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8 Travel Blogs to Inspire Your Next Trip

We periodically hold a writing competition for our members. Travellerspoint shortlists the top entries and a panel of experts judges the winner. The blogs below are the best entries from our first Travel Blogging Competition. - Travellerspoint
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Chinese Card Games

The Chinese people are well known all over the word for their strong beliefs in culture. They value culture so much that their games are also more inclined to their culture.
Jamelle Agbuis May 21, 2012

Gambling in Asia

It might surprise many in the US to know that Macau, China not Las Vegas, Nevada is the largest gaming capital in the world and that gambling is growing in Asia at the fastest pace in the world. Although governments in Asia enjoy the gambling revenues, they try to limit the social problems to tourists in remote areas of their countries.
Jamelle Agbuis Apr 27, 2012

10 Places to Visit in Singapore

No one visiting Singapore today would ever guess this bustling country of over sixty islands got its start as a quiet fishing village.
Jamelle Agbuis Mar 14, 2012

Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson's Paris Date Night before the Flight

The “Robsten” duo was in the most romantic spot on earth just a few days past. Though there weren’t much detail on their intimate affairs from the paparazzi photo taken, it can be said that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart painted the town red before taking off together at the Roissy Airport in Paris.
Diadem Pambid Mar 09, 2012

7 of the Best Eco-Lodges in Australia

Australia is recognized around the globe for exceptional eco-tourism and there is no shortage of excellent eco-lodges to choose from.
Jamelle Agbuis Mar 08, 2012

Most Expensive Cities in Asia to Live

While most people in the west would agree there are more places in Asia where one can live more cheaply than in their own country, more than a half dozen cities in Asia ranked as more expensive to live in than the highest ranked cities in the United States or UK.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 29, 2012

Time to Break out the Disinfectant: NYC Subway Benches for Sale

On the hunt for furniture that's been used, abused and splattered with a delightful array of bodily fluids? You're in luck as New York's dysfunctional public transit overlords plan to sell off obsolete wooden subway benches.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 29, 2012

Brisbane's Train Network Shutdown Developed Much Frustrations to Commuters

Brisbane train network shutdown was triggered by a single clamp according to authorities. The rush flow of the 25,000-volt power, which caused trains to stop going inside the CBD, developed traffic jams on the city roads.Annatacia Palaszczuk, transport minister, claimed that engineers have already repaired the power line and that train services were returning to their normal operations.
Jackie Bargas Feb 28, 2012

A Guide for Australian Travellers

The Australian Government recently released an updated bulletin through the Department of Foreign Affair and Trade. The updated bulletin featured general advice to Australians who are planning to travel overseas.
Mary Elaine Ramos Feb 21, 2012

Flights Cancelled After Administration Put Air Australia On Hold

Flights to Bali, Thailand and Hawaii via Budget airline Air Australia have been cancelled after the airline has gone into voluntary administration. About 4,000 passengers were stranded and advised to make alternative arrangements.
Jackie Bargas Feb 17, 2012

Changes in Processing Australian Student Visas

Chris Bowen MP, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced that the government had implemented changes in the visa application process for students from 29 countries. These changes will make the visa application process much easier because it will reduce assessment levels across a range of student visa subclasses starting March 24, 2012.
Mary Elaine Ramos Feb 16, 2012

Discovering Romance in Ireland

People who are looking for an alternative romantic destination should consider Ireland as their next destination. Ireland is surrounded by lush and green landscape which makes the view perfect for intimate moments. Aside from that, castle ruins and luxurious castle accommodations compliment the perfect romantic atmosphere that couples crave for during their romantic getaway.
Mary Elaine Ramos Feb 16, 2012

Fujian Cuisine

Asia is known for its mouthwatering cuisines. Each of the country in Asia features different cuisines that are worth mentioning, one of the countries that have lots of cuisines is China.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 16, 2012

Singapore Curry Party

It says a lot about the Singapore people that almost 60,000 of its citizens protested anti-immigration by either eating or cooking food with curry.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 16, 2012

Melbourne Teen Almost Died From a Tubing Trip in Laos

A teenager from Melbourne nearly got killed after drinking a single shot of free whisky offered while having a tubing trip in Laos. The 19-year-old Annika Morris, name of the victim, was sent to the hospital after her heartbeat went unstable according to Jeff Morris, her father.
Jackie Bargas Feb 16, 2012

Atlantis, the Palm: World’s Most Incredible Destination

The legend of Atlantis has come to Arabia and it more than lives up to the myth. On Dubai's exclusive Palm Island, on 114 acres of the Crescent, overlooking the Dubai skyline is one of the world's most incredible destinations and most extravagant attractions.
Jamelle Agbuis Feb 10, 2012

NYC + Caribbean in One Trip?

For travellers wanting to combine the very best of city life with the ultimate exotic beach holiday, combined flight and cruise deals to New York and the Caribbean might be just the ticket.
James Kong Feb 06, 2012

Industry Interview with Alexis Grant

In this month's Industry Interview we chat to Alexis Grant, a journalist and travel author who's the founder of the popular blog The Traveling Writer.
Jamelle Agbuis Jan 24, 2012

Number of 457 Visas Increased by 50%+

As companies struggle to get ahead of the skills shortage, the federal government has increased the number of skilled migrant visas - the 457 visa - available and many businesses are beginning to take advantage of the visa program.
Jamelle Agbuis Jan 20, 2012

Roadworks on Bridge Would Make it Harder for People to Attend Sydney Festival

New South Wales (NSW) Opposition leader John Robertson warned on Thursday that roadwork on the Sydney Bridge would affect about 200 events of the Sydney Festival. He said the closure of the bridge in three January weekends would make it harder for residents who live north of the span.
Vittorio Hernandez Dec 29, 2011

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