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Slice of heavenly magic
The locals have named Kerala God's Own Country and bill it as a haven for tourism. Though she feels it would be more apt to call it Land Of Heavenly Food, KATIE CHAN does find some exotic moments
Trek through volcano country
The awesome view of an ancient volcano caldera and the challenge of climbing up an active volcano mountain in Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Indonesia, leave RIZAUDDIN IBRAHIM breathless
Fairy in the clouds
Taking a slow cruise kilometres off the North-South Highway, PHILIP LIM stumbles upon a town with an extraordinary name of enchanting proportions
Salubrious choices in Slim River
In a collection of tiny villages surrounding an almost forgotten town in Perak called Slim River, PHILIP LIM makes an unscheduled pit-stop and discovers generations-old traditional snacks
A tale of two resorts
At Datai Bay in Pulau Langkawi, PUTRI ZANINA is caught in a slice of paradise between two luxurious resorts - The Datai and The Andaman - set against the natural attractions of the forest and the sea
Stumbling blocks to Responsible Tourism
A recent Responsible Tourism In Action Workshop provided the background to sustainability principles in tourism
Reward for lodging operators in India
TWO lodgings in India emerged winners of the Responsible Tourism Awards 2009, held recently in Kuala Lumpur. ITC Mughal in Agra won the award for large-size accommodation category while the Sunderbans Jungle Camp in Bali Island, west Bengal won the community-based homestay accommodation category.
Afternoon tea and a chat
When you stay in Alor Setar's Hotel Grand Crystal, come mingle with other guests in the late afternoons over teh tarik and snacks at Sembang Petang Corner. It's on the house, writes ALAN TEH LEAM SENG
what's on
3rd INTERNATIONAL ART EXPO MALAYSIA 2009 (Nov 19-23) Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur. For five days, Internationally renowned artists will exhibit 2,000 breathtaking pieces of their work. The 43 artists come from as far as Spain to take part in this annual event. Entrance is free. Details, call 03-7728 3677 or check out www.artexpomalaysia.com
WHAT'S ON
THE MAGIC HOUR: BARBARA McKAY SOLO SHOW (till Nov 15) Central Market Annexe Gallery, Central Market, Kuala Lumpur. A collection of paintings by this Australian native is brought to life thanks to her visit here a few years ago. Her love affair with the sunny and colourful urbanscapes here stayed with her even after she went back home, resulting in these paintings. Details, call 03-2070 1137 or visit http://www.annexegallery.com

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