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Kyzyl, Russia’s psychic energy gem in the heart of Asia

2013-04-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The small town of Kyzyl in Russia is appealing for many reasons. Its location in the exact geographic center of Asia places is it almost 4000 kilometers away from the Russian capital. Surrounded by the wide steppe of the Tuva republic, the taiga fauna and the dramatic landscapes of the Sayan Mountains in the north, as well as […]

Tags: Asia, Kyzyl, Russia, tundra, Tuva

Singapore Switches Off Early For Earth Hour

2011-03-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Save the environment, join in Earth Hour Singapore

Singaporeans are ready to embrace Earth Hour at 8.30pm tonight. Perhaps more than anyone else, they can readily appreciate the virtues of air conditioning, with the tropical city state typically experiencing temperatures of above 30˚C throughout the year. Anyone who does switch off for Earth Hour is making a big, but definitely worthwhile sacrifice.

Tags: Asia, Asia travel, Earth Day, Earth hour, envionment, Environment, Golden Village, Planet Awareness, save Earth, Singapore, World Wildlife Fund

Vietnam’s Tet Holiday Bonanza Causes Chaos

2011-01-16 by Phil Butler

Aborigine children play at a village in Sapa, Northern Vietnam

Travel agents and tour companies inside Vietnam are overwhelmed with clients who want to take advantage of the new Tet holiday. The government’s late announcement took the industry by surprise as government employees learned of additional time off for the New Year. A bookings bonanza there is turning into a booking nightmare.

Tags: Asia, government holiday, Hanoi, Ho Chi Mihn City, Ministry of Sports and Tourism, National Administration of Tourism, New Year, reservations, Saigon, Tet, Tet holiday, Vietnam, Vietnam Government, Vietnam travel




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