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My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part Two

My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part Two

This is the second part of my weekend trip to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia, reimagined as two legs of The Amazing Race.
My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part One

My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part One

Last weekend, I took a quick trip from Singapore to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. Here is what happened on my trip, presented as a fictional leg on The Amazing Race.
Picture of the Week: Water Cube (Beijing, China)

Picture of the Week: Water Cube (Beijing, China)

This week's Picture of the Week is of the Beijing National Aquatics Center, better known as the Water Cube. It was the site of the aquatics (swimming and diving) competitions at the 2008 Olympics.
Visiting Olympic Stadiums: A Travel Mission

Visiting Olympic Stadiums: A Travel Mission

When I travel, there are a lot of things I try to look out for. But there's one particular travel goal that perhaps sets me apart from many other travelers. I love visiting Olympic stadiums.
Picture of the Week: Olympiapark and Olympiaturm München (Munich, Germany)

Picture of the Week: Olympiapark and Olympiaturm München (Munich, Germany)

This week's Picture of the Week is the Olympic Park and Olympic Tower in Munich, used during the 1972 Summer Olympics.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Eastern and Oriental Express (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Eastern and Oriental Express (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Eastern and Oriental Express (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Bird’s Nest National Stadium (Beijing, China)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Bird’s Nest National Stadium (Beijing, China)

Picture of the Week: Bird’s Nest National Stadium (Beijing, China)
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sunset in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sunset in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)

Picture of the Week: Sunset in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Break Dancer Ride at Frühlingsfest (Munich, Germany)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Break Dancer Ride at Frühlingsfest (Munich, Germany)

Picture of the Week: Break Dancer Ride at Frühlingsfest (Munich, Germany)
5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back to Bangkok

5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back to Bangkok

Bangkok is my first trip of 2012. This would be my fifth trip to the Thai capital since I first visited in February 2010. Here are some reasons why I keep going back to this city.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Bavarian State Chancellery (Munich, Germany)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Bavarian State Chancellery (Munich, Germany)

The Bavarian State Chancellery (in German: Bayerische Staatskanzlei) is located on the eastern side of the Hofgarten in Munich. The central part of the building, including the dome, was part of the Bavarian Army Museum which was built in 1905 by Ludwig Mellinger. The rest of the building was destroyed during World War II, but...
7 Things to Do in Singapore in January 2012

7 Things to Do in Singapore in January 2012

A new year is about to begin, and if you find yourself in Singapore on the first month of the year, here are a few events you can look forward to during your stay here.