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The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia. It is an archipelago of 7,107 islands and lies between Taiwan and Indonesia. he Philippines has two official languages: English and Filipino. Filipino is mainly based on the Tagalog language, with heavy Spanish and English influences. Tagalog is a relative of Malay. Independent travelers who like to wander off the beaten track, and do not mind doing without the conveniences of running water and the like, will find plenty to fascinate them in the countryside and coastal parts of the Philippines; albeit without the assistance of guide books. The Philippines is one of the few places left in the world where adventurers can wander through tribal lands, unfettered by modern interferences. Travelers are however advised to follow the current safety advice on areas to avoid.
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Asia Travel InformationOrientation Of Hong KongHong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city. Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Getting In & Out Of Hong KongThere are for basic way of getting in to Hong Kong that is by Air, Train, Sea & Bus; which is basic mode of transportation for getting into a country. 1. By Air Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines ferry passengers to 140 locations around the world. The gateway When To Visit Hong KongSubtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average Asia NewsAsia's 'grim view on drug crime'Asia's 'grim view on drug crime' HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- At dawn on Friday, a hangman at Changi Prison in Singapore placed a hood over the head of drug trafficker Van Nguyen, put a noose around his neck and opened a trap door in a "long-drop" procedure that killed the Barclays Capital counts on strong Asia growthBarclays Capital counts on strong Asia growth Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of Barclays , is counting on Asian revenue growth of at least 25 percent a year, Chief Executive Bob Diamond said on Sunday, as the banks overseas businesses now make up about half of its total profits. Barclays Capital Asia's second budget airline terminal opens with a whisperAsia's second budget airline terminal opens with a whisper Asia's second budget airline terminal opened Sunday at Changi Airport with only one airline using it, but authorities expressed optimism that more would follow. Tiger Airways, backed by Singapore Airlines and the government's investment arm Temasek Holdings, is the only one to STOCKS NEWS ASIA-Markets mixed, commodity stocks shineSTOCKS NEWS ASIA-Markets mixed, commodity stocks shine Asian stock markets were mixed on Tuesday but commodity companies such as global miner BHP Billiton (BHP.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) and energy developer INPEX Holdings (1605.T: Quote, Profile, Research) rose on the back of a surge in metals and oil prices. Copper and zinc Ogilvy-Stuart is NASDAQs new Asia-Pacific headOgilvy-Stuart is NASDAQs new Asia-Pacific head The Nasdaq stock market has hired James Ogilvy-Stuart as its Asia-Pacific head. According to an official release issued today, Ogilvy-Stuart will be based in Hong Kong and be responsible for NASDAQs new listings business throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Ogilvy-Stuart takes up his position on July Huawei to See Sharp Sales Rise in AsiaHuawei to See Sharp Sales Rise in Asia Huawei Technologies, the biggest telecom equipment maker in China, announced on June 21 that it expects contract sales for the southern Asia-Pacific region to grow 55 percent to USD 2 billion this year. Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world for ANZ embarks on new Asia pushANZ embarks on new Asia push ANZ Bank is stepping up its push into Asia, with plans to begin exporting staff and technology to markets as far afield as Cambodia and Vietnam, while also eyeing a return to the potentially lucrative Indian market. Barely two weeks into his new role as ANZ Pacific vital to Asia's interestsPacific vital to Asia's interests While the developing countries of Asia Pacific as a whole achieved average growth rates of over 6% in 2005, with China and India generating over 8%, most Pacific island developing countries on average managed just 3%. This was barely above the growth rate of the population Asia to get Tsunami Warning System by July, UN promisesAsia to get Tsunami Warning System by July, UN promises Countries affected by the South Asian tsunami should have a warning system against sea surges in place by July, UN Under Secretary Jan Egeland said Monday, as officials took nations to task for failing to prepare civilians for a potential future Asia's taut job market triggers price concernAsia's taut job market triggers price concern It's a good time to be job hunting in Asia. The number of new jobs created in Singapore is at its highest since 1997, Taiwan's unemployment rate is at a five-year low, Thailand's is near record lows and wages in Hong Kong are rising. But that |
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