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Asia's uncut ruby

Life, Published on 05/01/2012

» As travel books dispel the mystique of remote spots worldwide, places that have preserved their unique character become ever harder to find. North Korea has been notoriously isolated by its ruling dynasty. Less in the global spotlight is the luminous land of Burma, known officially as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It, too, has suffered greatly under a brutal regime, but while its military junta has kept the world out, it has also perfectly preserved the culture within.

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Big jump in South Korean arrivals forecast

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/02/2012

» The number of Koreans visiting Thailand will increase by 20% this year, to reach a total of 1.22 million people.

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A slice of the Old World in Latin America

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/03/2012

» The first thing you will notice when you roam around Buenos Aires is that Argentina's capital is like a city in Europe. Old buildings along streets recall French or Italian architecture, while the streets are laid out in a grid plan.

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Miracle Thailand card for travellers

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/04/2012

» The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Krung Thai Bank last week launched the "Miracle Thailand" debit card for foreigners.

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Tourist arrivals on target for record year

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/07/2012

» The number of foreign tourists during the first six months has increased by 7.6% to 10.49 million compared to the same period of last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

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Hues of Hokkaido

Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 02/08/2012

» Two years ago I visited Hokkaido for the first time. The northern island of Japan was virtually all white, covered with snow which attracted hordes of winter sports lovers from over the world. I was there again last week. This time it's summer, the season when Hokkaido's amazing array of colours is most vividly exposed.

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All roads lead to Myanmar

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/08/2012

» About 90,000 Thai tourists are expected to visit Myanmar this year, according to Kasikorn Research Centre.

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Klaeng goes quiet

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/09/2012

» Rayong is known for its tropical fruit and as a connecting point to the famous Koh Samet. Some guidebooks even say the province is unremarkable, but Rayong has many things to offer, ranging from nature to old communities.

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A year's worth of travel ideas

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/11/2012

» Lonely Planet has launched Best In Travel 2013, covering the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit next year.

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Airports that put an end to terminal boredom

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/11/2012

» If you have to spend a lot of time at airports, you might want to find out what to do to kill your boredom, or ease your fatigue.