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		<title><![CDATA[Quirky & Adventurous: 7 Unconventional things to do in Busan, South Korea]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Check out our picks for places to go without being overrun by tourists!
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		<title><![CDATA[What to expect from Ocean Park Hong Kong's biggest summer Carribbean bash]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Make a splash at Ocean Park’s biggest summer festival, the Summer Carnimal!
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/ultimate-travel-guide-48-hours-hong-kong-217514.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;headed to Hong Kong soon&#60;/a&#62;, hear us out.&#160;The land of the sparkling skylines and scrumptious dim sum will be hosting its biggest summer festival, the Summer Carnimal, at the iconic Ocean Park!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;From now until 2 September 2018, Hong Kong&#8217;s unique home-grown theme park will host an electrifying Carribean-style summer fiesta with&#160;animal-themed parades, authentic Caribbean and South American cultural shows, synchronised swimming performances, water parks, and more. In short, it&#039;s &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/kid-friendly-staycation-singapore-251447.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;the perfect family-friendly extravaganza.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Caribbean-style Fiestas&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-320587&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-320587 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/night-parade-002-1024x674.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;674&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Taking centre stage are the&#160;&#60;strong&#62;Caribbean Summer Parade and Caribbean Summer Night Parade&#60;/strong&#62;, where you&#039;ll get to feast your eyes on performers in colourful and creative costumes themed after wildlife, alongside stilt walkers and energetic musicians. Come dusk, they&#039;ll&#160;change into light-up costumes for a whole new illuminating parade experience!&#60;br /&#62; &#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Splash Away at the Whiskers Wet &#38;amp; Foam Bash&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Other must-visit attractions within the Summer Carnimal include the &#60;strong&#62;Whiskers Wet &#38;amp; Foam Bash&#60;/strong&#62;, where families can splash away the heat and cool down with colourful fountains and water screen arches. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine &#38;amp; Caribbean-style Delicacies&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;If all the adrenaline gets you hungry, you can choose to eat your way through &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/famous-hong-kong-restaurants-you-can-find-in-singapore-307923.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;delicious Chinese cuisine&#60;/a&#62; at the &#60;strong&#62;Exquisite Summer Delicacies&#60;/strong&#62; selection, where guests can choose from over 100 delectable summer dishes.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-320588&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-320588 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/group-shot-2-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;These include a Chinese menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Chan Kwok-keung, as well as a selection of Caribbean-style summer food and drink specialities. 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		<title><![CDATA[Lonely Planet reveals the 10 best destinations in Asia to visit in 2018]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Don't know about you, but we're making this our travel bible for 2018. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/lonelyplanetuzbekistan-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/lonelyplanetuzbekistan-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/these-are-asias-best-coffee-cities-according-to-lonely-planet-309271.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Lonely Planet&#60;/a&#62; has just revealed its&#60;strong&#62; 2018 Best in Asia&#60;/strong&#62; list, a collection of 10 of the best destinations to visit in the continent for the year. 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		<title><![CDATA[7 Stunning hotel swimming pools in Singapore we'd readily dip into any day]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Can't jet-set off for a tropical vacay just yet? Take a dip into these 7 stunning hotel pools right here in Singapore. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[6 Stunning beachfront resorts to check out in Phu Quoc, Vietnam]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		Time to book your next getaway to Vietnam's paradise island.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		Whoever says Singapore is just a concrete jungle? <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[7 Design-led hotels in Singapore for the ultimate aesthetic staycation]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 09:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		A real treat for interior design enthusiasts looking for that perfect weekend getaway.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[6 Underrated islands in Cambodia to check out for your next getaway]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2018 02:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		Visit these stunning islands of this hidden gem in Southeast Asia.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Bangkok Bookworm: Top 8 independent bookstores you have to visit in Bangkok]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 11:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lim Han]]></dc:creator>
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		<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Mouthwatering vegan cafes to visit in Ubud, Bali]]></title>
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		If you're a vegan and you haven't been to Ubud, you're truly missing out.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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