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Yunnan

April 23rd, 2009 World Traveller

After two weeks of “off-the-beaten-track” travel on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, I was ready to rejoin the tourist track once more. I wanted western food. I wanted beer. I wanted coffee. I wanted to speak English wherever I went. And most of all, I wanted to lay around all day without a care in the world…Yunnan province, China’s tourist Mecca, seemed the perfect place.

I never saw any of the tourist sights in Lijiang, my first stop in Yunnan, except for one, the famous “old town”. Then again, it was kind of hard not to visit that one, as almost every youth hostel and guesthouse in town was located inside it. Originally built more than 600 years ago, the old town stretches for kilometers in every direction, a twisting maze of cobbled streets, goldfish-filled cannels crossed by quaint little bridges, and more tea shops than one could possible desire. It is …

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Travel Tokyo Japan

April 23rd, 2009 World Traveller

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Tokyo is a location where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older customs. It’s feverish madness leavened by the most Zenic of calmnesses.The sheer point of energy is the most striking expression of Japan’s capital city. Tokyo is a location where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older customs. It’s feverish madness leavened by the most Zenic of calmnesses.While it’s true the exciting vibe has a somewhat depressing flip side – shoebox living accommodations estates & office blocks traversed by overhead freeways crowded with traffic – Tokyo remains a glittering example of the ‘miracle’ of post-WWII Japan.What makes Tokyo intriguing is the tension between mammoth scale and meticulous detail. Sightseeing in its streets can be a neon assault that leaves you elated & breathless, or an encounter with the exquisite art of understatement. Jump

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Getting Japan Information and More

April 17th, 2009 World Traveller

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Many people go to Japan to have a great time but before that, they get a lot of Japan information first. Why? Japan is place full of remarkable cities and huge shopping places that is why getting lost may be possible. However, if you gain enough Japan information first before travelling, you would not have to worry about anything. Japan is a country surrounded by beautiful waters and traditional Buddhist temples and shrines to look out for. Plus, the restaurants, bars and clubs are very accessible to travelers and tourists. Read more about Japan information and travel. You will learn about the important things to remember.In order to make your tour worth the while, you should read first about Japan information on the internet or in books. Do not hesitate to learn about the country itself because Japan information may help you out in travelling and in socializing with people

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Enjoy Traditional Festivals as You Study Japanese in Japan

April 5th, 2009 World Traveller

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Study Japanese in Japan and experience outstanding festivals all year long. During every month the country offers visitors an incredible arrange of traditional shows and street celebrations so that you enjoy your stay as you study Japanese in Japan.During the third and fourth of February the Setsubun Festival takes place on every corner of Japan. As you study Japanese in Japan celebrate the beginning of spring by throwing beans to the air while chanting “ In with fortune! Out with evil!”. This ritual is supposed to bring good fortune for next year and prevent “evil” to come to one’s home. Sport events takes place in the different shrines of the country so that you watch local athletes as you study Japanese in Japan. It is believed that if you eat the number of beans as your age, you will enjoy good health.During the third of March all Japan celebrates the

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Japan Hotels- Equipped With Traveler Needs

February 20th, 2009 World Traveller

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Who has not driven a Japanese car, eaten sushi or played a Sony play station? These are some thing’s for which Japan has become world famous. Today the country has emerged as a loved destination among the travelers and holidaymakers. The country has some of the most stunning and exciting scenic locales in whole of Asia. Located in the North Pacific Ocean, Japan is an island archipelago extending from the northeast to southwest off the coast of mainland China. For some time the country had shut its doors to the outside world, but once these doors were opened, there was no looking back for Japan. The island country has developed at very fast rate and is today the world’s top countries.Japan islands have diverse regions with beautiful seasides, sunny coasts, striking mountains and lush green valleys, providing opportunities for a holiday in the picturesque locales for those remarkable experiences. The

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Vacation Holiday In Japan Travel Guide

February 7th, 2009 World Traveller

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Thinking of a holiday vacation in exotic Asia but does not know where to go? This travel guide article introduces you to Japan, the country in which you can find buzzing cities where you can shop and party till the wee small hours of the morning or if you prefer, visit Japan’s almost nature perfect countryside and marvel at its awesome natural beauty.Japan, or sometimes referred to as “Land of the rising sun” is an island nation located in north-eastern Asia between the northern Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan.The country has a land mass of approximately 377,870 sq km (145 896 sq miles) which is just a tad smaller than the state of California.The country is made up of four major island groups with more than 4,000 smaller islands surrounding the big four islands of Hokkaido to the north, Honshu, the main island, Shikoku which is the smallest

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Top Ten Things To Do In Japan

January 16th, 2009 World Traveller

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Japan is one of the countries that have the best of both worlds. It’s advanced in terms of technology, and yet, it has been able to retain its greatest heritage – its culture. Indeed, Japan has done an amazing feat as it can manage to stay as one of the world’s leading economic powers while still being able to hold on to the roots of its past. And, as such, it has become one of the most interesting places to visit – a rich blend of history and technology.1.) Watch the cherry blossoms fallThere’s no symbol of Japan more famous than the beautiful Cherry Blossoms. Indeed, the cherry blossom, with beauty so intense but so fleeting, is something that you have got to see if you ever visit Japan. They bloom during the months of April and May, and by the end of these months, they fall to the ground

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