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Fun in Manila from insane pool parties to trapeze
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Parties, beaches, beds and spa escapes in humming Goa
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White sand beaches, dives, and top beds in Palawan
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22 must-dos in Taipei - a nonstop madcap whimsical tour
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The mausoleum of Mao Zedong is the central attraction at sprawling Tian An Men Square. Bring along a good selfie stick. You'll need it in the press of bodies as the tourist buses roll in.
CHINA / MEETINGS Sanya, where banished mandarins disappeared, flaunts Miss World cardShanghai business hotels, the top Sanya fun guide and Xian, Shenzhen corporate meetings, family fun in Guilin, the best Beijing business hotels, and Guangzhou Canton Fair TOP CITIES Can you sleep in a container in KL?Manila business hotels review, a Bangkok shopping guide, tips for Macau fun guide, Singapore shopping guide, the best of Hong Kong business hotels, Seoul, Dubai, Tokyo, and Saigon SOUTH ASIA Churchill hated Bangalore but...Sri Lanka resorts review, hot Gulmarg ski resorts, more on Mumbai business hotels, top tips for fun in Colombo, Goa resorts review. More Kathmandu and Yangon. EDITOR'S RANT Travel: it's the fear factor
AIRLINES Widest economy seats and WiFi picksFrequent flyer perks get squeezed, widest seats in economy, the widest business class seats to Asia, and how Small Asian airlines have opened up the region. Plus the A380 vs B787. ADVENTURE Angkor fun guide to beds and templesPhnom Penh, a detailed Asian cruises review, wickedly good Tioman dives, an insightful Sabah fun guide to jungle adventure plus breathless Himalayan treks in Ladakh and Nepal treks around Annapurna. Plus Bhutan fun guide. FAMILY ESCAPES Amazing Saigon stays for all pocketsThe best Asian child-friendly hotels, a big Bali fun guide, top Vietnam beach resorts, a detailed Bali resorts review, with a Penang spa resorts wrap, Hawaii, and some Sanya sizzle. SPA ESCAPES Taiwan spa hideawaysTaiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Plus our Taipei business hotels review. ISLANDS Best Palawan resorts, divesPlus our Cebu resorts review for lovers, divers and an exotic Maldives resorts review for all tastes. Boracay dives.
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Bali's sacred Mt Agung continues to rumble with heightened seismic activity. On 24 September 2017, authorities called for the evacuation of all within a 12km radius. The revered Besakih Temple on its flanks is closed.
