The beautiful island of Batam in Indonesia is one with Muslims around the world in observing the holy month of Ramadan. In honour of fasting and the values promoted by the tradition, the local government has ruled that all nightspots be closed during the period. The move should, however, not dissuade non-Muslim visitors and expatriates [...]
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Sri Lanka, the Tea Capital of the World
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, more and more people are getting into healthier routines to keep themselves fit. These days, there are numerous alternative exercises, diets, and even health drinks to choose from. But one thing that has always had a consistent reputation for being good for the body is tea. Its numerous health benefits ranging [...]
Full Story »Penang Hawker Food: Redefining Malaysian Cuisine
Hawker food in general may not be as glamorous as say, French or Italian cuisine, but it certainly has a market large enough to be recognized by food connoisseurs from all parts of the globe. And no other place in the world has captured thousands of food enthusiasts when it comes to hawker food than [...]
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