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Beverage-making in Kyrgyzstan is a tradition that has run for generations. Look for the following homegrown booze when you visit any local bar: *bozo—millet brew, tastes like beer with yoghurt...Read full tip...
Beware of bride kidnapping (Warnings)
Women traveling to Kyrgyzstan should be accompanied by male family members all the time as bride kidnapping it is still common here especially in rural areas. In fact, two American tourists have been...Read full tip...
Scuba diving in Male and outer islands (Activities)
Maldives is one of the world's top scuba diving destinations and the capital, Male, is the top diving spot in the country. From here, you have plenty of diving resorts to choose from to rent out equipment...Read full tip...
Scuba diving? Opt for liveaboards (Accommodation)
If you’re planning to go scuba diving in Maldives, it’s cheaper to join liveaboards than checking in at a dive resort. A six-day stay in a liveaboard starts at 760 Euros ($1,133.39), and this...Read full tip...
On a honeymoon? Try the water bungalow (Accommodation)
A romantic way to enjoy your stay in the Maldives is to check in at a resort that features traditional water bungalows, water villas or huts built on stilts over a turquoise lagoon. Spending a night or...Read full tip...
The hot springs and cherry blossoms of Yangmingshan (Sights)
Contrasting to Taipei's city life is Yangmingshan National Park, found northeast of the city. The park is a cluster of mountains with many trails that pass through tropical rainforests, azaleas (spring...Read full tip...
The aborigines of Ita Thao (Sights)
To experience Taiwanese aboriginal culture, it is recommended to visit Ita Thao or Dehua Village, a community belonging to the Thao Aborigines, Taiwan's smallest ethnic group. Most Thaos are already westernized...Read full tip...
The majestic Sun Moon: Taiwan's largest lake (Sights)
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan's largest lake, is a famous honeymoon destination for its majestic waters set against a scenic mountain backdrop. There are a lot of hotels in the lake where you can stay in. You...Read full tip...
Sun Moon Lake's Mid-Autumn Carnival (Itineraries)
Swimming in Sun Moon Lake is usually not allowed, except during the annual Mid-Autumn Festival (mid-September) wherein tens of thousands of Taiwanese and Chinese race through the three-kilometer lake...Read full tip...
Taxila’s archeological sites (Itineraries)
One of the nearest ancient cities in the capital, Islamabad, is Taxila. To go here, you can rent a car or ride a taxi from Islamabad. Taxila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins dating back to 6th...Read full tip...
See the world’s highest mountains (Itineraries)
The autonomous region of Gilgit-Baltistan or Northern Areas is where you can pin down all of the world’s tallest mountains, including the Himalayas, K2 or Karakoram and Hindu Kush, which rise from...Read full tip...