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HK's Wild East: the last of a fading Hakka heritage

Kuk Po residents have sought official aid to help restore their homes but to no avail; meanwhile unclaimed herds of cows roam free

Colin Yeung (far left and centre) returns every weekend to work on the family home at Kuk Po that has a termite problem, while his great grandmother calmy looks on; Cow suns itself in front of the sole rennovated Hakka home (centre right); and village lady takes a break near Fung Hang / photos: Vijay Verghese

BEDS N CHIPS

Manila casino shootout

And a guide to old and new Manila business hotels.

SHOPPING

Airport duty free prices

We track whisky and perfume as currencies dive.

Bali resorts guide and review of new hotels and hideaways Delhi guest house reviews and a look at residential neighbourhoods

Find a New Delhi guest house close to the centre of town. Lodhi Garden is a delight with its green walks and brooding Sultanate tombs (far left); Defence Colony Market wall mural with bright tiurbanned gents (centre) is a short walk from several homestays; Khan Market kurtas and dresses (right)/ photos: Vijay Verghese

EDITOR'S RANT

At Delhi's T3 the walking dead battle epic taxi jams

Author - Vijay VergheseMystical journey features a glorious orchestra of taxis and ululating passengers seeking divine connection. While the Mughals are being excised from history textbooks tourists get an immersive taste of the first Battle of Panipat.

Nagtabon Beach is an hour's drive from Puerto Princesa

Scenic Nagtabon Beach is an hour's drive from Puerto Princesa with an arcing bay dotted with bancas and fishing catamarans. While the city will be a tad bland for some, adventure abounts in the pristine Palawan surrounds and some fine luxe beds have arrived to pamper a lucky few/ photo: Vijay Verghese


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