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		<title>How To Impress Taiwan Girls</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To be able to maintain the relations lively, there should certainly be mutual interaction. You could try not to help with making her bored during your conversations on various subjects. A gal should certainly feel comfort when she is with your company. Humor is definitely an critical element whilst chatting with you. So comment on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To be able to maintain the relations lively, there should certainly be mutual interaction. You could try not to help with making her bored during your conversations on various subjects. A gal should certainly feel comfort when she is with your company.</p>
<p>Humor is definitely an critical element whilst chatting with you. So comment on factors that generate humor but never discuss about their beauty. Usually do not say all sorts of things that can make them assume that you simply are just immediately after sex.</p>
<p>Be ready towards the simple fact that the ladies are confident enough to talk with other individuals which are all over you. It is nice in case you might have a buddy circle of regional individuals as because of to this you may catch interest from the ladies. Nearly all Taiwanese ladies are prone to chat about their families, since they respect and have a strong feeling for them so be ready to speak about this subject matter.</p>
<p>Your likelihood of impressing Taiwan ladies are far more if you don&#8217;t conceal facts about your self. Stay reliable with them. Anything at all that holds true for Americans and Europeans might not be accurate for Taiwanese. So you might have to behave accordingly.</p>
<p>If you are exploring to get a trouble-free path to date Taiwanese Females, hunt for Taiwan dating sites. You can expect to unearth plenty of serious Taiwanese members during there. It is possible to even evaluate their photos and are able to message them as you desire. Hence you will get in touch with nearby girls.</p>
<p>For anybody who is a foreigner in Taiwan, you should certainly treat the Taiwanese girls in a very respectful manner. You should certainly respect their growing culture whilst discussing with them.</p>
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		<title>Asian Holiday: How To Save Your Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel and Transportation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is probably outstanding is your Travel Money Strategy. No, I don’t mean how much money you expect to spend in Singapore versus Bangkok, but how are you going to have access to the right amount of money, in the right currency, at the right time and place. Of course, without having to carry it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is probably outstanding is your Travel Money Strategy. No, I don’t mean how much money you expect to spend in Singapore versus Bangkok, but how are you going to have access to the right amount of money, in the right currency, at the right time and place. Of course, without having to carry it all on your person!</p>
<p>Here are some insider tips to money matters for those who will travel in Asia, beyond the metropolises like Singapore and Hong Kong.</p>
<p>Travelers Cheques</p>
<p>Whilst these are the regular staple for travels to Europe, in Asia, they are somewhat less convenient. As a rule of thumb, they are not as widely accepted in Asia (outside of larger cities), as they would be elsewhere in the world.</p>
<p>If you are taking any travelers cheques with you, plan to change these at bigger cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.</p>
<p>Of course, the rate you will get for changing travelers cheques will be less than hard cash.</p>
<p>Also, once you are off the beaten track, expect people to look at you as if your are offering them Monopoly Money, when you put your travelers cheques forward.</p>
<p>ATMs/Cash Machines</p>
<p>These are increasingly available across Asia, and now a days have penetrated well beyond the big cities, into second/third tier cities, as well as most of the main Asian holiday resort destinations, such as the Bali Island, Phuket, and Langkawi.</p>
<p>Whilst in bigger cities, you will spot ATMs with ease, at many other destinations you will have to actually go looking for them. In Bali, for example, many cash machines are located at Circle K outlets (convenience store chain), or petrol/gas stations. In other more remote places, you will need to try your luck at the local mini-market and even the chemists!</p>
<p>However, ATMs are by far one of the most convenient ways of accessing cash easily in Asia, without having to carry huge amounts in person.</p>
<p>However, again, similar to travelers cheques, you will have to pay for the convenience/service in an incremental way. Banks and credit card companies will make money from you in two ways.</p>
<p>Firstly, because you are withdrawing at a foreign currency, there are exchange rates involved. For ATM withdrawals you will almost certainly end up getting a poorer exchange rate than if you were changing cash.</p>
<p>The second area of payment, is in the form of foreign currency withdrawal charge that will be imposed on your transaction. Given that this charge is often a flat fee, you are better off making fewer withdrawals of bigger amounts of money, than many withdrawals, each of which resulting in a separate charge.</p>
<p>Money Belts</p>
<p>There is no two ways about it, keeping your cash and valuables in a money belt is a safer way than carrying a big wallet, or a handbag which may be snatched with ease.</p>
<p>However, keep in mind that, unless you are traveling to Beijing or Seoul in the winter, your Asian travels will inevitably take you to hot tropical destinations.</p>
<p>As those who have had to carry money belts in the tropics will attest, they can very quickly become very uncomfortable (and wet!). Also, when at more humid environments, a money belt easily becomes very visible when perspiration sticks your clothing onto your body, or you remove your top for a swim. All of a sudden, what once was a discrete security measure becomes a bill-board advertising that you are carrying valuables on you, in the process pinpointing the location too!</p>
<p>So, as they say, horses-for-courses. You will need to decide on the best method of carrying your valuables depending on the environment. Or even better, if you feel like you are in a high risk situation, it is probably best to leave most of your valuables under the protection of a reputable hotel safety box.</p>
<p>Money Exchange</p>
<p>As a general rule of thumb, you will get a better exchange rate for your money at your Asian destination, than back home, regardless of where you change your money. Of course with the exception of larger international hotels, where the exchange rates on offer match the nightly room rates! So, it is well worth doing your homework before your leave home, and check the prevailing exchange rates for your currency, at some of the bigger banks’ internet sites for your destination(s).</p>
<p>Once you are in Asia, the best and safest way of changing money is to visit one of the local banks. It is worth noting that, in Asia banking office hours will vary substantially from country to country. For example, in Bali, most banks will open at around 9 am, where as in Singapore, some bank branches will not open their doors till 11 am. If your need is time sensitive, it will pay to plan ahead the day before. The good news is, most banks in Asia will accept many different currencies, and often offer fair rates, and provide official receipts. (Of course, some currencies such as the US Dollar, the Euro, and the Japanese Yen, are more readily accepted by more banks than currencies from some other countries.)</p>
<p>If however, you wanted to squeeze a little more from your money, or you have no other choice, you may be tempted to use an Exchange Services/Kiosks, found throughout Asia. Typically, these should offer slightly better rates than banks.</p>
<p>If you are going to use this option, here are a few tips and tricks.</p>
<p>You will probably get a fair rate, and be treated fairly in cities like Singapore, where local laws and enforcement will help protect you.</p>
<p>However, in some other cities/resorts you do need to take care, and be on the guard.</p>
<p>In many countries, most of these exchange kiosks are no more authorised than the handwritten (or nowadays printed) authorization sign they carry!</p>
<p>Some are blatantly unscrupulous, and will successfully short change even the most worldly-wise of travelers.</p>
<p>If you decide to use an exchange kiosk, here are some best practice tips:</p>
<p>Never change money on your own &#8211; don’t be alarmed, in most places there is usually no risk involved to the individual, but you are better off with 2-3 pairs of eyes than just your own</p>
<p>Change small amounts at a time &#8211; reduces your exposure and their greed!</p>
<p>Agree on the rate, and the amount you are going to change before taking out your money &#8211; unless of course you want to see your real $100 bill change into a recently printed fake in front of your very eyes!</p>
<p>Count the money given to you, and then when you are finished &#8211; hand it over to your partner to count again. (You should never count at the same time together, as you need that 2nd pair of eyes to observe the transaction</p>
<p>If at any point you are in doubt &#8211; just smile and walk-away</p>
<p>In a Nut Shell</p>
<p>1 &#8211; Make a Travel Money Strategy before you leave home</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Ensure that you have sufficient funds/credit on your cards</p>
<p>3 &#8211; Do take some travelers cheques with you, just in case</p>
<p>4 &#8211; Take some cash with you, even if a small amount</p>
<p>5 &#8211; Decide where and how you want to use you money belt</p>
<p>6 &#8211; Do use reputable hotel safes</p>
<p>7 &#8211; When exchanging money, try to stick to official banks</p>
<p>8 &#8211; If changing money elsewhere, try to make sure there is more than just you overseeing the transaction</p>
<p>9 &#8211; Make sure you never loose sight of your money at exchange kiosks</p>
<p>10 &#8211; If you feel uncomfortable during a transaction, just smile and walk away</p>
<p>As they say, prevention is better than the cure. If you decide to use these tips, please also observe your environment, and apply common sense. Just don’t forget, in many of the Asian destinations you will be traveling to, what you pay for a hamburger or a Skinny-Late is probably almost equal to someone’s local wage. Always carry the minimum amount of money with you, and apply caution when at remote parts of the developing world.</p>
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		<title>Booking Cheap International Flights To Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should You Book Your Cheap International Flights to Asia early or late? Can you count on getting a bargain at the last minute? With costs going up for all the international airlines, it seems that the odds of getting cheap international flights to Asia at the last minute are very slim. If at all there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Should You Book Your Cheap International Flights to Asia early or late?</p>
<p>Can you count on getting a bargain at the last minute? With costs going up for all the international airlines, it seems that the odds of getting cheap international flights to Asia at the last minute are very slim.</p>
<p>If at all there is a cheap air fare, you can be sure it will be snapped up quickly; most likely on the first hour of the first day itself. Deals are available, but last minute deals are rare. Airlines are encouraging people to book in advance through discounted offers and very often cheap international flights to Asia are available a couple of months in advance. Airline budgets are getting tighter and the number of flights going out to destinations is being reduced to maximize profit.</p>
<p>The Early Bird gets the Cheap International Flights to Asia</p>
<p>In general, booking early will get you a good deal; booking a summer flight in January or February will be far less costly than booking the same flight in March or April. With the reduction in capacity, half empty planes are becoming less and less common. This means that the chance of snapping up a last minute deal is low.</p>
<p>However, you should never say never. In the event that you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, one of the options you can explore when travelling in Asia is the low cost carriers that operate within the major hubs in the region. Singapore&#8217;s Changi Airport could be considered a hub for many of the major air carriers, much like Atlanta in the United States.</p>
<p>Low Cost Carriers and Cheap International Flights to Asia</p>
<p>There are many low cost, no frills airlines around the world. However, they mostly operate in a given region and rarely travel between continents. This means that even if you cannot find cheap international flights to Asia, you can still avail of bargain prices on domestic flights between the cities of the same country. Some low cost carriers will also operate between Asian countries.</p>
<p>If you are travelling around Asia, it might be an idea to consider booking flights on the low cost carriers between the countries that you intend visiting. Long haul flights offered by low cost airlines are only now being introduced between London and some parts of Southeast Asia. However, travel between south eastern Asian countries such as Singapore and Vietnam can be accomplished relying mainly on the low cost air carriers. There are also a handful of domestic airlines operating in Asian countries.</p>
<p>For example, if India is on your travel itinerary, you should note that there are half a dozen low cost airlines competing in India, so you may get a good deal on domestic flights on the subcontinent.</p>
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		<title>The History of Vietnam</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vietnam is a country rich in history and be played a role in modern history and ancient history alike. Many people visit the country each year to learn more about its rich past. Early in its history Vietnam was under the control of the Chinese Han Dynasty, which began in 111 A.D. There were a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vietnam is a country rich in history and be played a role in modern history and ancient history alike. Many people visit the country each year to learn more about its rich past.</p>
<p>Early in its history Vietnam was under the control of the Chinese Han Dynasty, which began in 111 A.D. There were a few attempts at revolution under the Han Dynasty, but these were not successful. Autonomy, if not independence, was achieved by the 10th century. In the mid 900s, the Chinese were finally pushed from the country.</p>
<p>The next several centuries saw an independent country led by a variety of Vietnamese dynasties. While these were not always peaceful times, and there were several civil wars during this period, the area was relatively independent. The independence lasted until the middle of the 1800s, when European colonization was in full force.</p>
<p>France colonized Vietnam and brought western culture and education to the country, greatly changing its culture. Plantations growing indigo, tea, tobacco, and coffee were organized. Again, many organizations arose seeking independence for the country, but the French government maintained control until the Second World War.</p>
<p>Japan invaded the area in 1941, and a government controlled by Nazi Germany was established. The Japanese government used the resources of the country to fund their other battlefronts in the region. When Japan was defeated in the war, the Viet Minh moved into control.</p>
<p>The Viet Minh was a communist movement that was seeking independence from Japanese control. It was led by Ho Chi Minh. After the Japanese left, the Viet Minh claimed control and declared independence. The French and Americans questioned this claim, and eventually the Geneva Conference caused the country to be divided. North Vietnam was controlled by Ho Chi Minh and his communist leaders, and South Vietnam was controlled by Ngo Dihn Diem with the support of the United States.</p>
<p>This division was not well received. Soon the United States started sending more and more troops to Vietnam to attempt to maintain the division. This eventually led to the Vietnam War, which was a war between the communist North Vietnamese and the democratic South Vietnamese. This war lasted until Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, fell in 1975. At this point, North Vietnam united the country under communist rule. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam was established on July 2, 1976, and the country remains under communist control to this day. Today, communism is still the political power, but free ownership is allowed and even encouraged in an attempt to help the country&#8217;s economy, which suffered greatly after the war and under socialist control.</p>
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		<title>Asia for Women in Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip Kent</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Conducting business overseas is a necessity today for executives who seek the upper ranks in management. With over 50% of women in the workforce today you should be aware of the challenges and advantages that you have in global business. Asia is one of the fasted growing business regions and for many female executives their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Conducting business overseas is a necessity today for executives who seek the upper ranks in management. With over 50% of women in the workforce today you should be aware of the challenges and advantages that you have in global business. Asia is one of the fasted growing business regions and for many female executives their first business experience. Many American women are surprised to see how few women are in management in <a href="http://www.Asianbusinesscentral.com" target="_blank">Asian firms</a> and they do not expect the cultural role biases that they face. Females do not necessarily walk into the business meeting with the same level of credibility that their male colleagues might have. There are steps which you can take to help ensure your credibility with Asia:</p>
<p>Have an introduction before you go from upper management or a credible third party. This can be done by a fax, a phone call, email or at the first meeting if necessary face to face through a formal introduction. The introduction should highlight your credentials and show that your company is endorsing you to do business on their behalf. If you are an entrepreneur send a fax and literature on your company in advance of your first meeting. Include your bio if you have a strong background (education, titles, honors etc.). One woman entrepreneur sent a video tape of herself at work with her employees in additional to company literature to illustrate this size and credibility of her firm.</p>
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