Tourists can choose to proceed to the surfing Mecca of Mentawai Islands, or to the hiking trails of Bukittinggi and the Kerinci Seblat National Park, without using Padang as an access point. Nevertheless, because Padang has a nice beach, distinctive culture and architecture, delicious delicacies, and friendly people, many tourists do not mind arriving a little late in their major destinations just to experience Padang. The capital city of West Sumatra, Padang has cheap beachfront hotels and numerous restaurants and street vendors offering tasty treats such as rendang sapi (spicy curried beef) and ayam pop (popcorn-like chicken bits). Museum...
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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.
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