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After the freezing temperatures in Seoul, it was good to arrive in Hong Kong in warm sunshine and then to enjoy a spectacular light show that evening over Victoria Harbour. A great way to return to a vibrant, bustling metropolis. …
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Written by Deryn Van Der Tang (A Runner-up entry in the Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition.) We had seen the popular tourist destination of Yellowstone National Park, so we decided to explore a nearby lesser known area of Wyoming’s …
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It took just over two hours to fly due north from one disputed East Asian country, Taiwan, to another, South Korea, where we visited the capital Seoul and the DMZ (Demilitarised Zone). South Korea has been much in the news recently due …
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STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, reports on his experiences on a three centre Saga holiday in the Dominican Republic. My wife and I had not previously visited the Dominican Republic and so were interested in seeing as much of the country …
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Visiting a developing country can provide some of the most authentic cultural experiences and human interactions on the planet. But it also can pose challenges, especially to those unaccustomed to the rigors of traipsing through countries with modest economies, or widespread poverty, or few tourism facilities. Or all of the above. See 11 important dos and don’ts for traveling in a developing country.
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Taiwan is not a popular destination for Western tourists. None of our party of four had visited Taiwan previously, unlike Singapore our previous port of call, and we had little idea of what to see and do during our two day visit. …
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Searching for a cute passport holder? We’ve found nine intriguing options, from simple covers to multi-purpose wallets that also protect cell phones, credit cards and cash.
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Written by Caroline Boobis (A Runner-up entry in the Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition.) “But isn’t that where they make soap?” The incredulous response to my suggestion for an outing to Port Sunlight was understandable if not entirely accurate. It …
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Learn how to prevent being bumped from a flight and what compensation to expect if you are denied boarding for an overbooked flight.
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In our initial plans, Singapore was to be a three hour stopover on our way to Taiwan after our three-day Golden Triangle tour in India. However by booking a flight directly with Tigerair (an airline which did not appear on STA …
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