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Borneo. The very name sends chills down the spine. Exotic jungles, wild men, head-hunters and the like. Tales of dark jungles and enticing moments, exotic birds and animals, all abound in Borneo. Great Argus in Malaysia. Painting by Simon Mustoe. What it doesn’t tell you is the sheer vibrancy and excitement of the people and the place that is Sabah, Borneo. The stunning food, beaches, resorts, markets from a time gone by; all are to be found in this tropical paradise. A visit to Sabah, Borneo for bird watching is a real thrill and you don’t need to be a full on twitcher to see or get a feel of some excellent oriental birds. Some splendid endemic birds and mammals call this island home too, not least of which is Bornean Bristlehead in the bird department and the endemic and very cute, Proboscis Monkey. If you’re not into all day bird walks and simply want to see a few of the Asian specialities of the region then a walk around the grounds of the resort hotels can offer exc...

The  Diamond Princess  is one of four ships participating in Princess Cruises' Australia and New Zealand 2012-2013 itineraries. Princess Cruises’  2012-13 season of “ Down Under ” cruising offers new routes, a solar eclipse cruise, a new cruise tour to the Outback and more sailings to  New Zealand . Four ships –  Diamond Princess, Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and  Sea Princess  – will sail on 40 voyages of eight different itineraries in the region. Among them are a longer 14-day  Australia and New Zealand  itinerary that adds two ports, Wellington  and  Picton , compared to previous seasons; as well as an extensive 33-day  Round Australia and New Zealand  route. Additionally, a sailing will offer the opportunity to view the Nov. 14 solar eclipse in its area of totality around northern Australia. This 11-day  Queensland  cruise aboard  Dawn Princess  includes a day at sea especially for the o...

Southern Lakes in New Zealand named one of the Lonely Planet's must-visit Destinations for 2012 Influential travel authority, Lonely Planet, has chosen New Zealand's Southern Lakes region as one of the world's Top 10 Regions to visit in 2012. According to a release, the Southern Lakes region of Queenstown, Lake Wanaka and Fiordland is the only New Zealand region to feature in the new book, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012 - the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year. Queenstown and Southern Lakes is ranked eighth in the book's list of Top 10 Regions for its year-round activities and spectacular scenery. An excerpt from the book reads, "There isn't a bad time to turn up in the world's top adventure playground. There're nonstop outdoor activities year-round in the resort towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Te Anau, as well as the surrounding mountains, lakes and parks... Where else can you ski in the morn...

Therapeutic Programmes Treatment for chronic headaches, insomnia, mental tension and cases of hysteria, hallucination and insanity. (Dhara) Herbal oils, medicated milk or butter milk and decoctions are poured on the forehead/whole body in a special manner. Variations includeOordhwanga Dhara (good for diseases of the eyes, ears and skin),Takra Dhara (for those suffering from memory loss, severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara (for both head and body). Treatment to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc. (Snehapanam) Medicated ghee is given internally in a gradually increased quantity for specific periods Treatment for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head. (Sirovasti) Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the head for specific durations as per physician's recommendation. Treatment for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous weaknesses and ...

If you’ve been to the Himalayas you probably already encountered these tasty filled Nepalese dumplings and want to reproduce them. If you haven’t tried them yet, it is about time you do. Here we’ve got a receipe for you, so you can easily make momos at home: Dough: 1 cup    flour ¼ tsp    salt 2 tsp.    vegetable oil 100 ml cold water Sift the flour and salt. Add oil and mix properly with your fingers. Add water gradually and keep mixing with your fingers till you get a firm dough. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for half an hour. To save time, you can also just buy frozen, ready-made and spread dough. You can find it in Asian supermarkets. Making Momos: Divide the dough into three portions. Take one portion, make a ball of it and flatten it on your rolling board. Roll evenly with a rolling pin trying to get a square of about 9-inches. (If the dough sticks to the rolling board, then cover both the sides with some ...

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It's an irony that in a country which is 75 per cent Hindu the most impressive sights in the capital city of Delhi have virtually all been provided by Muslim or Christian invaders. Sure, there are some interesting Hindu shrines in Delhi, like the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built in 1939 by the fabulously wealthy Birla family to honour - appropriately enough - the goddess of prosperity. And there are several memorials built to honour the country's greatest Hindu politicians, of which the most moving is the simple black marble slab and everlasting flame on the spot where the man who won independence for India, Mahatma Gandhi, was cremated.  But almost all the places to which tourists are taken so they can marvel at the wonders of this ancient land were actually created by the Muslim invaders from central Asia who conquered the country 900 years ago. Even the impressive seat of the Indian Government, New Delhi, was the work of the British, who succeeded the Muslims as overlo...