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The Tattoo Culture in Asia Tattooing is an ancient art form, many cultures around the world were tattooing long before there were electric tattoo machines. Though no one place can be identified as having originated this form of body…
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Delicious Asian Dishes Using Rice as the Main Ingredient Rice is one of the universal staple grains in many parts of the world especially in Asia - present in a number of dishes and many forms, plus a perfect blank slate for any type of…
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Asia's Top Street Food: Eat Your Way Around Asia on Pocket Change Raise your hand if you have a New Year’s weight loss resolution! We suggest you put your weight-loss goal aside and enjoy this newsletter with us. Don’t be surprised…
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Asia Travel Escapes Inspired by the Chinese Zodiac Records from excavated ancient bamboo books have proved the existence of the Chinese Zodiac from before the Qin Dynasty (221 – 207BC), and the complete 12-year cycle with their…
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A Little Guide to Rock Veganism in Asia! With the new year comes fresh perspectives, new experiences for a bucket list, unexpected opportunities, hopes for a ‘new you’ and twelve new months to fill with exploration. For our vegetarian…
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What better way to adventure through Asia than by sailing its historic waters? Dreaming of relaxing Asian holidays on tropical islands? Wanting to soak up the magic of one of Asia’s beautiful beaches? Trying to organize a family Cruise…
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Hangover Cures from Around Asia Glowing like a beacon is one of the things I worry about on a night of bar hopping, but what about those nights when things go a bit too far and you end up enjoying one (or four, I only count the fingers…
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The Best Travel Experiences of Asia for Culture-Focused Travellers In this week’s newsletter we have more good news for you. We have some new members to the Secret Retreats community, now available for booking, and ready and waiting to…
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Riding the Toy Train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has long been an experience that has drawn visitors and tourists to this region of India famed for its tea plantations and Himalayan scenery. Listed by UNESCO as a World…
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India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has seen the rise and fall of many kings, dynasties, and empires that have left great legacies behind. And it is perhaps surprising to hear that Murshidabad, now a part of rural…
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