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Lebanon's Jeita Grotto

Travel – Discovered by Reverend William Thomson in 1836, this asian tourist spot was maintained by Mapas, a German company that renovate and maintains the cave.

Submitted and Voted for on July 03, 2008 05:53am

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Asian Travel Destinations: Israel's Ein Gedi National Park

Travel – One of which is Ein Gedi National Park located in the caves of Qumran, near the Judean Desert and Dead Sea valley. Literally means Kid (young goat) Spring, this oasis is the biggest and most important as it supplies water in some parts of Israel. There you can find two rivers streams, the Nachal David and Nachal Arugot that is overflowing throughou

Submitted and Voted for on June 25, 2008 05:36am

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Iran's Chogha Zanbil

Travel – Chogha Zanbil was built to honor Inshushinak, one of Elam's great gods. It is composed of five towers of different height each constructed one side of the other. The inner area that occupies the main ziggurat is intended for the main god while the middle area which consists of eleven rooms s intended for the lesser gods. In the outside area, you ca

Submitted and Voted for on June 16, 2008 05:15am

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Asian Travel Destinations: Myanmar's Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Travel – Located at Mon State, it ages 2500 years and legends says that Buddha's hair prevents the boulder from falling. The boulder is covered with golden leaves by which is believed to bring prosperous future for those who will place it. Men are only allowed to go near the boulder as they cross the short causeway to get access to the temple. Ovelooking th

Submitted and Voted for on June 06, 2008 04:31am

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Asian Travel Destinations: Laos' Plain of Jars

Travel – Considered one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia, you may think that Laos has nothing to offer being a tourist destination. That didn't hinder tourists to discover this archaeological wonder that has the makings of being an asia travel spot. Haven't you heard, there's this historical landmark that consists of thousands of jars scattered in t

Submitted and Voted for on May 29, 2008 04:53am

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Singapore's Night Safari

Travel – Singapore's own version of safari but this time, it has a twist. Who will ever thought that it was possible to have your wild park adventure at night? Yes you can in Night Safari as it is the first in the world that caters visitors at night.

Submitted and Voted for on May 21, 2008 05:51am

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Azerbaijan's Gobustan Petroglyphs

Travel – This nature wonder were only discovered through accident when a group of men go in there to quarry for stones in 1930. Since the area are abundant in boulders and rock formations, one quarry worker noticed the unusual carvings on the rocks. They also discovered these man-made caves where more of the drawings can be found.

Submitted and Voted for on May 15, 2008 12:54am

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Egypt's Ras Mohammed National Park

Travel – Who will ever thought that a diver's haven will emerge here in a land of full of sand and scarce water supply? Yes, Ras Mohammed or Cape Mohammed is one of Egypt's important protected area. With a variety of flora and fauna's best, Ras Mohammed showcase marine life in different forms.

Submitted and Voted for on May 07, 2008 04:17am

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Philippines' Pamalican Island

Travel – Having the name Amanpulo (which means peaceful) spells it's true meaning and added to that feature is it's alluring beauty and tranquility. However, to transport tourists from Manila to the island, there is always an airplane standing by. It is also used to transport goods and supplies to the island. The island can accommodate less than 100 people

Submitted and Voted for on April 28, 2008 06:28am

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Gwyneth Paltrow is Iron Lady

Celebrities – You may think of another superhero but don't get me wrong, sexy actress Gwyneth Paltrow showed her hotness personified in the premiere of Iron Man held at Berlin, Germany. The 36-old celebrity mom plays Virgina "Pepper" Potts, the efficient secretary of Robert Downey Jr.'s character Tony Stark who turns out to be his love interest in the

Submitted and Voted for on April 23, 2008 12:45am

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Japan's Sapporo Yuki Matsuri

Travel – One of Japan's anticipated winter events, Sapporo's Yuki Matsuri (Snow Festival) was held in three venues: Odori Park, Susukino, and Sapporo Satoland. It's humble beginning started in 1950 when six local high school students crafted their own statues in Odori Park.

Submitted and Voted for on April 18, 2008 06:45am

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India's Kochi Backwaters

Travel – can find this unique water landmark. Tagged as "Queen of Arabian Sea", Kochi or Cochin receive millions of visitors every year. Being Kerala's industrial and commercial capital, it's ports where the busiest from the transport of goods to every hour cruises of tourists in and around the metropolis. A cluster of islands surrounding Vembana

Submitted and Voted for on April 11, 2008 05:40am

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Cambodia's Kompong Luong (Floating Village)

Travel – It is considered as Asia's version of Venice but instead of gondolas, Kompong is known to their wide range of quality pottery wares. You can buy it there along with other items such as vegetables and handicraft products that will make your visit worthwhile. If you will take a cruise at night,

Submitted and Voted for on April 08, 2008 03:50am

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Ryan Phillippe is The Last Battle Dreamer

Celebrities – Hot and sexy actor Ryan Phillippe takes his career a notch higher as he got a lot of movies and performance engagements this and the coming year. After his separation with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon, Ryan zooms his career. After his appearance in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and in highly-successful Stop Loss, there's no doubt that he regained his

Submitted and Voted for on April 03, 2008 05:33am

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Vietnam's Halong Bay

Travel – Considered as UNESCO world heritage site, the beauty of Halong Bay is featured in the movie Tomorrow Never Dies and in the reality show Amazing Race. Literally means descending dragon, this Asia travel spot features various limestone karsts and islands that adds it's majestic beauty among other places in Vietnam.

Submitted and Voted for on April 02, 2008 12:36am

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