airport fees are included in the fares to all international destinations if departing from Narita Airport or Kansai Airport (Adult: around 2,650 yen and Child (age 2 to 11): 1,330 yen). Airport fees are not applied at Haneda Airport or any other airports in Japan. There is no need to pay airport fees if leaving Japan within 24 hours from your arrival time.Narita AirportThe largest airport in Japan, New Tokyo International Airport, is located...
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Hotel Star Classification System - The Stars Are Not Always What You Expect
2008-02-08 15:06:00
When staying at a hotel, many things need to be taken into account, and some of them are never included into the rules that are used for hotel star classification. As a person that has worked inside a hotel, I am aware of the kind of code that is used to classify them and how this code not alway is according to customer service.My experience is in a 4-stars hotel in Barcelona and I discovered many of the things that happen inside a hotel and that normally you shouldn't notice when you arrive there as a tourist. But you do, many things do not work properly inside, specially when the direction is not able to provide with support and instead it directs the installations by putting pressure on everybody to get the work accomplished. This is something that the hotel star classification system can't work out.The stars rating of a hotel can depend on things such as having a bell-boy, opening during the night, having also a bell-boy during the night, number of rooms, number of suites that...
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The Integrated Resorts of Singapore
2008-02-08 15:04:00
Integrated Resorts by definition are resorts with mixed development like hotels, restaurants, convention centre, theme park, shopping centre, casino etc. Because of the gaming component - casino, integrated resorts development has stirred a great controversy among the Singapore ans.The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Long announced the cabinet's decision to develop 2 integrated resorts in Marina Bay and Sentosa. The Singapore Government stated that the aim of the Integrated Resorts is to boast the country's tourism industry. There has been very keen competition from the neighboring countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong. According to the Government, the Integrated Resorts are expected to create some 35,000 jobs directly and indirectly.There has been debate among the Singaporeans on the plan to build Integrated Resorts. Religious groups and social workers voiced their disapproval at the negative social impact of gambling.The Government however, promised to have a pro...
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Booking Discount Airfare and Hotel Reservations - What Is The Best Strategy
2008-02-08 15:02:00
For many people, vacations that we can afford usually require two things. Discount airfare and hotel reservations.There seems to always a be a bounty of airfare deals, discount hotel accommodations and rental car promotions. But bear in mind that there are factors determining your final costs. The day and time of your scheduled flight, the days of the week you will occupy a hotel room or rent a car, and when you secure your reservations are controllable elements of booking reservations. Also, special promotions come, go and change constantly.Making your hotel reservations online is a good strategy. You will find everything at your fingertips. Great selection, great discounts and the internet offers unequaled comparison shopping.Package deals can definitely save you money. You can save hundreds of dollars when buying package deals. Online travel sites typically offer pricing for flights, hotels, and car rental separately or in whatever combination you want.A good way to save on hotel...
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Cheap Flights - The Best Day and Time to Book Travel
2008-02-08 02:55:00
When we go into the net and begin the process of looking for the most economic flights, there are many possibilities that can be discussed about the period of time when you should travel, many things about strategies on including a weekend always in between in order to reduce the price of the flight, and of course always look to avoid the big holidays.Nothing new for anybody I imagine, as we can find this information everywhere in every single article. The really interesting thing is to know a couple of data that can help you get some advantage in your flights compared to the others. The idea is that the persons who reads this article will be able to get cheapest flights than the ones who don't. Let's take a look at the two examples. The first is improbable. The second will always work.The first thing then is to consider the following: search engines are not perfect and they do have failures. Theses failures can be on the side where the customer is not benefited directly or even c...
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Great Tips For Finding Cheap Flights
2008-02-08 02:54:00
Cheap flights under 100 dollars are becoming evermore difficult to find these days. Yet, it is still possible to find many air tickets at this price if you know how to go about it. This article arms you with the necessary information to do this giving you three concise tips to guide you. Firstly, I explain why you should always go to the airlines first. Secondly, I provide you with the necessary information about where to look on the Internet for low-cost airfares. Finally I leave you with some tips on the value of travel organisations as an alternative source of cheap flights. Here we go then....Tip 1 - Always Defer To The Airlines FirstBefore you start searching the Internet for cheap flights your first move should always be to contact the airlines yourself. The reason for this is that many airlines offer a discounted flight text service. The speed at which this service updates and informs you of new availability may often be quicker than searching for what you require on the Inte...
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Cheap International Airline Tickets
2008-02-08 02:52:00
Do you wish to reach your travel destination without the hassle of worrying too much about any possible budget shortages?Traveling is one of the best perks in life. Nothing beats a vacation which involves international travel. But of course, we all know how international flights can be too expensive and painful on the pocket. Even if they say that nowadays everything comes with a price, we still find it difficult to shell out something just so we could travel across countries.Still, there is no need for you to worry. There are cheap international airline tickets which you can avail of and they do fit any type of budget real well. So even if you are on a tight budget, cheap international airline tickets can still make your much awaited vacation come to pass. Here are some tips you can use to help you find these great deals.The first important thing you should be well aware of is the fact that prices of airline tickets change constantly from time to time. There really are no fixed pri...
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Low Cost Airlines
2008-02-05 03:56:00
When Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes launched a no-frills, low-cost airline in 2002 with only two planes, few people realised the effect it would have. From only four routes, Air Asia set off a low-fare revolution that changed the face of the airline industry in the region. It is a stunning success story and now has 35 aircraft and flies millions of passengers across south-east Asia every year.If you want to book a ticket with a low-cost carrier, the first trick is to find out which airlines serve your intended route. With lower advertising budgets than traditional airlines, this is often quite difficult. For your convenience we have listed the major budget carriers serving the two prime destinations - Singapore, Thailand.Singapore:The major budget carriers operating to and from this island state are JetStar Asia and Tiger Airways. JetStar Asia covers most major destinations in south-east asia, as well as Bangalore and Kolkata in India.Tiger Airways covers Bangkok and Phuket in...
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Discounted Airline Tickets
2008-02-05 03:55:00
The ever growing use of the Internet has made it possible for everyone to find discount flights to any travel destination with a few clicks. Thanks to the travel consolidators, travellers can save heaps by booking discount flights and cheap travel packages online. You'll no longer need to contact a local travel agent or pour over travel brochures to get the best possible travel deal.Cheap travel deals provided by online travel agents are cheaper than the original airfare offered by the airlines! Travel consolidators bulk purchase tickets directly from the airlines or negotiate with major airlines and hotels to get significant discounts and then pass the savings on to you. These great travel deals are usually the cheapest domestic and international flights you will find. Booking travel online with discount airfare search engine technology allows you to search and customise discount flights with various other special offers. The online travel booking process is as simple and easy, an...
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Last Minute Deals for Airline Tickets
2008-02-05 03:54:00
Sometimes there is just no way to avoid the need to travel at the last minute, but finding discounted or affordable airplane fares at the last minute can be a tall order. In fact, during heavy travel seasons it can be difficult to find an empty seat at all, let alone getting it at a discount. This is one primary reason why travel agents always encourage you to book your flight as early as possible.In most cases, booking your air tickets as far in advance of your trip as possible is usually the best way to go for cheap airline tickets to your destination. When you secure your air tickets early, while there are still plenty of seats available, you will find that the airlines usually offer the cheapest airfares during this stage.Waiting to book a flight until the last minute often means that there are very few seats left. When this happens, the airlines may charge a premium price for those seats that are left, especially during busy travel times.And, even though it is true that the air...
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Save Money on your Airline Tickets
2008-02-05 03:53:00
Many people prefer air travel compared to any other modes of transportation. Air travel is speedy, convenient, comfortable and now cheaper. As lots of people need to frequently travel for business trips and so are continuously on the watch out for cheap airfares. Cheap air travel is one of the best ways to comfortably travel and yet save on extra cash. Many online travel websites offer cheap flights to domestic as well as international destinations at highly discounted prices.Online travel professionals can guide the traveler in locating the best discounts on airline tickets. Sometimes these cheap airline tickets are customized with other travel savings into attractive holiday package deals that provide extra savings. By saving money on your airline tickets you will encompass some extra money left aside to treat yourself on your holiday. Along with booking of flights, these sites cater to car hire and airport car rental, sightseeing, customized cheap holiday packages considering you...
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Find Cheap Airline Tickets Online
2008-02-05 03:52:00
Why would one travel? For travelers all across the globe, this question will have multiple answers. A person would like to travel because he needs some time off from his chaotic to-do list and is likely to go on a vacation. On the other hand another person would travel because his company wants him to meet some business delegates either out-of-town or even overseas. Some just got married so would travel to their honeymoon spot. So, everyone would have uncommon reasons to travel but one thing that's similar would be their wish to save as much money as possible and board a cheap flight to their preferred tourist destination. One is always pertained to save money and somehow steal a cheap flight and make the trip as economical as possible.Make your vacation a never before experience by seizing your cheap flight to the destination of your choice and that too without the aggravation of standing in long queues at the ticket counters. With so many travel sites at your service, plan a holi...
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Extremely Cheap Fares - How to Find Them
2008-02-05 03:51:00
Finding the right price for your budget when it comes to flying on an airline can be a tricky proposition. The world of air travel ticketing and pricing can seem like a maze of jargon and red tape that is meant to confuse the customer, rather than make your life easier and more convenient. Even with the issues of modern day flights, traveling by air is still usually the most economical and fastest way to travel great distances. Keeping these three power tips in mind when searching for your next airfare should help you to find the extremely cheap plane tickets your are searching for.Be Very Flexible. It helps a lot if you are not rigid with your travel dates. Also, flying mid-week can add significant savings. Saying over Saturday is not as important as it used to be for getting the best price, but avoiding peak holiday travel dates is very important when it comes to getting the cheapest airfare. Do not forget to check flights leaving from neighboring airports. You might be able to sa...
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Loyalty Points versus Air Mile - What's best to collect?
2008-02-05 03:49:00
Collecting loyalty points is big business, whether it's while shopping at stores, in the form of air miles or as hotel points, each scheme has tens of millions of collectors in the USA. But, whether some offer better value than others is totally dependent upon your individual circumstances, especially how much you spend, and how often you travel and stay in hotels.Air Mile s was launched as an innovative loyalty scheme in 1981 by American Airlines. Originally, air miles could only be earned by flying with that particular airline but now miles can be accumulated without the need to take to the skies. Collectors can earn points through purchases as partners to the scheme, such as major stores, gas stations and by using affinity credit cards.But how do air miles schemes work? The answer is simple - they are funded by people who are awarded miles but never actually redeem them. The scheme company buys air miles from the airline which are then awarded to their customers. The airline gets...
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Super Cheap Airline Tickets?
2008-02-05 03:47:00
Most people are just a little to accepting of the outrageous prices airlines charge for their tickets these day. They find the flight they want, get out their credit card, and pay the going price without thinking twice. Unfortunately for them they are missing out on substantial savings because it is possible to find and purchase super cheap airplane tickets. Fortunately for you this article will share some tips and tricks to help you find these great deals.If you are like most people you probably purchase your tickets through a travel agent. While this isn't the best place to get good deals on plane tickets if you find a good travel agent who takes you into their confidence you may get lucky and get some pretty big discounts on your next travel plans. But you do have to remember that travel agents are there to make money and they work as a middle man between their customers and the airlines and they get a good sized cut for any sale they make.One of the most powerful tools in the s...
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Expect the Worst when booking your Flights
2008-02-05 03:46:00
Things go wrong, it is a fact of life! But they tend to go wrong at the worst possible time. On the day you are due to travel and begin your holidays of your dreams, make sure you have double checked everything. One method many families have is "money, tickets, passport", it sounds obvious but the amount of times people forget their passports is unbelievable.Booking cheap flights is easy, but missing the check-in is as easy. Normally, with low cost airlines, check-in opens an hour or 2 and closes half and hour before departure. If you are late, they won't wait! So make sure you give yourself enough time to queue and check-in or else that amazingly cheap holiday you just found will not be happening and worse yet, they will not refund you with any of the money.If you decide that the traditional airlines are the one for you, you will have a bit more leeway when it comes to checking in. The check in desks are normally open until the last minute and you will get called to the relevant g...
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How to find Cheap Airline Tickets
2008-02-05 03:44:00
It doesn't matter if you are a veteran traveler or are planning your first trip on an airplane; there isn't anyone who doesn't want to save money on their airline tickets. This is particularly true if you're planning a vacation to a far off land and the last thing you want to do is eat up your entire vacation budget trying to buy plane tickets.Find ing dirt cheap airline tickets takes some time and patience but it can definitely be worth the effort because we all know that traveling by plane is not that cheap. Whether you are on a budget or not here are some tips and trick you can use to find significant discounts the next time you travel by air.1. Be flexible with your travel dates and times. Most airlines charge more for peak travel times during the week. By flying at off peak times such as mid-week and/or late evening/early morning you can find significant savings. This is also true of your destination. If you are planning a vacation try to go during the off-season. Not only w...
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A Good Walk: Colonial Singapore
2008-01-14 12:21:00
Start from Collyer Quay and Clifford Pier, where most European colonists and Asian immigrants first set foot on the island. Leaving Clifford Pier, walk up the quay -- toward the Singapore River -- until you come to the imposing former General Post Office, now the Fullerton Hotel. On the hotel's left side is the gracious, old iron-link Cavenagh Bridge. If you walk along the river's south bank before crossing the bridge, you'll find what was once a wide towpath and is now a paved pedestrian street of restaurants and bars -- Boat Quay. The second building on your left houses Harry's Bar, which gained international attention in 1995 as a haunt of derivatives trader Nick Leeson, the guy who brought down the venerable Barings Bank. Once over the Cavenagh Bridge, take a left onto North Boat Quay. Slightly back from the river is the huge, white Empress Place Building, home of the flagship Asian Civilisations Museum. A bit farther along the quay is the statue of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffl...
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A Good Walk: Little China, Singapore
2008-01-14 12:19:00
Indians have been part of Singapore 's development from the beginning. Although Singapore was administered by the East India Company, headquartered in Calcutta, Indian convicts were sent here to serve their time. These convicts left an indelible mark on the city, reclaiming land from swampy marshes and constructing a great deal of the infrastructure and buildings, including St. Andrew's Cathedral and many Hindu temples. The enlightened penal program permitted convicts to study a trade of their choice in the evenings. Many, on gaining their freedom, chose to stay in Singapore. Other Indians came freely to seek their fortunes as clerks, traders, teachers, and moneylenders. Most came from southern India -- both Hindu Tamils and Muslims from the Coromandel and Malabar coasts -- but there were also Gujaratis, Sindhis, Sikhs, Parsis, and Bengalis. Each group brought its own language, cuisine, religion, and customs, and these divisions remain evident today. The Indians also brought their ...
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A Good Walk: Arab District, Singapore
2008-01-14 12:18:00
Long before the Europeans arrived, Arab traders plied the coastlines of the Malay Peninsula and Indonesia, bringing with them the teachings of Islam. By the time Raffles came to Singapore in 1819, to be a Malay was also to be a Muslim. Traditionally, Malays' lives have centered on their religion and their villages, known as kampongs. These consisted of several wooden houses with steep roofs of corrugated iron or thatch gathered around a communal center, where chickens fed and children played under the watchful eye of mothers and the village elders while the younger men tended the fields or took to the sea in fishing boats. The houses were usually built on stilts above marshes and reached by narrow planks serving as bridges. If the kampong was on dry land, flowers and fruit trees would surround the houses. All traditional kampongs have fallen to the might of the bulldozer in the name of urban renewal. Though all ethnic groups have had their social fabric undermined by the demolitio...
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A Good Walk: Orchard Road, Singapore
2008-01-14 12:14:00
If "downtown" is defined as where the action is, then Singapore 's downtown is Orchard Road . Here are some of the city's most fashionable shops, hotels (which often, like the Hilton, have expensive, upscale malls all their own), restaurants, and nightclubs. The street has been dubbed the 5th Avenue or Bond Street of Singapore, but, air of luxury aside, it has little in common with either of those older, relatively understated marketplaces for the wealthy. Orchard Road is an ultra-high-rent district that's very modern and very, very flashy -- especially at night, when millions of light bulbs, flashing from just about every building, assault your eyes. Additionally, this is Singapore's best place for people-watching; a perfect distraction from or alternative to a shopping adventure. Relative to the other neighborhoods, there are few sites of historical interest along Orchard Road. A Good Walk Start at the bottom of Orchard Road and head toward the junction with Scotts Road, the hub ...
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THINGS TO DO IN HONGKONG (day 6 & 7)
2008-01-14 09:14:00
Days 6 and 7: Macau is easy to reach on the super-fast ferry and can easily be seen in one day, but to really get a feel for its old-world charm you should spend the night. Give yourself time to explore the Old Citadel section of the city, where you'll find the fascinating Museum of Macau and the landmark São Paulo church. This Portuguese-influenced neighborhood also has reasonably priced shops that sell everything from furniture to polo shirts. Also explore Peninsular Macau where you can visit the picturesque A-Ma Temple and the informative Maritime Museum. While you're in this neighborhood, stop by the Pousada de São Tiago, a tranquil inn built into the ruins of a 17th-century fort, for a meal or a drink. For dinner make sure to sample the unique and tasty Macanese cuisine. At night you can entertain yourself in a casino, and the next day perhaps lie on the white sands of a Macau beach to end your stay in this part of the world.
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THINGS TO DO IN HONGKONG (day 5)
2008-01-14 09:13:00
Day 5:Take the ferry from Central to the western side of Lantau Island, then take a bus (or hike) to Po Lin Monastery, where Tin Tan Buddha, the world's tallest outdoor bronze Buddha, is located.From here take the bus to Tai O, a quaint fishing village where you can have a seafood lunch. In the afternoon, take the bus back to the harbor and Silvermine Bay where you can rent bikes to explore the small village of Mui Wo before taking the ferry back to Central.IF YOU HAVE 7 DAYS GO TO>> DAY 6 & 7
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THINGS TO DO IN HONGKONG (day 4)
2008-01-14 09:12:00
Day 4: You could easily spend several days exploring the New Territories, but if you'd like to see a lot in a short time, the easiest way is through an organized tour sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Bureau (HKTB). You can also rent a car or taxi and driver and explore on your own, or if you'd like to use public transportation, the KCR train will take you to the eastern territories to visit Shatin, home of both a very modern racetrack and the time-honored Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas.In the western New Territories, you can reach the Sam Tung Uk Museum, a walled village, by MTR subway, and Ching Chung Koon Taoist Temple by train.GO TO >>DAY 5
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THINGS TO DO IN HONGKONG (day 3)
2008-01-14 09:10:00
Day 3: On your third day, take a hair-raising bus ride from Central to the south side of Hong Kong Island. You'll have an unforgettable view of the island's coastline as the double-decker bus descends from the peaks of the busy shopping and business districts into the sandy coves of Stanley and Repulse Bay. Try to sit in the front of the upper deck for a ride more exciting than any amusement park. Start your visit to the south side with Stanley, wandering through the market before it gets too crowded. If you haven't bought souvenirs yet, this is the best, and cheapest, place to do it.When you're ready for a break from the frenetic market, wander along the waterfront and choose a spot for lunch. In the afternoon, take the bus to the beachfront town of Repulse Bay for a relaxation break on the sunny sand. Then hop the bus back to Central in time for dinner.IF YOU HAVE 5 DAYS then GO TO>> DAY 4
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