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SEOUL SITS AT THE TOP WESTERN END OF SOUTH KOREA AND IS A CITY THAT PROVIDES CONVENIENT ACCESS MANY OF NE ASIA’S MAJOR CITIES. THE CITY OCCUPIES A BEAUTIFUL SETTING WHERE MOUNTAINS, RIVERS AND URBAN SPACES COMBINE TO CREATE A PICTURE-PERFECT CITYSCAPE. WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 10.5 MILLION, MOST OF THE CITY OCCUPANTS ARE KNOWN TO UPHOLD A STRONG APPRECIATION OF THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY. As a city, Seoul boasts a well-planned tourist-friendly infrastructure that includes designated areas for sightseeing, restaurants, nightlife and hotels. The city has an on going program to promote tourism and has had recent major successes in the worldwide promotion of Korean pop culture. Since the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, Korea has had a great deal of success in promoting its national dishes as we...

ENJOYING THE BLISSFUL GRACE OF JAPAN IS ESPECIALLY CALMING IN AUTUMN. WHEN THE LEAVES FALL AND TREES TURN GOLDEN-BROWN, THE COUNTRY OF SAKURA SHOWS ITS LOVELY SEASONAL SIDE ONCE AGAIN. Autumn is always a wonderful time to visit Japan. Temperatures have cooled and the days are pleasant and sunny while mild nights are invigorating. As I arrived into Tokyo a cool breeze gently whispers its greetings to me. I started my trip by visiting one of my favourite culinary destinations; Ichiran Ramen in Shinjuku. This legendary eatery made its reputation way back in 1960 and today has shown no sign of a down side to its reputation. Here I enjoy the best ramen I have ever tasted anywhere. After treating myself to this great culinary experience; Ueno Park became my next destination. Located next to ...

SITUATED CLOSE TO THE MAGNIFICENT CITY OF YOGYAKARTA, SOLO OFFERS YET ANOTHER SET OF FASCINATING PLACES OF INTEREST. THE CITY’S ‘ROYAL’ HISTORY MAKES IT A GREAT PLACE FOR A VACATION OF CULTURAL EXPLORATION. SOLO IS WELL DESCRIBED AS THE CENTRE OF JAVANESE HISTORY AND TRADITION. THERE IS MUCH TO EXPLORE HERE. A palace, parks, and Javanese cultural wonders are some of the major attractions that draw visitors to this city. Formerly known as Surakarta, this mild-mannered city was once a royal precinct and is regarded as the least Westernized city of Central Java. This is good news for the wanderlust traveller seeking to gain knowledge and experience of the glory days of the Javanese historical era. Upon arriving at Adisumarno International Airport, my first destination during this trip was P...

One of the Biggest metropplises in the world, Tokyo holds myraids of fascinating charms. this huge, wealthy and gorgeus advanced city brings high-tech vision of the future and place them side by side with glimpses of old Japan. It certainly has something to please everyone. Dabbled both as ‘the city of Shogun and Sci-Fi’, Tokyo differs themselves from any other major living space on earth. The city prides itself on constant renewal and reinvention in term of technology whilst constantly pays homage to its glorious era of Meiji, where samurai and geisha roam the street and authority contested between major Feudal clans. My first stop during my holiday in Tokyo was Senso-ji Temple at Asakusa district. It is the oldest temple in the city formerly associated with the Tendai Buddhism sect. ...

With a population of over eleven million people, Bangkok is Thailand's largest city as well as the countries capitol. The city is regarded as one of asia's most cosmopolitan and vibrant. Here magnificent temples and palaces, Colourful and busy canals, Bust=Ling markerts and vibrant nightlife venues are to be enjoyed by explorers of this urban wonder. There is something for everybody in this exciting city. Bangkok greets me with its exotic charms the moment I set foot on the ground of Don Mueang International Airport. This modern world-class aviation stopover could not hide the excitement of Bangkok’s tropical mood as it embraced me in the spirit of welcoming invitation. This is Southeast Asia’s very own ‘City Of Angels’ and is where familiar and traditional aspects collide with unique h...

Welcome to Penang, An Island off the nortwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. During the glorious era of exploration, Penang became one of the main connecting links for the Asian and American continents and a melting pot of traders from both. This is the main identifying factor of penang that has become malaysia's most diverse, cosmopolitan and exciting multicultural region. The centre of all activities in Penang is undoubtedly George Town, Penang’s city, and an urban centre that delivers the old-world Asia in spades. No wonder this city along with Melaka was fêted as Malaysia’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2008. George Town is relatively clean, safe and well managed. During my visit, I was happy to find the pavements along most roads were well maintained to a good standard. G...