Members only: Tokyo’s sexiest party gets ready to take on Asia

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 07:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page A trio of
dancers moves provocatively on a small stage as the dry-ice smoke swirls
around them, their lithe frames clothed in outfits last seen on Jane Fonda in
the 1968 cult classic, "Barbarella." Sometimes their faces wear playful
smiles. Other times, it's a pout. The default, though, is the mouth-agape
pose, the look designed to express ecstasy and eroticism, but which screams,
"I practice this at home in front of a mirror." This isn't a strip
club. It's the BlackList party, Tokyo's sexy, members-only, once-a-month
naughty night out, brainchild of two French expats who just wanted to create
a fun evening for friends. read more

2012 New Year's resolutions for Hong Kong

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 03:45 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Curb the gag
factor in property ads Hong Kong's luxury property developments have no end
of tacky names and advertising campaigns so cheesy they stimulate our gag
reflexes. Witness Dynasty Heights (where daytime soap operas take place),
Villa Lotto (you might get lucky) and JC Castle (a medieval JC Penny). There
is a tendency toward the regal (Queen's Terrace, Royal Court, The
Hermitage) and a penchant for the definite article (The Masterpiece, The
Sparkle, The Zenith, The Hermitage, The Cube).read more

How Sydney celebrates the New Year

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 01:58 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Sydney's all
about being in the know, and on New Year's Eve the city comes alive with
rooftop parties and jiving boats at the world's biggest harbor party. There
are also festivals, beach parties and park gatherings. Restaurants and bars
join the fun, too. Whether you want adventure, hedonism or romance, Sydney
has it at the turn of the calender year. Peats Ridge *December 29-January 1*
The year's premier arts festival near Sydney hosts a multitude of bands,
DJs, art installations, yoga workshops and stand-up comics for four days in
the Glenworth Valley. Headline acts include The Holidays, Salmonella Dub, and
Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro.read more

10 authentic China trips for 2012

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 04:57 — Anonymous Article Link:  10 authentic China
trips for 2012 Large Hero2 Image:  Text Bar:  10 authentic China trips for
2012 Rollover Headline:  10 authentic China trips for 2012 Rollover Lead
Text:  Although China's modernizing by the second, there are still places to
experience the country's long history and diverse culture Article Link
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iReport：跟著咖哩香味走

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
以下是香港三間熱門咖哩食肆，將會讓你大飽口福：
國際咖哩館
國際咖哩館提供各式咖哩菜餚，從印度、馬來西亞、泰國、印尼到新加坡風格的咖哩皆一應俱全。
餐牌上幾乎所有的咖哩菜式都帶有十分強烈的辣度。
招牌菜式之一是蔬菜咖哩餃（六個售價港幣 30
元），以麵皮包裹蔬菜咖哩後下鍋油炸的菜式。
咖哩餃的餡料極辣，而麵皮完全不油膩。
國際咖哩屋的另一道知名菜式為印度咖哩雞。* *
消費金額： 每人港幣 120 元/每日營業時間上午 11
時至凌晨 12 時。 灣仔大王東街 26 － 30 號地下
，電話：+852 2529 0088/  阿里巴巴咖哩大王
所有具有冒險精神的咖哩狂都知道位於重慶大廈的阿里巴巴咖哩大王餐廳。
說它是餐廳，不如說是一間在牆角擺了幾張桌的攤檔。
供應傳統印度咖哩菜式，可自選肉類（羊肉、雞肉、海鮮，港幣
90 元）。
大廚對於香料入菜毫不吝嗇，所以要請店家另外提供印度酸奶（lassi，一種乳酪狀香料，可減緩辣味 ）。
他們亦備有新鮮的印度烤餅，可與辣味咖哩一同享用的完美配菜。
在咖哩大王進餐的最佳時間是提供優惠餐的午飯時間。read
more

10 of the world's ultimate sights

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 05:05 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page So many
sights, so few vacation days remaining. Lonely Planet's new book "1,000
Ultimate Sights," published in October 2011, has listed the great, the
strange and the hilarious things to see on our planet.  Here are 10 to get
us started.  ** 1. Public mural: Banksy, United Kingdom /"Largely satirical
takes on politics and culture, Banksy's pieces combine stencils with graffiti
and have raised street art to the highest ranks." -- Lonely Planet/read more

Year in review: Bangkok's best new restaurants

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Restaurants
come and go every year in Bangkok. Here's a look at the top eateries with
staying power that joined the city's dining scene in 2011.  Mugendai Tempura
and Sushi Bar *Style:* Japanese fine dining Thailand had been lacking
specialized Japanese restaurants, with most often lumping their food
preparation methods into one bundle. But Mugendai does only tempura and
sushi, all made with fresh fish caught and delivered from Japan's famed
Tsukiji market. Which, as might be expected, comes with a price.read more

Do or die: 20 New Year's resolutions for Mumbai

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 04:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page *1. Figure
out how to make giving change on the Sea Link a one-person job* Maybe the guy
who rolls up the bills into a tiny jumble and the guy who hands the jumble to
the other guy outside the toll booth could have a brainstorming session to
see who is extraneous. *2. Find a way to fix open manholes instead of just
putting a palm leaf over the hole* This is dangerous jugaad, aka a quick fix.
Can't we at least find a bright object to alert drivers, not to mention
walkers? Along these lines, maybe we should start monsoon preparations before
monsoon this year …*3. Reopen Bandra's Zenzi bar*read more

Best CNNGo reader comments 2011

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 05:05 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page We penned
around 5,000 articles during the last 12 months, and many of them inspired
you, our readers, to put down your own thoughts. Some comments were so good
we decided to give them their own place in Interweb history. Some of you love
us, some of you hate us; we just want to say thanks for talking to us. May
the conversation continue. /Some comments have been edited for clarity,
brevity and style./ *World's 50 most delicious drinks* *Brian Cody* takes
exception to a collection of tasty liquids:read more

ムンバイの美味しいシーフード料理店

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 04:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page
その多民族性とアラビア海に面したロケーションのおかげで、ことシーフードに関する限り、ムンバイには実に豊富な選択肢がある。
インドの海岸線に沿って、マルヴァンからベンガルまで、ご当地シーフード料理を本物さながらに再現するムンバイのレストランを紹介しよう。
なかにはとても規模が小さくて、ホームページを持たない店もある。だが人気は絶大だ。
コンカンカフェ： シーフードで晩餐 ヴィバンタ バイ
タージ
ホテルが経営するシーフード高級料理店コンカンカフェでは、ヤシの木が縁取るマラバル海岸のビーチ沿いにあるバンガローを再現した、落ち着いたインテリアが暖かく迎えてくれる。read
more

Best places to visit in 2012

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 05:05 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Factor in
your holiday allowance, the cost of flight plus hotel and the various
weddings and baptisms you will inevitably have to attend, and your visit time
in 2012 is anything but unlimited. So here are seven places that should come
top of your 2012 trip list. 1. Yeosu, Korea  "The Living Ocean and
Coast" is the hopeful theme of this year's marine-focused World Expo (May
12-August 12) being held in Korea's coastal city of Yeosu.read more

Best Tokyo onsen

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Like all
good things, let's start with a proper introduction -- I'm Beniko Yamada,
and I love onsen. I make my living as an office worker, but I spend all my
free time on trips to Japan's hot springs, and to date I've visited 3,750
of them. And no -- that's not a typo, by the way. I'm enchanted by the
bubbling waters of onsen and it's an honor to be able to share some of my
favorites in Tokyo with CNNGo readers. While the word "onsen" conjures up
images of springs bubbling in sylvan valleys, there's no shortage of superb
soaks in and around the capital city (which is far larger than you might
think, by the way).read more

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Bangkok

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 17:44 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page It's been a
rough few months for Thailand, with the recent flood crisis affecting
millions of people. Many are now looking ahead to better times in 2012, so
expect Bangkok to be jumping with New Year's Eve revelers. Here are a few of
the most popular ways to celebrate.  1. Hit the open spaces At midnight,
fireworks will be going off all over the city. To take it all in up close,
there are a few free family-friendly outdoor events going on. read more

Bollywood movies that won't inspire you to travel

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 03:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Bollywood is
a truly wondrous place. A mindset where suspension of disbelief isn't just
expected of you, it is essential for your sanity and survival in these epic
three-hour celluloid journeys. How else can a rational mind explain a happy
couple teleporting from the fields of Punjab to the Swiss Alps, and then to
Machu Picchu, all within the time it takes for them to reach a song's chorus
line? Ah, but that's par for the course. What we're concerned with here is
entire films being based in locations where you would never dream their
protagonists belong. Presenting the most shameless, implausible whoring of
location sets by Indian filmmakers in the last three years.read more

Longjing Village: Hangzhou’s ultimate green tea experience

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 14:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page If Marco
Polo had traipsed through Hangzhou in a single day, he probably would've left
the city remembering three things -- West Lake, beautiful women, and dragon
well tea (龙井茶). Fast forward about 800 odd years and that still holds
true. One of the most prized and expensive teas in China, dragon well green
tea has a light yet unmistakable fragrance and calming taste. Known locally
as Longjing, the best harvests are traditionally reserved for government
officials and the wealthy elite.read more

Braidwood: A journey into Goldrush heritage

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 02:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Four
hours' drive south of Sydney, in the southern tablelands of New South
Wales, Braidwood is unique as it's the first town listed as a historic
entity by the NSW Heritage Office. Braidwood's heritage streetscape is a
product of its 19th-century Goldrush -- when Chinese, American and colonial
dreamers flocked to the town.  The town is now experiencing a renaissance,
bringing together western and eastern heritage for visitors. On the Kings
Highway, halfway between Canberra and Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast,
Braidwood has become a unique weekender from Sydney. Here is a journey into
history -- and where to eat, drink, sleep, experience and play.read more

讓這個冬天不太冷 5種不同炭爐煲仔飯

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page  
*傳統文化及平價路綫：興記煲仔飯*
廟街已然成爲興記的天下，從街頭至巷尾，都挂著它的名。20多年的歷史，加之周圍的市集，麻雀舘還有戯樓，許多大陸，臺灣和外國遊客慕名前來。雖然
店外半條街的場地已經擺滿了台，還是要排隊，一碗低至港幣十八元的價錢先是重點。滑雞臘腸是這一季的特典，雞肉彈牙，皮厚而不油膩。白鱔飯也很受遊客歡
迎。夥計從巷頭推車送飯到巷尾，老闆娘坐在門口收錢記賬，頗有一種令時光倒流的市井氣息。香辣海鮮小炒和蠔仔餅也是興記的特色。
/興記，油麻地廟街15-19號地下，電話：+852 2384
3647，港幣十八至四十元，滑雞臘腸飯23元，白鱔煲仔飯35元，需時30-45分鐘。/
  *老字號元老級：坤記煲仔*
西邊電車街站正對面的坤記應該算是煲仔飯的鼻祖了，開業至今18年有餘，煲仔飯30餘种。介於上環與西環之間，舊日市集的影子隨處可見。門口排隊等位是常事，晚市放工的上班族很多，忙的時候要等一個多鈡，最好排隊時先點菜。米飯粒粒可見，入口即分。飯焦脆餑餑，不硬不軟，也不粘鍋。這裡的臘腸十分出名，晶瑩剔透卻多汁不膩，鴛鴦腸飯，油鴨飯和窩蛋牛肉煲仔飯都很有人氣。另外店内的招牌豬骨煲（火鍋）是鎮店之寳。
/坤記煲仔小菜，西環皇后大道西263號和益大廈地下1號舖，電話：+852
2803 7209,
港幣四十二至五十元，晚上六點至十一點，需時45分鐘。/read
more

7 best ski and snowboard resorts in Korea

Tue, 12/27/2011 - 05:03 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Given that
almost three-quarters of Korea is covered by mountains, it's no wonder
thousands of tourists fly in every winter to hit the slopes.  Now that it's
finally snowing, even in Seoul, here's where to find the best snowy runs in
Korea.  Yongpyong Resort For the moment, Yongpyong is the biggest ski and
snowboard resort in Korea. Unlike other resorts that tend to focus on certain
levels and trends, Yongpyong is great for every kind of skier. Some 28 slopes
-- spread across beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert levels -- offer
terrific variety.read more

10 best new Mumbai restaurants of 2011

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:15 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page With inputs
from France, Britain and Belgium, Mumbai's culinary scene grew even more
cosmopolitan in 2011. We even got back a sadly missed restaurant space on the
beach. Here goes with a round-up of the best new restaurants of the year. The
Table, Colaba One of the biggest culinary hits of 2011, The Table is
reminiscent of a fancy jazz club, complete with black-and-white floors, green
velvet armchairs and sparkling cocktails. Manned by San Franciscan expat chef
Alex Sanchez, the kitchen is as impressive as the decor, sending out
French-American dishes like lobster sliders, quesadillas with green pea
guacamole and the prettiest beet and mascarpone risotto in the city.read more

Best wonton noodles in Hong Kong

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 11:07 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page The Hong
Kong wonton noodle is a simple dish: dumplings are made with several shrimp
held together by a delicate flour wrapper and served with chewy egg noodles
in a savory broth. Simplicity doesn't mean they're all the same though. Each
restaurant tries to outdo the next with just the slightest touch of variation
in flavor and texture. Whether its plumper shrimps, more al dente noodles or
an extra fragrant broth. Be prepared to have to wait for a table at most
popular places, especially during lunchtime. But with the Hong Kong-style
lunch culture of sit-down-eat-pay-leave-immediately, that steaming bowl of
shrimp and noodle satisfaction is never too long a wait away.read more

Shanghai’s weirdest foods

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 04:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Although
it's the people from Guangdong province who have the reputation for eating
just about anything, Shanghai foodies are no slouches. You can find plenty of
weird eats around the city that you might actually enjoy if you know where to
look. For this list we stayed away from the shock value -- no sheep penis
here -- and sought out what locals are actually eating.   1. Honeybees
(蜜蜂) Wild honeybees are a traditional Yunnan dish. Locals go far into the
mountains at night to find their nests. The best preparation is deep-fried
with salt and pepper, says waiter Zhou Zhirong, a member of Yunnan's Hani
minority group (哈尼族).read more

Traveling parents should be wary of creating iPad junkies

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 02:58 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page My
18-month-old toddler still can't say his grandmother's name "Mima",
but he has already said the word "iPad". The first time he said it, my
husband and I looked at each other in disbelief.   "What did he just
say?" my husband chuckled.  "iPah, iPah," my son repeated, removing
any lingering doubt, before outstretching his little arms to wrestle the
sleek tablet from his father's clutches.   When my husband finally
relented, we both stepped back to marvel at my son sliding his stubby fingers
across the screen, moving pages until he found the icon he wanted. He tapped
it effortlessly and right on cue, his favorite show, "The Wiggles," started
to play.read more

自然が織りなすオーストラリア景勝地

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 04:00 — Anonymous 「新版
自然の驚異7景」の最終選考に残ったのは、エアーズ
ロックとグレート バリア
リーフの2候補のみ。だがオーストラリアには沢山の景勝地がある。
Show map at bottom of page
ノミネートされた222カ国259の景勝地から、公開投票により「新版驚異の自然7景」を選ぶという2カ月間にわたる試みも、最終選考には28の候補のみが残った。
この最終候補には、オーストラリアからグレート バリア
リーフとエアーズ ロックのの2候補が残り、グランド
キャニオンやアマゾンの熱帯雨林、テーブル トップ
マウンテンなどの世界の奇観景観と競うこととなった。
11月11日に投票が締め切られた後、世界中から投じられた10億もの票が集計される。
しかし人気があるからといって必ずしも美しいとは限らない。
オーストラリアからは13の景勝地がノミネートされ、そのうち11候補は最終選考に残らなかったが、それでも訪問する価値は大いに有る。 
オーストラリアの自然がおりなす驚きの10景を紹介しよう。
1. グレート バリア リーフ 2500万年前に誕生したグレート
バリア
リーフは、唯一、宇宙から見ることができる地球上の生物である。
クイーンズランドの沖合3000キロにわたる世界最大のサンゴ礁には、400種のサンゴと1500種の熱帯魚が棲息する。
だが美しくも貴重なこのサンゴ礁の未来には、観光化と汚染が暗雲を投げかけている。read
more

Bangkok hotels: The best of 2011 and what's coming in 2012

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Come hell or
high water, Thailand somehow manages to stay atop of the global holiday
hotlist. Despite this year's flood crisis, the Tourism Authority of Thailand
expects an international visitor tally of between 18.3 and 18.6 million after
the last passenger arrives on December 31.  In Bangkok, it certainly seems
that if you build it, they will come. International chains and independent
boutique brands have been stamping their footprint on the city's evolving
hotelscape all year, with still more slated for 2012. Here are some notable
new beds on the block.read more

7 trips for 7 travelers

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 05:05 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Where's
the best place to escape another year's grind and remember that a whole
world is still out there? A mountain. A beach. A Greek idyll. Only you know
who you are and what suits you. But we've got a decent idea. Or seven. What
follows are seven trips for seven traveler types, all of whom deserve an
adventure this year -- and a friendly 2012 reminder to not forget the
sunscreen. 1. The outdoorist: Mount Whitney, California, United States You
want to clamber up a "highest" mountain somewhere. Gotcha. But, let's
be honest, it's not gonna be Everest or even Kilimanjaro in this
lifetime.read more

Apocolypse tourism: Where will you celebrate doomsday?

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:03 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Where some
see apocalypse, others see opportunity. December 21, 2012 marks the end of
the current cycle of the Mayan "Long Count" calendar. And while this has
had some fearful types preparing for the end of the world, others have been
preparing to travel.  The Mexican government is expecting 52 million
tourists to visit the five regions -- Chiapas, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Tabasco
and Campeche, over the next 12 months, says the Latin American Herald
Tribune.read more

20 reasons to visit Shanghai in 2012

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 04:57 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Shanghai is
China's ultimate east-meets-west metropolis. Nowhere else in the nation can
you see traditional houses in the shadow of towering skyscrapers and the
latest luxury brand stores cheek-by-jowl with workaday eateries. The city is
developing fast, and 2012 is set to be another big year, with even more
changes coming to shake things up. Here are 20 reasons -- in no particular
order -- why you should schedule a trip to the mega metropolis in the year to
come. Hold on -- should? Make that a "must." 1. Dragon Year According to the
lunar calendar, the year of dragon starts on January 23, 2012.read more

How to enjoy Christmas in Hong Kong

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 05:00 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page 1. Spark the
imagination ArtisTree's latest art exhibition "Paper Tales" pays homage to
the beloved Hans Christian Andersen winter fairytale, "The Snow Goddess."
Reams of paper manipulated into dreamy scenes inspired by the story are on
display. "The Ice Tunnel" by local artist Pauline Yau is made of triangular
beams interconnected by criss-crossing white ribbon resembling jagged
glaciers. "Feeding the World" is an intricate papier-mâché scene by Hong
Kong design studio Aeroporto, depicting desperate suitors scrambling up ropes
to catch a glimpse of the Snow Queen.read more

Where to spend New Year's Eve in Seoul

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 04:55 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page In Korea,
Christmas may be all about googly-eyed lovers wandering around the streets
holding hands, but New Year's Eve is all about family and friends. Whether
you're looking for the traditional events or where to party the night away,
there's a dizzying array of NYE options in Seoul. Here's where to:  Watch
the first sunrise Countdowns at midnight are standard in any country, but the
traditional Korean way to celebrate the new year is to bask in the glow of
the first sunrise.read more

10 best travel products for 2012

Fri, 12/23/2011 - 05:05 — Anonymous Show map at bottom of page Travel can
bring out the idiosyncrasies in everyone. Just read this for some proof. For
all those looking to get teched up in 2012, we matched the most typical
travel personae with the best new products.  1. The technological
determinist: iPhone lens dial You know the guy; he frowns at the girl with
the Nokia E71 like she's an escaped Amish milkmaid. When it comes to
photos, the technological determinist believes the iPhone breathes eternal
digital life to all real-life experiences. read more