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		<title><![CDATA[8 Most colourful cities in the world to add onto your travel bucket list]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		Go for the ‘gram - but stay for all its beauty and local attractions!
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		<title><![CDATA[Asia tops list of world's 10 most expensive cities for expats in 2018]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 05:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-318293&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-318293 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/hongkong-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Ever wondered how expensive being an expat can be in some cities? Here&#039;s a clue: in &#60;a href=&#34;https://mobilityexchange.mercer.com/Portals/0/Content/Rankings/rankings/col2018a123987/index.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;a newly released 2018 survey by Mercer&#60;/a&#62;, the world&#039;s most expensive cities have been revealed. And according to the survey, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/offbeat-destinations-underrated-asian-cities-put-travel-list-101636.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Asian cities&#60;/a&#62; are fast becoming the most costly destinations for expats.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;At the top of the list is &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/cocktail-bars-hong-kong-269040.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Hong Kong&#60;/a&#62;, which also topped the list in 2016. This comes as no surprise, considering how a recent article on CNN revealed that a single parking space in the city can cost residents a whooping SGD760,000.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Singapore came in at #4, with Tokyo and Seoul at #2 and #5 on the list respectively, meaning that Asian cities are officially now the top 5 most expensive cities for expats. 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		<title><![CDATA[6 Places to have an unforgettable farmstay experience in Japan]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		If you're planning a trip to Japan, veer off the beaten path and immerse yourself in an unforgettable farmstay experience. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Our neighbourhood guide to the most hipster districts in Singapore]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 04:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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								<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/7/2018/05/katong-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/7/2018/05/katong-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 class=&#34;p1&#34;&#62;Let&#039;s face it: there are those days when you want to get out of the house and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/singapore-events/weekly-events/exciting-events-singapore-24-may-313495.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;unwind.&#60;/a&#62;&#160;But what&#039;s there to do when you&#039;re sick of your neighbourhood malls and none of your friends is free? 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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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		If you're a reading enthusiast, Bangkok is just the place for you.<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/7/2018/05/bangkokbookstoresunsplash-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/7/2018/05/bangkokbookstoresunsplash-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;Bangkok - the land of&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/shopping-guide/shopping-inspiration-20-dresses-suit-silhouettes-222083.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; shopping sprees&#60;/a&#62; and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/cheap-booze-10-affordable-bars-work-drinks-97394.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;affordable eats&#60;/a&#62;. After all, think of the iconic Chatuchak Market and Siam Paragon. Why else do the masses flock there? &#60;em&#62;Wrong&#60;/em&#62;. Now, we&#039;re giving you one more reason to fly to that vibrantly hectic capital. All you bookworms out there, you&#039;re going to want &#039;in&#039; on this piece of news. Night markets and mega malls aside, Bangkok is home to a ton of independent&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-hipster-cafes-bali-249114.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; indie&#60;/a&#62; bookstores. Not only are they brimming with a truckload of enthralling and intellectual reads, most of these stores are armed with comfy furniture for visitors to while their time away with a good book. Some stores even double up as&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/top-10-vegan-cafes-in-ubud-312361.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; cafes&#60;/a&#62; which serve up lip-smacking nosh and beverages to cater to hungry stomachs.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re planning a trip to Bangkok and have some empty space on your itinerary, why not fill it up with some intellectual activity by heading to any of the bookstores in the gallery above? We&#039;ve a compiled a list of 8 for you to choose from! Whether you&#039;re a history geek or art enthusiast, we&#039;ve got something for everybody.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Lim Han&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/6-michelin-starred-thai-restaurants-in-bangkok-wed-heartily-recommend-305770.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;6 Michelin-starred Thai restaurants in Bangkok we&#8217;d heartily recommend&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/hipster-districts-spots-bangkok-293514.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Off the Radar: 5 Up-and-coming hipster spots &#38;amp; districts in Bangkok&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;&#34; href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/career-advice/networking/coworking-bangkok-269325.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;9 Amazing co-working spaces in Bangkok to check out&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/top-8-bookstores-bangkok-312814.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/top-8-bookstores-bangkok-312814.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bubble Hotels: The incredible hotel trend that lets you sleep under the stars]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Yes folks, 'bubble hotels' are officially a thing - and they're definitely floating top of the list as our favourite hotel trend to date.  <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/7/2018/05/bubblehotelmauritius-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/7/2018/05/bubblehotelmauritius-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;Offbeat travel options&#160;are certainly gaining traction as the travel trend of the 2010s. After all, you&#039;re probably no stranger to the likes of &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/best-glamping-sites-near-singapore-212894.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;glamping&#60;/a&#62;, &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/hidden-treehouses-malaysia-284585.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;treetop hotels&#60;/a&#62;, and&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/green-hotels-southeast-asia-257362.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; eco-lodges&#60;/a&#62;. Designed to let you immerse in nature without quite leaving your material comforts behind, they&#039;ve certainly been a buzzworthy hotel and travel trend in recent years.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Now, here&#039;s a new wave of hotels that are leaving us albeit &#60;em&#62;bubbling&#60;/em&#62; with excitement:&#60;strong&#62; bubble hotels. &#60;/strong&#62;Now,&#160;&#039;bubble hotels&#039; are exactly what you&#039;d imagine them to be: see-through, dome-shaped accommodation with unhampered views of its surroundings.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We were first acquainted with the idea of a bubble hotel when heard about the Buubble&#60;strong&#62; Iceland&#60;/strong&#62;. Aptly dubbed the &#34;Five Million Star Hotel&#34; for its unparalleled views of the star-speckled night sky, these bubble hotels resemble inflatable igloos and were quickly touted as the perfect spot to&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/off-map-travel-brings-northern-lights-125033.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; catch the Northern Lights&#60;/a&#62;. In short, pretty spectacular stuff.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;But if flying to the North Pole is out of your means, fret not; there&#039;s one closer to home. Called the &#60;strong&#62;Bubble Hotel Bali,&#60;/strong&#62; this bubble retreat in &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/8-affordable-hotels-infinity-pools-bali-271814.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Uluwatu&#60;/a&#62; is just a stone&#039;s throw away from the Indian Ocean. &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/wabi-sabi-the-japanese-decor-trend-that-will-be-huge-in-2018-300784.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Minimalism is the modus operandi here.&#160;&#60;/a&#62;Each bubble hotel is designed with a transparent domed exterior which &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/8-spectacular-southeast-asia-hotel-room-views-from-bed-302205.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;offers views of the breathtaking ocean, and a bed&#60;/a&#62; - but nothing else.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Talk about escaping into your own perfect little bubble. Browse the gallery above for 8 incredible bubble hotels we&#039;re absolutely lusting over!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/africa/10-instagrammable-luxury-riads-in-marrakech-morocco-that-are-the-stuff-of-dreams-304280.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;8 Instagrammable luxury riads in Marrakech, Morocco that are the stuff of dreams&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/architectural-genius-15-best-design-hotels-in-china-that-are-absolutely-jaw-dropping-305591.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; Architectural Genius: 9 Design hotels in China that are absolutely jaw-dropping&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/bvlgari-hotel-tokyo-will-open-in-2022-310250.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Bvlgari will be opening a new luxury hotel in Tokyo&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/8-bubble-hotels-in-the-world-312222.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/8-bubble-hotels-in-the-world-312222.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[No Filter Needed: 10 Colour palettes of the world's most beautiful destinations]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 05:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
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								<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/7/2018/05/04_france-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/7/2018/05/04_france-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;Of all the works of art that humanity has created, none of them quite match up to the spectacular visuals that nature can provide. The world&#8217;s landscapes offer incredible colours and beauty, and we want to celebrate the best that nature has to offer with these colour palettes.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We&#8217;ve selected 10 of the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/new-unesco-world-heritage-sites-visit-2018-286463.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;most iconic&#60;/a&#62; and&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/beautiful-places-add-bucket-list-209352.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; beautiful places from around the world&#60;/a&#62; to create these palettes, from the&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/10-most-beautiful-mountains-in-the-world-170781.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; glacial whites and blues of Icelandic caves&#60;/a&#62; to the&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/green-hotels-southeast-asia-257362.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; lush greenery&#60;/a&#62; of Japanese bamboo to the rich reds and browns of an American canyon.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Whether you&#8217;re looking for a place to visit or seeking inspiration for your next artistic endeavour, we hope these colour palettes have offered plenty of natural inspiration. Which one strikes your fancy?&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;This article is contributed by &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.expedia.ca/travelblog/10-striking-colour-palettes-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-places/?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Expedia&#60;/a&#62;.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/10-stunning-colour-palettes-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-destinations-311344.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/10-stunning-colour-palettes-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-destinations-311344.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[7 Reasons why Papua New Guinea should be your next holiday destination]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 03:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		Thought you could never visit Papua New Guinea? Let us tell you just why it has to be your next holiday destination.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[6 Impressive luxury hotels in the world that used to be prisons]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 03:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Make no mistake - these hotels certainly raise the bar.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Mind-blowing sailing trips in Southeast Asia you should take at least once]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 02:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		NSFW: These places are so gorgeous they’ll make you suffer from severe distraction issues. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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