What's the difference between the Arabs of Asia and the Arabs of North Africa?
Hi everybody; In your opinion, what's the difference between the Arabs of Asia and those of North Africa? Are they same? Which kind is more opened to the world? Thank you!
Other - Cultures & Groups - 2 Answers
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The Lebanese & Syrians have a bit more EUROPEAN ancestry as well as ARAB (Middle-eastern) ancestry. North Africans tend to look the most "ETHNIC" ARAB. North AFRICAN Berbers of MOROCCO have some Sub-Saharan (black AFRICAN) ancestry.
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The Asian Arabs generally have Arab and European blood lines while the North African Arabs have a lot of Black, Arab and European blood (mainly Spanish, Portuguese and French). Most Asian Arabs have light skin from the European blood and wavy black hair from the Arab blood. And most North African Arabs (and when I say North African Arabs I mean North African Arabs and not Berbers) have really light skin from the Arab and European blood and kinky frizzy hair from the black blood. I don't know where the Asian Arabs got their European blood from but they probably got it because they traveled to different regions to spread islam and when they went to Europe they must have mixed with the locals or maybe its because the Arab countries of Asia are really close to Europe and blood must have been exchanged from region to region. The reason North African Arabs have black blood in them is because of centuries and centuries of trade in which Arabs from North Africa went further down south to West and East Africa and took many slaves and they mixed with them and married them. North African Arabs get their European blood because of the moorish invasion of Spain in which thousands and thousands of Arab North Africans invaded Spain and other parts of Europe (mainly France, Sicily and Portugal) to spread Islam and then they must have mixed with the locals. Then North African Arabs get their Arab blood because the Arabs from Asia conquered North Africa in 7th Century to spread Islam and they mixed with the natives. I should know because I'm Algerian. And thats the difference between Asian Arabs and North African Arabs.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
What is the best/cheapest way to fly between Asia and Los Angeles?
What is the best/cheapest way to fly between Asia and Los Angeles?
I am planning to fly to Los Angeles from either Bangkok or Singapore next January. What is the best way to do this and are there any budget carriers that fly this route? Does flying between Asia and the U.S require a stopover in either Japan or Taiwan/Taipei or can you fly direct from Singapore/Bangkok?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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Try Thai Airways or Malaysian Airlines
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The best way is not the cheapest. The cheapest way is never the best. Please make up your mind if you want best or cheap.
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I am planning to fly to Los Angeles from either Bangkok or Singapore next January. What is the best way to do this and are there any budget carriers that fly this route? Does flying between Asia and the U.S require a stopover in either Japan or Taiwan/Taipei or can you fly direct from Singapore/Bangkok?
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Try Thai Airways or Malaysian Airlines
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The best way is not the cheapest. The cheapest way is never the best. Please make up your mind if you want best or cheap.
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I can definitely help... I would recommend checking out BookMe dot com. You can compare ALL the reputable travel sites, and save money. Good luck!
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
Southeast Asia if you want to get the heart of Southeast Asia?
What are the three countries to visit in Southeast Asia if you want to get the heart of Southeast Asia?
Ok, what are the only theree countries to visit in Southeast Asia? If you have to make choice which countries to visit and you also want to get thet heart of Southeast Asia, which country would you choose? Please give me some advice!
Other - Asia Pacific - 7 Answers
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Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
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Thailand, Bali ( Indonesia ), Malaysia ( I guess)
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Thailand, Cambodia, Laos
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I divide the South East Asian countries into 3 groups. 1st group consists of Laos, Cambodia ,Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam.Though they speak different languages but they have cultures which are rather quite similar. All of them are pre-dominantly Buddhist countries and buddhist cultures are prominent there eventhough , Vietnam is much more influenced by Chinese cultures. These are countries considered as mainland South East Asian countries. From this group, you may pick Cambodia as it is quite a laid back country unlike Thailand. You'll be to experience what a poor country in South East Asia is like. 2nd group is the Malay archipelago which consists of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei. Malay and Islamic cultures are prominent in these countries eventhough there are big groups of non-Malays and non-Muslims there. The Malay language is widely spoken in all these countries. Overall, these 4 countries are more developed than those in mainland South East Asia ( except Thailand ). From this group, i would suggest that you pick Malaysia as the country is a multi cultural society , modern and has a lot of natural tourists sites to offer. 3rd group is the Chrisitan majority group. I put Philippines and East Timor under this group. Western cultures are prominent here. Philippines has strong Spanish culture while in East Timor , the Portuguese culture.is dominant. From this group, i suggest you choose Philippines as Philippines is a very vibrant society just like Spanish influenced societies whereas East Timor is a new country and is still a little isolated.
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Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
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As an experienced traveller, chesney c gets it right. The Philippines is somewhat tamer than the rest of Asia in terms of culture, and you will experience considerably lesser culture shock here tha in elsewhere in Asia. It is also home to the Latins of Asia. The beaches and resorts here are also world-class - try Palawan, Boracay, and Caramoan Peninsula, which have been filmed by French travel channels. They won't go wrong, right?!
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I suggest Manila & Cebu Philippines if you want join new trend settler people. Old fashioner, go to rest of southeast asia.
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Ok, what are the only theree countries to visit in Southeast Asia? If you have to make choice which countries to visit and you also want to get thet heart of Southeast Asia, which country would you choose? Please give me some advice!
Other - Asia Pacific - 7 Answers
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Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
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Thailand, Bali ( Indonesia ), Malaysia ( I guess)
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Thailand, Cambodia, Laos
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I divide the South East Asian countries into 3 groups. 1st group consists of Laos, Cambodia ,Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam.Though they speak different languages but they have cultures which are rather quite similar. All of them are pre-dominantly Buddhist countries and buddhist cultures are prominent there eventhough , Vietnam is much more influenced by Chinese cultures. These are countries considered as mainland South East Asian countries. From this group, you may pick Cambodia as it is quite a laid back country unlike Thailand. You'll be to experience what a poor country in South East Asia is like. 2nd group is the Malay archipelago which consists of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei. Malay and Islamic cultures are prominent in these countries eventhough there are big groups of non-Malays and non-Muslims there. The Malay language is widely spoken in all these countries. Overall, these 4 countries are more developed than those in mainland South East Asia ( except Thailand ). From this group, i would suggest that you pick Malaysia as the country is a multi cultural society , modern and has a lot of natural tourists sites to offer. 3rd group is the Chrisitan majority group. I put Philippines and East Timor under this group. Western cultures are prominent here. Philippines has strong Spanish culture while in East Timor , the Portuguese culture.is dominant. From this group, i suggest you choose Philippines as Philippines is a very vibrant society just like Spanish influenced societies whereas East Timor is a new country and is still a little isolated.
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Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
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As an experienced traveller, chesney c gets it right. The Philippines is somewhat tamer than the rest of Asia in terms of culture, and you will experience considerably lesser culture shock here tha in elsewhere in Asia. It is also home to the Latins of Asia. The beaches and resorts here are also world-class - try Palawan, Boracay, and Caramoan Peninsula, which have been filmed by French travel channels. They won't go wrong, right?!
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I suggest Manila & Cebu Philippines if you want join new trend settler people. Old fashioner, go to rest of southeast asia.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
What country would cheaper to fly into if I want to travel throughout Asia?
What country would cheaper to fly into if I want to travel throughout Asia?
I am planning to leave the U.S around October. November to travel around Asia but I am not quite sure which country would be cheaper to fly into as a start off point. Anywhere in Asia would be fine. Any ideas, suggestions and websites I can look into.
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Hong Kong.
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I would recommend either Singapore or Malaysia and they are kind of the central hub to most Asian countries. Also, Air Asia airlines and Tiger Airways offer heavily discounted flight tickets around Asia, so these two countries are definitely great starting points. Have a look at the links below for more info.
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Malaysia & Singapore both of this country is Asia truly Asia. But Singapore has become a little bit to modernize so you can't really fell the Asian sensation and surrounding but Malaysia they are mix with modern and old. Plus if you wan to go around Asia Malaysia have this low cost airlines call Air Asia now fly to UK & Australia with reasonable price. FOR MORE INFO: MALAYSIA-http://www.tourism.gov.my/ SINGAPORE-http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/index.html P/S:Don't worry both of this countries are safe to travel.
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Actually it depends on what you want to get during your trip in Asia. The cheapest place to get ticket as a hub for Asia will be Bangkok. But if you book online, anywhere in Asia will be fine but Malaysia will be the best as Air Asia flies to many destination in Asia as well to Australia and UK, so its better for you to fly to Malaysia and fly to rest of the Asia. As you are flying from US, this is rather difficult if you want take an non-stop flight, as flights with 1 stop-over can be cheaper. Fly into Malaysia by Malaysia Airline will be good, as well as North-West Airline or United Airline to Singapore or Malaysia is also great. Those are cheaper options and if not Delta or American Airline can be considered, depending on where you are taking your flight in US, as price defers place to place and may differ greatly even thru different airports near the same area (eg. Newark & JFK, both serve NYC).
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I am planning to leave the U.S around October. November to travel around Asia but I am not quite sure which country would be cheaper to fly into as a start off point. Anywhere in Asia would be fine. Any ideas, suggestions and websites I can look into.
Other - Asia Pacific - 4 Answers
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Hong Kong.
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I would recommend either Singapore or Malaysia and they are kind of the central hub to most Asian countries. Also, Air Asia airlines and Tiger Airways offer heavily discounted flight tickets around Asia, so these two countries are definitely great starting points. Have a look at the links below for more info.
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Malaysia & Singapore both of this country is Asia truly Asia. But Singapore has become a little bit to modernize so you can't really fell the Asian sensation and surrounding but Malaysia they are mix with modern and old. Plus if you wan to go around Asia Malaysia have this low cost airlines call Air Asia now fly to UK & Australia with reasonable price. FOR MORE INFO: MALAYSIA-http://www.tourism.gov.my/ SINGAPORE-http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/index.html P/S:Don't worry both of this countries are safe to travel.
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Actually it depends on what you want to get during your trip in Asia. The cheapest place to get ticket as a hub for Asia will be Bangkok. But if you book online, anywhere in Asia will be fine but Malaysia will be the best as Air Asia flies to many destination in Asia as well to Australia and UK, so its better for you to fly to Malaysia and fly to rest of the Asia. As you are flying from US, this is rather difficult if you want take an non-stop flight, as flights with 1 stop-over can be cheaper. Fly into Malaysia by Malaysia Airline will be good, as well as North-West Airline or United Airline to Singapore or Malaysia is also great. Those are cheaper options and if not Delta or American Airline can be considered, depending on where you are taking your flight in US, as price defers place to place and may differ greatly even thru different airports near the same area (eg. Newark & JFK, both serve NYC).
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