During your visit to Asia, you get a chance to enjoy not only the spectacular sights but also the great cuisines of the various Asian cities. Singapore tops the best Asian restaurants list because of the innovation they offer in the form of providing the diners a chance to see the kitchen action, and thus communicate directly with the chef. Iggy’s in Singapore is the restaurant that is renowned to be the best in Asia. Other great restaurants in Singapore are Les Amis, Gunther’s, and Garibaldi.

The L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong is a great restaurant. The restaurant is very casual in its ambience, and allows the diners to see the preparation of their dishes. Moreover, the people are also allowed to compose meals in accordance with their appetite. Another very good restaurant in Hong Kong is Bo Innovation. Old Chinese methods of cooking are used in the restaurant. This restaurant offers great ambience with its chopstick shaped lamps and a cosy kind of lighting.

The Mozaic Restaurant in Bali, Indonesia is also a great one. It has a unique setting that is elegant, enjoyable and charming. The chefs are popular for their changing culinary creations all over the world. There are some very good restaurants that you can visit in Tokyo. For example, the Tempura Mikawa is a restaurant where seafood is prepared in the classic Edomae style. Other great restaurants in Tokyo are Bird Land, Ginza Harutaka, Nihonryori Ryugin, and the Teppanyaki Ukai-tei.

There are some restaurants in Beijing which are very popular all over Asia. The one considered best is Made In China which is in the Grand Hyatt. The dining room is in the open kitchen, and people can watch the preparation of their orders. Another very good restaurant in Beijing is the Ding Ding Xiang which has banquets that are concealed with beaded curtains.

Some very good restaurants are situated in Hanoi. The one that is considered best is Bun Cha. Another very good restaurant in Hanoi is Green Tangerine which has a terrace with alfresco setting. Verticale is another very good restaurant which offers very skilfully prepared French-Vietnamese cuisine.

Bukhara is a restaurant in Delhi that is considered not only the best in India, but is also one of the best in Asia. If you want to have a truly Eastern experience, you should go to Bukhara where you would have to eat your food with hands instead of utensils. Moti Mahal and Smoke House Grill are other very good restaurants Delhi.

Almost all the hotels that are amongst the best in Asia have open kitchens which enable the customers to see the chefs in action. The Blue Elephant in Bangkok is a restaurant that offers classis Thai cuisine. China Town and Chote Chitr are two other very good restaurants in Bangkok.

For authentic Malay cuisine, go to Bijan in Kuala Lumpur which offers traditional cuisine in an alfresco setting. The Senses is another great restaurant in the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Other restaurants that are considered amongst the best in Asia are Robuchon a Galera and Antonio’s Fine Dining in Philippines.

David R HUghes

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During the year end in the month of December, Buskers come from all corners of the world to invade upon the streets of Kuala Lumpur. Visitors will be able to get in on the action and witness some amazing displays of talent and prowess, as the buskers provide free entertainment to the crowds that gather along the streets of Kula Lumpur.

Buskers come from all across the world to busk here in the streets of Kula Lumpur. The buskers perform juggling, knife-eating, acrobatics, comedies, dances, mimes and just clown around, including many more entertaining performances. World famous buskers hailing from countries such as Australia, Canada, Mexico, USA, Netherlands, Japan and New Zealand to name but a few of the countries represented here at the Kuala Lumpur International Busker Festival.

The entertainment is free for all, but you can make some donations for the performances if you like. The function is a charity event and all monies collected go to charitable organizations. The event is an annual one and takes place every year end on the streets of Malaysia since its inception in 2006.

Busking is the ancient art of street performance; many world popular buskers have been specially selected for this event. All most all of them have made their career in busking and are respected amongst the busker community.

The festivity kicks off with the Grand Buskers’ Parade at Dataran Merdeka, with Malaysian flower displays, marching bands and giant inflatable statues. One must not forget to see the Buskers Late Nite Madness Bash. The event usually runs for nine days and is the second largest street festival event to be held in Asia. Economic accommodation can be available at the Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a budget hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Naveen Marasinghe

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Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. With the fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian cities’ unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages constantly amaze western travelers with its cultural richness and harmony, presenting a truly Asian variety of sights and sounds.

Kuala Lumpur City Center
Travel to Kuala Lumpur city and you would be awestruck by the ultra-modern Petronas Twin Towers at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 meters tall, contain 88 stories, & are the world’s tallest twin structures.
Situated on the previous site of the Royal Turf Club in the heart of the capital city, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is truly a spectacular Architectural sight. Here, the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin structures, soars to a dizzying height of 452 metres. Cesar Pelli was the Architect of this masterpiece. Inspired by the Five Pillars of Islam, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by the Argentinian-American architect in earlies 90s. Below the towers, lies a beautifully landscaped fountain park designed by prominent Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. KLCC is also home to the world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria Shopping Centre and Petronas Philharmonic Hall.
Kuala Lumpur Railway station
Take a short taxi ride from KLCC and let yourself be charmed by the classic Moorish-style of the old Railway station. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is a very beautiful building. It has a Moorish-style which was designed by architect A.B Hubbock. Built in 1910, the building is about 80 years old. I am sure it is built long before you and me were here. In 1986, the station went under extensive renovations, upgraded to have air-conditioned waiting hall, snack kiosks, tourism information booth and many more. In the past, it used be very quiet but since the city commuter service started, it is a very busy station now. All the Intercity train services do not stop here anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL Sentral, less than 1KM away from the old railway station.

Shopping Extravaganza
Shop in some of world’s most luxurious malls at Kuala Lumpur shopping precincts like Bukit Bintang, Damansara Utama, Ampang, Mid valley, Subang Jaya, Sunway City, etc.

Every year, Malaysia has six weeks of great shopping promotions, bargains and discounts of up to 70% on a wide range of products and services at all major shopping precincts, malls and retail outlets nationwide. Check on www.tourism.gov.my for the yearly Malaysia Megasale calendar periods.

Be part of the festivities when you drop-in at your favorite malls and enjoy fantastic prizes as you take part in the fun contests and activities lined-up for you and your family. Get instant redemption and gifts when you charge with Master Card and be in the running to win your dream holiday at Malaysia’s premier resort destination, The Four Seasons, Langkawi.

Know that your shopping experience doesn’t stop at the malls. Do check out the countless bargains and offers from hotels, travel agents, entertainment outlets, spas and restaurants around town. With the whole of Malaysia celebrating this major sale event, you and your family can shop to your hearts’ content and have a great fun time chilling out too.

Malaysian Nightlife
Experience a bargain with a trader in a bustling night market. Whether you sample a succulent stick of satay at a roadside hawker stall or spicy chilli crab at a Chinese restaurant, you will revel in the many alluring attractions. The Night Market is a nice place to visit as the atmosphere at nightfall always makes for a different experience. Here, you will get a chance to dine al fresco under the stars and moon. There are food stalls set up near the main bus terminal. These stalls are open from 6pm onwards till about midnight, serving up some truly delicious dishes. This is your chance to enjoy good Malaysian food, the Malaysian way!
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An article by Ray Andrew

We know Asia its agreat country and with alot of great resources but lets take a look at its culture and the great places for travel that can be found in many places of Asia.

With Asia’s immense size, and natural and cultural diversity, it can be daunting to the first-time visitor from the West. After a long period of instability and war, Cambodia has once again become a viable tourist destination. And Angkor Wat, which boasts around 100 temples, is undoubtedly the country’s biggest draw. From the heights of the world’s tallest building in Kuala Lumpur to the depths reached by divers off Borneo, Malaysia has something for everyone. China, with its population now well in excess of one billion people , has so much to see and do that it would require a lifetime to explore.

Despite the fact that India is considered the world’s largest democracy, religion is present everywhere, and the great architecture that celebrates the faiths of Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs is not hard to find. To make the most of your time in Asia, there are some important factors to consider before you go. For instance, it costs a lot more to visit during peak travel periods, and these can vary even within a country. Also, remember to read the fine print for hidden costs (such as additional taxes) before you book a package.

When you fly is as important as where you fly if you’re trying to save money on airfare. As with vacation packages, you can find the cheapest airfares to Asia on midweek days and in the low season.
As a general rule, don’t wait any longer than about three to four weeks before you fly to book your tickets. This will help you save a lot more for your Asia vacation.

And with Asia beginning to open more to the west economy we can see that they are willing to receive people from all parts of the world with a great smile and also giving the security of having a great time.

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Happy, is a word so close to our hearts. In fact, happiness is a worldwide subject of discussions. Being happy is a topic of searchers and researchers for ages. While total happiness is a choice for us to experience at any given moment as the ultimate rights of our life.

Please observe that, when an individual could not find happiness, he or she begin to wonder, “why am I not happy?”. When another individual see people who are happy, they begin to caution, “why are you so happy? Don’t hurt yourself now”. When other individual knows a bit about happiness, he or she begin to probe, “are you happy?”. Of course there many more questions to ask. However, at this point it is pertinent to ask, “where can we find total happiness?”.

To illustrate, please imagine this scenario. Sometime ago, the one in a house has observed another who is not happy. The one suggested, “honey, let me take you to the cinema, or a concert tonite. Maybe you long for a circus, there is one nearby. Well, I can even fly with you to Hawaii this Saturday. Or would you prefer that we tour as far as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Do tell me where the place on this globe that you want to go, I’ll take ou there, as long as it makes you happy!”

Yet, the result shall be beyond one’s comprehension, because any place outside oneself has nothing to do with one’s total happiness inside. Horace Friess, once said, “all seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness within”.

Yes, total happiness is not without, but within. In fact, total happiness is a gift from the God, to us eversince we were being born into this world. Total happiness is our birthright. As babies it is only natural for us to being happy. In addition, we are continuously being in this state of total happiness inside regardless of what happen or what did not happen outside. In fact, we are able to attain, maintain, and sustain total happiness from then on, throughout our life, until our inevitable death.

Total happiness is within us. Pure, complete and wholesome. It has always been here. It is still here now. Nothing and no one on the face of this earth can take it away from us. It’s level is constant, therefore it cannot be any less or more. It is consistently enough at all times. It is just right for us as we celebrate our first happy birthday, and it is enough even till we celebrate beyond our 100th., happy birthday. We are still happy, moment after moment, and year after year. Naturally we cannot be otherwise.

Yet, when we look around, we are witnessing a great majority of people who are unhappy. There are those who seem to have lost their happiness. They are being unhappy most of the time. The dire need to reach a level of being happy becomes more and more difficult for them. The farther they search for it, the more unhappy they become. The hotter the pursuit of happiness, the more elusive it becomes to them. The more intense their desire for happiness, the more stressful is the challenges of their daily living. Of course total happiness is an illusion. To answer why, Ramona L. Anderson said, “people spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within”.

Surely many people have missed happiness, while others are still searching for the secret to total happiness, and so far none of them are able to receiving and also to most of them none are able to give a correct and satisfying answer to the question of happiness.

Total happiness is within us, why then most of us are searching for it without. Total happiness in always inside us, so why are we looking for it outside. The title of this article at the outset already suggests the very answer to the question “where shall we find total happiness, and where is it’s location?”. The facts remain and it is assuring to know that total happiness is within us. Total happiness is inside us. To illustrate, please imagine a house full of oranges. Yes, oranges on the dining table, in a basket near the television set, in the refrigerator, and more in the store. To exaggerate further, the location of this house is on a piece of land surounded by an orchard of oranges. One day, the resident of the house is about to go out, when his spouse started to ask him, “where are you going?”. To this question he answered, “I am going out to find some oranges”.

Almost similar, you shall find total happiness within us, so we do not have to look for happiness outside. We do not have to be everywhere, nowhere, elsewhere or anywhere to enjoy happiness. We do not need anything to happen, and we do not hope that something won’t happen, in order to attain happiness. Deep within us, we are already happy. We possess it, and it belongs to us. The God has given us total ownership of our own happiness. We are totally happen regardless of any happenstance surrounding our life. We do not have to travel to any hotel or any resort to claim it. Instead beginning now we may choose to advance into an inner journey toward the center of our being should we choose to really discover it. We can touch base as of now, and be in enlightenment and not endarkenment in relations to our total happiness.

Anyone searching for happiness with the wrong reasons, will surely miss it. Let me explain with this familiar story. There are two guys in the darkness of a room. One ask the other, “what are you searching?”, The other answered, “I am searching for a box of matches”. “What for?”, asked the one. “So that I could find the torchlight”, came the answer. “Now, why do you need the torchlight?”, exclaimed the other. “So that I could find a box of matches to lit this cigerette, you silly!”

In addition, anyone searching for happiness at the wrong place, will surely miss it also. Let me explain with another familiar story. There was a man searching for something under a lamp post. A passerby asked him, “what are you searching?” He answered, “my wedding ring”. The passerby thought that ring must be important to this man, so he offered, “may I assist you?”. The man nodded. The passerby then asked to make sure, “where exactly did you lose it?”. The man stooded up straight and pointed his finger to a distant tree. The passerby wondered and asked, “why do you not search for it there?”. The man answered, “Oh! It’s too dark there, here under this lamp post it is so much brighter”.

Now do you know where happy is? Do you also know where is real, true, or total happiness? Do you know where to find a state of being happy? Where the place is? Where is its location? Democritus said, “happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul”. While Aristotle, said “to live happily is an inward power of the soul”. Less anyone forget, one’s soul is inside oneself, and not outside, OK.

Next, please see what Helen Keller said, “happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within. It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us which makes us happy; it is that which we think and feel and do…”.

Yes, total happiness is within you. The message of this article is for you to touch base. Close your eyes now and flow inside. So go on an inner journey into the center of your being. You shall reach a point where total happiness is. Then at every moment of your life, you are free to choose total happiness. This is a place where you shall choose to be. Be happy.

Zubli Zainordin
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The renowned hotels from the world over are famed because of their most luxurious accommodation services at very affordable rates. The deals are irresistible.

Traveling can be quite an expensive hobby. There are many things to consider in your budget, like airfares or other cost of transportation, tour fees, entrance tickets, pocket money, and of course temporary lodging during you stay. Good thing that there are many hotels with quality accommodations while maintaining very affordable rates. It makes budgeting a little bit easier.

When one finds such a hotel, it is very likely that he will tell it to everyone he knows. And by word of mouth, it will be passed on to many people. This is how these hotels basically earn their good reputation. And this is how they become famous internationally. Some of these hotels are listed here.

There is JW Marriott Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This hotel has an impressive modern architectural design, having a glass facade that leads to the marble atrium lobby. It is located a few kilometers away from the waterfront, Dubai Museum, Ski Dubai and International Airport. The hotel is designed with modern Arabic touches and has state-of-the-art facilities and great amenities as well.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysai, the Hotel Imperial is very famous. This is a 38-storey building, formerly known as The Sheraton Imperial conveniently located near the Convention Center and the Petronas Twin Towers. Their guests will enjoy shopping in luxurious boutiques and shops, dine in famous restaurants, and experience the thrill in several wine bars and nights spots. This hotel features a mixture of modern facilities and different architectural designs from different cultures. Lots of great amenities are also offered.

Another example is the Radisson Hotel Shimla in India. It is located in Shimla, a few kilometers away from Shimla Railway Station. This hotel features 59 guestrooms with breathtaking views overlooking the Himalayan Mountains. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, mini bars, and in-room safes. Restaurants boast delicious Indian and other International cuisines. Meeting rooms can accommodate up to 100 people. They guarantee first class service at cheap rates.

In Canada, the talk of the town is the Quality Hotel and Conference Center. This hotel is situated near the casino, the falls, and in the middle of the tourist district in Ontario. Guests can enjoy visiting to other local landmarks while staying in this hotel. Amenities included are whirlpool, wakeup service, safety deposit box (front desk), indoor and outdoor pools, and complimentary breakfast. Children 16 years old and below are free of charge. It is also near to the area attractions such the Butterfly Conservatory and many more. Quality Hotel and Conference Center is a smoke-free hotel.

The Berlin Marriott Hotel is in Germany. Although European vacations are generally expensive, your stay in Berlin Marriott is not so. This hotel offers first class accommodations at very irresistible rates. The hotel is also conveniently located near the famous attractions in Berlin. This makes your stay here a strike two in one deal.

Other hotels having international fame because of value for money accommodations are Sheraton Orlando Downtown, Radisson World Gate, Hotel Pointe Rivoli, Silver Springs Hotel, London House Hotel, Holiday Inn Central Plaza, Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing, and Intercontinnental Financial Street Beijing.

Also try Grand Angkasa Hotel (Medan), Best Western Anglo Swiss Hotel, Hotel Du Nord et de l’est, the Hotel Wolcott, Statler Hotel, Sutton Place Suites, and Lourdes Hotel Roissy.

If the hotel is being talked and widely raved about, chances are, the guests were really satisfied. And it will be worth trying it for yourself.

David H. Urmann
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As part of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) project, the hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of one of Asia’s premier capitals. Settled adjacent to the famed 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, the hotel is particularly easy to find and guarantees that guests are at the centre of both the leisure and business aspects of the city.

Accommodation at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur represents the epitome of luxury. The hotel features 643 guestrooms, including 41 elegantly appointed suites and 51 serviced apartments. Thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, the rich woods, plush fabrics and engaging artworks will appeal to the most discerning traveller. Aimed at providing a residential feel, the in-room features include all the luxuries associated with a Mandarin Oriental guestroom and also cater to the businessman, with in-room technology such as fax and modem data ports. Non-smoking rooms are also available.

A new dimension in luxury living, the exclusive Mandarin Oriental Club, highlights seven private Mandarin Oriental Club floors, comprising 148 guest rooms, 10 Club Park Suites and one Presidential Suite. Each of these rooms overlook either the KLCC Park or the city’s impressive skyline.

Along-with in-room registration, some of the various benefits which guests will enjoy are complimentary breakfast; evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Club Lounge; pressing, laundry and dry-cleaning services; use of the Club boardrooms or billiard room and extended late check-out.

Guests at the hotel will also be able to decide from a vast array of innovative cuisine, with six restaurants providing an extensive choice of menus, appealing to every palate and each offering a unique dining experience. Guests can opt for fine Cantonese cuisine at Lai Po Heen which specialises in classic Cantonese delicacies and dim sum, or Contemporary European cuisine with distinctive Asian influence at Pacifica Grill and Bar.

Biba’s Cafe introduces local specialities and international favourites with interactive buffet counters, whilst the Lounge on the Park serves Afternoon tea, snacks and pastries. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing lunch by the pool where light, refreshing Mediterranean fare, in addition to health food selections, are available at Cascade Restaurant and Bar, or savour contemporary Californian-Japanese fare in the serene elegance of Wasabi Bistro.

For those wishing to hold an event at the hotel, the conference and banqueting facilities are unrivalled in the city. The property is home to one of the largest pillar-less Grand Ballroom in Kuala Lumpur and can entertain up to 1,800 guests for a sit-down dinner.

16 function rooms, which can be configured for larger-scale conferences are supported by a wide range of state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, which, added to Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service standards, professional expertise and style for creating successful events, guarantee a function to remember.

The hotel also provides world-class facilities for its business travellers, with a Business Centre equipped with the latest technology and offering a full range of professional secretarial services.

Meanwhile, for the ultimate approach to the well-being of body, mind and soul, the hotel offers fitness and recreational facilities second to none. In addition to an infinity-edge outdoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts and a fully equipped gymnasium, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is also the perfect retreat for rest and rejuvenation with its exclusive health and spa facilities. Guests can choose from a selection of spa, massage and beauty treatments at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental or alternatively relax in Vitality Club’s whirlpool, sauna or steam room.

Its proximity to the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC shopping centre, Petronas Philharmonic Concert Hall and 50-acre park, ensure that the hotel is strategically positioned to offer the most comprehensive and affluent facilities in the city. Twinned with the renowned service and hospitality guaranteed by all Mandarin Oriental hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, the premier business and leisure address in Malaysia welcomes both established and new Mandarin Oriental friends to the Malaysian capital’s finest hotel.

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