This bucolic village at the mouth of the Sungai Miri River is a jump-off portal to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mulu National Park and known to seasoned travelers for its amazing gorges, virgin rainforests, thriving wildlife and its oil deposits found since in 1910 on Canada Hill. At present, Miri is a pulsating resort area boasting the unspoilt Hawaii Beach and Taman Selera. Around the town, visitors can see a contrast between the old town with its shop houses, temples of San Ching Tian and Tuak Pek Kong and the local market (Tamu...
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Bargain hunting - Flea markets around the world
Flea markets are becoming more and more popular all over the world. Not just about bargain hunting, these places capture in nutshell the essence and the vibe of the country. Despite glittering malls shopping centers, some travelers still troop to the flea markets for unique souvenirs.
A million lights descend on Varanasi
A five-day celebration that swings between the solemn and the festive, Diwali in Varanasi has become an annual spectacle that makes this city in Northern India light up. Tourists not only encounter a rich cultural tradition but also a profound sense of man's innate capacity to do good
Pull the plug on Panda?
As the symbol of China and the logo of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, panda gets a special treatment in wildlife conservation efforts. Chris Packham believes it's time to invest the money funding the pandas elsewhere. HelloWorld examines whether pandas are worth keeping, despite the cost.
Technology inspires volunteering
After typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have been used to dispatch information on relief organizations, evacuation sites and supplies needed by flood victims. Hello World checks on technology's role in disaster alleviation and prevention.