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Bangkok cracking down on littering

If you're traveling to Bangkok, Thailand anytime soon, make sure you aren't trashy. Of course, don't only mean to not dress provocatively, but to throw away your trash. Residents and tourists will be fined starting De…
Jakarta Fashion Week 2009: Hannie Hananto

Designer Hannie Hananto shared her fashion at Jakarta Fashion Week. What are your thoughts on her stuff?
Has Black Friday become an American Thanksgiving tradition?

Black Friday has almost become a black plague for your wallet. It is the biggest shopping day in history for Americans. For some reason, the day after Thanksgiving has become a capitalist holiday for companies to offer…
Jakarta Fashion Week 2009: Dian Pelangi

One newcomer who made a big splash at this year's Jakarta Fashion Week was young designer Dian Pelangi. She is only 18. What are your thoughts on Dain Pelangi's designs?
Nude Statues in Paris, France

Image Source Here I am. The city of art, of enlightenment, of love. (Which reminds me that my boyfriend and I are going to be in Europe for the next five weeks, so I probably won't be posting as much.) And everywh…
My Bucket List: Recreating Abbey Road

This is something I'd like to add to my Bucket list. I want to take a picture just like the Beatles did. But I want it like the "I am Sam" way with the balloons! More cute Abbey Road parodies:
Suan Lum Night Bazaar In Bangkok

I planned to visit the oh-so-famous Chatuchak a.k.a JJ Market but it opens only on weekends. It was pretty disappointing. So, if you are unfortunate enough to travel to Bangkok during the weekdays like me, fret not! ca…
Do it before you Die Thursday: Fire-walking

Image Source For the ultimate daredevils looking for their next exciting stunt: Pay attention. Fire-walking is the act of walking barefoot over a hot bed of embers or stones. It sounds impossible, but the practice ha…
Fashion Abroad: The Abaya fashion show

Here are a few pictures of Abaya Fashion.. Would you wear any of these? What are your favorite ones?
Have you ever heard of Thaipusam?

It's a Hindu festival that commemorates both the birthday of Murugan (also Subramaniam), the youngest son of god Shiva and his wife Parvati, and the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel (spear) so he could vanquish…