Monday, August 3, 2009

Anti-ISA protests : Scenes at Masjid Negara



Scenes from anti-ISA protest at Masjid Negara earlier this evening.

The crowd from Masjid Negara and those from Dataran Merdeka - numbering some 2,000 - have been blocked by the police at the Jalan Raja/Jalan Tun Perak junction from moving towards Sogo.

The crowd has decided to move towards Padang Merbok located along Jalan Parliament.

There is a also sizeable crowd gathered at the Jalan Kuching flyover near Bank Negara.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Bite Me with Dr. Mike - Vietnam Preview



In the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is home to 90 million people, 10 million scooters and countless bugs and parasites. For audacious virologist Dr. Mike Leahy, its a tempting destination, providing plenty of opportunities to indulge his passion for lethal critters.

Nachi Fire Festival



Lonely Planet Author, Ray Bartlett experiences one of Japan's most spiritual ceremonies, the Nachi Fire festival. Dating back almost 1700 years this cleansing ritual is a symbol of burning away the sins and mistakes of the past year. For even an agnostic like Ray, this spiritual festival left him feeling humbled, introspective and in awe.

Inside Iran



Here's an inside view at a family in Iran. Be prepared to be surprised, amazed, and by the end, humbled.

Celebrating Mt Fuji



A National Geographic photographer explores a celebration of Mt. Fuji

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Travel Channel's Getaway Sweepstakes - Mediterranean Cruise



Enter Travel Channel's Travel Bug Getaway Sweepstakes, and win a Mediterranean cruise for two! Our winner and one guest will fly round-trip to Barcelona, Spain, where they'll stay for one night. Then they'll set sail for an unforgettable cruise of the Mediterranean.

Prague No Snooze Button!



Prague, one of Eastern Europe's most popular cities gets overrun with tourists, but it can be all yours if you just don't hit that snooze button!