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    How to save money when traveling to Singapore

    Singapore Travel Budget
    by Chris Page

    Singapore has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The city is known for its many natural and historic landmarks, shopping malls, as well as one of the most culturally diverse cuisines in the world. But it is also known for being quite expensive.

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    13 Travel hacks to make your next travel a breeze

    Travel Tips
    by Gen Alabado

    Traveling to another place, whether for business or for pleasure, makes you all excited. Imagining the new sights, sounds, smells, and tastes you will experience is enough to throw you into sleepless nights.

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    Tips for a solo female traveller

    Travel
    by Lauren Morling

    Travelling alone can be both wonderful and lonely, with the positive side effects far outweighing any negatives. Going solo is a chance to see new places, meet new people and discover a side of yourself that you didn’t know existed. Are you planning a new adventure? Make sure you prepare

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    How not to be annoyed by noisy kids on a flight

    InFlight
    by Olivia Cantor

    Ah, traveling via airplane. Some people love it, some people dread it. If you’re the kind who loves it, then you already know how to psyche yourself up to enjoy every minute of being in the sky… until the noise of a passenger’s child disturbs you.

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    7 Fabulous Night Markets in Taipei

    Attractions Fashion Food & Beverages Taipei Taiwan Night markets Shopping
    by Christopher R

    Taiwan is famous for its night markets and amongst its various cities, it is in the capital Taipei that the most celebrated night markets are to be found.

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    Top 10 Travel Apps

    Technology Travel
    by Sam Wilson

    One of the huge benefits of modern day travelling is that we have access to smartphones, something our parents and grandparents could only have dreamed of. There are hundreds upon hundreds of apps out there to help you organise, arrange and locate your way around the destination of your dreams.

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    The Do’s and Don’t when visiting Bali

    Bali
    by Rahima Saikal

    When you are visiting any country in the world, there are usually a list of unspoken ‘do’s and don’ts’ and the island of Bali is no exception. However, some of these do’s and don’ts are not obvious to the first-time tourist. Read on for things you should and shouldn’t do

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    Travel and Etiquette: Mistakes to Avoid in Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    by Dean Wickham

    Kuala Lumpur is an international city, multicultural and popular with tourists from all over the world, so it is a city that is quite accepting when it comes to visitors from other countries. While you won’t run into as many cultural restrictions in KL as you might in lesser visited

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    Taking Great Holiday Photos with the iPhone

    Handphone Photography Technology
    by Bryan Shelmon

    A picture is worth a thousand words. This is why everyone takes so many photos while on holiday. Each photo tells a little bit more of the story of any amazing trip. Before we had to have the best equipment on the market for taking great holiday photos. Things have

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    Do’s and Don'ts in Thailand: 10 Easy Tips for Perfect Manners

    Arts & Culture Thailand
    by Alex P

    To understand the Thai culture, we would like to share some important habits which will be helpful during your travels in Thailand.

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    First Trip to Bali? Advice from the Island of the Gods

    Bali Beaches Weather Seminyak Ubud
    by Scott

    So you’re considering a vacation to Bali. It’s a great idea! The island, culture, weather, and cuisine are everything you’ve already heard and more. You’ll find unreal beaches, lovely quaint restaurants, and quiet frangipani lined streets, all in a perfect tropical climate. No wonder Bali has become one of the

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    Getting Around Bangkok

    Bangkok Thailand Travel
    by Bryan Shelmon

    Bangkok is Thailand’s capital city and also the most popular one for tourists. Bangkok has always been a top destination as a city with a lot to offer. Whether you have just one day or a couple of days in the city, there’re plenty of things to do in Bangkok.

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    Top Tips For Business Travelers in Singapore

    Singapore Travel
    by Holly Riddle

    Singapore is a top destination for business travelers, for many reasons; the destination’s business-savvy economy and increasing popularity over the last few years has made it attractive to many industries. So, if you have to head to Singapore on business, what do you need to know as a traveler?

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    9 Tips For Travelling With Children Under 5

    Family Travel Kid Friendly
    by Aisyah Llewellyn

    As any parent with young children knows, even a short trip in your local area requires careful planning. If you are going on holiday however, it can feel overwhelming when you are travelling with children, especially if they are under the age of 5. The key is in the planning,

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    GO KL City Bus

    Kuala Lumpur Travel
    by sixth sense

    GOKL free city bus service was launched to help improve public mobility in the areas KLCC, Bukit Bintang and Chinatown. The new bus service provides an alternative to the high taxi prices in and around KLCC.The free city bus service has been in operation since August 31, 2012 and it

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    Beat the Beast; 7 Ways to Overcome Jet Lag

    Travel
    by Scott

    Urrgghh, jet lag! Yup, that dreaded six letters we all fear when traveling abroad. How many days of our limited holiday must we sacrifice in order to overcome this unwanted travel companion? If you’re one of the million globetrotters of this planet then jet lag is inevitable if ill-prepared. I’m

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    Shopping around Kuala Lumpur that won't hurt your pocket

    Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    by sixth sense

    ICC Pudu or its full name Integrated Commercial Centre Pudu is a newly opened centre which houses a wet market, food court, multi-purpose hall and a banquet hall.  Most of its occupants came from the former Imbi market.  For typical local Chinese cuisine, you may want to try out a few of these

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    Top Five must-haves in your bag when you travel Southeast Asia

    Fashion Travel
    by Pendamonium

    (1)    Light clothing

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    Stay Safe in Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    by sixth sense

    Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant city full of exciting things to do and see. While maintaining its culture and heritage, Kuala Lumpur showcases a modern city enveloping the latest of architecture and technology. Tourists will experience the fast and the slow pace all at the same time whilst in the

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