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Articles related to "South East Asia"
Beginning Research in South East Asia Covering the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam thai genealogy • cambodian genealogy • vietnamese genealogy • laotian genealogy
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. cambodia • angkor • wat • siem • reap
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. thailand • travel • beach • resort • ruins
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, tet feast • holidays • folklore • legends • customs
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. vietnam. viet-nam. viet-nam • family • extended • rules • traditions
Jakarta Reviewed With old world charm from its Dutch colonial days or modern developments, Jakarta is an acquired taste. jakarta • indonesia • big durian • things to see in jakarta • south east asia
LAOS - The unexpected treat While many of us typically plan trips, it is often the unplanned, unexpected travels that turn into memorable adventures. laos • south • east • asia • buddhist
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 east timor • travel • timor l'este • south-east asia • travel
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 vietnam war • love • hatred • horrors of war • conflict
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. thanksgiving • vietnam • cultures • folkstale • characteristics
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 thailand festivals • songhhran bangkok • lopburi monkey banquet • full moon party • surin elephant round-up
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. bangkok • world's best city • travel + leisure magazine • thailand tourist destinations • bangkok attractions
Expatriate Jobs The sort of jobs you can do as an expatriate and how to find one. job • career • overseas • abroad • international
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! xango • mangosteen juice • mangosteen dietary supplement • xanthones • antioxidant juice
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. thailand • koh chang • real thailand living • elephant trekking • diving
Kon-Tiki Expedition A 1947 expedition from Peru to Polynesia changed all of what we once believed about world exploration. lake titicaca hotels • lake titicaca tours • kon-tiki expedition • thor heyerdahl • pacific to polynesialake titcaca
Beginning Research in Malaysia and Singapore Traveling down into the South China Sea, I found some great places to start your research. singapore genealogy • malaysian genealogy
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 blu ray • hd-dvd • x box • tv • movies
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. cheap flights • budget airline deals • changi airport • travel singapore • tiger airways
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. cheap flights • budget airlines • shenzhen china • special economic zone • low cost carrier
Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe This sweet tangy desert will transport you and your friends to the sunny Caribbean with each bite. key lime pie recipe • key limes • limes • recipe • caribbean
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. spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
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 greenwich • london • river thames • national maritime museum • royal observatory
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. australia • federation • colonies
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. asian desserts • sago pudding • gula melaka • palm sugar • sago dessert
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. sarah mclachlan • sarah mclachlan fumbling towards ecstasy legacy ed • fumbling towards ecstasy review • sarah mclachlan freedom sessions • sarah mclachlan lilith fair
Sustainable Development Links A collection of online resources providing information, education and advocacy for sustainable development around the world. green living • sustainable development • sustainability • christian aid's eco-house • co-op village foundation inc.
The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection. malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
The Mekong river What is the future of the Mekong River? mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
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. tom kime • street food recipes • street food book • street food exploring the world's most authentic t • cook book review
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. human rights • democracy • freedom
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. asian noodles • udon • somen • japanese noodles • egg noodles
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. the build up • phillip gwynne • australian thriller • dusty buchanan • deadly unna
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. australia • terrorist • attacks • america • muslims
Environmental Weeds Weeds, including escaped garden plants, pose serious threats to native flora and fauna. Control is costly and preventing new introductions is critical. environmental weeds • invasive plant species • biodiversity • native flora and fauna • hawaii
Epiphytes Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, using them for support. epiphytes • staghorns • bromeliads and orchids • species diversity • platycerium species
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. kokoda jungle battles • japanese on kokoda track trail • brigade hill butchers hill battle • kokoda town • port moresby wartime
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? mandioc • mandioca • farinah de mandoica • tapioca • forafa
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. ramayana • british library • nagari script • mahabharata • sanskrit
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. captain cook • museums and galleries in sydney • powerhouse museum • aboriginal art • natural history
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. neti pot benefits • jala neti • nose bidet • blocked sinuses • sinus problems
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. diving • padi courses • travel jobs • scuba diving • become a dive instructor
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 : tefl • celta • teaching english • working abroad • english as a foreign langauge
Proverbs from Southeast Asia An introduction to some of the proverbs of Southeast Asia. proverbs • social control • wisdom
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. indonesia • java • travel • bali • jakarta
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. the time we have taken • steven carroll • australian suburbs • miles franklin literary award • the art of the engine driver
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. new year's eve 2006 • eric clapton • rock stars • singapore indoor stadium • mrt
Spirited Ginger Soup Recipe A creamy, deep-flavoured soup tinged with Drambuie - an herb and honey-flavoured Scotch. Seconds anyone? ginger soup recipe • carrot ginger soup • drambuie • ginger soup with scotch • soup with whiskey |
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