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Bicycle tour outfitter BikeToursDirect ranks Cambodia, India, Myanmar and others as best countries to escape North America's 2014 cold season. Travelers benefit from outfitters satellite office in South Korea. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (PRWEB) December 30, 2013 While winter closes in and outdoor sports fade out for the season, BikeToursDirect presents great bicycle tour choices to escape the cold for the most exciting—and warmest—Asia destinations for winter travel by bicycle. From the beautiful and haunted ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the royal palaces of India and beautiful blue-green waters of the Philippines, there is an alluring destination travelers looking to escape the short, cold days of the winter season. Both short and long options are available, with prices starting at $715 for a one-week tour. Lindsay Nash, Asia tours specialist at BikeToursDirect, has put together a list of the hottest destinations this season for those looking to the Far East for warm climat

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There's more to Taiwan than just machines. It can actually be one of the most memorable getaways with amazing sights on offer . Let's put a few things right first. Taiwan is not a city, it's actually an island boasting of bustling cities like Taichung and Taipei, it's not cheap and there's more to it than electronic markets. If you have these facts right you can have a whale of a time in this picturesque island state. Dotted with mountains, waterfalls, natural rock formations, buzzing cities high on high-end fashion brands outlets, cutting edge architecture, stylish night markets and state of the art transport facilities, it is a whole new world waiting to be explored. A well planned trip to Taiwan can actually be gateway to experience culture and modernity exist in tandem. Business travellers or tourists alike will do well to visit some of the breathtaking spectacle that the state has to offer. Taipei treat Let the capital city Taipei be your base to experienc

There are times when Japan feels too perfect - its aesthetic and beauty, the meticulousness and supreme organisation... Take the train system. The famed Shinkansen, or bullet train, is never late, nor is it early - it arrives precisely when it is meant to. People are quick to praise Swiss rail for its time-keeping, but Japan's population is 16 times larger and its trains more efficient. With 128 million potential customers, that alone is a miraculous feat of co-ordination and engineering. It's down to extreme hard work, ingenuity and striving to become more perfect through an admirably pure kind of logic. But then there are the puppy cafes. As with the Shinkansen, they are expressions of Japanese culture - extraordinary and unforgettable to visitors - yet eerily logical. Their purpose is two-fold: places the Japanese can take their dog so it can enjoy (hilariously expensive) treats from a canine menu; and places for people to hire a dog, by the hour, for play. B

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GENEVA (AP) — The global airline industry expects its profits to jump to a record high next year, helped by falling jet fuel prices, rising travel demand and cost-cutting. The International Air Transport Association said Thursday it forecasts a profit of $19.7 billion — well above the $12.9 billion expected this year and the $7.4 billion made in 2012. But the Geneva-based group, which represents 240 airlines, or 84 percent of total air traffic, noted margins are dropping. Next year's profit would come from projected revenues of $743 billion. By contrast, 2010's $19.2 billion profit was made on revenues of just $579 billion. Tony Tyler, director-general and CEO of IATA, said that the profit would amount to a little less than $6 per passenger. ''To put that into perspective, the McDonald's down the road here in Geneva will make about the same amount of profit by selling four Happy Meals at a cost in Geneva of $30,'' Tyler told reporters. That kin

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Bangladesh offers amazing heritage and historical architectural sights. Often overlooked by tourists, Bangladesh is really one of the best holiday destinations in Asia. Packed with all of the characteristically vibrant sights and sounds of the Indian subcontinent, Bangladesh also offers hidden treasures that will take you far away from the typical tourist traps. The best time to visit Bangladesh is November to February. During that time, temperatures hover between 10 and 30 degrees Centigrade and the weather is generally dry. Bangladesh's rainy season lasts from May until September. Between the wet weather and overwhelming humidity, it's best to just avoid this period. You can easily find midrange hotels for under £8 and nice restaurants for under £1. Like any country, the sky is the limit if you want to go for luxury, and lucky for you Bangladesh can be extremely wallet-friendly. A budget of £10 per day is easy to manage for the average traveller. Sundarbans Na