Tag: asian culture
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Can’t Start Your Day Without Coffee? You Have Indonesia To Thank; Specifically the Island of Java
First of all, did you know that coffee grows on trees? What we know as coffee beans are actually coffee seeds from a fruit called a “cherry” that grows on tall coffee trees in more than 70 different countries.…
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Cobra Blood: An Indonesian Aphrodisiac
You may not know it, but there are lots of reasons to drink cobra blood. Don’t believe us? Just ask the US Marines who partook during in-depth jungle survival training, or “Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern, who tipped back a glass just for the taste of it.…
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The Haunted Hotels of Bangkok
Thailand hosts more than 27 million visitors a year, with many of them at least passing through the bustling capital city of Bangkok. Remarkably, large numbers of these visitors who stay in Bangkok hotels might end up encountering another kind of visitor: the paranormal kind. …
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Five of the Wildest Festivals in the Already-Wild Party Paradise of Thailand
Thailand knows how to party. The tropical paradise has become a major recreation destination for both locals and tourists looking for incredible experiences. For a festival to stick out in such a party-packed environment, it must be absolutely incredible. Here are five of the wildest:…