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Beginning Research in South East Asia
Covering the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam
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CAMBODIA - A Dance of Danger & Beauty
Beautiful landscapes amidst a cloak of dangerous suroundings - Cambodia proves to be a intriguing spot for those willing to endure unsettling feelings.
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The Land of the Smiles
Ever wondered why Thailand attracts so many travelers and tourists? This article gives a brief introduction to some of the highlights of the South East Asian country.
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VIETNAM : Memories of Te^’t or Lunar New Year
Tet arrives on the twenty fourth of January this year 2001 It is the Year of the Snake. Every year , the arrival of the Lunar New Year brings back so many memories of my childhood. Te^'t is such a special time,
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Viet-Nam: The Extended Family
The Vietnamese extended family consists of three or four generations, sometimes living under the same roof ; the senior male is the head of that household. He is expected to carry out the cult of the ancestors in their ancestral home. All the decisions made in that large family unit must be for the welfare of all the members, not necessarily for any particular individual 's interests.
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Jakarta Reviewed
With old world charm from its Dutch colonial days or modern developments, Jakarta is an acquired taste.
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LAOS - The unexpected treat
While many of us typically plan trips, it is often the unplanned, unexpected travels that turn into memorable adventures.
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Quick travel guide: East Timor
Visitors to the newest country in South-East Asia can learn about Xanana Gusmão, independence, Hatubuilco, the Virgin Mary and more
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The VietNam War revisited...
This open letter was written on April 30, 1985 ten years after the war ended in Vietnam It was a very controversial war It was an unpopular war. Twenty five years later, the emotions felt for this war were revisited here
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Viet-Nam: The concept of Thanksgiving or Ca'm O?n
Gratitude is a common trait amongst different cultures. It is necessary to feel thankful for all the blessings and favors one receives. Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to examine this virtue.
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Thailand Festivals and Events
Top events in this South-East Asian country include raves on Hat Rin Beach, NewYear in Bangkok, candles on the water, Lopburi Monkey Banquet & the Surin Elephant Round-Up
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Bangkok Receives World's Best City Award 2008
Readers of Travel + Leisure, the world's leading travel magazine, have voted Bangkok as the World's Best City for 2008.
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Expatriate Jobs
The sort of jobs you can do as an expatriate and how to find one.
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XanGo Mangosteen Supplement Drink
A South East Asian tropical fruit that's loaded with xanthones is made into a dietary supplement. This isn't your average can of antioxidant boosting juice!
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Koh Chang Thailand Unspoilt Island
Just over 300 km from Bangkok and not far from the Cambodian border is a beautiful and not very well known island that gives glimpses of real Thai living.
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Kon-Tiki Expedition
A 1947 expedition from Peru to Polynesia changed all of what we once believed about world exploration.
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Beginning Research in Malaysia and Singapore
Traveling down into the South China Sea, I found some great places to start your research.
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Blu Ray or HD-DVD?
It is a war between blu ray and HD- DVD and now it seems the X Box and Micro soft are also in it It is for the customer to decide the course of the war
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Budget Airline Deals To Singapore
Travel to Changi at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Tiger Airways, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Air India Express - from Thailand, Vietnam, India & China.
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Budget Airlines to China: Shenzhen
Just north of Hong Kong and a Special Economic Zone, the Chinese shopping paradise can be reached with low cost carriers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
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Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe
This sweet tangy desert will transport you and your friends to the sunny Caribbean with each bite.
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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 1967
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
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Maritime Time in Greenwich, London
By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College
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ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION - PART I
History of the events leading up the self governing colonies of Australia becoming on federated country.
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Sago Pudding
Sago Gula Melaka (which refers to palm sugar) is a common and lovely dessert in South East Asia. Served primarily in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Sarah McLachlan Reissues Classic Album
In 1993 Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan released her third album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, an album that won her international recognition.
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Sustainable Development Links
A collection of online resources providing information, education and advocacy for sustainable development around the world.
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The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
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The Mekong river
What is the future of the Mekong River?
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Tom Kime's "Street Food"
Tom Kime's book "Street Food: Exploring the World's Most Authentic Tastes" makes the sometimes frightening world of street food accessible, interesting, and fun.
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14 K Triad and the Drug Trade
The 14 K Triad gains control of the drug trade from Asia and expands its markets into Europe and America.

A daily dose of Human Rights
A reflection on human rights at home and abroad.
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Asian Noodles: Udon, Ramen, Soba
In the Asian world, the simple noodle is not so simple: from broad noodles to vermicelli, from soba to ramen, there's a plethora of them.
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Book Review: The Build Up by Phillip Gwynne
Detective Dusty Buchanan has something to prove as her search for a killer in Australia's tropical north leads her in an unexpected direction.
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EFFECTS ON AUSTRALIA OF THE ATTACKS ON AMERICA
A summary of the effects on Australia and the Australian people of the September 11 2001 attacks by terrorists on the USA.
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Environmental Weeds
Weeds, including escaped garden plants, pose serious threats to native flora and fauna. Control is costly and preventing new introductions is critical.
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Epiphytes
Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, using them for support.
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Kokoda Track Wartime History
In 1942 during World War 2, Japanese and Australians fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea leaving battle sites that trekkers visit when hiking the Kokoda Trail.
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Mandioca or Cassava?
Widely referred to as cassava it's known as mandioca, aipim, or macuxeira throughout Brazil. Where does the word Mandioca come from?
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Mewar Ramayana at British Library
A lavishly illustrated manuscript of the Ramayana, one of India's epic poems, is being exhibited at London's British Library from 16 May to 14 September 2008.
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Museums & Art Galleries in Sydney
Sydney, Australia has many wonderful museums featuring major works from around the world. From Chinese sculptures to Aboriginal art, you'll want to experience it all.
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Neti Pot Benefits
The use of neti pots is advocated by yoga practitioners who claim that the benefits include a reduction of allergy problems, including hay fever, and sinus infections.
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Paid To Travel: Diving Instructor
A quick guide to a career in scuba diving. The differences between PADI divemasters, PADI instructors, and how to get paid to take people diving abroad.
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Paid To Travel: Teaching English
If you want to travel the world and earn a living at the same time, few people have more opportunities than English teachers. The facts follow :
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Proverbs from Southeast Asia
An introduction to some of the proverbs of Southeast Asia.
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Quick travel guide: Indonesia
Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation.
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Review: The Time We Have Taken
The third story in a trilogy, Steven Carroll's The Time We Have Taken describes the events in an unnamed Melbourne suburb during its centenary celebrations in 1970.
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Singapore - Things to Do
Six Things to Do In Singapore that covers the main Museums, Concerts and Memories of World War II not forgetting the happenings on Sentosa Island.
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Spirited Ginger Soup Recipe
A creamy, deep-flavoured soup tinged with Drambuie - an herb and honey-flavoured Scotch. Seconds anyone?
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