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World’s Best Festivals in December 2015

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SantarunSource: Jacob Hannah Photography

For most western countries, December is almost synonymous with Christmas. Major cities transform into spectacular mesmerising light shows at night, retails are busy pushing out festive-related merchandise and families are busy with Christmas gift shopping.

The fun-filled month of December features bizarre santa claus themed events such as Santacon and Santarun. But Christmas-related activities aside, there are also other festivals in December such as Japan’s Kasuga Wakamiya Festival and Turkey’s Mevlana Festival.

Here, have a peek into the World’s Five Best Festivals in December this year.

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7 Non-Japanese Cities Where You Can See Cherry Blossoms

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While Japan is the most popular destination for viewing cherry blossoms in full blooms, do you know that many other cities outside of Japan also offer you the same opportunity to admire the natural phenomena?

Yes, hanami is not just restricted to Japan only. You have more options around the globe, surely – against different backdrops, in various time zones, and with different people.

From Hang Zhou to Washington DC, read on to learn about the 7 Non-Japanese Cities You Can Visit To See Cherry Blossoms. Some of them might be even nearer to your hometown than Japan is!

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The One Street Food You Must Eat in Beijing – Jian Bing

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The Jian Bing is a tasty traditional crepe-like Chinese street food created by the Chinese since two millenniums ago in the Shandong Province. Legend has it that this heavenly dish had lifted the morales of an army troop during the Three Kingdoms Period and saved many soldiers from an ambush.

Jian Bings are an extremely popular take-away delicacy in Northern China and can be eaten throughout the day. Depending on one’s appetite, it can be consumed as a snack or even as a main.

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Aurora 2016 Forecast and The 5 Best Destinations to Catch Them

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Finland AuroraSource: Visit Finland

The aurora is a jaw-dropping natural light phenomenon that has been fascinating human civilisations since medieval times. These stunning displays are not related to the supernatural, but are simply a result of the collision between earth’s gas atoms and charged particles from the sun’s atmosphere.

Auroras take place in high-latitude regions and one can witness these spectacular formations at either of the magnetic poles during specific periods each year.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the auroras are known as ‘Aurora Borealis’, while auroras in Southern Hemisphere are called ‘Aurora Australis’. There are many aurora variations and they could exist in blue, green, pink, red and/or ultraviolet colours. Similarly, the shapes of the Northern and Southern lights could vary from curtain-like arcs to diffused flickering patches.

In this installation, we share more about Aurora Forecast for 2016 and the 5 Best Places to Catch Them.

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Si Ma Tai — The Road Less Travelled on The Great Wall of China

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The Great Wall of China is an ancient man-made world wonder that spans over 5,500 miles across the People’s Republic. The magnificent fortress — which commenced building since the 7th century BC — has awed travellers from all over the world for its jaw-dropping historical significance and impressive infrastructure. Ranked as one of the world’s top ten timeless wonders, The Great Wall of China is indeed a must-see attraction on everyone’s bucket list.

Located in the North of Miyun County, Si Ma Tai is approximately 120km away from the city centre of Beijing. Si Ma Tai is the only section on The Great Wall of China that still possesses original traits of the Ming Dynasty. It was previously closed for restoration but reopened to public recently in end 2014.

Read on more to find out why you should visit Si Mai Tai, how to get there and what the necessary steps are to be taken before making a special trip.

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Atum Desserant – Table-Plated Dessert Is A Must-Try In Hong Kong

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Located on the 16th floor of The L. Square building is Atum Desserant, a specialty dessert bar that has revolutionised the way Hong Kongers eat their traditional sugary treats. The modern open-concept bar boasts beautifully plated confectionary and stunning improvisation desserts; we were beyond enthralled by Atum Desserant’s ingenious creativity.

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Atum Desserant is already very famous in Hong Kong, and well-loved for their innovative concept of improvisation – where guests get to sit back, relax and partake in an interactive experience with their personal dessert chef-cum-artist who will spontaneously create an edible artwork on the spot, right before your eyes.

The fun-filled demonstration of the table-plated dessert is an effortless integration of art and food; it was quite a show that left us speechless.

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5 Ways You Can Save Money While Dining Out In Singapore

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Dining out in Singapore is a costly affair. We know that the total bill for a meal at a decent restaurant can easily rack up to the hundreds and most people try to avoid dining out at all. But do you know that you can dramatically cut your expenditure with 1-for-1 main course offers and even enjoy complimentary house pours at certain places? No, we are not kidding!

There are numerous ways to significantly reduce the costs of dining and we are thrilled to share these money-saving hacks with you, so that you can feel better about your epicurean lifestyle without worrying too much about the hefty prices.

From credit card rebates, happy hour promotions to The Entertainer app, here are 5 Ways You Can Save Money While Dining Out In Singapore.

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7 Travel Costs Reduction Tips That You Probably Did Not Know About

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The biggest setback most travellers face is usually finance related. But did you know that there are many ways you can cut back on the seemingly hefty amount? All you need is to channel a little more energy and you will be surprised by how the amount of money you can save!

From buying unwanted tickets at heavily discounted prices to getting free accommodation, travelling is now made so much more affordable than before. We want to share with you useful travel tips on how you can still board the plane to your dream city.

So without further ado, here are 7 Useful Travel Costs Reduction Tips That You Probably Did Not Know About!

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