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Secret Beaches of Malaysia Malaysia Perhentian Islands, Tioman Island, Langkawi and Penang are popular destinations for a reason. They offer everything a beach lover wants. But for those who are after a bit more adventure, something off the beaten track or just an escape from resort beach lifestyle, we’ve compiled a list of the best hidden treasures of Malaysia. Pulau Mabul Pulau Mabul or Mabul Island is a small island off the southeast coast of Sabah – just 15km away from Sipadan. There’s a fishing village, no cars, no roads and perhaps some of the best muck diving in the world. You can even circumnavigate it on foot! The beaches here are pristine and a perfect place to unwind after a long day snorkeling or diving. If you are lucky you will even catch some turtles laying their eggs on the beach. Getting there: Take a boat from Semporna to Pulau Mabul. Speedboats are around 30 minutes, while ferries take about one and a half hours. Pulau Tiga Pulau Tiga is s...

6 ways to enjoy Macao   Macao was the first and the last European colony in China. It is a diverse, multicultural city that has Cantonese and Portuguese culture. There are more than just casinos and resorts. Let's check out! 1.  Temples & Churches   Macao houses a treasure trove of ancient Chinese temples, which have served as the pivotal places of worship for hundreds of years. By visiting Macao ’ s diverse temples, sightseers can learn more about traditional Chinese beliefs and the city ’ s historical origin as a fishing village.  And, when the Portuguese arrived in Macao more than four and a half centuries ago, they brought Catholicism with them and built many churches and convents. Visit uniquely designed churches and learn more about their fascinating history.   A-Ma Temple already existed before the city of Macao came into being. A-Ma Temple is an exemplary representation of Chinese culture inspired by Confucianism, Taoism,...

K-Drama "Goblin" in Quebec, Canada Quebec, Canada Quebec city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the only fortified castle town in North America. Quebec City, where is the most beautiful city in Canada, was designated a UNESCO heritage site in 1985 and is divided into Upper town and Lower town. K-Drama "Goblin" was filmed in this city! Terrasse Dufferin The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is a 400-meter-long wooden deck walkway along the St. Lawrence River. There are benches all around the St. Lawrence River where you can sit and relax or listen to music played by street musicians. The wooden deck runs through the Citadel to the Abraham plains, where you can ride the Funiculaire to the Lower Town. At night, you can enjoy the atmosphere near the St. Lawrence River as well as the chateau prong. Terrasse Dufferin  is a place where a tombstone of a goblin was photographed in the drama. Plains of Abraham The Abraham plains is the place where the ...

Bombay?! Mumbai!! Mumbai, India   Mumbai, a cosmopolitan metropolis, earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. The island was in turn joined with the neighboring island of Salsette to form Greater Bombay. The city has an estimated metropolitan population of 21 million, making it one of the world’s most populous cities. Mumbai is undoubtedly the commercial capital of India and is one of the predominated port cities in the country. Mumbai’s nature as the most eclectic and cosmolitan Indian city is symbolized in the presence of Bollywood within the city, the centre of the globally-influential Hindi film and TV industries. It is also home to India’s largest slum population.   Though the seven islands that now make up the city have a long record...