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5 Stunning Seasonal Homes Of The Stars

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When the fall/winter seasons get cold, we all let our minds wander to warmer places. Just because we may not have the financial fundage to own a home for every season, does not mean we cannot live vicariously through the stars.

Celebrities often own a home for almost every occasion, and their lavish tastes are just what our dreams seek. Seasonal homes are the stuff of dreams for most middle-class Americans. Let your mind indulge itself in the dream for a moment, and check out these five stunning seasonal homes of the stars. [Read more…]

Funniest and Weirdest Japanese Game Shows

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Themes and topics explored in Japanese shows are quite diverse – from their animes to variety shows – but Japanese game shows have always caught the attention of international masses. See a viral video of a game show on your Facebook feed and it would be no surprise that it is a Japanese game show. If you’re tired of the usual Family Feud and Jeopardy-esque game shows, you could find some of funniest – and weirdest – game shows in Japan. It is known that Japanese game shows are quite unique – some are quite brilliant, some are weird, and some are just downright gross. Listed down below are some of the funniest and weirdest Japanese game shows seen on TV. [Read more…]

Amazing Places You Should Visit In The Asia Pacific Region

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The next time you go on a vacation, stray from the usual touristy destinations and go on an adventure. Explore the unfamiliar and see exotic places seldom featured by travel websites and brochures. There are so many virgin places that have not been spoilt by the commerce of the tourism industry. Here are five spots on the Asia Pacific map you should put on your next holiday list.

Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan

Bhutan - Taktsang Monastery "Tiger´s nest"

Bhutan is a tiny kingdom lost in the vastness of India and China. Ten kilometers outside of Paro is the Taktsang Hermitage , or Tiger’s Nest. It hangs on a cliff 100 meters high overlooking the Paro valley. Taktsang Monastery was built around a cave in 1692. Tales have it that this sacred temple is where Guru Padmasambhava, or Guru Rimpoche, meditated back in the 8th century. He is known as the Bhutan’s Father of Buddhism.

Getting to the monastery (also called Tiger’s Lair) demands grit and determination but the effort is worth it. The place is breathtakingly glorious and peaceful, it’s like a piece of heaven – great for meditating and de-stressing.

The DMZ and House of Sharing in South Korea

These two places take you back in history to South Korea’s tragic past.

The Demilitarized Zone, a four-km wide buffer zone that separates South Korea from its terrifying counterpart North Korea, is an intense experience where you’ll experience real fear. American, North and South Korean soldiers patrol the borders and a tightly controlled tour is best for the weak of heart. Two villages sit at the DMZ, the Freedom Village of South Korea, and the Propaganda Village of North Korea, names given to them by the Americans. [Read more…]