Situated in the southern part of India, Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka, and ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in Asia
January 01, 2007
Bangalore: High Tech A-List
Seeing is believing. Here’s a very abbreviated list of some of the high-tech companies that have a significant presence in Bangalore—
January 01, 2007
Bangalore: Getaways
Bangalore has worked hard for all its nicknames—in many ways a huge business park done right, the city also has plenty of places where stressed
January 01, 2007
Shanghai: All the (Best) Tea in China
In Shanghai, tea is much more than a simple and healthy beverage—it’s a healing elixir and way of life. Legend has it that Shen Nong Shi
January 01, 2007
Shanghai: Star of an Awakening Giant
Once a sleepy fishing village, Shanghai is now home to 16 million people and is the epicenter of China’s rip-roaring economy. Today, it’s
January 01, 2007
Shanghai: Get Out of Town
After several days in busy Shanghai attendees may have a yen for some quiet time in the countryside. Luckily, they won't have to go too far, as some
January 01, 2007
Indonesia: A World Unto Itself
With 18,000 islands, a population of more than 200 million people, and some of the most diverse plant and animal life in the world, Indonesia really
January 01, 2007
Indonesia: The Wild World of Borneo
Named Borneo by the Dutch during colonial times, the area comes straight out of a Joseph Conrad novel with its dense rainforests and the longhouse-
January 01, 2007
Indonesia: 10 Must-Sees in Bali
Located between Java and Nusa Tenggara, Bali is known for its volcanic lakes, spectacular rice terraces, tropical beaches, and ancient temples. At
January 01, 2007
South Pacific: Heaven on Earth
Stretching over 11 million square miles of ocean, the 13 island-nations of the South Pacific are a tropical dream come true--perfect for high-end
January 01, 2007
South Pacific: Shopping in Tahiti
Whether shopping for themselves or looking for gifts for friends and family, Tahiti-bound travelers will have plenty of locally made souvenirs to
January 01, 2007
South Pacific: Diving Fiji
A visit to Fiji isn’t complete until you’ve seen it underwater. Often called the soft coral capital of the world, the Fiji islands offer
January 01, 2007
Macau: Big Things in a Small Package
Only 37 miles southwest of Hong Kong, Macau is another superstar Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, and like its neighbor is growing by
January 01, 2007
Macau: Cultural Heritage Sites
Macau has plenty of casinos and culture in store for visitors. The Historic Center of Macau was officially listed as the 31st World Heritage Site by
January 01, 2007
Macau: Of Booms and Visas
Although it may seem tangential to the concerns of a planner, new visa regulations announced in May for Chinese visitors from Guangdong province
January 01, 2007
Sydney: Bright Side of the Rainbow
Australia's oldest and biggest city, Sydney is a microcosm of everything the young country has to offer. Truly an international destination, it mixes
January 01, 2007
Taiwan: Night Markets
To find souvenirs at a bargain or just to see the industriousness of the Taiwanese in action, few off-site excursions are as memorable as a visit to
January 01, 2007
Taiwan: Making Good Meetings
The "Made in Taiwan" stamp is a point of pride on this little island that packs a big economic punch. This is where things get made--products,
January 01, 2007
Taiwan: Mountain Majesties
The peaks here draw nature-lovers, hikers and climbers from all over the world. So, courtesy of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (
January 01, 2007
New Zealand: Middle Earth Anything but Middling
Wizards and trolls aren't everyone's idea of a good time, but most people in the Western world have at least seen trailers for the Lord of the Rings