Monthly Update – September 2009

September 9, 2009 by Nik  
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From the Blog
Visiting Japan? We’ve got a list of things to do in Tokyo from Andy Hayes, nicely complementing Michelle’s list of things to do in Hokkaido.

We’ve also got a slew of stories on India and the Himalayas this month – from exploring Cape Comorin, India’s Southernmost Tip; Tibet, Roof of the World, and Kathmandu’s 4 Top Attractions.

And top that off, we have a list of 10 Stunning Mountain Attractions in India, ranging from the world-wide famous to the lesser known, serene hilltops and valleys.

From the Web
We all know Dubai is rich, luxurious, glamorous and all that. But this video here is truly the icing on the cake. Simply. Breathtakingly. Epic!

Spot Cool Stuff spotted this photos of towns located perilously close to the edge. Cool photos!

Some very unusual statues here on NerdAbout’s 10 Coolest Statues in the World. A melting silver blue cow? A man measuring the cloud? A shark crashing into the roof of the house? A big thumbs up!

And last, but definitely not least, some facts you had never known about Australia. Kanguru you said? Yups we never knew either.

We are Guardian’s Blog of the Month!

April 19, 2009 by Nik  
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Few of us like Sunday afternoon, for the weekend is over and the workweek looming. But here at Unearthing Asia, we do, as it brings with it a chance for us to look back and recap the week.

The highlight of the week for us here at Unearthing Asia was undoubtedly Tuesday, April 14, 2009. It started with a simple unsuspecting tweet. Whoa! That’s what I call a sweet Easter surprise, thank you very much! We’re thinking of keeping the Blog of the Month badge well towards the end of June, will that be fine I wonder?

From the Blog
Nellie Huang from Wild Junket has been very kind to contribute a story in regards to her experience in Wadi Rum, a Magical Arabian Desert.

I look back with fondness at my culinary adventures from Hong Kong. What a great variety of tasty treats they had!

15 Tips for those of you taking the plunge to live in a foreign, faraway place.

Mich covers Saigon in 4 posts each describing an eventful day, starting with Pho for the President.

And finally, 5 Spiritual Vacations to give your inner-spirit a much needed refreshment, especially designed for Lindsay!

From the Web
The Indie Travel Podcast celebrates its 100th episode, and Craig and Linda celebrate their homecoming after three years of full-time travel.Look at their long list of travels and go green with envy.

The Guardian started a Weekly Travelinks and a new Blog of the Month Award. Follow @benjilanyado on Twitter and tell him about your own travel site.

Another link love, this time from Matador’s Best of the Week. Thanks Ian, Brave New Traveler has always been a source of inspiration for us here at UA!

And finally, Chris Guillebeau from The Art of Nonconformity (another great inspiration) has just released a free e-Book describing his ascend to success. Did I mention it was FREE?