Zhang Ziyi’s Oman

Zhang Ziyi, the Asian beauty and the star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha will take a new role, as travelogue host. Filmed in high definition, the Zhang Ziyi Travel Series features the 31-year-old Beijing native travelling to Oman and Inner Mongolia to experience the unique culture and heritage of the two locations.

The Zhang Ziyi Travel Series premieres on Nov 14 on National Geographic (Astro Channel 553).

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We have seen women in all sort of uniforms. What about women armies in uniforms? Got this long time ago from a forwarded mail. Thought it’s hilarious.

Russian Women Armies in Uniform

US Women Armies in Uniform

Brazilian Women Armies in Uniform

Mainland Chinese Women Armies in Uniform

Korean Women Armies in Uniform

Indian Women Armies in Uniform

Pakistan Women Armies in Uniform

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With Oktoberfest around the corner, it is a good time to check out which country consumes the most beer. Below are the top 10 beer-drinking countries with annual consumption per capita: -

1. Czech Republic – 156.9 litres (276.1 pints)
2. Ireland – 131.1 litres (230.7 pints)
3. Germany – 115.8 litres (203.8 pints)
4. Australia – 109.9 litres (193.4 pints)
5. Austria – 108.3 litres (190.6 pints)
6. UK – 99 litres (174.2pints)
7. Belgium – 93 litres (163.7 pints)
8. Denmark – 89.9 litres (158.2 pints)
9. Finland – 85 litres (149.6 pints)
10. Luxembourg – 84.4 litres (148.5 pints)

USA is not in the top 10 as the Americans consume only about 81.6 litres (143.6 pints) beer per year.

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1,250 grill masters prepared 12 metric tonnes of grilled beef to set Guinness world record!

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According to a 2008 Durex sex survey, only 53% of Americans have sex once a week. This list is ranked same as Durex survey rankings. So, the higher a country appears on the list, the more of its citizens are having sex at least once a week. So, here goes: -

1. Greece
2. Brazil
3. Russia
4. China
5. Poland
6. Italy
7. Malaysia
8. Spain
9. Switzerland
10. Mexico

(Source: AskMen.com)

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During economic hard times like now may not be encouraging for you to purchase properties, cars or even furniture and the likes. Even companies and individuals have cut down on travelling mainly because the prices of everything goes up and have not gone down in spite of the bad economy.

However, fret not, AccorHotels.com is currently having a great promotion called ‘City Super Sale’, whereby travellers will be able to save up to 60% when they book online between 23 – 29 June, 2009. Please note though this offer is only applicable for stays between July 10 and September 30, 2009. There will be over 250,000 room nights be on sale with rates starting from USD $25 per night! There are 27 cities including Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hanoi, Manila, Mumbai, Sydney, Auckland and more. What’s more, the hotels available are of top class including Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel and All Seasons.

I have been planning to visit Bangkok in the next two months and Accor Hotels City Super Sale come just at the right time! I have checked the rates for Bangkok for travelling between July 10 and September 30 and I almost could not believe my eyes when I saw the price of the hotels. One particular hotel which interests me starts from USD $25.50 per night! I tried comparing the price with another hotel booking site from Asia and found out the regular price is USD 61 per night. Now, that’s nearly 60% discount!

Hurry up and book these great hotels now before they are all run out! I know I will be booking mine, after browsing on the great deals they have.

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Turks and Caicos, 600 miles southeast of Miami in the United States are full of adventures and sexy beaches. What’s better than having a sexy host, Bridget Marquardt to introduce you to these beaches? Watch Turks & Caicos Preview at Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches. Now, who says watching travel channel is boring?

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Your Singapore Experience Contest gives you a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore. The contest is organized by the Singapore Government and the winner will win a 5 Days/4 Nights trip to the Lion City. All you need to do is take a virtual tour of the island nation and answer 8 interactive multiple choice questions.

The requirement? Your Singapore Experience is open to everyone aged 18 and above as long as you are not a Singapore citizen, have a Permanent Resident status or currently reside in Singapore.

Play the game now. The contest ends on April 5, 2009.

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Penang, Malaysia is chosen as the second best destination among "The 44 Places To Go in 2009" by New York Times readers. The top spot is occupied by Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.

The only other Asian countries in the list are India at 9th, Thailand (Phuket), 15th, The Philippines (Boracay) at 26th and Bhutan at 36th. However, Penang is listed at 22nd according to "Times Recommendations" while Beirut remains at number one.

Penang is a great destination — beautiful beaches, great and cheap food, full of history and is even declared as one of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Sunset at Batu Ferringhi beach in Penang Island (Photo credit: Meilyn)

Penang’s famous Char Kuey Teow (Photo credit: Suanie)

The full list of The 44 Places To Go in 2009

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What do you say to a six-month vacation on a beautiful tropical island in Australia, rent-free accommodation in a three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy, free airfares from your home country and 150,000 Australian dollars (USD $105,000)?

An Australian state is offering just that. All you need to do is take care of the island, stroll the white sands, snorkel the reef and take care of a few minor tasks — and report to the world via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.

Hamilton Island (Photo Credit: Islandreefjob.com)

Hamilton Island (Photo Credit: Islandreefjob.com)

Whitehaven Beach (Photo Credit: Islandreefjob.com)

Hamilton Island as seen through Google Earth

The requirement: – The successful applicant must be a good swimmer, excellent communicator and be able to speak and write English.

Hurry up, applications are open until February 22, 2009. Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract will commence on July 1, 2009.

Job-seekers can apply on Islandreefjob.com

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