As an International Flight Attendant, an essential component of my job was overcoming jet-lag so not only could I function safely on-board and look my best, but also be able to enjoy what time I had in each destination. The best and fastest ways to conquer jet-lag is to ultimately adapt to the local time [...]
Cambodia: The Bayon Temple
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Built around 1190 AD by King Jayavarman VII, the Famous Bayon is a Buddhist temple but it incorporates elements of Hindu cosmology. Dating from the 12th century, the Bayon Temple is the spectacular central temple of the ancient city of Angkor Thom which was built as a square. The sides run exactly north to south [...]
Cambodia: Angkor Archaeological Park
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Deep in the forests of Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, the elegant spires of an ancient stone city soar skyward above the sprawling complex of Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor is located about 20 minutes to the north, by car or motorbike, from central Siem Reap. You need a pass to enter the Angkor complex. On sale [...]
Hong Kong Harbour
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When Britain defeated China in the first Opium war, Hong Kong was little more than fishing villages. Signed over the the British in the Treaty of Nanking on August 29, 1842, Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty on July 1, 1997. As a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic, Hong Kong enjoys a high [...]
Best Travel iPhone APPS
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Stay “in touch” while you’re away! Loose the giant 3-D map and blend in with the locals while learning about all the latest sights, attractions and deals while traveling. Ten billion apps have been downloaded in the past three years. There are 17,000 travel apps on the market and 160 million app-compatible devices are owned [...]
Cambodia: Siem Reap
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DAY 1: The name Siem Reap literally means “Siam Defeated”. However, the only rampaging hordes are the tourists heading to the fabled temples of Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is the perfect base for exploring the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Pick up the free Siem Reap Angkor Visitors Guide and the equally free [...]
WAT HANCHEY & KAMPONG CHAM
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Cruise past the Mekong’s tranquil villages. Visit Wat Nokor, a Wat built within the ruins of an ancient temple that holds a timeless story. Continue to the Cheung Kok Eco Tourism Village supported by the French-Cambodian NGO AMICA and the Kampong Cham orphanage, supported by the Pandaw ProBono programme. Visit the pre-Angkorian temple of WAT [...]
Cambodia – Traveller’s Need to Knows
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Climate: Tropical Rainy Season: June to October Cool Season: November to February Hot Season: March to May Monsoon season: May to November Dry season (December to April) Average Temperature: 32 Degrees Celsius Religion: Officially Theravada Buddhism 95%; others Islam and Christianity Language: Officially Khmer – others: English, French, Chinese and Vietnamase Literacy: 35% of total [...]
How to Mix the Original Singapore Sling
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In an ice-filled shaker, add: 30ml gin 15ml Cherry Heering Liqueur 120ml Pineapple juice 15ml Lime juice 7.5ml Cointreau 7.5ml Dom Benedictine 10ml Grenadine and just a dash of Angostura Bitters. Shake and strain into a hurricane glass and garnish with a slice of Pineapple and a cherry! Few Cocktails are more closely associated with [...]
A Day Tripper’s Guide to Singapore – Make the Most of Your Stopover
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I’ve heard others complain that besides shopping, dining and the movies, there’s not a lot you can do in Singapore. NOT TRUE! The must-see list for the one-day visitor to Singapore, especially a first-timer, is absorbingly long. Singapore is the great success story of modern Asia. Having begun life as a sleepy fishing village at [...]
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