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Penang Neighborhood Guide 2007-08-31 03:47:31
From a tourist map, the island of Penang
looks somewhat like a mink’s pelt. Georgetown, its capital, sits roughly on the right arm of the skin, while the site of the Muka Head Lighthouse on the left signaled its strategic appeal when the British East India Company came calling two centuries ago. Somewhere near the head lies a cluster of good beaches that lends Penang the euphemism of a resort island. Penang Hill sits at the centre, near where the animal’s heart might have been, while the figurative legs are hosts to an international airport and the Batu Maung Fishing Village. Across the straits, Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley), the other territorial half of the Penang State, is linked by ferry and the Penang Bridge.
Georgetown–Authentic Replica of the Past Georgetown remains as ruggedly antique as its kingly name suggests. Indeed, it is rare we find a city that so authentically retraces the colonialists’ footsteps, and the trading diasporas that ch Read more:Neighborhood
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Introduction to Tokyo, Japan 2007-08-28 09:34:37
On the edge of the Orient, TOKYO – the last great conurbation before the yawning chasm of the Pacific Ocean – is one of the world’s most perplexing cities. On the one hand, gaudily hung about with eyeball-searing neon and messy overhead cables, plagued by seemingly incessant noise, often clogged with bumper-to-bumper traffic and packed with twelve million people squashed into minute apartments, it can seem like the stereotypical urban nightmare. Yet behind the barely ordered chaos lie remnants of a very different way of life. Step back from the frenetic main roads and chances are you’ll find yourself in a world of tranquil backstreets, where wooden houses are fronted by neatly clipped bonsai trees; wander beyond the high-tech department stores, and you’ll find ancient temples and shrines. In this city of 24-hour shops and vending machines, a festival is held virtually every day of the year, people regularly visit their local shrine or temple and scrupulously obse Read more:Introduction
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Seoul Eat & Drink Guide 2007-08-28 02:12:02 Seoul
is a great place to experience a wide variety of spicy yet mouth-watering foods, especially the local cuisine with its distinctive tastes based on garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper powder and fermented soybean paste. Korean dishes, such as bibimpab (vegetables mixed with rice and hot pepper paste, topped with a cooked egg), kalbi (succulent beef ribs marinated in a special sauce, then char-broiled) and kimchi (Chinese cabbage or radish, salted and impregnated with various spices, including red hot pepper powder and pickled fish sauces), are becoming increasingly popular around the world.
Kimchi, in fact, is the country’s staple, accompanying almost every meal. Most of the city’s restaurants, whether high-priced or inexpensive, large or small, serve this popular condiment as a side dish. As many Koreans put it, “A meal without kimchi would be like trying to walk without legs.” The existence of some 200 kinds of Kimchi shows how important it Read more:Guide
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Ford GT - America’s Most Wanted Supercar
Even after CEO Bill Ford announced production plans for the Ford GT in February 2002, a month after the GT40 concept debuted at the Detroit auto show, we had our doubts.
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2006 Mosler MT900S
Power steering is overrated. So says Warren Mosler, the financial brainiac who’s been hoeing his own automotive row for 15 years. This past winter, after a five-year struggle, Mosler finally began delivering the street-legal, EPA-and-DOT-certified MT900
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Do 750 horsepower and 140 mph in the quarter make for street cred in the supercar class?
The Sacred Bumthang Valley 2007-09-28 15:55:16
We carried on further East into the Bumthang province - a 9 hour journey with an hour’s stop when we spotted a family of Common Langurs (or white cap langurs) and stopped to try and photograph them amongst the forest canopy. We crossed the Pe Le La pass at 3350m and climbed up through the clouds. With ever changing vegetation and rising and falling temperatures, we ascended and descended through 2000m.
We passed a famous Chorten, which is a replica of one found in Lhasa, Tibet. Well almost… according to the story, a monk decided that he wanted to copy the Tibetan Chorten in Bhutan. He carefully carved a scaled image of the Chorten into the only suitable thing that he had handy - a carrot. When he arrived in Bhutan days later, unbeknown to the monk, the carrot had shrunk, which is why the Chorten is not correct in scale, and much, much smaller than it should be. Don’t you just love it!
We pulled up to our hotel at dusk - well definitely after dark. Bhutanese don’t switch on the Read more:Valley
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2009 Audi RS 6 Avant In Frankfurt Auto Show
Power wagons have never really caught on in the U.S.
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2009 Dodge Journey
Although late to the party, the Journey brings innovative storage and other features to make up for it.
2008 Mini John Cooper Works Challenge
In addition to the more spacious Clubman, Mini will showcase the race-ready John Cooper Works (JCW) Challenge, a specialty version of the Cooper S, at this month’s Frankfurt auto show.
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2008 Porsche 911 GT2
If you’re a 911 cultist concerned that the iconic Porsche may be marginalized as the company seeks to broaden its market with SUVs
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 - Road Tests
Since it appeared in 1997 as America’s first import-branded luxury SUV, the Mercedes-Benz M-class has suffered from a reputation as the mom-mobile of lux-u-vees.
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2008 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
We’re not big fans of calling cars “sexy,” but if any one marque’s cars truly deserve the designation, it’s those produced by Maserati.
Tested: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
The answer is here in the form of the 10th-version, fourth-generation car
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2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - Official Photos & Info
We almost didn’t write about this car since, well, there’s so little cutting-edge news here, but then we said, “What the heck?” since it’s such good eye candy.
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2008 BMW 128i and 135i Coupes: Official Photos and Info
BMW will be selling the 1-series coupe in the U.S.! Okay, so we realize it wasn’t the best-kept secret
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class Estate and C63 AMG Estate
If our minds were more open to wagons, we’d be able to plop merrily into the new C-class wagon that Mercedes will unveil in Frankfurt and motor on, with all the above onboard.
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2009 New Nissan Skyline GT-R
Nissan’s 480-hp supercar, set to finally arrive in June 2008, promises 3.5 seconds to 60 and at least 185 mph flat-out.
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2008 Maserati GranTurismo
With the GranTurismo coupe, Maserati invites comparisons to the Mercedes-Benz CL550, BMW 6-series, and Jaguar XKR.
2007 Bentley Arnage T - Road Tests
Bentley’s flagship Arnage T is 5760 pounds of hyperbole. It’s longer than a Lincoln Navigator. It weighs more than a Toyota Land Cruiser.
2008 Honda Civic Type R
Following the unveiling of Honda’s Civic Type R at the Tokyo auto show, we found ourselves at the wheel of an S2000, the company’s nigh-legendary roadster, for comparison purposes before planting our butts in the Type R.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG - Road Tests
In the convoluted hierarchy that constitutes the Mercedes-Benz model lineup, the S63 AMG makes sense as the bargain performance version of the S-class topliner.
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2008 Lotus 2-Eleven
Milestones in Elise development were the introductions of the Exige coupe, the 2-Eleven-style 340R, and a redesigned roadster
2009 Toyota Corolla - Official Photos & Info
Say hello to Camry Lite.
Maldives Attraction Of Asia 2007-11-08 02:44:49
Splendid Isolation : Huvanfen Fushi , Maldives
We were spoiled , our honeymoon destination , we had a sensational time .Its a contemporay/trendsetting resort , arrived by speedboat from MLE . The property manager came to introduce himself , and we hadnt wear shoes ever since on the island. Great breakfast ( Includes w/ our pricey room rate) , we dined at Celsius mostly (Raw once) . Yoga class on the pavillion , spa at regular treatment room (only took photos at underwater spa ) . Snorkelling on your door steps , white sand beach . Ok staff . Free wine tasting at Vinum/ underground wine cellar . It rain in the evening (ants) , nice hotel umbrellas outside the room , we tried and failed to take it home , it dosent fit in our suitcase . What impressed us the most is the outdoor bathroom , private plunge pool , modern jacuzzi tub, 2 rain showers , Bose sound system , and his and her sinks thats pretty far apart . Great resort island , but once here is enough for us.
Heaven on Earth
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2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS
A V-8 and a manual: Has Porsche finally perfected the Cayenne
2008 Brabus Bullit - The New Power On C-class
Brabus—tuner of all things Benz-ish—has done its magic to the ’08 Mercedes-Benz C-class
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2010 Audi Q3 SUV
Audi is poised to introduce two crossover sport-utility vehicles in the next two years.
2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Limited Edition
Forty years after the release of the movie, Ford is yet again bringing back this limited-edition Mustang.
Bugatti EB16.4 Veyron Pur Sang In Auto Shows
This "pure blood' monster has no paint to disguise its carbon-fiber and aluminum body.
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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
They say we all have to grow up sooner or later, and it appears that the Subaru Impreza WRX STI.
2009 Toyota Matrix Official Photos And Info
With a name like Matrix, you've gotta be hip and sporty.
2009 New Pontiac Vibe
Pontiac gives us much-needed detail on its all-new Vibe hatch/wagon/crossover, which is scheduled to debut at November's Los Angeles auto show.
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American Performance 2008 Dodge Viper ACR
Strictly for the hard-core: an even faster, furious-er Viper.
2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Anyone willing to bet $250,000 that Alfa has fixed its reliability problems.
Destination to Kathmandu Nepal 2007-11-24 05:38:35
How to describe KATHMANDU? A medieval time capsule? An environmental disaster area? A pleasure dome? A tourist trap? A holy city? A dump? All of the above. There are a thousand Kathmandus, all layered and dovetailed and piled on top of one another in an extravagant morass of chaos and sophistication. Though its population barely tops 700,000, Nepal
’s capital is far and away its biggest and most cosmopolitan city: a melting pot of a dozen ethnic groups, and the home town of the Newars, Nepal’s master craftsmen and traders extraordinaire. Trade, indeed, created Kathmandu – for at least a thousand years it controlled the most important caravan route between Tibet and India – and trade has always funded its Newar artisans. Little wonder, perhaps, that the city has so deftly embraced the tourist business.
The Kathmandu most travellers experience, Thamel, is like a thumping, Third World theme park, all hotels and hoardings and promises, promises, with croissants and cakes b Read more:Destination
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Chrysler ecoVoyager, Dodge Zeo And Jeep Renegade Concepts
This trio of electric vehicles uses a variety of powertrain alternatives to extend their range.
Krabi, Thailand Travel Guide 2007-11-17 13:11:07
Introduction to Krabi
The small fishing town of KRABI is the transport hub for the islands of Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta and makes a nice spot for a couple of nights. Although the town has no beaches of its own, it’s only a 45-minute boat ride to the stunning bays of Laem Phra Nang and about the same time in a songthaew to Ao Nang. Every Krabi travel agent sells sea-kayaking expeditions and snorkelling trips, and many also offer tours of Krabi’s mangrove swamps.
Krabi airport is 18km east of town, just off Highway 4; flights are met by Thai Airways minibuses (B60 per person) and taxis (B300 to Krabi or B500 to Ao Nang). Overnight air-con buses to Krabi leave from Bangkok’s Southern bus terminal; you’ll need to book ahead. Only a few buses drop their passengers in central Krabi: most pull in at the bus terminal 5km north of town in the village of Talat Kao, from where there’s a frequent songthaew service to Krabi’s Thanon Maharat. Ferries to and from Ko Read more:Thailand
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Macau Travel Guide And Neighborhood 2007-11-26 08:19:47
Macau is small. That is an inescapable fact. Made up of a peninsula and two islands, the area covered by the territory is a mere 23.5 square kilometres. So do not blink or you might miss something!
Macau Peninsula
Historically, culturally and economically, the peninsula is where it is happening. Its central focus is the busy Largo do Senado. This very Mediterranean town square is surrounded by some of Macau’s most famous buildings, including the Leal Senado and the church of Sao Domingos.
Shopping is a key element of central city life. St. Dominic’s Market fills the alleyways off the Senate Square. Other roads leading off the square are full of shops selling everything from factory overruns to the latest designer gear. Gold shops by the dozen line the main thoroughfare running between the square and the Leal Senado.
Overlooking the busy town centre from their hillside perches are the historic Monte Fort and the ever-impressive Ruinas de Sao Paulo, both Portugal’s cal Read more:Travel
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Nissan Urge concept Small Sports Car
Nissan is trying to figure out if there is room in the market for an entry-level sports car that is smaller, more lightweight, and more affordable than the 350Z.
2008 Volkswagen R32 Road Tests
A select handful of cars offers a rare level of all-around excellence that sets them on a plane seemingly untouchable by their competitors.
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Overview Guide to Luang Prabang, Laos
Nestling in a slim valley shaped by lofty, green mountains and cut by the swift Mekong and Khan rivers, LOUANG PHABANG exudes tranquillity and grandeur.
Overview Guide to Luang Prabang, Laos 2007-12-04 22:56:27
Introduction to Luang
Prabang, Laos
Nestling in a slim valley shaped by lofty, green mountains and cut by the swift Mekong and Khan rivers, LOUANG PHABANG exudes tranquillity and grandeur. A tiny mountain kingdom for more than a thousand years and designated a World Heritage site in 1995, it is endowed with a legacy of ancient, red-roofed temples and French-Indochinese architecture, not to mention some of the country’s most refined cuisine, its richest culture and most sacred Buddha image.
The very name Louang Phabang conjures up the classic image of Laos – streets of ochre colonial houses and swaying palms, lines of saffron-robed monks gliding through the morning mist, and, of course, longtail boats racing down the Mekong. This is where the first proto-Lao nation took root. It is the most Lao city in Laos, the only one where ethnic Lao are in the majority and where the back streets and cobblestoned lanes have a distinctly village-like feel.
It’s the birthplace of count Read more:Overview
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2009 Ford Mustang with Glass Roof
A fixed-glass-roof model? Ford just can't stop beating its horse.
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