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Thai Cuisine Thai food is internationally famous, even in Australia. Whether chilli-hot or comparatively blands, harmony is the guiding principle behind each dish. Thai cuisine is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely Thai. The following are some Thai food that you have to try. Pad Thai : It is one of the most popular dishes to be ordered in any Thai restaurant. Pad Thai was invented in 1930s by Chinese Thai chef, it is the dish of thin rice noodles stir-fried with egg, shrimp, tofu and seasoned with fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, tamarind and dried chilli has subsequently regined as the poster boy for Thai cuisine. (Reference:http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/best-pad-thai.htm) Tom Yum Gung : This Thai masterpiece soup is teeming with mushrooms, tomatoes, shrimp, kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass. This soupd truly unifies a host of favourite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet, w

Welcome to Thailand! Thailand (Kingdom of Thailand) is an amazing country in Southeast Aisa with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar to the Northwest, Laos to the Northeast, Cambodia to the Southeast and Malaysia to the south. With its delicious cuisine, fascinating and rich culture, tropical climate and wonderful beaches, it is also the magnet for travellers all over the world, which is called the "Land of Smiles". For many travellers, Thailand is a first foray into Southeast Asia and that first trip becomes one of a series. (Reference:http://en.toureast.com/destinations/asia/thailand) Buddhism is Thailand's largest religion with around 94.6% of the population practicing the religion. Thailand is home to the world's largest gold Buddha, the largest crocodile farm, the largest restaurant, the longest single span suspension bridge and the world's tallest hotel.Also, it sets the record for the logest catwalk on April

Sesame Seed Balls  (Jin Deui) Jin Deui is a sesame seed ball that is made of Chinese pastry using glutinous rice flour. The exterior is coated with a light layer of sesame seeds, and the whole ball has a crispy and chewy texture. The sesame ball is often hollow, but sometimes where are variations with fillings such as black sesame or red bean paste. (Reference :  http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/3017676447_f1a55cf090.jpg ) Egg Tart (Daan Tat) (Reference http://68.media.tumblr.com/81c2b570695a05eb954c1fdc4b1a0847/tumblr_ms1cu5mXDA1rx7e2wo1_1280.jpg ) Egg tarts can be found at almost every bakery in Hong Kong! Daan Tat is an egg tart that consists of a custard type filling encased in a pastry cup. You can often find variations such as honey egg, milk or even ginger flavoured ones! Love,  Exploring Asia Team x Follow us on Twitter: @expasiaisys100

Hong Kong Hong Kong is a dynamic city that’s full of life!  Situated in the Southern East of China, it is a vibrant and densely populated place with a variety of attractions, events, shopping and dining options. The city is filled with tall skyscrapers, and HK has one of the best skylines in the world! It is a major shopping destination where you are bound to find what you are looking for. There are plenty of street stall foods available for tourists to try local cuisine. It truly is a place where East meets west, and has everything a city has to offer, with the bonus of beautiful and natural landscapes.  It truly is Asia’s world city! Love,  Exploring Asia Team x Follow us on Twitter: @expasiaisys100

Hi, Today I thought I would tell you a little bit about the meeting and gift giving etiquettes for the Philippines! Below are some tips to help you understand these etiquettes, whether you are travelling in the country for leisure or a business trip, or even if you know someone that has a background of filipino, it is always respectful to know a little bit about how they act and what they expect from a person! Meeting Etiquette Initial greetings are formal and follow a set protocol of greeting the eldest or most important person first. A handshake, with a welcoming smile, is the standard greeting. Close female friends may hug and kiss when they meet. Filipinos are  outgoing  people who don’t consider it rude to ask personal questions. Prepare to be pleasantly interrogated by everyone you meet. Gift Giving Etiquette If you are invited to a Filipino home for dinner bring sweets or flowers to the hosts. If you give flowers, avoid chrysanthemums and white lilies. You

Facts and Statistics Reference: http://www.retire-asia.com/philintro.shtml  Population:  107,668,231 (2014 est.) Religions:  Roman Catholic 83%, Protestant 9%, Muslim 5%, Buddhist and other 3% Languages in the Philippines Filipino is based on Tagalog and is the official language of the Philippines. However, only about 55 percent of Filipinos speak the language. There are about 111 distinct indigenous languages and dialects although only about 10 are used regularly in the region. English is generally used for educational, governmental and commercial purposes and is widely understood since it is the medium of instruction in schools.  Since English is widely spoken in the Philippines, it is common to hear Filipinos use a mixture English and Filipino words or phrases, known as "Taglish" (a mixture of English and Tagalog), in their everyday conversations. Spanish has been an official language in history, it is still used by some people Family values The fami