Taiwan, located in Southeast Asia, was historically known as the Island of Formosa. It is a sovereign country, even though its sovereignty is limited and is not recognized internationally. This unique condition is due to the fact that after World War II, in 1949, the government of the ROC took refuge in Taiwan, due toContinue reading “TAIPEI: THE TAIWANESE CAPITAL OF CHINESE-JAPANESE INFLUENCES”
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PART ONE – HONG KONG: THE ASIAN SPIRIT AND THE COLONIAL PAST COME WITH MODERNITY.
There are two very interesting cities that you have an opportunity to visit in Asia. Both are part of the People’s Republic of China, although at present they maintain a particular regime, since they are Special Administrative Regions, which due to their colonial past enjoy a certain autonomy. I suppose you have already realized thatContinue reading “PART ONE – HONG KONG: THE ASIAN SPIRIT AND THE COLONIAL PAST COME WITH MODERNITY.”
SINGAPURA: THE CITY OF LIONS
Have you ever been to the City of Lions?
BALI: A DESTINATION TO DIVE WITH THE MANTA RAYS AND OTHER ADVENTURES
Bali offers an unusual adventure to visitors, including scuba diving with manta rays, incredibly fascinating animals.
FOLLOWING THE MEKONG RIVER TO LUANG PRABANG IN LAOS
Buddha said once before Luang Prabang was created that one day this place, full of lush forests on the banks of the Mekong River, would become a shining city.