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Discover the past at Fort Santiago Manila
Nestled deep “inside the walls,” within Intramuros in the heart of bustling Manila is a fort that stands proudly as a testament to the Philippines’ rich history and the tough resilience of the Filipinos. It is where the past now co-exists with the present. This is Fort Santiago.
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The Philippines now allows Indians visa-free entry
Indian travelers can now travel to the Philippines visa-free, provided certain conditions are met.
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Sri Lanka’s tourist ETA is a breeze
FLASH: Sri Lanka now allows Indian travellers visa-free entry for six months, until March 31, 2024. On the one hand, there are quite a few countries that require lots of documentation to apply for a tourist visa. Bank statements, self-declaration, proof of funds, travel insurance… Then the endless wait, trying to differentiate between calendar days and working days. And then there is the Sri Lankan ETA. Bandaranaike International Airport It is, by far, the easiest and fastest visa application process I’ve gone through. It doesn’t require you to upload a scan of your passport or photograph, or any other documents. All it requires is five minutes of your time, plus…
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The crab with the delicious claws is at Jumbo Seafood
If there is one legendary dish that is at the heart of Singapore's rich food heritage and reigns supreme, it must be chili crab. And there is no place that better epitomizes this cultural icon than Jumbo Seafood.
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The doors of perception
Turns out Père Lachaise, in the northeast parts of Paris, is a massive cemetery that is, well, home to over 800,000 souls, mostly unknown except to their near and dear ones, but a few whom we would have read, listened to, or watched, including the frontman of The Doors, Jim Morrison.
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The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Lying at the foothill of a hill at Altino, in the capital city of Panaji, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is among the oldest churches in Goa.
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Explore a unique cultural park anywhere in the world, or hell – Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa is known for its intricate statues and giant dioramas depicting Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, history, and illustration of various aspects of Confucianism. While the park is devoted to the netherworld, its history is very much a part of this world, with its origins that can be traced to something we use all the time - Tiger Balm.
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A serene haven renowned for its spirituality and tranquility
In a city where skyscrapers dominate the skyline, and people rush about with life at their own frenetic pace, it is nice to take a moment, or few, to stop and discover a serene haven right there in the middle of the city. Like the beautiful Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya temple in Singapore, renowned as much for its welcome tranquility as it is for its spirituality. Views of the temple pagoda with a skyscraper in the background. One does not get a true sense of the feel of a city unless one discovers it through the eyes of a local. Do not get me wrong. In all the times that…
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Sampling the king of fruits for the first time
Known as the "King of Fruits", the infamous durian has a spiky armor to protect itself and a pungent smell that would put off most people. The smell is so distinctive that it is banned on all public transport in the country.
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Red hot chili pepper
On the road from Guwahati to Shillong, you will spot small shops along the highway selling homemade chili pickles in various-sized bottles.
