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Cherry Blossom in Japan
Japan is a country with a culture quite unlike the culture in the UK, offering a hotchpotch of culture and high technology. Geishas and tea ceremonies combined with high-speed trains and dazzling, colourful buildings. The nature in Japan is unrivalled, and when the cherry blossom is in full bloom, it’s...
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Chinese New Year
In the lead-up to a new year in China, you will be in no doubt about what that year is. The shops will be bursting with items that represent the coming year’s animal sign. Metre upon metre of shelf space is also dedicated to a multitude of decorations, which the...
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What is Angkor Wat?
Angkor Wat is an iconic temple located in northern Cambodia, close to the city of Siem Reap. The temple, which has become synonymous with Cambodia, is the country’s main attraction and a splendid example of the unsurpassed architectural style of the Khmer Empire. Angkor is considered to be one of...
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Bali – the island of a thousand temples
As the saying goes, the ideal has many names. Bali is a place with many. The Indonesian island is commonly known as the Island of the Gods and the Island of a thousand temples. And the names hold water, as Bali has more than 10,000 temples, or shrines, as many...
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Things to do in Tokyo: 10 must-see attractions
There are few places in the world where the meeting of ancient traditions and futuristic technology is as striking as in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. But what should you see as a visitor to this fascinating city? With more than 30 million residents, Tokyo is a vibrant metropolis offering experiences to...
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