Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:15 — Anonymous by Rick MartinThere is of course one
smartphone app no true traveler could ever do without. This one. But once
you've dowloaded that, why not browse these too? We're going to skip over
obvious ones like Twitter, Facebook, Skype, Gowalla, Foursquare, Instagram,
Google Earth/Maps, as worthy as they are, for ones you may have overlooked,
but shouldn't. Also on CNNGo: 20 most iconic skyscrapers 1. Kayak -- Flight
search More than a few trips begin with Kayak, one of the web's most popular
travel services. Its mobile apps are great as well, allowing you to search
flight details with ease on a mobile device.read more
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Gulangyu: China's loveliest island
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 04:57 — Anonymous by Gillian Bolsover"Two legs good, four
wheels bad," might be the unofficial motto of Gulangyu Island, which lies a
short way offshore from the city of Xiamen. With the warm climate, good air
quality, abundant beaches and laid-back lifestyle, Xiamen (厦门) is one of
the most pleasant places to visit and live in China: but a lot of the credit
goes to its tourism magnet, Gulangyu (鼓浪屿). The island, which is just
under two kilometers square, is a five-minute ferry ride from Xiamen's
urbanized city center and is most famous for its beaches, seafood and a
refreshing lack of automobiles, which are banned. Gulangyu is nicknamed
"Piano Island." With a population of around 25,000, the subtropical
town contains more than 5,000 pianos and a 450-square-meter piano museum,
showcasing more than 40 ancient pianos from around the world. The other main
draw of Gulangyu is the large number of colonial houses -- a legacy of having
been an international settlement of 14 different countries in the 19th and
early 20th century.read more
wheels bad," might be the unofficial motto of Gulangyu Island, which lies a
short way offshore from the city of Xiamen. With the warm climate, good air
quality, abundant beaches and laid-back lifestyle, Xiamen (厦门) is one of
the most pleasant places to visit and live in China: but a lot of the credit
goes to its tourism magnet, Gulangyu (鼓浪屿). The island, which is just
under two kilometers square, is a five-minute ferry ride from Xiamen's
urbanized city center and is most famous for its beaches, seafood and a
refreshing lack of automobiles, which are banned. Gulangyu is nicknamed
"Piano Island." With a population of around 25,000, the subtropical
town contains more than 5,000 pianos and a 450-square-meter piano museum,
showcasing more than 40 ancient pianos from around the world. The other main
draw of Gulangyu is the large number of colonial houses -- a legacy of having
been an international settlement of 14 different countries in the 19th and
early 20th century.read more
UFC 144: World’s most violent sport hits Tokyo
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Jason CoskreyLater this month, that
bastion of bash-'em-ups, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), makes a
long-awaited appearance in Japan, giving fans an opportunity to see some of
the best fighters in the world, including the latest incarnation of B.A.
Baracus in the flesh. The Japanese fight scene hasn't been quite the same
since Pride Fighting Championships (PRIDE) shuttered its doors in 2007. As
UFC holding company Zuffa bought the remains of the old company that year,
it's no surprise the card UFC has put together is a mixture of new Mixed
Martail Arts (MMA) stars and former PRIDE stalwarts. For the curious, or
uninitiated, it's a chance to get a taste of a rapidly growing sport that
has deep roots in Japan. MMA is unarmed combat that brings together fighters
with backgrounds in karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, boxing, wrestling and various
other disciplines. If it involves pummeling your opponent in a ring, it's
in.read more
bastion of bash-'em-ups, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), makes a
long-awaited appearance in Japan, giving fans an opportunity to see some of
the best fighters in the world, including the latest incarnation of B.A.
Baracus in the flesh. The Japanese fight scene hasn't been quite the same
since Pride Fighting Championships (PRIDE) shuttered its doors in 2007. As
UFC holding company Zuffa bought the remains of the old company that year,
it's no surprise the card UFC has put together is a mixture of new Mixed
Martail Arts (MMA) stars and former PRIDE stalwarts. For the curious, or
uninitiated, it's a chance to get a taste of a rapidly growing sport that
has deep roots in Japan. MMA is unarmed combat that brings together fighters
with backgrounds in karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, boxing, wrestling and various
other disciplines. If it involves pummeling your opponent in a ring, it's
in.read more
Buy the world's 'oldest' cheese ... in China
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Andrea Fenn After "most skyscrapers
in the world" and "world's biggest bottle of cooking oil (nearly five meters
tall)," China has another superlative to add to her list. And it is the least
likely one of all. What has been claimed to be the world's oldest piece of
edible cheese is currently located in China. Get this: the owners want to
sell this extra old cheese to Chinese people. For the Chinese, cheese itself
does not have a meaning, it's basically an ingredient of other foods like
pizza The phenomenal "relic" is a 20-kilo cut of Italian alpine cheese called
Bitto, produced in 1997 and valued at HK$2,500 (about RMB 2,040) per
kilo.read more
in the world" and "world's biggest bottle of cooking oil (nearly five meters
tall)," China has another superlative to add to her list. And it is the least
likely one of all. What has been claimed to be the world's oldest piece of
edible cheese is currently located in China. Get this: the owners want to
sell this extra old cheese to Chinese people. For the Chinese, cheese itself
does not have a meaning, it's basically an ingredient of other foods like
pizza The phenomenal "relic" is a 20-kilo cut of Italian alpine cheese called
Bitto, produced in 1997 and valued at HK$2,500 (about RMB 2,040) per
kilo.read more
The best sushi restaurants in Tokyo
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous by Kelly WetherilleAsk five Tokyoites
to name the best sushi restaurants in the city, and you're likely to get
five different answers -- the old "how long is a piece of string?" quandary.
That's because the sushi experience is a very personal one that can include
not only raw seafood, but also things like unmatched service, chefs whose
skills were honed by years of apprenticeship, an atmosphere that screams
"traditional Japan" and, in many cases, a whopping bill. Because of all
this, any one traveler's favorite sushi experience is going to largely
depend on budget, interests and previous experience with the cuisine. But the
great thing about Tokyo is its sheer breadth and depth of choice when it
comes to eating out. Sushi is no exception, and at least one of these five
restaurants or chains is sure to please just about any hungry visitor.read
more
to name the best sushi restaurants in the city, and you're likely to get
five different answers -- the old "how long is a piece of string?" quandary.
That's because the sushi experience is a very personal one that can include
not only raw seafood, but also things like unmatched service, chefs whose
skills were honed by years of apprenticeship, an atmosphere that screams
"traditional Japan" and, in many cases, a whopping bill. Because of all
this, any one traveler's favorite sushi experience is going to largely
depend on budget, interests and previous experience with the cuisine. But the
great thing about Tokyo is its sheer breadth and depth of choice when it
comes to eating out. Sushi is no exception, and at least one of these five
restaurants or chains is sure to please just about any hungry visitor.read
more
India art events worth traveling for in 2012
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 14:24 — Anonymous by Deepika SorabjeeStart the year with
Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai as art destinations then pencil in an oil massage
after the Kochi Biennale at the year's end. January, New Delhi: India Art
Fair changes things up The India Art Fair comes of age through a partnership
with Art Hong Kong co-founders Sandy Angus and Will Ramsay. This means
becoming a part of the largest network of art fairs in the world. Big name
galleries from Europe like Hauser & Wirth, Galleria Continua and White Cube
are participating while the Lisson Gallery returns for the third time.
Closing on January 29, the fourth India Art Fair is a chance to see original
works by Miro, Picasso, Antony Gormley, Mona Hatoum and Damien Hirst. Also on
CNNGo: New Delhi's India Art Fair explodes this yearread more
Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai as art destinations then pencil in an oil massage
after the Kochi Biennale at the year's end. January, New Delhi: India Art
Fair changes things up The India Art Fair comes of age through a partnership
with Art Hong Kong co-founders Sandy Angus and Will Ramsay. This means
becoming a part of the largest network of art fairs in the world. Big name
galleries from Europe like Hauser & Wirth, Galleria Continua and White Cube
are participating while the Lisson Gallery returns for the third time.
Closing on January 29, the fourth India Art Fair is a chance to see original
works by Miro, Picasso, Antony Gormley, Mona Hatoum and Damien Hirst. Also on
CNNGo: New Delhi's India Art Fair explodes this yearread more
Capsule hotel coming to Hong Kong
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 16:05 — Anonymous by Zoe Li, Hong Kong EditorShelves for
storing sleeping humans. Popular in Japan, the capsule hotel may finally take
root in Hong Kong. Eric Wong, managing director of Galaxy Stars Ltd., is
bringing the sleep box to the city to provide cheap, basic accommodation.
Each capsule measures about 90 by 180 centimeters, comfortable for a small
adult, but they can also be tailored to fit any size. For now, Wong only has
a showroom for the capsules and they cannot be rented for use at the moment.
He hopes to partner with hoteliers in the future to open a capsule hotel in
Hong Kong. read more
storing sleeping humans. Popular in Japan, the capsule hotel may finally take
root in Hong Kong. Eric Wong, managing director of Galaxy Stars Ltd., is
bringing the sleep box to the city to provide cheap, basic accommodation.
Each capsule measures about 90 by 180 centimeters, comfortable for a small
adult, but they can also be tailored to fit any size. For now, Wong only has
a showroom for the capsules and they cannot be rented for use at the moment.
He hopes to partner with hoteliers in the future to open a capsule hotel in
Hong Kong. read more
Gregory Starr: GPS is the traveler's enemy
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous by Gregory Starr A study published late
last year by a U.S. national newspaper showed a surprisingly large percentage
of GPS users suffering from the digital blues to such an extent vacations and
even trips to the local store were being dashed against the twin rocks of
hope and common sense. Our intrepid travelers reported being plagued with all
kinds of problems: more than a third had experienced difficulties simply
finding the right address, a quarter had dealt with convoluted (read
"idiotic") directions and a not miniscule 14 percent claimed they
couldn't even see the screen because of glare. What wasn't included in
the article was the degree that navigation systems of all shapes and sizes
have reduced the collective IQ of the global population, which is a polite
way for saying they've basically made us more stupid when we hit the road.
Remain in your vehicle, please sir I was offered a ride the other day, and
despite the fact that a mid-afternoon journey by car in Tokyo often ends up
taking longer than earning a black belt in any of the martial art
disciplines, I accepted.read more
last year by a U.S. national newspaper showed a surprisingly large percentage
of GPS users suffering from the digital blues to such an extent vacations and
even trips to the local store were being dashed against the twin rocks of
hope and common sense. Our intrepid travelers reported being plagued with all
kinds of problems: more than a third had experienced difficulties simply
finding the right address, a quarter had dealt with convoluted (read
"idiotic") directions and a not miniscule 14 percent claimed they
couldn't even see the screen because of glare. What wasn't included in
the article was the degree that navigation systems of all shapes and sizes
have reduced the collective IQ of the global population, which is a polite
way for saying they've basically made us more stupid when we hit the road.
Remain in your vehicle, please sir I was offered a ride the other day, and
despite the fact that a mid-afternoon journey by car in Tokyo often ends up
taking longer than earning a black belt in any of the martial art
disciplines, I accepted.read more
A New York chef's food excursion in Seoul
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:06 — Anonymous by Frances Cha, Seoul EditorChef Hooni
Kim, 39. For Manhattan-based chef and restaurateur Hooni Kim, traveling
around Korea is naturally all about the food. "[In New York] I've been
thinking of Hadongkwan's gomtang for several years," says the 39-year-old
Korean-American chef. "And what surprised me the most on this trip was that
it met my expectations. It was just so good." In Korea for a 10-day
vacation with his wife, Kim made sure to look up his previous haunts as well
as searching for new renditions of his favorite dishes. But for an
up-and-coming chef, even a vacation is high-profile, with Korean media
outlets rushing to interview him once they caught wind of his arrival. Kim
himself is quick to dismiss the fame, however. In fact, he views the term
"celebrity chef" as an insult.read more
Kim, 39. For Manhattan-based chef and restaurateur Hooni Kim, traveling
around Korea is naturally all about the food. "[In New York] I've been
thinking of Hadongkwan's gomtang for several years," says the 39-year-old
Korean-American chef. "And what surprised me the most on this trip was that
it met my expectations. It was just so good." In Korea for a 10-day
vacation with his wife, Kim made sure to look up his previous haunts as well
as searching for new renditions of his favorite dishes. But for an
up-and-coming chef, even a vacation is high-profile, with Korean media
outlets rushing to interview him once they caught wind of his arrival. Kim
himself is quick to dismiss the fame, however. In fact, he views the term
"celebrity chef" as an insult.read more
Walk down Rua do Cunha, Macau, where the cookies are made of meat
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Hiufu Wong, Zoe Li, Hong Kong
EditorKoi Kei bakery's billboard at the mouth of Rua do Cunha, featuring Chua
Lam, the patron saint of almond cookies. There's a street in Macau that
everyone goes to for a kick in the snackpants: Rua do Cunha. This sliver of a
pedestrian street, just five meters wide and stretching for about 115 meters,
packs in a dozen snack shops and eateries each famed far beyond the former
Portuguese colony. Located in Taipa Island's old town, Rua do Cunha is
quintessentially Macau. It is physically small, unashamedly commercial and
appealing to tourists, yet has an overwhelming Macanese charm achieved
through colorful colonial architecture and the folksy hospitality of
locals. Also on CNNGo: Best of Macauread more
EditorKoi Kei bakery's billboard at the mouth of Rua do Cunha, featuring Chua
Lam, the patron saint of almond cookies. There's a street in Macau that
everyone goes to for a kick in the snackpants: Rua do Cunha. This sliver of a
pedestrian street, just five meters wide and stretching for about 115 meters,
packs in a dozen snack shops and eateries each famed far beyond the former
Portuguese colony. Located in Taipa Island's old town, Rua do Cunha is
quintessentially Macau. It is physically small, unashamedly commercial and
appealing to tourists, yet has an overwhelming Macanese charm achieved
through colorful colonial architecture and the folksy hospitality of
locals. Also on CNNGo: Best of Macauread more
The 'Millionaire's Tour' of Myanmar
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 12:58 — Anonymous As Myanmar continues to make moves to
step out from international isolation, travel companies are fast lining up to
snag their share of the expected increase in tourism cash. Among these is
Khiri Travel, which just launched a "Millionaire's Tour" of Central
Myanmar. The four-day, three-night trip from Bangkok includes travel in a
six-seat Cessna Citation CJ3 private jet. "The trip is for high-end clients
who want to be treated like millionaires and have an active holiday of
cultural insights," a Khiri news release announced. More on CNNGo: 5 signs
Myanmar is getting easier for travelers For a group of six, the trip costs
US$8,500 per person. If four passengers travel, the fee is US$11,350 per
head. If it's just two passengers, the fee is US$22,000 per person.read more
step out from international isolation, travel companies are fast lining up to
snag their share of the expected increase in tourism cash. Among these is
Khiri Travel, which just launched a "Millionaire's Tour" of Central
Myanmar. The four-day, three-night trip from Bangkok includes travel in a
six-seat Cessna Citation CJ3 private jet. "The trip is for high-end clients
who want to be treated like millionaires and have an active holiday of
cultural insights," a Khiri news release announced. More on CNNGo: 5 signs
Myanmar is getting easier for travelers For a group of six, the trip costs
US$8,500 per person. If four passengers travel, the fee is US$11,350 per
head. If it's just two passengers, the fee is US$22,000 per person.read more
Website reconnects fliers who forgot to swap numbers
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 14:07 — Anonymous by James DurstonIn-flight routine is
invariably the same for most of us. You find your seat, you wrestle your
carry-on into the overhead bin, exchange your headphones for ones that work
and prepare to block out everything and everyone for the next six hours. But
then BAM! A goddess (or a hunk) straight from heaven's salon slides into
the seat next to you. Finally, after 250,000 kilometers, you've hit the
jackpot. The conversation flows like Champagne (if you're in First) and
your jokes are apparently the funniest ever heard. You land, you go your
separate ways, and as you settle into your hotel bathtub that evening,
fantasizing about your future together, you get hit by your second
thunderbolt -- you didn't exchange details. FML. read more
invariably the same for most of us. You find your seat, you wrestle your
carry-on into the overhead bin, exchange your headphones for ones that work
and prepare to block out everything and everyone for the next six hours. But
then BAM! A goddess (or a hunk) straight from heaven's salon slides into
the seat next to you. Finally, after 250,000 kilometers, you've hit the
jackpot. The conversation flows like Champagne (if you're in First) and
your jokes are apparently the funniest ever heard. You land, you go your
separate ways, and as you settle into your hotel bathtub that evening,
fantasizing about your future together, you get hit by your second
thunderbolt -- you didn't exchange details. FML. read more
Tokyo's stunning palace for the printed word
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous by C. James DaleThe duo that designed
Tokyo's latest architectural wonder is turning an age-old phrase by that
quintessential Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, on its head. "Art is
never finished," said the Italian painter, sculptor, architect and
you-name-it-he-did-it. "Only abandoned." Sure, if you visit Daikanyama
T-Site [Japanese], an upscale retail complex that opened last December 5 in
the city's trendy Daikanyama neighborhood, you might notice that Mark
Dytham and Astrid Klein's creation is not quite done. On a sunny January
morning inside Anjin [Japanese], a chic and comfy café-lounge that sits
atop one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, the founders of Klein
Dytham architecture (KDa) are told -- with polite words and bows -- they'll
have to sip their cappuccinos at a different table. The lighting guy's
arrived. Apparently one of the fixtures is hanging too low. But while Dytham
and Klein might be playing musical chairs (or in this case, musical designer
couches), they aren't planning on abandoning their chef d'oeuvre. They like
it too much. Plus, it's just down the street from their office.read more
Tokyo's latest architectural wonder is turning an age-old phrase by that
quintessential Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, on its head. "Art is
never finished," said the Italian painter, sculptor, architect and
you-name-it-he-did-it. "Only abandoned." Sure, if you visit Daikanyama
T-Site [Japanese], an upscale retail complex that opened last December 5 in
the city's trendy Daikanyama neighborhood, you might notice that Mark
Dytham and Astrid Klein's creation is not quite done. On a sunny January
morning inside Anjin [Japanese], a chic and comfy café-lounge that sits
atop one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, the founders of Klein
Dytham architecture (KDa) are told -- with polite words and bows -- they'll
have to sip their cappuccinos at a different table. The lighting guy's
arrived. Apparently one of the fixtures is hanging too low. But while Dytham
and Klein might be playing musical chairs (or in this case, musical designer
couches), they aren't planning on abandoning their chef d'oeuvre. They like
it too much. Plus, it's just down the street from their office.read more
Traveling through Asia's rock 'n' roll past
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Duncan ForganThe Asian rock 'n' roll
heroes of yesteryear don't get much playtime nowadays. Shiny and new
generally takes precedence over dusty relics in Asia and reverence for past
musical glories is conspicuous by its absence. However, for anyone prepared
to do a bit of digging there's an untapped mine of melodious gold to be
discovered around the region. Here's where to find the people that helped
define Asia's rock 'n' roll past. Cambodia: Sin Sisamouth Combining
Cambodia, the West and a little bit of James Brown. It is impossible to
overplay the importance of Sin Sisamouth. The undisputed King of Khmer music,
Sisamouth could rightly vie with James Brown for the title of the "hardest
working man in showbusiness." A frighteningly prolific polymath, Sisamouth
reportedly wrote more than 1,000 songs and was as adept at recording
Latin-style music as he was blues, folk and bossanova.read more
heroes of yesteryear don't get much playtime nowadays. Shiny and new
generally takes precedence over dusty relics in Asia and reverence for past
musical glories is conspicuous by its absence. However, for anyone prepared
to do a bit of digging there's an untapped mine of melodious gold to be
discovered around the region. Here's where to find the people that helped
define Asia's rock 'n' roll past. Cambodia: Sin Sisamouth Combining
Cambodia, the West and a little bit of James Brown. It is impossible to
overplay the importance of Sin Sisamouth. The undisputed King of Khmer music,
Sisamouth could rightly vie with James Brown for the title of the "hardest
working man in showbusiness." A frighteningly prolific polymath, Sisamouth
reportedly wrote more than 1,000 songs and was as adept at recording
Latin-style music as he was blues, folk and bossanova.read more
Gallery: Historic boarding schools seek top UNESCO marks
Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:15 — Anonymous by Cin Woo Lee Seowons were the
dominant educational institutions of Korea's final dynasty -- the Joseon
Dynasty (1392-1897). Privately owned, exclusively male, and Confucian, these
elite boarding schools of yesteryear were the gathering place of the top
budding intellects in the Hermit Kingdom. With such a high concentration of
the nation's cleverest minds, seowons became very powerful, with its
aristocratic members enjoying privileges like tax breaks. It was a recipe for
corruption, and seowons became a source of political cliques and party
squabbles. During the resign of King Gojong, the regent Heungsun Daewonkoon
issued a decree that abolished hundreds of seowons, excepting the few that
were officially recognized by the king. Today they are all relics. But if
that sounds sad, there's a bright side. A whopping 637 seowons are still
standing today, and the Korean media recently made much of the fact that nine
of the 637 were included on UNESCO's tentative list of potential World
Heritage sites earlier this month. The nine seowons may be relics, but at
least they'll be relevant relics.read more
dominant educational institutions of Korea's final dynasty -- the Joseon
Dynasty (1392-1897). Privately owned, exclusively male, and Confucian, these
elite boarding schools of yesteryear were the gathering place of the top
budding intellects in the Hermit Kingdom. With such a high concentration of
the nation's cleverest minds, seowons became very powerful, with its
aristocratic members enjoying privileges like tax breaks. It was a recipe for
corruption, and seowons became a source of political cliques and party
squabbles. During the resign of King Gojong, the regent Heungsun Daewonkoon
issued a decree that abolished hundreds of seowons, excepting the few that
were officially recognized by the king. Today they are all relics. But if
that sounds sad, there's a bright side. A whopping 637 seowons are still
standing today, and the Korean media recently made much of the fact that nine
of the 637 were included on UNESCO's tentative list of potential World
Heritage sites earlier this month. The nine seowons may be relics, but at
least they'll be relevant relics.read more
Shanghai: Art deco capital of the East
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 04:57 — Anonymous by Sophie FriedmanArt deco is the
leitmotif of Shanghai architecture, distinguishing its most significant
buildings. In the 16 years that he's spent in the city, architecture buff
Spencer Dodington has lived almost exclusively in art deco buildings. A
passion for Shanghai's art deco heritage has established the 43-year-old
American entrepreneur as the go-to person on the subject. He runs personal
tours (with agency Luxury Concierge China), provides consultancy on
renovating pre-1949 Shanghai apartments and even designs art deco-themed
fashion accessories. "These lovely buildings got me hooked on the
uniqueness of Shanghai 1930s architecture," says Dodington. "It's
really different and interesting compared to Texas, where I'm from, but
it's also different from other cities with their own art deco, like Miami
and New York." Dodington says Miami's architecture is interesting because
it's so related to the ocean and sea life, including its color palette; the
city is known for its pastels. Its art deco buildings are also very unfussy,
with most taking the form of affordable, middle class low-rise
apartments.read more
leitmotif of Shanghai architecture, distinguishing its most significant
buildings. In the 16 years that he's spent in the city, architecture buff
Spencer Dodington has lived almost exclusively in art deco buildings. A
passion for Shanghai's art deco heritage has established the 43-year-old
American entrepreneur as the go-to person on the subject. He runs personal
tours (with agency Luxury Concierge China), provides consultancy on
renovating pre-1949 Shanghai apartments and even designs art deco-themed
fashion accessories. "These lovely buildings got me hooked on the
uniqueness of Shanghai 1930s architecture," says Dodington. "It's
really different and interesting compared to Texas, where I'm from, but
it's also different from other cities with their own art deco, like Miami
and New York." Dodington says Miami's architecture is interesting because
it's so related to the ocean and sea life, including its color palette; the
city is known for its pastels. Its art deco buildings are also very unfussy,
with most taking the form of affordable, middle class low-rise
apartments.read more
Best of Colorado skiing
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Kate SiberColorado's Holy Trinity:
Powder. Board. Aspen Mountain. Fur-clad socialites and A-list celebrities
alongside pickup truck and weekend warrior skiers all living large on slopes
glorious enough to give Richard Dawkins religion. Beats the bus stop. Is
there a cozier city park in the world than Aspen's outdoor fire pit? That may
be how the world sees Colorado's top ski destinations -- we'll go out on
a snow-crusted limb and call them the best in North America -- but the rowdy
frontier mountain spirit here still runs as deep as its top-end visitors'
pockets. With 54 peaks over 4,200 meters, Colorado has no shortage of
vertiginous terrain for skiing and snowboarding. But what makes Colorado such
a beloved American ski destination is its arid climate, which produces an
abundance of light, fluffy snow and 300-plus days of sunshine.read more
Powder. Board. Aspen Mountain. Fur-clad socialites and A-list celebrities
alongside pickup truck and weekend warrior skiers all living large on slopes
glorious enough to give Richard Dawkins religion. Beats the bus stop. Is
there a cozier city park in the world than Aspen's outdoor fire pit? That may
be how the world sees Colorado's top ski destinations -- we'll go out on
a snow-crusted limb and call them the best in North America -- but the rowdy
frontier mountain spirit here still runs as deep as its top-end visitors'
pockets. With 54 peaks over 4,200 meters, Colorado has no shortage of
vertiginous terrain for skiing and snowboarding. But what makes Colorado such
a beloved American ski destination is its arid climate, which produces an
abundance of light, fluffy snow and 300-plus days of sunshine.read more
Singapore high fashion moves away from shopping malls
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Suzy QFrom stand-alone big brands on
the street to a bespoke cheongsam maker tucked in the heart of the financial
district, the latest and hippest Singapore shops are now tucked in all
corners of the island. Here are 10 top stores that prove you don't have to
be a mall rat to experience the best of Singapore's shopping scene.
Abercrombie & Fitch There's only one way to describe Abercrombie & Fitch's
Singapore opening last December. Ab-tasitc. With 300 branches
worldwide, this coveted American casualwear retailer is finally in
Singapore, bringing with it a swash of black palettes, dark mirrors and
perfume-as-room-spray. Which of course brings us to the matter of that
much-publicized sexy Abercombie & Fitch poster. It clearly didn't offend
as many as was expected, staying up right until the store flung open its
doors late last year with a bevy of eight-packs. Knightsbridge, 270 Orchard
Road. Open daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m. read more
the street to a bespoke cheongsam maker tucked in the heart of the financial
district, the latest and hippest Singapore shops are now tucked in all
corners of the island. Here are 10 top stores that prove you don't have to
be a mall rat to experience the best of Singapore's shopping scene.
Abercrombie & Fitch There's only one way to describe Abercrombie & Fitch's
Singapore opening last December. Ab-tasitc. With 300 branches
worldwide, this coveted American casualwear retailer is finally in
Singapore, bringing with it a swash of black palettes, dark mirrors and
perfume-as-room-spray. Which of course brings us to the matter of that
much-publicized sexy Abercombie & Fitch poster. It clearly didn't offend
as many as was expected, staying up right until the store flung open its
doors late last year with a bevy of eight-packs. Knightsbridge, 270 Orchard
Road. Open daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m. read more
The Flying Bus takes off in Mumbai
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:06 — Anonymous by Deepika Sorabjee Soon to be
obsolete, Mumbai's iconic double-decker bus has been reborn with giant silver
wings in Indian artist Sudarshan Shetty's latest public art project. The
beloved red buses will be phased out of service soon, but Shetty has elevated
the veteran workhorse from its "antiquated fate" by giving one of the buses
spectacular steel wings. Located on the grounds of Maker Maxity in the Bandra
Kurla Complex, the bus is stationary but gives the illusion of flight. Welded
to each side of the bus just behind the driver's cab, the wings are made of
stainless steel scales that catch the changing light. The front wheels of the
bus are raised above the ground as though the behemoth is about to take
off.read more
obsolete, Mumbai's iconic double-decker bus has been reborn with giant silver
wings in Indian artist Sudarshan Shetty's latest public art project. The
beloved red buses will be phased out of service soon, but Shetty has elevated
the veteran workhorse from its "antiquated fate" by giving one of the buses
spectacular steel wings. Located on the grounds of Maker Maxity in the Bandra
Kurla Complex, the bus is stationary but gives the illusion of flight. Welded
to each side of the bus just behind the driver's cab, the wings are made of
stainless steel scales that catch the changing light. The front wheels of the
bus are raised above the ground as though the behemoth is about to take
off.read more
Old Town Phuket: Finally, a reason to leave the beach
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 04:58 — Anonymous by Simon OstheimerMany a visitor to
Phuket will leave convinced that it's little more than a hedonist's
paradise, where the day's beach-side thong parade gives way to a night of
Bacchanalian excess along Patong's Soi Bangla. And who could blame them? Many
tourists come to the so-called "Pearl of the Andaman" precisely to throw
away their moral compass, shed their clothing and indulge in the kind of
questionable evening behavior that would never be possible -- or acceptable
–- back home. But anyone willing to peel their butt from their beach chair
can still get to know the real Phuket and its unique culinary and historical
story. You just have to head to the old quarter of Phuket Town, which dates
from the end of the 19th century. Chinese dragons and tin fortunes Phuket
Heritage Trails (PHT), which specializes in walking tours of the Old
Town, is one of the best ways to get a full view of the area. Run by
Phuket native Kritchaya "Chaya" Na Takuathung, a former newspaper reporter
and hotel PR woman now devoted to introducing visitors to the living history
of her home, PHT tours start from the modern and rather garish dragon statue
that stands next to the local tourism office.read more
Phuket will leave convinced that it's little more than a hedonist's
paradise, where the day's beach-side thong parade gives way to a night of
Bacchanalian excess along Patong's Soi Bangla. And who could blame them? Many
tourists come to the so-called "Pearl of the Andaman" precisely to throw
away their moral compass, shed their clothing and indulge in the kind of
questionable evening behavior that would never be possible -- or acceptable
–- back home. But anyone willing to peel their butt from their beach chair
can still get to know the real Phuket and its unique culinary and historical
story. You just have to head to the old quarter of Phuket Town, which dates
from the end of the 19th century. Chinese dragons and tin fortunes Phuket
Heritage Trails (PHT), which specializes in walking tours of the Old
Town, is one of the best ways to get a full view of the area. Run by
Phuket native Kritchaya "Chaya" Na Takuathung, a former newspaper reporter
and hotel PR woman now devoted to introducing visitors to the living history
of her home, PHT tours start from the modern and rather garish dragon statue
that stands next to the local tourism office.read more
World's top new landmarks revealed
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:49 — Anonymous by CNNGo staffArizona's Grand Canyon
Skywalk is the best new bridge, New York by Gehry the top new skyscraper and
the Statue of Liberty the most visited landmark, according to Travel +
Leisure magazine. The New York-based travel magazine conducted an online
survey last year to discover the world's top new landmarks. Some 60 landmarks
were rated in different categories -- skyscrapers; parks and public spaces;
museums; bridges; sports and performance venues as well as classic landmarks.
New landmarks are defined as landmarks opened after 1996, while classic
landmarks are those opened in or before 1996. Respondents were also asked
if they had actually been to the sites to identify which are the "most seen"
landmarks. read more
Skywalk is the best new bridge, New York by Gehry the top new skyscraper and
the Statue of Liberty the most visited landmark, according to Travel +
Leisure magazine. The New York-based travel magazine conducted an online
survey last year to discover the world's top new landmarks. Some 60 landmarks
were rated in different categories -- skyscrapers; parks and public spaces;
museums; bridges; sports and performance venues as well as classic landmarks.
New landmarks are defined as landmarks opened after 1996, while classic
landmarks are those opened in or before 1996. Respondents were also asked
if they had actually been to the sites to identify which are the "most seen"
landmarks. read more
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Lucky New Year: 4 near misses for Aussie travelers
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 09:43 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page 2012 may
well be a lucky year indeed. Airplane dramas, unplanned free falls, crocs and
sharks -- no worries. That's all just a lot of fun, as long as you live to
tell the story. Qantas passengers hit the roof All travelers enjoy a free
flight, but Qantas' offering was a little over the top. For half a minute
onboard the A380 from London to Singapore, travelers were probably wishing
the airline was still grounded.read more
well be a lucky year indeed. Airplane dramas, unplanned free falls, crocs and
sharks -- no worries. That's all just a lot of fun, as long as you live to
tell the story. Qantas passengers hit the roof All travelers enjoy a free
flight, but Qantas' offering was a little over the top. For half a minute
onboard the A380 from London to Singapore, travelers were probably wishing
the airline was still grounded.read more
Japanese stores offering foreigner-only discounts
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 12:28 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page In the
latest in a very long line of moves designed to encourage overseas tourists
to return to Japan post-March 11, several major retailers have decided to
offer discounts to shoppers based on the color of their passports. According
to today's Nikkei newspaper, department-store giant Isetan Mitsukoshi is
knocking off 5 percent at the register for shoppers from "China, Taiwan and
other foreign markets." Oddly, said folk have to hold one of a selection of
credit cards from their home countries, but must pay cash in Japan, as their
cards won't work when they're overseas anyway.read more
latest in a very long line of moves designed to encourage overseas tourists
to return to Japan post-March 11, several major retailers have decided to
offer discounts to shoppers based on the color of their passports. According
to today's Nikkei newspaper, department-store giant Isetan Mitsukoshi is
knocking off 5 percent at the register for shoppers from "China, Taiwan and
other foreign markets." Oddly, said folk have to hold one of a selection of
credit cards from their home countries, but must pay cash in Japan, as their
cards won't work when they're overseas anyway.read more
Johan Svanstrom: 'Ultra-aware' customers are the future of travel
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 12:33 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page "Consumers
are putting on the travel agent uniform themselves." That's one of Johan
Svanstrom's key observations after almost seven years as the vice president
and managing director for Asia of hotel booking site Hotels.com. From a
small telephone service in the United States 20 years ago, the company has
grown into a worldwide online booking site with around 140,000 properties in
its books. Currently operating 85 country sites worldwide, Svanstrom started
2012 with a bang -- by announcing a new loyalty program that gives customers
one free hotel night for every 10 they book through Hotels.com. read more
are putting on the travel agent uniform themselves." That's one of Johan
Svanstrom's key observations after almost seven years as the vice president
and managing director for Asia of hotel booking site Hotels.com. From a
small telephone service in the United States 20 years ago, the company has
grown into a worldwide online booking site with around 140,000 properties in
its books. Currently operating 85 country sites worldwide, Svanstrom started
2012 with a bang -- by announcing a new loyalty program that gives customers
one free hotel night for every 10 they book through Hotels.com. read more
Run the world
Sun, 10/09/2011 - 23:00 — Anonymous 10 hospitality gyms with the most
amazing views
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Alexis Ong: Singapore needs to encourage ‘bad behavior’
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Singapore is
a creative deadsville. Or that's pretty much the view of Apple's Steve
Wozniak. In a recent interview with the BBC, he stated that a company like
Apple couldn't "emerge in societies like Singapore where 'bad behavior
is not tolerated' and people are not taught to think for themselves."
At first glance, it made the small pseudo-patriot in me annoyed, but for the
most part, the great and mighty Woz speaks the truth. It's true, Google is
setting up in Singapore, but it's a fancy, shiny new data center.read more
a creative deadsville. Or that's pretty much the view of Apple's Steve
Wozniak. In a recent interview with the BBC, he stated that a company like
Apple couldn't "emerge in societies like Singapore where 'bad behavior
is not tolerated' and people are not taught to think for themselves."
At first glance, it made the small pseudo-patriot in me annoyed, but for the
most part, the great and mighty Woz speaks the truth. It's true, Google is
setting up in Singapore, but it's a fancy, shiny new data center.read more
절대 가지 말아야 할 끔찍한 해변 7곳
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page 이
세상에는 아름답고 황홀한 해변들도 많지만 그렇지 않은
해변들도 분명히 있다. 찝찝한 경험을 하고 싶지 않다면
다음의 해변들은 피하는 것이 좋을듯하다. 2012년에 여행을
갈 계획이었다면 다음의 목록을 참고하도록. 1. 블랙풀,
영국 축축하고 우울한 날씨에도 불구하고 영국에는
전원적인 해변이 여럿 있다. 물론 블랙풀 (Blackpool)은
제외하고 말이다. 랭커셔(Lancashire) 리조트는 술로 악명이
높을 뿐, 단골손님들의 세련됨이나 알코올 섭취 자제
능력에 대해서는 알려진 바 없다. 결과는? 폭력적이고
무거운 분위기가 언제라도 폭발할 듯 바닥에 깔려있다.
문제의 대부분은 밤 늦게 거리에서 일어나지만 드물게도
맑은 날, 해변에서 자기 방어가 필요한 사건이 일어나기도
한다. */More on CNNGo: 2012년에 꼭 방문해야할 여행지 /*
2. 파타야, 태국 read more
세상에는 아름답고 황홀한 해변들도 많지만 그렇지 않은
해변들도 분명히 있다. 찝찝한 경험을 하고 싶지 않다면
다음의 해변들은 피하는 것이 좋을듯하다. 2012년에 여행을
갈 계획이었다면 다음의 목록을 참고하도록. 1. 블랙풀,
영국 축축하고 우울한 날씨에도 불구하고 영국에는
전원적인 해변이 여럿 있다. 물론 블랙풀 (Blackpool)은
제외하고 말이다. 랭커셔(Lancashire) 리조트는 술로 악명이
높을 뿐, 단골손님들의 세련됨이나 알코올 섭취 자제
능력에 대해서는 알려진 바 없다. 결과는? 폭력적이고
무거운 분위기가 언제라도 폭발할 듯 바닥에 깔려있다.
문제의 대부분은 밤 늦게 거리에서 일어나지만 드물게도
맑은 날, 해변에서 자기 방어가 필요한 사건이 일어나기도
한다. */More on CNNGo: 2012년에 꼭 방문해야할 여행지 /*
2. 파타야, 태국 read more
50 beautiful places to visit in Korea
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Some 25
million South Koreans -- about half the population -- travel abroad at least
once a year, but it's safe to assume that most haven't seen all the
beautiful sights within the country. Seoul only takes up a mere 0.6 percent
of South Korea's territory: here are 50 stunning photographs from the other
99.4 percent of the country that are all worth a visit. Here are the
flowery spring landscapes, sandy beaches, rocky mountains and quietly
stunning historic sites on your new Korean travel bucket list. And just in
case you were wondering, they are in no particular order. Feel free to add
some suggestions of your own in the comment box at the end of the article.
read more
million South Koreans -- about half the population -- travel abroad at least
once a year, but it's safe to assume that most haven't seen all the
beautiful sights within the country. Seoul only takes up a mere 0.6 percent
of South Korea's territory: here are 50 stunning photographs from the other
99.4 percent of the country that are all worth a visit. Here are the
flowery spring landscapes, sandy beaches, rocky mountains and quietly
stunning historic sites on your new Korean travel bucket list. And just in
case you were wondering, they are in no particular order. Feel free to add
some suggestions of your own in the comment box at the end of the article.
read more
Gallery: World’s busiest port
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 04:57 — Anonymous A trip to Shanghai Yangshan Port proves
the city is not only about skyscrapers -- its industrial heart beats as
strong as ever Show map at bottom of page CNNGo staff With the rapid rise of
towering skyscrapers, massive shopping malls and glamorous restaurants,
it's easy to forget Shanghai's original function –- the city was
established as a port. Named after the phrase "going to the sea,"
Shanghai is China's largest port and it recently consolidated its title as
the world's busiest port in 2011. read more
the city is not only about skyscrapers -- its industrial heart beats as
strong as ever Show map at bottom of page CNNGo staff With the rapid rise of
towering skyscrapers, massive shopping malls and glamorous restaurants,
it's easy to forget Shanghai's original function –- the city was
established as a port. Named after the phrase "going to the sea,"
Shanghai is China's largest port and it recently consolidated its title as
the world's busiest port in 2011. read more
10大丑陋海滩
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
海滩可能意味着浪漫和幸福，但也可能意味着要对醉酒的精神病避之不急，下海游泳可能危及生命，或是与大飞机来个震耳欲聋的亲密接触。
全世界有成千上万的梦幻海滩，但这里的10个劝你一辈子别去。为什么？看看就知道了。
*相关文章： 世界上50大浪漫沙滩*
*我们希望你也来讲讲自己的糟糕海滩体验。
在下面写点评论吧。* 1. 暴力：
英国，布莱克浦(Blackpool)海滩
尽管气候潮湿沉闷，英国还是颇有一些田园诗般的浪漫海滩的。
但布莱克浦不在其中。
英国兰开夏郡度假胜地可谓是"臭名昭著"，因为那里的酒客店客以"暴脾气"和喝酒没节制而声名远扬。
结果就是：一股暴力的暗流在沉闷的气氛中翻腾涌动，随时可能爆发。
大多数滋扰事端都发生在深夜的酒吧里和大街上，但即使是在罕见的大晴天里，你在这里的海滩上要做的首先也是自我保护，而不是放纵享受。
布莱克浦很容易被当成找茬的靶子，所以如果你碰巧多看了两眼某个不该看的人，你就会变成那个活靶子了。
*CNNGo相关文章： 50家最赞的海滩酒吧*read more
海滩可能意味着浪漫和幸福，但也可能意味着要对醉酒的精神病避之不急，下海游泳可能危及生命，或是与大飞机来个震耳欲聋的亲密接触。
全世界有成千上万的梦幻海滩，但这里的10个劝你一辈子别去。为什么？看看就知道了。
*相关文章： 世界上50大浪漫沙滩*
*我们希望你也来讲讲自己的糟糕海滩体验。
在下面写点评论吧。* 1. 暴力：
英国，布莱克浦(Blackpool)海滩
尽管气候潮湿沉闷，英国还是颇有一些田园诗般的浪漫海滩的。
但布莱克浦不在其中。
英国兰开夏郡度假胜地可谓是"臭名昭著"，因为那里的酒客店客以"暴脾气"和喝酒没节制而声名远扬。
结果就是：一股暴力的暗流在沉闷的气氛中翻腾涌动，随时可能爆发。
大多数滋扰事端都发生在深夜的酒吧里和大街上，但即使是在罕见的大晴天里，你在这里的海滩上要做的首先也是自我保护，而不是放纵享受。
布莱克浦很容易被当成找茬的靶子，所以如果你碰巧多看了两眼某个不该看的人，你就会变成那个活靶子了。
*CNNGo相关文章： 50家最赞的海滩酒吧*read more
旺角街頭24小時
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
旺角這個香港最熱鬧擁擠的&區域&其實是個鮮為人知的音樂勝地、另類藝廊和特別餐廳的聚集地。
唯一的缺點是？ 他們都藏身於樓上舖。
如何在旺角天空下消磨一整天。 下午三時： 休息一下
先到這間旺角最酷的樓上咖啡店享用飲料和下午茶點，開始您的樓上冒險之旅。
佔地三層，每層樓都有不同的裝潢風格，這間咖啡店是喜愛創意、享受悠閒氣氛與喜愛四樓露台的您不可錯過的選擇。
下午時間餐點半價，凍朱古力香蕉咖啡配薄餅是我們的推薦組合。
/旺角登打士街 36 號恆威商業中心 4-6 樓，電話：+852 2771
7775/ 下午五時： 壟罩在藝術氣氛裡 往北前進到 C&G
藝術單位，西洋菜街上這棟三層樓的另類藝術空間。 於
2006 年由夫妻檔鄭怡敏（阿金）與張嘉莉所共同創辦，C&G
藝術單位讓九龍成為一個挑戰香港既有次序的概念藝術集散地。
過去的展覽包括有藝術家們與香港行政長官曾蔭權先生之 對話 ，於
2008 年另有全球金融海嘯中貪婪角色之自省展覽。
展覽之餘，他們夫妻倆亦會舉辦午後藝術講座，歡迎成人與小童一同參與。
/西洋菜街南 222 號三樓，電話： +852 2390 9332
//www.candg-artpartment.com/read more
旺角這個香港最熱鬧擁擠的&區域&其實是個鮮為人知的音樂勝地、另類藝廊和特別餐廳的聚集地。
唯一的缺點是？ 他們都藏身於樓上舖。
如何在旺角天空下消磨一整天。 下午三時： 休息一下
先到這間旺角最酷的樓上咖啡店享用飲料和下午茶點，開始您的樓上冒險之旅。
佔地三層，每層樓都有不同的裝潢風格，這間咖啡店是喜愛創意、享受悠閒氣氛與喜愛四樓露台的您不可錯過的選擇。
下午時間餐點半價，凍朱古力香蕉咖啡配薄餅是我們的推薦組合。
/旺角登打士街 36 號恆威商業中心 4-6 樓，電話：+852 2771
7775/ 下午五時： 壟罩在藝術氣氛裡 往北前進到 C&G
藝術單位，西洋菜街上這棟三層樓的另類藝術空間。 於
2006 年由夫妻檔鄭怡敏（阿金）與張嘉莉所共同創辦，C&G
藝術單位讓九龍成為一個挑戰香港既有次序的概念藝術集散地。
過去的展覽包括有藝術家們與香港行政長官曾蔭權先生之 對話 ，於
2008 年另有全球金融海嘯中貪婪角色之自省展覽。
展覽之餘，他們夫妻倆亦會舉辦午後藝術講座，歡迎成人與小童一同參與。
/西洋菜街南 222 號三樓，電話： +852 2390 9332
//www.candg-artpartment.com/read more
Up close and personal: 10 touchy Aussie zoo tours
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 02:59 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page There's
often a divide between the animal kingdom and humans. But touchy tours offer
travelers the opportunity to get a little more friendly with some of the
world's most mysterious beasts. Placing their trust in zoo keepers, tourists
are at the mercy of animals during these 10 tours. Feed rare pandas in
Adelaide** **Panda and Friends*, Adelaide Zoo, South Australia * Wang Wang
and Funi are pretty special: they're the only giant pandas in the Southern
Hemisphere. They live in Adelaide, but were born at the Wolong Giant Panda
Research Centre in China. So it can get crowded when the zoo's open to the
general public.read more
often a divide between the animal kingdom and humans. But touchy tours offer
travelers the opportunity to get a little more friendly with some of the
world's most mysterious beasts. Placing their trust in zoo keepers, tourists
are at the mercy of animals during these 10 tours. Feed rare pandas in
Adelaide** **Panda and Friends*, Adelaide Zoo, South Australia * Wang Wang
and Funi are pretty special: they're the only giant pandas in the Southern
Hemisphere. They live in Adelaide, but were born at the Wolong Giant Panda
Research Centre in China. So it can get crowded when the zoo's open to the
general public.read more
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Best Bangkok VIP movie theaters
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Catching a
film in a Bangkok movie theater doesn't usually feature high on many
tourists' "to-do" lists. But it should. Bangkok's VIP cinemas, which
show the latest Hollywood blockbusters in English, take moviegoing to an
entirely new level. The biggest draw is the seating. Many theaters have
a VIP section in the back of a larger, normal theater, where there is more
legroom and the chairs are bigger and comfier. Others go all-out with
special screening rooms, in some cases with only 30 seats, where the options
range from aircraft-style first class recliners and love seats to actual beds
with pillows and blankets and even beanbags.read more
film in a Bangkok movie theater doesn't usually feature high on many
tourists' "to-do" lists. But it should. Bangkok's VIP cinemas, which
show the latest Hollywood blockbusters in English, take moviegoing to an
entirely new level. The biggest draw is the seating. Many theaters have
a VIP section in the back of a larger, normal theater, where there is more
legroom and the chairs are bigger and comfier. Others go all-out with
special screening rooms, in some cases with only 30 seats, where the options
range from aircraft-style first class recliners and love seats to actual beds
with pillows and blankets and even beanbags.read more
Got the munchies in Goa? Where the experts eat
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 12:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page For the past
five years I have been cooking for a living in Goa during the six-month
"season" which starts late October and ends in early April. Stricter visa
rules, the police closing down raves at 10 p.m. and other issues have evolved
Goa's avatar from international trance mecca to global food destination.
Now, where to go for dinner is one of the most crucial decisions you can
make. Here's my ideal eating itinerary for hippy hipsters, which includes
where to swim, walk and shop to work up an appetite. Breakfast at Baba Au
Rhum My perfect Goa day starts with being swept off for breakfast on
"Terror," my Swiss boyfriend Christophe Perrin's name for his Indian
motorbike, a black modified Enfield Bullet.read more
five years I have been cooking for a living in Goa during the six-month
"season" which starts late October and ends in early April. Stricter visa
rules, the police closing down raves at 10 p.m. and other issues have evolved
Goa's avatar from international trance mecca to global food destination.
Now, where to go for dinner is one of the most crucial decisions you can
make. Here's my ideal eating itinerary for hippy hipsters, which includes
where to swim, walk and shop to work up an appetite. Breakfast at Baba Au
Rhum My perfect Goa day starts with being swept off for breakfast on
"Terror," my Swiss boyfriend Christophe Perrin's name for his Indian
motorbike, a black modified Enfield Bullet.read more
Bali’s best 5 hidden beaches
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 08:23 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Bali is not
short of beaches. But with over 2.5 million tourists descending on the Island
of the Gods in 2010 alone, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a
quiet spot. Here are five Bali beaches that aren't overrun with other people.
1. Balangan Beach When the neighboring Dreamland beach got taken over by
bulldozers and chain resorts, the surfers drifted over to Balangan. The long
stretch of white sand is flanked by rocky cliffs while the shore is lined by
an assortment of warungs (local cafes) serving plates of indo mee and
ice-cold Bintangs, and cheap non-air conditioned huts.read more
short of beaches. But with over 2.5 million tourists descending on the Island
of the Gods in 2010 alone, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a
quiet spot. Here are five Bali beaches that aren't overrun with other people.
1. Balangan Beach When the neighboring Dreamland beach got taken over by
bulldozers and chain resorts, the surfers drifted over to Balangan. The long
stretch of white sand is flanked by rocky cliffs while the shore is lined by
an assortment of warungs (local cafes) serving plates of indo mee and
ice-cold Bintangs, and cheap non-air conditioned huts.read more
Heroes and scandals in 'The Dictionary of Hong Kong Biography'
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page A new
book annotates the history of Hong Kong in the most illustrative way --
through the lives of people who have made an impact here. Hong Kong's first
tome on the who's who of history, "The Dictionary of Hong Kong Biography"
contains more than 500 entries authored by 90 contributors, including the
editors May Holdsworth and Christopher Munn. Other than the stipulation of
including only the deceased, the editors worked with open-ended criteria.read
more
book annotates the history of Hong Kong in the most illustrative way --
through the lives of people who have made an impact here. Hong Kong's first
tome on the who's who of history, "The Dictionary of Hong Kong Biography"
contains more than 500 entries authored by 90 contributors, including the
editors May Holdsworth and Christopher Munn. Other than the stipulation of
including only the deceased, the editors worked with open-ended criteria.read
more
Tokyo 2012 ultimate dining guide
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page "I have a
little challenge for you," my editor began, employing the disingenuous tone
of an adult trying to convince an eight-year-old that math homework is fun.
"I want you to put together a food guide that would reflect what it's
like to eat in Tokyo right now, in 2012." read more
little challenge for you," my editor began, employing the disingenuous tone
of an adult trying to convince an eight-year-old that math homework is fun.
"I want you to put together a food guide that would reflect what it's
like to eat in Tokyo right now, in 2012." read more
香港最佳雲吞麵
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
香港雲吞麵是一道簡單的菜式：鮮蝦雲吞配彈牙蛋麵，再加上香濃湯底。
看似簡單，卻款款不一，各有千秋。
每一麵家均各出奇謀，從味道和質感著手，泡製獨家招牌雲吞麵。
靠著更多料的鮮蝦雲吞、更爽口彈牙的靚麵，還是格外香濃的湯底突圍而出的均有。
先有心理準備，到受歡迎的雲吞麵店用餐均需排隊等位，尤其是在午飯時間。 然而，以香港的午飯文化
-- 坐下快吃，吃完埋買即走 --
享用熱哄哄的美味雲吞麵也不用等太久。
以下五家食評家最常推薦的香港最佳雲吞麵店。 永華麵家
打頭陣的是經營了61年的永華麵家。「識食」的話便能嚐出這家雲吞麵的湯底有何特別。
湯底以鯊魚骨熬製，據稱有助保持關節靈活。
正好多一個餐後喝乾湯底的理由。
在狹窄的店舖裡，牆上貼滿發黃的舊剪報。
內容大讚師傅用古法 -- 以又長又重的竹桿糅麵 --
手製 的靚麵。
總的來說，就是以一絲不苟的態度、數十年經驗所泡製出來的一碗絕頂雲吞麵。
永華營業至凌晨5時，因此也是個宵夜好去處。 /HK$32.
永華麵家, 灣仔軒尼詩道89號, +852 2527 7476,
/週一至六：中午至凌晨5時，週日：中午 - 1 a.m.// 麥奀記
read more
香港雲吞麵是一道簡單的菜式：鮮蝦雲吞配彈牙蛋麵，再加上香濃湯底。
看似簡單，卻款款不一，各有千秋。
每一麵家均各出奇謀，從味道和質感著手，泡製獨家招牌雲吞麵。
靠著更多料的鮮蝦雲吞、更爽口彈牙的靚麵，還是格外香濃的湯底突圍而出的均有。
先有心理準備，到受歡迎的雲吞麵店用餐均需排隊等位，尤其是在午飯時間。 然而，以香港的午飯文化
-- 坐下快吃，吃完埋買即走 --
享用熱哄哄的美味雲吞麵也不用等太久。
以下五家食評家最常推薦的香港最佳雲吞麵店。 永華麵家
打頭陣的是經營了61年的永華麵家。「識食」的話便能嚐出這家雲吞麵的湯底有何特別。
湯底以鯊魚骨熬製，據稱有助保持關節靈活。
正好多一個餐後喝乾湯底的理由。
在狹窄的店舖裡，牆上貼滿發黃的舊剪報。
內容大讚師傅用古法 -- 以又長又重的竹桿糅麵 --
手製 的靚麵。
總的來說，就是以一絲不苟的態度、數十年經驗所泡製出來的一碗絕頂雲吞麵。
永華營業至凌晨5時，因此也是個宵夜好去處。 /HK$32.
永華麵家, 灣仔軒尼詩道89號, +852 2527 7476,
/週一至六：中午至凌晨5時，週日：中午 - 1 a.m.// 麥奀記
read more
Aussie six-pack: Famous drink inventions
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 02:58 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page The Japanese
invented sake. Brazil brought cachaça and the caipirinha to the world.
Ireland conjured up Guinness. But what has Australia contributed to the
global alcohol menu? Here are the six most iconic Australian alcoholic
drinks. Illusion Shaker Back in the 1980s, you'd have been hard-pressed
to find a nightclub in Australia that didn't have an Illusion Shaker on its
cocktail list. read more
invented sake. Brazil brought cachaça and the caipirinha to the world.
Ireland conjured up Guinness. But what has Australia contributed to the
global alcohol menu? Here are the six most iconic Australian alcoholic
drinks. Illusion Shaker Back in the 1980s, you'd have been hard-pressed
to find a nightclub in Australia that didn't have an Illusion Shaker on its
cocktail list. read more
知る人ぞ知るシンガポールの奇祭
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 04:00 — Anonymous
火渡りからホースダンサーまで、まだまだあるシンガポールの驚きのイベント
Show map at bottom of page Lester V. Ledesma
シンガポールでは迫力ある年中行事に事欠かない。だが、数世紀に渡る歴史を持つこの興味深い儀式は、観光客の目に触れることなくひっそりと行われている。
瞠目の奇祭を4つ紹介したい。 九皇帝神祭
旧暦の9月になると、モダンな島国シンガポールの片隅であまり知られていない儀式が粛々と行われる。
シンガポールの九皇帝神祭はその規模は特に大きくはないが、道教の九皇帝派信者の熱心な信仰心に圧倒される。
その名のとおり、この宗教行事は大人数のVIP中心に繰り広げられる。
九皇帝神は地上の出来事に大きな影響力を持つと言われる天上の存在だ。
この祭りは昔から中国南部で長く行われていたが、植民地時代、福建からの初期の移民の人々が祭りをこの地に移動させた。
今日まで祭りの様子はほとんど変わっていない。
活動の中心は、アッパー セラングーン
ロード沿いの九皇帝神寺院だ。
ドラゴンダンスや京劇が演じられるカーニバルのような雰囲気の中、信者たちがかわるがわる、皇帝神を祀る神輿を担ぐ。
旧暦9月9日に祭りは頂点に達する。
猛り狂うような太鼓の音色に合わせ、神輿が街中を練り歩く。神輿を上下に揺する動きは、神輿に祀った神をあがめるためだという。
これは九皇帝の祝いとされ、その労苦に報いる精神的報償が与えられると信じられている。
銀馬車の行進
ある夜シンガポールで不思議な光り輝く馬車とそのまわりをとりまく信者の列に出くわしたなら、それはread
more
火渡りからホースダンサーまで、まだまだあるシンガポールの驚きのイベント
Show map at bottom of page Lester V. Ledesma
シンガポールでは迫力ある年中行事に事欠かない。だが、数世紀に渡る歴史を持つこの興味深い儀式は、観光客の目に触れることなくひっそりと行われている。
瞠目の奇祭を4つ紹介したい。 九皇帝神祭
旧暦の9月になると、モダンな島国シンガポールの片隅であまり知られていない儀式が粛々と行われる。
シンガポールの九皇帝神祭はその規模は特に大きくはないが、道教の九皇帝派信者の熱心な信仰心に圧倒される。
その名のとおり、この宗教行事は大人数のVIP中心に繰り広げられる。
九皇帝神は地上の出来事に大きな影響力を持つと言われる天上の存在だ。
この祭りは昔から中国南部で長く行われていたが、植民地時代、福建からの初期の移民の人々が祭りをこの地に移動させた。
今日まで祭りの様子はほとんど変わっていない。
活動の中心は、アッパー セラングーン
ロード沿いの九皇帝神寺院だ。
ドラゴンダンスや京劇が演じられるカーニバルのような雰囲気の中、信者たちがかわるがわる、皇帝神を祀る神輿を担ぐ。
旧暦9月9日に祭りは頂点に達する。
猛り狂うような太鼓の音色に合わせ、神輿が街中を練り歩く。神輿を上下に揺する動きは、神輿に祀った神をあがめるためだという。
これは九皇帝の祝いとされ、その労苦に報いる精神的報償が与えられると信じられている。
銀馬車の行進
ある夜シンガポールで不思議な光り輝く馬車とそのまわりをとりまく信者の列に出くわしたなら、それはread
more
Friday, January 6, 2012
World's best shopping avenues named
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 15:04 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page How many
shopping trips truly turn out to to be the idyllic experiences your friends
promised they would be? Presence Mystery Shopping, a Paris-based market
consulting company, thinks it has found 30 places that really truly can offer
shopping heaven. It has published a report ranking the welcome and service
for the world's most famous shopping streets. "We surveyed the quality of
retail service on iconic shopping streets that tourists are told they just
need to visit," says Presence Business Development Manager, Leslie
Kambourian. Over 30 main avenues were visited, and nearly 400 individual
retail outlets were observed, including perfume shops, restaurants,
ready-to-wear outlets and showrooms.read more
shopping trips truly turn out to to be the idyllic experiences your friends
promised they would be? Presence Mystery Shopping, a Paris-based market
consulting company, thinks it has found 30 places that really truly can offer
shopping heaven. It has published a report ranking the welcome and service
for the world's most famous shopping streets. "We surveyed the quality of
retail service on iconic shopping streets that tourists are told they just
need to visit," says Presence Business Development Manager, Leslie
Kambourian. Over 30 main avenues were visited, and nearly 400 individual
retail outlets were observed, including perfume shops, restaurants,
ready-to-wear outlets and showrooms.read more
Sydney Festival First Night takes over city center
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:44 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page If you are
in Sydney this weekend, you're here at the right time. If you're not,
plan your holiday for the first week in January next year to enjoy Festival
First Night. The street party that ushers in the long-running Sydney Festival
is now in its fifth year and has come to define summer in Sydney and the
cultural idealism of the harbor city. Hundreds of thousands of people will
arrive in the city center for an artistic celebration. Elizabeth Street,
Macquarie Street, College Street, Hyde Park, the Art Gallery of New South
Wales and The Domain will host an array of acts. Starting with the kids Who
says that festivals aren't for kids?read more
in Sydney this weekend, you're here at the right time. If you're not,
plan your holiday for the first week in January next year to enjoy Festival
First Night. The street party that ushers in the long-running Sydney Festival
is now in its fifth year and has come to define summer in Sydney and the
cultural idealism of the harbor city. Hundreds of thousands of people will
arrive in the city center for an artistic celebration. Elizabeth Street,
Macquarie Street, College Street, Hyde Park, the Art Gallery of New South
Wales and The Domain will host an array of acts. Starting with the kids Who
says that festivals aren't for kids?read more
6 peculiar European destinations sought by Chinese tourists
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 09:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
Approximately four million Chinese traveled to Europe in 2011, and the number
is expected to grow over the next few years. It's no news that these
deep-pocketed tourists enjoy shopping in Harrods, posing on the
Champs-Élysées and drinking wine in Bordeaux. But what else is on the
agenda?read more
Approximately four million Chinese traveled to Europe in 2011, and the number
is expected to grow over the next few years. It's no news that these
deep-pocketed tourists enjoy shopping in Harrods, posing on the
Champs-Élysées and drinking wine in Bordeaux. But what else is on the
agenda?read more
Thursday, January 5, 2012
在香港鬧市品嘗清真點心
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
沒有豬肉，點心會變成甚麼樣呢？
為了要回答這個問題，我們來到灣仔的「伊斯蘭中心餐廳」，
這裡在午餐時間提供清真點心，而晚餐則提供廣東菜式。
香港的伊斯蘭教徒為數不少，且有一群人數穩定的東南亞伊斯蘭教徒遊客經常來到這裡，「伊斯蘭中心餐廳」為回教族群提供除了清真咖哩和素食餐點以外，另一種地道口味的選擇。
我們來這間店品嘗了不使用豬肉及豬油的點心，發現這裡不僅食物美味，更有很好的社區氣氛。
灣仔 Ammar 清真寺的「伊斯蘭中心餐廳」在 2005 年開張，
它是香港僅有兩家清真餐廳的其中之一，並且是唯一一家提供廣東菜的清真餐廳。
這裡提供的食物獲得香港伊斯蘭聯會的認可，
都十分符合清真的原則，使用來自中國和巴西的新鮮肉類製作。
餐廳的主廚受過製作清真料理的專門訓練，他設計了許多獨具巧思的食譜來取代傳統的豬肉菜式，效果都十分不錯。read
more
沒有豬肉，點心會變成甚麼樣呢？
為了要回答這個問題，我們來到灣仔的「伊斯蘭中心餐廳」，
這裡在午餐時間提供清真點心，而晚餐則提供廣東菜式。
香港的伊斯蘭教徒為數不少，且有一群人數穩定的東南亞伊斯蘭教徒遊客經常來到這裡，「伊斯蘭中心餐廳」為回教族群提供除了清真咖哩和素食餐點以外，另一種地道口味的選擇。
我們來這間店品嘗了不使用豬肉及豬油的點心，發現這裡不僅食物美味，更有很好的社區氣氛。
灣仔 Ammar 清真寺的「伊斯蘭中心餐廳」在 2005 年開張，
它是香港僅有兩家清真餐廳的其中之一，並且是唯一一家提供廣東菜的清真餐廳。
這裡提供的食物獲得香港伊斯蘭聯會的認可，
都十分符合清真的原則，使用來自中國和巴西的新鮮肉類製作。
餐廳的主廚受過製作清真料理的專門訓練，他設計了許多獨具巧思的食譜來取代傳統的豬肉菜式，效果都十分不錯。read
more
Dave Perry: Food critics need to look beyond central Tokyo
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page In 2008
Michelin awarded a total of 191 of its coveted stars to Tokyo restaurants,
confirming the status of Japan's capital as a dining nirvana. The city has
consistently displaced the once mighty Paris as the culinary capital of the
world ever since, racking up 331 stars in the recently released 2012 guide.
Critics, writers and bloggers have all played their part in maintaining the
litany of praise. English-language commentators should also broaden their
horizons. After all, Tokyo is really a collection of villages sharing a
concrete veneer that, thankfully, has failed to completely obliterate the
individual charms of myriad neighborhoods and the multitude of dining
experiences they provide.read more
Michelin awarded a total of 191 of its coveted stars to Tokyo restaurants,
confirming the status of Japan's capital as a dining nirvana. The city has
consistently displaced the once mighty Paris as the culinary capital of the
world ever since, racking up 331 stars in the recently released 2012 guide.
Critics, writers and bloggers have all played their part in maintaining the
litany of praise. English-language commentators should also broaden their
horizons. After all, Tokyo is really a collection of villages sharing a
concrete veneer that, thankfully, has failed to completely obliterate the
individual charms of myriad neighborhoods and the multitude of dining
experiences they provide.read more
ベジマイトでお刺身をオージー化
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 04:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
オーストラリア料理は、有名な定番料理にオーストラリア風の味付けをするなど、多国籍な取り合わせが得意だ。しかしこの刺身の新メニューは、話を聞いた時点で多くの日本人が首を横に振るのではないだろうか。
週末も営業するシドニーのスター
カジノのレストラン、ソーキョーに務める、カリフォルニア生まれの日本人シェフは、刺身の調味料として、味噌のかわりにベジマイトを使うことで地元の味を取り入れた。
シェフ、チェイス
コジマ氏はオーストラリア産の食材だけを使う。
この刺身は、ウチワエビモドキで、ベジマイトで香り付けしたクルトンが添えられている。
「これは私のレパートリーの中でもキワモノです」と彼は言う。「魚市場である男に会い、その彼がウチワエビモドキを持っていたんです。不格好な生き物ですが、海老とロブスターと蟹をあわせたみたいな味がするんです。
とてもおいしく、繊細です。」
それ以来というもの、彼はオージーものを扱っている。
彼は、現地では最近あまりもてはやされていない、いい香りのイーストのエキスに注目。
9か月前まで、彼はベジマイトはマーマイトから来ているなど一切知らなかった。
「最初はベジマイトを理解するのはちょっと難しかったです。でも日本の味噌にかなり似ているので乾かしてパウダーにしてみました。そして、トースト塗るように、クルトンに使ってみたのです」read
more
オーストラリア料理は、有名な定番料理にオーストラリア風の味付けをするなど、多国籍な取り合わせが得意だ。しかしこの刺身の新メニューは、話を聞いた時点で多くの日本人が首を横に振るのではないだろうか。
週末も営業するシドニーのスター
カジノのレストラン、ソーキョーに務める、カリフォルニア生まれの日本人シェフは、刺身の調味料として、味噌のかわりにベジマイトを使うことで地元の味を取り入れた。
シェフ、チェイス
コジマ氏はオーストラリア産の食材だけを使う。
この刺身は、ウチワエビモドキで、ベジマイトで香り付けしたクルトンが添えられている。
「これは私のレパートリーの中でもキワモノです」と彼は言う。「魚市場である男に会い、その彼がウチワエビモドキを持っていたんです。不格好な生き物ですが、海老とロブスターと蟹をあわせたみたいな味がするんです。
とてもおいしく、繊細です。」
それ以来というもの、彼はオージーものを扱っている。
彼は、現地では最近あまりもてはやされていない、いい香りのイーストのエキスに注目。
9か月前まで、彼はベジマイトはマーマイトから来ているなど一切知らなかった。
「最初はベジマイトを理解するのはちょっと難しかったです。でも日本の味噌にかなり似ているので乾かしてパウダーにしてみました。そして、トースト塗るように、クルトンに使ってみたのです」read
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Mor Lam and Luk Thung: A guide to Bangkok's Thai folk music scene
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Khao San
Road's bars and clubs might paint a different picture, but the most popular
form of music in Thailand is actually Luk Thung, or Thai country music.
You're most likely to come across it in Bangkok during a taxi ride as many
drivers -- who typically come from up-country –- keep their radio stations
set to listen to a steady stream of Luk Thung and its folk music cousin, Mor
Lam. Here's a guide to the history of Thai country music and where to
experience it in Bangkok, proving that a night of loud, rowdy entertainment
does not have to preclude new cultural experiences. The music might sound
jarringly foreign at first but that's the point, no?read more
Road's bars and clubs might paint a different picture, but the most popular
form of music in Thailand is actually Luk Thung, or Thai country music.
You're most likely to come across it in Bangkok during a taxi ride as many
drivers -- who typically come from up-country –- keep their radio stations
set to listen to a steady stream of Luk Thung and its folk music cousin, Mor
Lam. Here's a guide to the history of Thai country music and where to
experience it in Bangkok, proving that a night of loud, rowdy entertainment
does not have to preclude new cultural experiences. The music might sound
jarringly foreign at first but that's the point, no?read more
Best Shanghai day trips
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 04:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page After
touring Shanghai's downtown for a few days, everyone needs a break from the
car horns, jackhammer drills and blasting TV screens on public transport.
With the upcoming Lunar New Year rush, retreating into nearby suburbs and
lazy water towns become a convenient way to gain inner peace. And here are
five of the best Shanghai day trips. read more
touring Shanghai's downtown for a few days, everyone needs a break from the
car horns, jackhammer drills and blasting TV screens on public transport.
With the upcoming Lunar New Year rush, retreating into nearby suburbs and
lazy water towns become a convenient way to gain inner peace. And here are
five of the best Shanghai day trips. read more
7가지 유형 여행가를 위한 7가지 여행
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page 따분한
새해 맞이 행사를 벗어나서 전혀 새로운 세상을 만날 수
있는 최고의 여행 장소는 어디일까? 늘 그렇듯 여행도
개인의 취향에 따라 달라지기 마련. 그래서 준비했다.
일곱가지 유형의 여행가들을 위한 7가지 여행 아이디어로,
모두 올해 모험해보아도 좋을만한 곳들이다. 자, 그럼
선글라스와 선크림 준비해놓으시고 출발! 1. 야외
활동파: 미국 캘리포니아 주 휘트니산(Mount Whitney)
세상에서 가장 높은 산에 오르고 싶어하는 사람은 많다.
하지만 우리 솔직해지자. 이번 생애에 에베레스트나
킬리만자로에 오르는 건 힘들지 않을까. 그러니 4,421미터
높이의 휘트니 산을 고려해보자. 미국의 다른 48개 주
어디보다도 높고, 소문에 따르면 걸어서 올라갈 수 있는
산 중에 지구상에서 가장 높은 곳이라고 한다. 앞날을
내다볼 줄 아는 주말 등산객이라면 6개월 전에 미리 여름
등산 허가서를 받도록 하자. read more
새해 맞이 행사를 벗어나서 전혀 새로운 세상을 만날 수
있는 최고의 여행 장소는 어디일까? 늘 그렇듯 여행도
개인의 취향에 따라 달라지기 마련. 그래서 준비했다.
일곱가지 유형의 여행가들을 위한 7가지 여행 아이디어로,
모두 올해 모험해보아도 좋을만한 곳들이다. 자, 그럼
선글라스와 선크림 준비해놓으시고 출발! 1. 야외
활동파: 미국 캘리포니아 주 휘트니산(Mount Whitney)
세상에서 가장 높은 산에 오르고 싶어하는 사람은 많다.
하지만 우리 솔직해지자. 이번 생애에 에베레스트나
킬리만자로에 오르는 건 힘들지 않을까. 그러니 4,421미터
높이의 휘트니 산을 고려해보자. 미국의 다른 48개 주
어디보다도 높고, 소문에 따르면 걸어서 올라갈 수 있는
산 중에 지구상에서 가장 높은 곳이라고 한다. 앞날을
내다볼 줄 아는 주말 등산객이라면 6개월 전에 미리 여름
등산 허가서를 받도록 하자. read more
上海最好的按摩馆
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
在上海生活的一大奢侈享受就是这里的按摩馆"遍地开花"，而且各式各样的按摩服务都能找到。
貌似上海的每个角落头都有它们的身影，从让你心疼到手心发汗的五星级酒店，到小区里贴心钱包的盲人按摩，满足不同档次的需求。
下面就是我们帮你挑选的上海最好的六家按摩馆。
这些地方不会让你的荷包太过收缩，不过第一次来的人要注意了，其中一些按摩师的力气相当大。
正如一句成语所说： "先苦后甜"。 大班
如果你正悬在是去吃晚饭还是去按摩之间难以抉择，那就来大班吧。
大沽路分店深受老外们欢迎，而本地人则是结伴去斜徐路分店。
你可一定一定要提前预订。
约上一群好友，再订一间配备平板电视和DVD机的包间。
虽然大班也准备了一些不错的DVD影片，不过我们还是建议你带上自己的，这样就不用忍受《速度与激情5》的中文配音版了。
你可以试试218元的两小时套餐，其中包括60分钟的足底按摩，和60分钟的传统中式全身按摩。
常客们都会办一张会员卡，可以在标价基础上打九折。
按摩时可享受无限畅饮，包括橙汁、苏打水、茶，还有新鲜水果、炒饭以及其他一些中式小吃供你挑选。
/*CNNGo相关文章：大沽路按摩全攻略*/read more
在上海生活的一大奢侈享受就是这里的按摩馆"遍地开花"，而且各式各样的按摩服务都能找到。
貌似上海的每个角落头都有它们的身影，从让你心疼到手心发汗的五星级酒店，到小区里贴心钱包的盲人按摩，满足不同档次的需求。
下面就是我们帮你挑选的上海最好的六家按摩馆。
这些地方不会让你的荷包太过收缩，不过第一次来的人要注意了，其中一些按摩师的力气相当大。
正如一句成语所说： "先苦后甜"。 大班
如果你正悬在是去吃晚饭还是去按摩之间难以抉择，那就来大班吧。
大沽路分店深受老外们欢迎，而本地人则是结伴去斜徐路分店。
你可一定一定要提前预订。
约上一群好友，再订一间配备平板电视和DVD机的包间。
虽然大班也准备了一些不错的DVD影片，不过我们还是建议你带上自己的，这样就不用忍受《速度与激情5》的中文配音版了。
你可以试试218元的两小时套餐，其中包括60分钟的足底按摩，和60分钟的传统中式全身按摩。
常客们都会办一张会员卡，可以在标价基础上打九折。
按摩时可享受无限畅饮，包括橙汁、苏打水、茶，还有新鲜水果、炒饭以及其他一些中式小吃供你挑选。
/*CNNGo相关文章：大沽路按摩全攻略*/read more
50 foods that define the Philippines
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 05:01 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Filipino
food may not be as famous as that of its Thai and Vietnamese neighbors. But
with more than 7,000 islands and a colorful history, this archipelago has
some delicious dishes of its own. Blessed with an abundance of seafood,
tropical fruits and creative cooks, there's more to Filipino dishes than
the mind-boggling balut (duck embryo). You just have to know where to find
them and how to eat them. *Don't miss: World's 50 most delicious foods* read
more
food may not be as famous as that of its Thai and Vietnamese neighbors. But
with more than 7,000 islands and a colorful history, this archipelago has
some delicious dishes of its own. Blessed with an abundance of seafood,
tropical fruits and creative cooks, there's more to Filipino dishes than
the mind-boggling balut (duck embryo). You just have to know where to find
them and how to eat them. *Don't miss: World's 50 most delicious foods* read
more
Eureka! or doh! Man-made islands proposed for Hong Kong
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 12:53 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page It is
probably the most desperate proposal yet. The Hong Kong government has listed
25 sites for reclamation, including building artificial islands à la Dubai,
to ease land shortage. Sites range from 10 hectares in size to a mega
artificial island larger than the area reclaimed for Hong Kong International
Airport. The list will be whittled down to 10 by mid-year for feasibility
studies and further consultation. Civil Engineering Office head Edwin Tong
Ka-hung forecasts the Hong Kong population will reach 8.9 million by 2039.
This would require an additional 4,500 hectares of land to meet development
needs. read more
probably the most desperate proposal yet. The Hong Kong government has listed
25 sites for reclamation, including building artificial islands à la Dubai,
to ease land shortage. Sites range from 10 hectares in size to a mega
artificial island larger than the area reclaimed for Hong Kong International
Airport. The list will be whittled down to 10 by mid-year for feasibility
studies and further consultation. Civil Engineering Office head Edwin Tong
Ka-hung forecasts the Hong Kong population will reach 8.9 million by 2039.
This would require an additional 4,500 hectares of land to meet development
needs. read more
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Gut it out: Shanghai fish market tutorial
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page One of
Shanghai's biggest fish markets, the 24-hour Tongchuan Lu sells the freshest
seafood in the city. Alongside lively locals and pungent aromas, you can bag
an array of live fish to take home, or straight to one of the market's local
dining haunts to be cooked up. What to buy Faced with a sea of vendors on
arrival at this fish market, it's hard to know where to start. Our advice?
Take a deep breath and dive in. Get the freshest seafood around by buying
your own live fish at the Tongchuan Fish Market. Then take it straight to one
of the local dining haunts to be cooked up.read more
Shanghai's biggest fish markets, the 24-hour Tongchuan Lu sells the freshest
seafood in the city. Alongside lively locals and pungent aromas, you can bag
an array of live fish to take home, or straight to one of the market's local
dining haunts to be cooked up. What to buy Faced with a sea of vendors on
arrival at this fish market, it's hard to know where to start. Our advice?
Take a deep breath and dive in. Get the freshest seafood around by buying
your own live fish at the Tongchuan Fish Market. Then take it straight to one
of the local dining haunts to be cooked up.read more
日本人もたじろぐ究極グルメ５品
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
日本人はあらゆる種類の食べ物に対しきわめてオープンなことで有名だ。外国人にとって和食との出会いは、味と食感における新たな世界を意味する。
また、外国人の心を凍りつかせる多くの食べ物にも挑戦してみると、これがまた実においしかったりする。
海苔、コンニャク、おでん、納豆など、
勇気を出して全部試してみたが、私の人生はその分だけ豊かになった。
実際、日本を離れているときに、たまらなく食べたくなったりさえするのだ。read
more
日本人はあらゆる種類の食べ物に対しきわめてオープンなことで有名だ。外国人にとって和食との出会いは、味と食感における新たな世界を意味する。
また、外国人の心を凍りつかせる多くの食べ物にも挑戦してみると、これがまた実においしかったりする。
海苔、コンニャク、おでん、納豆など、
勇気を出して全部試してみたが、私の人生はその分だけ豊かになった。
実際、日本を離れているときに、たまらなく食べたくなったりさえするのだ。read
more
B-grade cuisine: Japan's bizarre foodie fad
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page "B-grade
food" -- try saying it a couple of times; it's just plain weird, implying
something less than great. Yet, it's so accepted in Japan as a desirable
class of food, you don't even have to make an effort to find examples.read
more
food" -- try saying it a couple of times; it's just plain weird, implying
something less than great. Yet, it's so accepted in Japan as a desirable
class of food, you don't even have to make an effort to find examples.read
more
Gallery: India's coolest Ambassador cars
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Artists, designers and luxury hotels
are giving India's iconic automobile a new ticket to ride Show map at bottom
of page Getting into an Ambassador is like getting into a time machine. Since
it was first manufactured by Kolkata-based Hindustan Motors (HM) in the late
1950s in India, as a copy of the Oxford Morris, this automobile has seen few
modifications and stylistic changes. Affectionately called the "Amby" these
cars are jokingly referred to as elephants for their slowness and size, and
remain the wheels of choice for the Indian army officers and and government
ministers. (Resist joke allegorizing the efficiency of the government and
its favorite mobile.) Minister Karan Singh Tanwar claims that the all-white
government Ambassador still commands respect. "I still have a white
Ambassador and I love it," he declares. "It is pure India and total VIP."read
more
are giving India's iconic automobile a new ticket to ride Show map at bottom
of page Getting into an Ambassador is like getting into a time machine. Since
it was first manufactured by Kolkata-based Hindustan Motors (HM) in the late
1950s in India, as a copy of the Oxford Morris, this automobile has seen few
modifications and stylistic changes. Affectionately called the "Amby" these
cars are jokingly referred to as elephants for their slowness and size, and
remain the wheels of choice for the Indian army officers and and government
ministers. (Resist joke allegorizing the efficiency of the government and
its favorite mobile.) Minister Karan Singh Tanwar claims that the all-white
government Ambassador still commands respect. "I still have a white
Ambassador and I love it," he declares. "It is pure India and total VIP."read
more
旅游启示录： 你会去哪里庆祝“世界末日”？
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
有些人看到神灵的启示，有些人看到的却是商机。
2012年12月21日是玛雅人"长历法"第五周期的终结。
尽管有些人或许心怀恐惧，毅然决然，而另一些人却已准备好到玛雅人的故乡以游山玩水的方式来迎接世界末日。
《拉丁美洲先驱论坛报》称，墨西哥政府预计2012年将有5200万游客前往该国的五个地区观光，它们分别是恰帕斯(Chiapas)、犹坎坦(Yucatan)、金塔纳罗奥(Quintana
Roo)、塔巴斯科(Tabasco)和坎佩切(Campeche)。
据墨西哥政府报告，这个旅游人数的大幅增长是总统费利佩·卡尔德龙(Felipe
Calderon)批准的
"2012玛雅世界游"计划中的一部分，该旅游计划旨在将墨西哥作为独具特色的旅游目的地来宣传推广。
所以，要是你还在踌躇到哪里去花掉生命中最后一块钱旅资，或是只想看看12月21日到来又平安度过时那些人的脸上会是什么表情，我们倒是知道墨西哥内外的几个地方，值得你去兜一兜。
read more
有些人看到神灵的启示，有些人看到的却是商机。
2012年12月21日是玛雅人"长历法"第五周期的终结。
尽管有些人或许心怀恐惧，毅然决然，而另一些人却已准备好到玛雅人的故乡以游山玩水的方式来迎接世界末日。
《拉丁美洲先驱论坛报》称，墨西哥政府预计2012年将有5200万游客前往该国的五个地区观光，它们分别是恰帕斯(Chiapas)、犹坎坦(Yucatan)、金塔纳罗奥(Quintana
Roo)、塔巴斯科(Tabasco)和坎佩切(Campeche)。
据墨西哥政府报告，这个旅游人数的大幅增长是总统费利佩·卡尔德龙(Felipe
Calderon)批准的
"2012玛雅世界游"计划中的一部分，该旅游计划旨在将墨西哥作为独具特色的旅游目的地来宣传推广。
所以，要是你还在踌躇到哪里去花掉生命中最后一块钱旅资，或是只想看看12月21日到来又平安度过时那些人的脸上会是什么表情，我们倒是知道墨西哥内外的几个地方，值得你去兜一兜。
read more
6 in-flight myths, busted
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 05:01 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page From the
moment you enter an aircraft you are pummeled with instructions: turn your
phone off, put your window blind up, put your seat upright, eat this slop.
How often do you stop to question why? Airlines aren't trying to make
travel painful. There's a good reason for nearly every in-flight burden.
1. Why flight attendants talk like cyborgs *Myth:* Flight attendants are
bossy robots. *Fact:* Flight attendants need you to listen and cooperate.read
more
moment you enter an aircraft you are pummeled with instructions: turn your
phone off, put your window blind up, put your seat upright, eat this slop.
How often do you stop to question why? Airlines aren't trying to make
travel painful. There's a good reason for nearly every in-flight burden.
1. Why flight attendants talk like cyborgs *Myth:* Flight attendants are
bossy robots. *Fact:* Flight attendants need you to listen and cooperate.read
more
Cathay Pacific premium economy class to offer free Champagne
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:33 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Cathay
Pacific has released the details of its premium economy class seats -- first
announced last year -- that come with free Champagne, tastier meals, more leg
room and bigger pillows. The tickets will sell for around 30 percent more
than regular economy tickets according to a report in Hong Kong
newspaper Mingpao. Cathay Pacific did not confirm the price details at the
time of writing. read more
Pacific has released the details of its premium economy class seats -- first
announced last year -- that come with free Champagne, tastier meals, more leg
room and bigger pillows. The tickets will sell for around 30 percent more
than regular economy tickets according to a report in Hong Kong
newspaper Mingpao. Cathay Pacific did not confirm the price details at the
time of writing. read more
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
World's ugliest buildings, Singapore breakfast spots, Seoul New Year resolutions
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 11:19 — Anonymous Newsletter Date: 4 January 2012
Newsletter Contents Articles: 10 of the world's ugliest buildings Best
all-day breakfast spots in Singapore 2012 New Year's resolutions for Seoul
Secret revealed: How to be the world's best bartender 6 of Shanghai's best
vintage stores Promo: Elephant Parade: Saving elephants through art Like
CNNGo on Facebook Discover: China to open luxury hotel on Soviet aircraft
carrier By City: Spain, United States most popular tourist destinations for
Brits Bangkok gun shops: What's inside and why tourists can't buy Top CNNGo
Bangkok stories of 2011 2012 New Year's resolutions for Hong Kong Best wonton
noodles in Hong Kong How to enjoy Christmas in Hong Kong Eat breakfast like a
Mumbaikar 3 things Mumbai's art cognoscenti are psyched about right now Do or
die: 20 New Year's resolutions for Mumbai Quick guide: Harbin International
Ice and Snow Festival 2012 10 authentic China trips for 2012 Where to
celebrate New Year's Eve in Shanghai Singapore eyes a fourth airport terminal
7 tips for bringing up good travelers 2012 New Year's resolutions for
Singapore Secret revealed: How to be the world's best bartender How to
cycle from Tokyo to Okinawa in a day Members only: Tokyo's sexiest party
gets ready to take on Asia Best Sydney nightclubs 10 weirdest Aussie sporting
events of 2012 How Sydney celebrates the New Year Best 5 winter surfing spots
in Korea Seoul's most expensive hotel suites 12 reasons to visit Korea in
2012 Show map at bottom of page
Newsletter Contents Articles: 10 of the world's ugliest buildings Best
all-day breakfast spots in Singapore 2012 New Year's resolutions for Seoul
Secret revealed: How to be the world's best bartender 6 of Shanghai's best
vintage stores Promo: Elephant Parade: Saving elephants through art Like
CNNGo on Facebook Discover: China to open luxury hotel on Soviet aircraft
carrier By City: Spain, United States most popular tourist destinations for
Brits Bangkok gun shops: What's inside and why tourists can't buy Top CNNGo
Bangkok stories of 2011 2012 New Year's resolutions for Hong Kong Best wonton
noodles in Hong Kong How to enjoy Christmas in Hong Kong Eat breakfast like a
Mumbaikar 3 things Mumbai's art cognoscenti are psyched about right now Do or
die: 20 New Year's resolutions for Mumbai Quick guide: Harbin International
Ice and Snow Festival 2012 10 authentic China trips for 2012 Where to
celebrate New Year's Eve in Shanghai Singapore eyes a fourth airport terminal
7 tips for bringing up good travelers 2012 New Year's resolutions for
Singapore Secret revealed: How to be the world's best bartender How to
cycle from Tokyo to Okinawa in a day Members only: Tokyo's sexiest party
gets ready to take on Asia Best Sydney nightclubs 10 weirdest Aussie sporting
events of 2012 How Sydney celebrates the New Year Best 5 winter surfing spots
in Korea Seoul's most expensive hotel suites 12 reasons to visit Korea in
2012 Show map at bottom of page
Fly from the sky: World's highest airport planned
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 09:04 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page After wowing
the world with the construction of a nine-runway airport in Beijing, China's
aviation industry is set to embrace a new height -- a civilian airport at
Nagqu (那曲), a Tibetan county 325 kilometers northeast of Lhasa (拉萨),
the provincial capital. Scheduled to break ground later this year, Nagqu
Airport will stand at 4,436 meters above sea level and will be the world's
highest airport after its completion in 2015. According to Xu Bo (徐波),
head of Tibet Administration of Civil Aviation, surveys have been conducted
to guarantee the feasibility and safety for civilian aircraft to operate at
such an extreme altitude.read more
the world with the construction of a nine-runway airport in Beijing, China's
aviation industry is set to embrace a new height -- a civilian airport at
Nagqu (那曲), a Tibetan county 325 kilometers northeast of Lhasa (拉萨),
the provincial capital. Scheduled to break ground later this year, Nagqu
Airport will stand at 4,436 meters above sea level and will be the world's
highest airport after its completion in 2015. According to Xu Bo (徐波),
head of Tibet Administration of Civil Aviation, surveys have been conducted
to guarantee the feasibility and safety for civilian aircraft to operate at
such an extreme altitude.read more
10 of the world's ugliest buildings
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 05:01 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Ugliness,
like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, and that is something we have
taken into account in our list of some of the planet's most controversial
architectural creations. In fact, a more accurate title for the article might
have been "the world's most divisive buildings." Yet for every admirer of
Ryugyong Hotel's deeply sinister girth or Atlantis Hotel's ludicrous
fairytale gaudiness, you'll find hundreds more that who would gladly see
these and our other carbuncles razed to the ground. *Don't miss: 20 of the
world's most iconic skyscrapers* 1. Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
read more
like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, and that is something we have
taken into account in our list of some of the planet's most controversial
architectural creations. In fact, a more accurate title for the article might
have been "the world's most divisive buildings." Yet for every admirer of
Ryugyong Hotel's deeply sinister girth or Atlantis Hotel's ludicrous
fairytale gaudiness, you'll find hundreds more that who would gladly see
these and our other carbuncles razed to the ground. *Don't miss: 20 of the
world's most iconic skyscrapers* 1. Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
read more
Secret revealed: How to be the world’s best bartender
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page If Japanese
bartenders lived up to half their hype, the national trophy vault would be
heaving. And competitions would be simpler.read more
bartenders lived up to half their hype, the national trophy vault would be
heaving. And competitions would be simpler.read more
2012 New Year's resolutions for Seoul
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page *No more
freaky plastic surgery ads on public transportation * ** ** Blepharoplasty,
dorsal augmentation, zygoma reduction, neurectomy calf reduction. These words
seem like they belong in science journals (or CSI autopsy reports), but in
fact they are plastered all over subway stations and bus stops in
Seoul. read more
freaky plastic surgery ads on public transportation * ** ** Blepharoplasty,
dorsal augmentation, zygoma reduction, neurectomy calf reduction. These words
seem like they belong in science journals (or CSI autopsy reports), but in
fact they are plastered all over subway stations and bus stops in
Seoul. read more
Best all-day breakfast spots in Singapore
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Rise and
dine, breakfast is the new brunch. And more and more eateries are serving
all-day breakfast so you can have your bacon and eggs anytime you want,
however you want. *Wild Honey* Calling all Wild Honey fans, the new outlet at
Scotts Square allows reservations. Say goodbye to the days of standing in
line like lame lemmings at the Mandarin Gallery branch. But with the phone
ringing off the hook, you'll still have to exercise some patience.read more
dine, breakfast is the new brunch. And more and more eateries are serving
all-day breakfast so you can have your bacon and eggs anytime you want,
however you want. *Wild Honey* Calling all Wild Honey fans, the new outlet at
Scotts Square allows reservations. Say goodbye to the days of standing in
line like lame lemmings at the Mandarin Gallery branch. But with the phone
ringing off the hook, you'll still have to exercise some patience.read more
Best 5 winter surfing spots in Korea
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 13:18 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Most of us
cringe just hopping in and out of the shower during the bone-chilling Korean
winter, but for some adventurous (if masochistic) surfers, winter marks the
best time to smear some jelly on their board and jump into the sea. To kick
off the new year's first Weekender issue, the Korea Herald published a
roundup of the five most popular winter surfing spots in the country.
"Pohang is a good spot for surfing -- in winter especially, under the right
conditions the waves can be world-class," surfer Min Kyung-shik told the
paper, adding that waves are bigger and stronger in Korea during the winter,
due to the winds from the north.read more
cringe just hopping in and out of the shower during the bone-chilling Korean
winter, but for some adventurous (if masochistic) surfers, winter marks the
best time to smear some jelly on their board and jump into the sea. To kick
off the new year's first Weekender issue, the Korea Herald published a
roundup of the five most popular winter surfing spots in the country.
"Pohang is a good spot for surfing -- in winter especially, under the right
conditions the waves can be world-class," surfer Min Kyung-shik told the
paper, adding that waves are bigger and stronger in Korea during the winter,
due to the winds from the north.read more
Monday, January 2, 2012
Best Sydney nightclubs
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:51 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page So you wanna
dance? Sydney's got plenty of nightclubs, but where's the party really
at? Which venues have groovy dance floors? To help you find your groove,
here's a selection of Sydney's best clubs catering to the dance music
scene. Chinese Laundry The Slip Inn, owned by Justin Hemmes' Merivale
Group, includes the basement club The Slip Inn that focuses on quality
underground music. There are three eclectically designed indoor areas
including the small Laundry and the even smaller Cave. It's intimate and
often hot, but always fun. With summer here, you can take a breather in the
Tuscan-themed Garden Bar, which becomes another dance floor for special
events.read more
dance? Sydney's got plenty of nightclubs, but where's the party really
at? Which venues have groovy dance floors? To help you find your groove,
here's a selection of Sydney's best clubs catering to the dance music
scene. Chinese Laundry The Slip Inn, owned by Justin Hemmes' Merivale
Group, includes the basement club The Slip Inn that focuses on quality
underground music. There are three eclectically designed indoor areas
including the small Laundry and the even smaller Cave. It's intimate and
often hot, but always fun. With summer here, you can take a breather in the
Tuscan-themed Garden Bar, which becomes another dance floor for special
events.read more
Spain, United States most popular tourist destinations for Brits
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 11:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Spain
remains the top destination for British travelers, leading the list of
country searches while snagging four of the top five city and resort
searches, says global flight comparison website Skyscanner. The findings are
part of its Travel Trends 2012 report, which is based on user flight
searches. Coming in second is the United States, followed by the United
Kingdom, Italy and France. read more
remains the top destination for British travelers, leading the list of
country searches while snagging four of the top five city and resort
searches, says global flight comparison website Skyscanner. The findings are
part of its Travel Trends 2012 report, which is based on user flight
searches. Coming in second is the United States, followed by the United
Kingdom, Italy and France. read more
China to open luxury hotel on Soviet aircraft carrier
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 04:57 — Anonymous From battle stations to bedrooms: A
Chinese military theme park is set to welcome overnight visitors on a retired
Kiev-class carrier Show map at bottom of page CNNGo staff International
luxury hotels are popping up on the horizon in China faster than ever, but
affluent Chinese travelers have indicated a new desire for accommodation --
somewhere more historic, alternative and … communist. A former Soviet
aircraft carrier under renovation in Tianjin is set to become China's first
ex-naval hotel in 2012. Running dogs rejoice!read more
Chinese military theme park is set to welcome overnight visitors on a retired
Kiev-class carrier Show map at bottom of page CNNGo staff International
luxury hotels are popping up on the horizon in China faster than ever, but
affluent Chinese travelers have indicated a new desire for accommodation --
somewhere more historic, alternative and … communist. A former Soviet
aircraft carrier under renovation in Tianjin is set to become China's first
ex-naval hotel in 2012. Running dogs rejoice!read more
7 tips for bringing up good travelers
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page It's an old
saying, but it still holds true: "Don't worry that children never listen
to you; worry that they are always watching you." Observe the behavior and
attitudes of any child, and you'll see that children learn most from what
they see and not what they're told. This is particularly apparent with
children on the road. Being away from home ground tests one's resilience,
adaptability and response to new and unfamiliar things and reveals one's
mettle.read more
saying, but it still holds true: "Don't worry that children never listen
to you; worry that they are always watching you." Observe the behavior and
attitudes of any child, and you'll see that children learn most from what
they see and not what they're told. This is particularly apparent with
children on the road. Being away from home ground tests one's resilience,
adaptability and response to new and unfamiliar things and reveals one's
mettle.read more
Eat breakfast like a Mumbaikar
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page I like
Mumbai in the morning. Not because it is the quietest place on earth and
definitely not because I am a morning person. But because 8:30 a.m. has just
enough buzz, offering an essence of the city without the overwhelming chaos.
It is also a great time to eat in the city. Apart from the food being
fresher, Mumbai's local breakfast options are an assortment of cultures,
inherited from a long and luscious culinary melting pot. Many local dishes
are modern adaptations derived from the Kolis, a fishing community said to be
the original inhabitants of Mumbai. Others are borrowed from our friendly
neighbors, like the Gujarati and Udipi foods that are extremely popular
amongst Mumbaikars from all backgrounds.read more
Mumbai in the morning. Not because it is the quietest place on earth and
definitely not because I am a morning person. But because 8:30 a.m. has just
enough buzz, offering an essence of the city without the overwhelming chaos.
It is also a great time to eat in the city. Apart from the food being
fresher, Mumbai's local breakfast options are an assortment of cultures,
inherited from a long and luscious culinary melting pot. Many local dishes
are modern adaptations derived from the Kolis, a fishing community said to be
the original inhabitants of Mumbai. Others are borrowed from our friendly
neighbors, like the Gujarati and Udipi foods that are extremely popular
amongst Mumbaikars from all backgrounds.read more
Sunday, January 1, 2012
10 weirdest Aussie sporting events of 2012
Mon, 01/02/2012 - 06:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Australia
prides itself on its sporting prowess. It's a nation that likes to compete
and likes to win. When it comes to weird competitions, Aussies become even
more determined to triumph. In concept, if not always execution. These 10
wacky events are worth journeying to in 2012. 1. Tunarama *Australia Day,
January 26, Port Lincoln, South Australia* Fisherman in Port Lincoln brag not
only about how big their fish are, but how far they can throw them. At
Tunarama, tunas weighing between eight and 10 kilograms are hurled in a
fashion after Olympic hammers. No wonder the current record of 37.23 meters
belongs to former Olympian Sean Carlin.read more
prides itself on its sporting prowess. It's a nation that likes to compete
and likes to win. When it comes to weird competitions, Aussies become even
more determined to triumph. In concept, if not always execution. These 10
wacky events are worth journeying to in 2012. 1. Tunarama *Australia Day,
January 26, Port Lincoln, South Australia* Fisherman in Port Lincoln brag not
only about how big their fish are, but how far they can throw them. At
Tunarama, tunas weighing between eight and 10 kilograms are hurled in a
fashion after Olympic hammers. No wonder the current record of 37.23 meters
belongs to former Olympian Sean Carlin.read more
Bangkok gun shops: What's inside and why tourists can't buy
Mon, 01/02/2012 - 05:10 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page If you have
an itchy trigger finger while visiting Thailand it may be difficult to
purchase a gun, but wealthy foreigners and Thais who live here can now enjoy
their weapon of choice thanks to the recent lifting of a ban imposed in
Bangkok last year. Tourists can, however, buy custom-made leather holsters
and other accessories at the estimated 80 weapons stores along Burapha Road,
just east of the Sala Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre, where the vast majority of
Bangkok's gun shops are located. Most of the shops have been in business
for more than 40 years and welcome walk-in customers, but may discourage
photographs of their deadly arsenals.read more
an itchy trigger finger while visiting Thailand it may be difficult to
purchase a gun, but wealthy foreigners and Thais who live here can now enjoy
their weapon of choice thanks to the recent lifting of a ban imposed in
Bangkok last year. Tourists can, however, buy custom-made leather holsters
and other accessories at the estimated 80 weapons stores along Burapha Road,
just east of the Sala Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre, where the vast majority of
Bangkok's gun shops are located. Most of the shops have been in business
for more than 40 years and welcome walk-in customers, but may discourage
photographs of their deadly arsenals.read more
2012年最佳旅遊地點
Mon, 01/02/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
把假期限額、機票和酒店費用，以及無可避免必須參加的各婚禮洗禮通通算進去，便會發現2012年的旅遊時間遠遠不夠。
因此以下向你推薦該列在2012年旅遊清單榜首的七個地方。
1. 南韓麗水
以「海洋與海岸生活」為主題的2012年世界博覽會（5月12日至8至12日），將於南韓海岸城市麗水舉行。
博覽會的浮游生物吉祥物，以及如「海洋與海岸的保護及可持續發展」、「新資源科技」等副主題，驟眼看酷像研究院課題一樣
-- 可是仔細看，這保證是最時尚又不落俗套的世博。
是次展覽預計吸引100個國家參與，8百萬人次參觀，場內的浮動展館、耀目的離岸多媒體表演、展出世界五大洋生物的大型海洋體驗公園，及各式宏偉建築（包括2050年高科技海岸城市的模型）等，全都圍繞著人類繁榮與健康的地球息息相關這個想法。
eng.expo2012.kr *同樣在 CNNGo： 首爾: 24小時, 24種冒險* 2. 南極
read more
把假期限額、機票和酒店費用，以及無可避免必須參加的各婚禮洗禮通通算進去，便會發現2012年的旅遊時間遠遠不夠。
因此以下向你推薦該列在2012年旅遊清單榜首的七個地方。
1. 南韓麗水
以「海洋與海岸生活」為主題的2012年世界博覽會（5月12日至8至12日），將於南韓海岸城市麗水舉行。
博覽會的浮游生物吉祥物，以及如「海洋與海岸的保護及可持續發展」、「新資源科技」等副主題，驟眼看酷像研究院課題一樣
-- 可是仔細看，這保證是最時尚又不落俗套的世博。
是次展覽預計吸引100個國家參與，8百萬人次參觀，場內的浮動展館、耀目的離岸多媒體表演、展出世界五大洋生物的大型海洋體驗公園，及各式宏偉建築（包括2050年高科技海岸城市的模型）等，全都圍繞著人類繁榮與健康的地球息息相關這個想法。
eng.expo2012.kr *同樣在 CNNGo： 首爾: 24小時, 24種冒險* 2. 南極
read more
2012年10件最实用的旅行用品
Mon, 01/02/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
旅行能够彰显出每个人的特质。
看看这篇文章，找到符合你特质的那一款产品。
想要在2012年用科技武装到牙齿的人看过来，我们精选了一些最赞的新产品，非常适合那些典型非典型旅行者。
1. 科技决定论者：iPhone镜头轮盘
有种人不解释：他一看到拿着诺基亚E71的女孩就会皱起眉头，就好象她是从哪个边远山区里跑出来的一样。
如果谈到照片，科技决定论者坚信iPhone能够把永恒的数码生活变成所有的现实生活体验。
他永远都盯着自己的相机，头也不抬，而且只用iPhone来记录假期的点滴，然后再用iPhone来PS照片，并把它们上传到微博、开心网和人人网。
要是收到一个iPhone镜头组当礼物，这位极客兄一定会很开心的，因为单镜头数码相机几年之内就会被淘汰。
这个托盘上面可以安装三个镜头：0.7x广角镜头用来抓拍全景画面，0.33x鱼眼镜头用来拍摄超大空间，还有一个1.5x的长焦镜头。read
more
旅行能够彰显出每个人的特质。
看看这篇文章，找到符合你特质的那一款产品。
想要在2012年用科技武装到牙齿的人看过来，我们精选了一些最赞的新产品，非常适合那些典型非典型旅行者。
1. 科技决定论者：iPhone镜头轮盘
有种人不解释：他一看到拿着诺基亚E71的女孩就会皱起眉头，就好象她是从哪个边远山区里跑出来的一样。
如果谈到照片，科技决定论者坚信iPhone能够把永恒的数码生活变成所有的现实生活体验。
他永远都盯着自己的相机，头也不抬，而且只用iPhone来记录假期的点滴，然后再用iPhone来PS照片，并把它们上传到微博、开心网和人人网。
要是收到一个iPhone镜头组当礼物，这位极客兄一定会很开心的，因为单镜头数码相机几年之内就会被淘汰。
这个托盘上面可以安装三个镜头：0.7x广角镜头用来抓拍全景画面，0.33x鱼眼镜头用来拍摄超大空间，还有一个1.5x的长焦镜头。read
more
2012年最期待的6項旅遊革新
Mon, 01/02/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
旅遊業總是推陳出新，引誘我們離開舒適的「太空座椅」，讓我們的異地體驗更容易、更順利、更豐富。 或至少沒有那麼折騰。
有些點子真的聰明絕頂：飛機、行李轆、8百萬像素袖珍相機。 有些則荒謬滑稽，如：可充氣汗衫
-- 沒有跟你開玩笑，它還曾試賣 -- 充氣後可作褥墊用。
想說的是，絕妙旅遊革新將會源源不絕地推出。
據我們所知，以下大家引頸以待的革新還沒登場。
然而也差不多是時候有點突破了吧？ 1.
袖珍大腸桿菌檢測器（另可增設甲型肝炎檢測功能）：
蚊子或颱風也沒有關係。 食物中毒才是旅遊的頭號災難。
根據美國疾控及預防中心的統計，多達五成國際旅客旅途中得腹瀉，其中約八成個案由大腸桿菌等傳染力高的細菌引起。
比像節食般只在酒店餐廳進食更好的解決方法是：用這個方便的小型檢測器，掃描一下你的泰式米粉或印度咖喱花菜薯仔，謝絕一星期的腸胃災禍。
對，我們還想要售價少於US$50、附加在這掃病裝置的小裝飾。
2. 提升飛機窗口景觀 read more
旅遊業總是推陳出新，引誘我們離開舒適的「太空座椅」，讓我們的異地體驗更容易、更順利、更豐富。 或至少沒有那麼折騰。
有些點子真的聰明絕頂：飛機、行李轆、8百萬像素袖珍相機。 有些則荒謬滑稽，如：可充氣汗衫
-- 沒有跟你開玩笑，它還曾試賣 -- 充氣後可作褥墊用。
想說的是，絕妙旅遊革新將會源源不絕地推出。
據我們所知，以下大家引頸以待的革新還沒登場。
然而也差不多是時候有點突破了吧？ 1.
袖珍大腸桿菌檢測器（另可增設甲型肝炎檢測功能）：
蚊子或颱風也沒有關係。 食物中毒才是旅遊的頭號災難。
根據美國疾控及預防中心的統計，多達五成國際旅客旅途中得腹瀉，其中約八成個案由大腸桿菌等傳染力高的細菌引起。
比像節食般只在酒店餐廳進食更好的解決方法是：用這個方便的小型檢測器，掃描一下你的泰式米粉或印度咖喱花菜薯仔，謝絕一星期的腸胃災禍。
對，我們還想要售價少於US$50、附加在這掃病裝置的小裝飾。
2. 提升飛機窗口景觀 read more
10 gyms with the most amazing views
Mon, 01/02/2012 - 05:05 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Basement
fitness centers be damned. There are some places around the world that make
your intentions to lace up the runners and don the spandex a whole lot more
inviting. 1. MV Stella Australis, Chile ** Ever wanted to jog around Cape
Horn but thought it was impossible? Well, it's not. Brand-new ship (well,
in cruise ship terms any ship just past her first birthday is still
brand-new) Stella Australis plies the glacier-lined route between Punta
Arenas (Chile) and Ushuaia (Argentina).read more
fitness centers be damned. There are some places around the world that make
your intentions to lace up the runners and don the spandex a whole lot more
inviting. 1. MV Stella Australis, Chile ** Ever wanted to jog around Cape
Horn but thought it was impossible? Well, it's not. Brand-new ship (well,
in cruise ship terms any ship just past her first birthday is still
brand-new) Stella Australis plies the glacier-lined route between Punta
Arenas (Chile) and Ushuaia (Argentina).read more
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