Our socialism does not include extreme materialistic concepts, since Indonesia is primarily a God-fearing, God-loving nation. Our socialism is a mixture.
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“Baghdad is a city whose name means ‘God-given.'” – [This is not a direct quote but an explanation of the meaning of Baghdad, which is its given name]
Watch "Sinn Sisamouth - Mou pei na (Cambodia, 1965) Like every country, history is filled with ups and downs, successes and failures. Cambodia is no different. Cambodia's history spans from Stone Age settlements to the powerful Khmer Empire, which built magnificent temples like Angkor Wat and influenced Southeast Asia. After gaining independence, Cambodia was destabilized…
Life is funny, isn't it? You're born, life takes its course and, next thing you know, it takes a swing back in the opposite direction. For example, your editor was born and raised in the nondescript state of Ohio, USA. Nice enough, but a place where many wished to leave and see…
“Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
“Japan, an archipelago of beauty suspended between the sea and the sky.” “In Japan, every island is a stepping stone to a new discovery.”
Travel is a big thing, isn't it? That's no news. But what is news is how the travel industry is literally exploding with all things new. The "explosion" of travel in recent times is not a single event but a phenomenon driven by a powerful combination of technological, social, and economic factors.…
We're just like you. We want the best. We long for the new or the old. We search for the unusual. We go the extra distance to step away from the tired or the regular. That doesn't make us snobs. That makes us curious and forward thinking. So,…
Far be it from us to pass judgement on others. To each, their own, and bless you, each and every one of you. We totally get it when one wants to get away from the madding crowd, or exactly opposite, to show off to everyone within the eagle's eyeshot. What once were…
Aren't we lucky people, these days. Most of us that is. Money is flowing for those who have, of course, but also more and more, for those who have not, or are on the edge of having. It's been a long trip for so many, but all are welcome. To the…
Dust. The Japanese service stations are leaving the rest of us in the dust. Wow! When we lived in the UK, we were rather impressed with our roadside services, especially with the ease of entering and exiting. We also appreciated how we could just step out side our car, stretch and sometimes…
You know you're dying to stay here. Imagine the envy of even your closest friends. You've come to the right place. You might think we're speaking of an auteur, but we have news for you. "Arte by Thomas Chan" is not a person, but a luxury, art-inspired hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designed to…
Boy, there's a stigma that needs to go away, pronto. Delhi, India is as big, bustling and modern as any world-class city. The old stereotype of crumbled architecture, barefoot residents and non-existent infrastructure is old hat. Delhi has established itself as a top world city by shedding its old stereotypes and embracing modernization, driven…
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Another rail post, but of a different timbre this time: these posts seem to be coming fast and furious now that the planet is making it quite clear that we dim humans are missing the plot. Recent climate data shows that global warming is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, with human activities identified as…
Drop everything. If Japan is on your list of places to stay, you'll undoubtedly know how expensive Tokyo can be. Based on current market trends, rental prices for a typical small apartment in Tokyo can vary dramatically depending on the location, age of the building, and amenities. A "small" apartment in Tokyo is generally…
In case you think this post will end up being a sales pitch, we promise that it will be (of sorts) but will also thrill you to pieces when you see what its all about. We were squealingly surprised when it landed in our in-box. As you'll obviously see by the title of…
Sit down, calm down and watch this super explainer that, after a few review of the video, will help you be in a much better place, instead of the place where you though you were expecting to be when it comes to Japanese rail. Luckily, we have an expert who will make the magic…
“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.” In winding my way through the process of writing content for our site, it usually appears either in an almost dreamy, fully-formed shape, or it's something that I find myself scratching my head for hours just to try…