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Travelogue
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 00:00 |
 Corpus Christi, or its Latin translation that means 'Body of Christ' is a port city in south Texas. Home to almost 300 thousands (census 2006) people, Corpus Christi is the fifth busiest port nationwide, serving mainly oil, chemicals and refinery cargoes. Exists in a comfortable bay area, Corpus Christi has wide access to the open water yet protected against wild sea tantrums by the thin Mustang and Padre Islands that stretch from north-east to south-west. The beautiful nature of this city attra… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 11 June 2010 00:00 |
 Nicknamed as the beautiful 'Lost Pines', the 12-mile scenic road that connects Bastrop State Park to Buescher State Park in central Texas invites biking enthusiasts to explore and return. If cycling is not your cup of tea, take a leisure drive as it offers a roller-coaster ride along the winding road through the pines forest. About an hour drive or 40 miles southeast of Austin, Bastrop State Park encompasses an area of 5,926 acres and built up by loblolly pine and hardwoods. Apart from the groun… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 04 June 2010 00:00 |
 Red Poppy Festival was the magnet that brought me to explore the city of Georgetown in Texas. The name of the city is very familiar, in fact it sounds exactly like the city where my Alma mater is located. Indeed nostalgic, linger with countless beautiful memories of good old days! That's George Town of Penang in Malaysia! Home to the population of 28,339 (census 2000), Georgetown of Texas sits along IH-35, is less than 20 miles from my current residence in Austin. The arrival of spring marks the… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 24 May 2010 10:36 |
 As the name suggests, the main attraction at Longhorn Cavern State Park is the natural cave. Declared as U.S. Natural Landmark in 1971, Longhorn Cavern is located south-west of Burnet or north-west of Marble Falls in Hill Country of Texas. The cavern is believed to exist a few million years ago and relatively is considered a young geologic formation. Bones of elephant, bison, bear, dear and other animals have been found here. Evidence shows it has been used as shelter since prehistoric era.This … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 14 May 2010 00:00 |
 Since last year, I have been telling myself to take a peek at Sixth Street. The venue that is well-known to be the heart of live entertainment and most desirable hang-out spot in Austin Downtown. Being too occupied with other activities, I did not seem to have time until recently when we turned up at 'Old Pecan Street Festival' which was held on the first weekend of May (1 & 2 May) 2010. Held along Sixth Street or formerly known as Pecan Street, the festival is a biannual event that runs on a we… |
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Highlights...
Flower Arrangement Series
Like flowers, want to get creative? Step by step with images on how to design what you always wanted.
Thailand Adventures
Need itinerary of a week? Attractions in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Kanchanaburi...
Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
From canyons, rivers, basins to mountains, a journey into wilderness!
Spring in Tokyo
Hanami and Sakura at Ueno, Akibahara, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Ameyoko Shopping Street...
The Best of Taipei
Our stories at Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Keelung, Jinshan, Danshui, Taipei...
Live, Do, Eat, Sleep in Texas
4 Seasons experience in The Lone Star state; hopping Austin, Blanco, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fredericksberg, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Terlingua, Vanderpool, Waco & more
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