The Rise of K-Beauty The Rise of K-Beauty (image credits: unsplash) K-Beauty, short for Korean beauty, has become a worldwide sensation, capturing the imagination of beauty lovers everywhere. Unlike traditional beauty trends, K-Beauty focuses on flawless skin, gentle routines, and a sense of fun with its playful packaging and innovative products. The numbers are nothing …
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Have a look at the best travel ideas and posts about Asia.
The palette of impressive landscapes ranges from the ice giants of the Himalayas, tropical rainforests, majestic volcanoes, fascinating river courses to the palm-fringed dream beaches of Thai islands.
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In addition, Asia is home to an almost unmanageable abundance of advanced civilizations.
Among them are such famous names as the Taj Mahal in India, Komodo, the “Island of Dragons” and the temple complexes of Borobudur in Indonesia, the imperial city of Kyoto in Japan, the temples and palaces of Angkor in Cambodia, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army of China or the old town of Hoi An in Vietnam.
The Mind-Blowing Origins of Capsule Hotels The Mind-Blowing Origins of Capsule Hotels (image credits: unsplash) Capsule hotels first burst onto the scene in Osaka, Japan, in 1979, and their concept was as radical then as it is practical now. Designed for people who needed a bed without the luxury price tag, these hotels stacked sleeping …
The Eternal City: A Place of Death or Life? The Eternal City: A Place of Death or Life? (image credits: pixabay) Varanasi, sometimes called the “Eternal City,” is wrapped in the belief that it is more than just a place to die—it’s where the journey of the soul finds its final rest. People from all …
Rising from Poverty: A Changing Economic Landscape Rising from Poverty: A Changing Economic Landscape (image credits: pixabay) Bangladesh has seen remarkable progress in reducing poverty over the past decade. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the national poverty rate dropped to 18.7% in 2023, compared to 31.5% in 2010. However, this improvement masks deep …
The Surge of Insect Street Foods in 2024 The Surge of Insect Street Foods in 2024 (image credits: wikimedia) In 2024, China’s urban night markets have seen a 30% increase in vendors selling insect-based snacks, according to a March 2024 survey published by the Chinese Culinary Association. Dishes featuring silkworm pupae, grasshoppers, and bamboo worms …
The Echoes of Ancient Civilizations The Echoes of Ancient Civilizations (image credits: wikimedia) Imagine standing before a sandstone cliff carved with mysterious tombs, each bearing silent witness to a civilization lost to time. AlUla’s historical roots run deep, tracing back more than 2,000 years. It was once a vital crossroads for caravans journeying along the …
The Eternal City: A Place of Death or Life? The Eternal City: A Place of Death or Life? (image credits: pixabay) Varanasi, sometimes called the “Eternal City,” is wrapped in the belief that it is more than just a place to die—it’s where the journey of the soul finds its final rest. People from all …
The Spiritual Heartbeat of Varanasi The Spiritual Heartbeat of Varanasi (image credits: wikimedia) Varanasi, known as Kashi or the City of Light, pulses with an energy that many describe as otherworldly. It is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roots stretching back more than 3,000 years. For Hindus, Varanasi is the holiest …
The Unstoppable Pulse of Varanasi’s Streets The Unstoppable Pulse of Varanasi’s Streets (image credits: wikimedia) Every day, nearly 1.2 million people navigate the narrow lanes of Varanasi, a city where chaos is not just a backdrop but a way of life. The city’s latest municipal data from March 2024 highlights a 15% increase in road …
Scorpions on a Stick Scorpions on a Stick (image credits: wikimedia) Crunchy, savory, and downright daring, scorpions on a stick are one of the boldest street snacks you’ll encounter in China’s bustling night markets. In places like Beijing and Xi’an, rows of live scorpions wiggle on skewers before being plunged into hot oil and fried …