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Category Archives: Asia

Peaceful regions of Afghanistan talk tourism

It’s a sign of peace returning to a war-torn nation. Believe it or not, at least two regions of Afghanistan are gearing up for tourists.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 2, 2011Posted inAfghanistan, Asia, Blog, DestinationsTags:Asia4 Comments on Peaceful regions of Afghanistan talk tourism

The Dressmaker of Khair Khana

This is a story of a journey of transformation for young Afghan woman Kamila Sidiqi who defied the Taliban to start a successful tailoring business that would create jobs and hope for 100 neighbourhood women, and save many more from starvation.

Posted bytraveltasterMay 23, 2011Posted inAfghanistan, Asia, Blog, BooksTags:BooksLeave a comment on The Dressmaker of Khair Khana

Global tourism is even bigger than oil exports

The business volume of global tourism equals or even surpasses that of oil exports, ‎food products or automobiles. Now that I have your attention, read on.

Posted bytraveltasterMay 14, 2011Posted inAsia, Blog, Destinations, Rest of the WorldTags:Greece, India1 Comment on Global tourism is even bigger than oil exports

The nitty gritty of velvety Vietnamese coffee

The French dunked buttered baguettes into their coffee and the servants, who were Vietnamese, would taste the dregs back in the kitchen. Bet you didn’t know that.

Posted bytraveltasterApril 30, 2011Posted inAsia, Blog, Drink, Food, VietnamTags:Coffee, Drink, Food, Hanoi, VietnamLeave a comment on The nitty gritty of velvety Vietnamese coffee

Movies that make us pack our bags

Films inspire us to travel. The Lord of the Rings Triology revealed New Zealand’s dramatic scenery, Gandhi unleashed a generation of backpackers on India, and Thailand is about to get a whole lot more drunks with The Hangover Part 2.

Posted bytraveltasterApril 27, 2011Posted inAsia, Australasia, Blog, Destinations, France, New Zealand, United StatesTags:India, New York, New Zealand, Paris1 Comment on Movies that make us pack our bags

A tale of travel and tragedy in Thailand

Three young New Zealanders went to northern Thailand for an idyllic holiday. All three got very sick and one died. Her death remains unexplained.

Posted bytraveltasterApril 25, 2011Posted inAsia, Australasia, Blog, Destinations, New Zealand, ThailandTags:New Zealand3 Comments on A tale of travel and tragedy in Thailand

The Windup Girl

American writer Paolo Bacigalupi’s debut novel, The Windup Girl, is both a heart-stopping dystopian thriller and a razor-sharp vision of our near future.

Posted bytraveltasterApril 22, 2011Posted inAsia, Blog, BooksTags:Bangkok, BooksLeave a comment on The Windup Girl

Taste incredible India, from $A1,698

The eight-day Indian Experience explores the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three most visited cities in the country’s northwest, from $A1,698 per person twin share.

Posted bytraveltasterApril 21, 2011Posted inAsia, Blog, Deals, IndiaTags:IndiaLeave a comment on Taste incredible India, from $A1,698

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