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Best Shopping Destinations in Asia and Where to Stay

When it comes to shopping, nowhere in the world does it quite like Asia. Whether you’re looking for cute little gadgets, fun toys, trinkets, cheap designer clothes or high end electronics, Asia has it all. Shopping in Asia is very different than shopping in the western world and is definitely not an experience to be missed. When shopping in Asia, remember to negotiate. Prices are almost never what they seem, especially in street markets. It’s not uncommon to be able to get the price down by 20% to 50%. With that said, here are some of the best places in Asia to do your shopping. Bangkok, Thailand If you’re looking for creative and unique clothing, look no further than Bangkok. Funny T-Shirts go for as little as $3, DVDs can be purchased for $2 and you can get all kinds of jewelry and clothing everywhere you look. For the tourist experience, hit up Khao San Road, the central tourism hub. For a bit more of the local shopping

The Perfect Cancun Adventure: Blending Jungle Tours and Mayan Sites

Cancun is unlike anywhere else in the world. It’s one of the world’s premier party destinations, but it’s also an incredible place for people who want to experience a bit of true culture. If you love nature, the jet ski jungle tours will blow your mind. If you’re a fan of architecture, archaeology or history, the Mayan sites will leave you breathless. For a perfect Cancun adventure, blend both of these experiences together. Jet Ski Jungle Tours What are jet ski jungle tours? It’s when you and a friend are given a jet ski and guided through the jungle’s rivers while riding your ski. You’ll be able to see all kinds of birds and wildlife as you coast through the jungle for dozens of miles. You’ll see all kinds of lush greenery and even see subtle changes in different parts of the ecosystem as you travel the many miles along the river. Your guide will keep the tours going at a safe yet adventurous pace. If you want to ski faster or slower, just let your guide know. Your...

Things You Must Do in Fes, Morocco

Visiting Fes, which is Morocco’s second-largest city, is unlike traveling to any other metropolis in the world.  Fes used to be the capital of Morocco, and over the centuries its culture has been influenced by many different people.  The Arabs, Berbers and Romans had the most lasting impacts on this city.  Here are five things you must do in Fes, Morocco, which will help you appreciate Moroccan culture and life. Visit the Medina Fes has one of the larges medinas in the world.  Visiting it is the best way to see daily life in Morocco.  The closest thing in Western cities to a medina is a marketplace, but the medinas have much more than a traditional market has. In the medina, visitors will have a chance to see a number of monuments, mosques, museums and palaces.  In between these attractions, there will be vendors selling goods and foods, artists and street performers.  The one thing that will not be found on the narrow historic streets is cars...

Filipino Flash Mob: Bongga Ka Day!

Flash mob by Filipinos in New York City for Philippine Independence Day.

Photo of the Day: Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in India. 

Discover the Wonders of Edinburgh in Style with your Own Edinburgh Apartment

Travelers, if you are planning to move to Edinburgh or if you are planning to visit this stunning city for an extended vacation, then it will be a great idea for you to hire your own Edinburgh apartment . As opposed to blowing your money on renting an expensive hotel room, you will be able to save up a good amount by choosing to rent your own pad instead. There are a lot of options that you can choose from, most of which are available for affordable and reasonable lease rates. The secret lies looking for your accommodations on the right venues and contacting trustworthy and reputable agents to do your transactions with. With your own Edinburgh apartment, you will be able to enjoy the comfort of having your own place without spending too much money on accommodations. Live and Save Like a Native Majority of hotels and transient houses that are available in the area are often leased out for amounts that are a little heavy on the pocket. Yes, these hotels and houses do have magnifi...

Getting the Best Travel Discounts and Savings in Town

My family has always been a thrifty one. We do everything as much as we can to save money – wait until there are mall-wide sales before buying stuff, canvassing different stores until we get the one with the lowest prices, and all that stuff. Even though we’re not really very poor, we still want to save money. Who doesn’t, right? So, my family and I have been very happy ever since I discovered sites which offered coupons that will allow you to enjoy big savings. There are really lots of products and services offered at great deals, such as beauty products, gadgets, restaurant deals, and even travel deals (which is my family’s favorite). I’m the one tasked to look for travel discounts and savings. Well, that wasn't too hard. I mainly go to Hotwire (through Frugal Dad, that is) whenever I have to look for travel discounts and savings. Trust me, from someone like me who’ve gone to a lot of sites offering this kind of service, Hotwire is the best. Hotwire is a