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See the ‘unconquerable’ sea fort

When most people think of India, it's usually wide-eyed visions of the Taj Mahal, or the organised chaos of Delhi. And when most people think of the Indian people, the words clever, hard-working, charming and welcoming spring to mind. The word warrior does not bubble to the top. But, if you have…
2023-05-230Comments

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Raja Ampat. Do you know where it’s at?

Pardon our poor English for the post's title: we couldn't resist. But, the question still stands: do you know? We won't be surprised if you don't. Raja Ampat doesn't get much press, really. So, let's start at the beginning. Raja Ampat is in Papua in Indonesia. The name given to these islands…
2023-05-170Comments

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India’s 10,000 forgotten mansions

India is a land with a rich historical and cultural heritage, and it is home to numerous magnificent mansions that hold fascinating stories from the past. These forgotten mansions, often referred to as havelis or palaces, showcase the opulence and grandeur of bygone eras. But where have they gone . . . and why?…
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Zoomatra

As of 2021, there were 7.888 billion human beings on the planet. Keeping with the recent statics, similarly, there are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. In short, the numbers are…
2023-05-010Comments

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The KL is calling you

Can you guess what "The KL" is? No, not some here-today gone-tomorrow hip-hop band. And not some hopeful moniker for a forlorn small town in Kansas. It's the playful (and much easier to pronounce) nickname that the residents of Kuala Lumpur use to refer to their lovely and largely unsung country. For…
2023-04-240Comments

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Spirited Hooray

We can probably count - on one hand - those of our lovely readers who don't love Studio Ghibli films, the Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. With classics such as My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and more, Studio Ghibli is an eternal film franchise that captivates everyone who watches.…
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