http://unearthingasia.com Unearthing Asia :: A Travel Zine focusing on Culture, Lifestyle and Attractions all around Asia Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:44:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You’ve heard of the ‘stans, even if you don’t realize it. They are quickly becoming the new backpacker circuit in Central Asia, offering great off-road touring, expansive nature, and that slight twinge of discomfort in not knowing how safe really things are, which the more adventurous travelers just can’t get ... http://unearthingasia.com/crossroad-of-asia/the-stans-part-i-kazakhstan/ As I've often mentioned before, New Zealand is hands down my favorite travel destination so far. It's got great scenery, a laid-back atmosphere and a superb infrastructure that makes it a breeze to just explore and get lost in the country's many beautiful landscapes. For Delicious Baby's Photo Friday, here's ... http://unearthingasia.com/enchanting-oceania/dreaming-of-new-zealand/ No trip is complete without trying out some of the best local food at your choice of destination. When you come to Asia, one of the must-try food is none other than dim sum, a traditional culinary art originated from Southern China that has captured the palates of many, especially ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/a-rough-guide-to-dim-sum/ For our Issue 02 of the magazine, we share with you travel tales from four cities all over Asia – Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Seoul - and much more! Download PDF       Browse Online In this issue + Shanghai Hip + Singapore's Dempsey + The Heart of Seoul + Sydney's Culture Capital + Tasty ... http://unearthingasia.com/news/a-tale-of-four-cities/ Malaysia is home to fabulous street eats and equally tasty restaurants. With various influences from Malay and Chinese traditions, spicy Indian and Nonya dishes, Malaysia offers much to savour in all of its 13 different states and many more cities. The culinary scene is bustling with choices, fueled by this ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/8-must-try-malaysian-food/ Langkawi is home to Malaysia’s legends and a gift of mother nature to its inhabitants. Covered in mystery and natural beauty, the coast-side island is filled with natural attractions and cultural history. Here’s a list of the best attractions in this beautiful little island! [caption id="attachment_2520" align="alignnone" width="590" caption="Photo credit - ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/natural-attractions-%e2%80%93-langkawi/ If you’ve been to Cambodia, you’ll likely have been to Siem Reap to visit the Angkor Wat complex. But there is more to this Asian country than sun-baked ruins and temples galore. Retreat to the south and experience Cambodia’s shore, full of beaches and off-beat sights to be explored. [caption id="attachment_2506" ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/the-cambodian-shore/ The economic centre of Southeast Asia’s rising economic star, Ho Chi Minh City is one of the planet’s most exciting cities, where influences from France collide with the Orient, and where the Vietnam War is remembered like it was yesterday. And with skyscrapers, landmarks and fashion cenres galore, never has ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/7-top-attractions-in-ho-chi-minh-city/ This 429 square kilometer of land is called Koh Chang, or Elephant Island, for a reason. It’s not because of its size, but instead its more to do with the island’s imaginative elephant-like shape. Located in the eastern most province of Thailand, bordering Cambodia, Koh Chang was declared Thailand’s 45th ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/top-attractions-in-koh-chang/ Nobody is entirely sure where the dessert goodness of the Mango Sago originated from. Hong Kong is probably as good a guess as any, with the famed Hui Lao Shan dessert shop sprouting in the island-state at a rate reminiscent to that of Starbucks in the USA. This dessert is now ... http://unearthingasia.com/exotic-south-east/mango-sago-hong-kong-goodness-in-singapore/