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SALALAH,OMAN SHARM EL SHEIKH,EGYPT TOKYO (FROM YOKOHAMA),JAPAN
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Set off on trail for fragrant frankincense. Here on the Sinai Peninsula, the Red Sea’s In Japan’s frenetically paced capital, seek out
Stopping by a wadi – or oasis – you’ll witness glinting waters delight snorkellers and divers the calm Tokyo Museum, packed with scrolls
the time-honoured practice of tapping a with reefs that swirl with tropical fish – in vivid and sculptures, paintings and pottery, or stroll
frankincense tree to extract the prized resin. contrast to a backdrop of dusty peaks and arid the Imperial Palace’s East Garden with its
At aromatic and vibrant Al Husn Souq, you deserts. Yet these dramatic landscapes are elaborate guardhouses and tea pavilions.
can pick some up as a souvenir alongside daubed with the brightly hued tents of local Shopping is a treat too, whether in the
myrrh, incense, perfumed oils and all manner Bedouin, almost as colourful as their intriguing upmarket Ginza district or watching
of eclectic wares. handicraft stalls. raucous fish vendors at Tsukiji Market.
SALVADOR, DA BAHIA,BRAZIL SINGAPORE WELLINGTON,NEW ZEALAND
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The Pelourinho district, known fondly as the Explore multi-cultural Singapore at the Aficionados of fine ales can savour a drop
Pelô, is like no museum you’ve ever seen. gold-domed Sultan Mosque, the Sri Srinivasa of local brew in historic, hospitable pubs with
Pastel-painted colonial mansions and gilded Perumal Temple with its vivid images of Hindu a tale or two to tell. Perhaps none tell quite
churches cluster along cobbled streets that god Vishnu and the calm lotus-filled lakes of such a fascinating tale as at the Te Papa
teem with joyful life. Capoeira, the balletic blend the Chinese garden. A certain Britishness museum, affectionately known as ‘Our Place’,
of dance and martial art, is played on street lingers too, so stop by Singapore Polo Club and a striking architectural jewel on the waterfront
corners and the uplifting beat of samba drums Raffles Hotel for a tall glass of the pink stuff – a whose engaging narrative is the story of
never feels far away. signature Singapore Sling. New Zealand itself.
SHANGHAI,CHINA SYDNEY,AUSTRALIA
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Shanghai means ‘Above the Sea’ and its Appreciate the distinct characters of the
futuristic skyscrapers dynamically emphasise historic Rocks district and Darling Harbor.
the point, the emblematic Orient Pearl Tower After some scenic strolling, rest your legs in
and Jin Mao Tower among them. Pockets of Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. You cannot fault the wife
the past do linger, like the Yuyuan Gardens of a former governor for her seating choice:
or the Bund, a populous river walkway whose the views of the ‘Coat Hanger’ – the Harbour
grand façades are among few surviving Bridge to non-Sydneysiders – and Opera House
colonial echoes. are as good as you’ll find.
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