Friday , November 22 2024

Life & Love

Jet Li accompanies two daughters on Buddhist pilgrimage

China-born martial artist and actor Jet Li recently took his daughters, Jane and Jada, on a spiritual journey to Lhasa, Tibet. On Aug. 6, Jet Li, 61, posted on Instagram about accompanying his 24-year-old daughter Jane and 21-year-old daughter Jada to the sacred Buddhist site. They visited the Potala Palace, …

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Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls tours temporarily suspended

Tourism authorities in the northern province of Cao Bang have announced the temporary suspension of tour services for visitors at Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls on the Vietnam-China border from Aug. 11 until further notice. The management board of the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Site under the provincial Department of Culture, Sports …

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How to drink sugarcane juice without gaining weight?

I usually drink one to two cups of sugarcane juice every day. What should I keep in mind to avoid gaining weight? (Yen Nhi, HCMC) Answer: Sugarcane juice is rich in sugars, mainly sucrose, a disaccharide, which comprises about 93% of its nutrients. The World Health Organization recommends that disaccharides …

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Asia rolls out red carpet for digital nomads

Asia is gradually becoming a top destination for digital nomads with many countries offering special visa policies, allowing them to work remotely while exploring beautiful landscapes and local cultures. Starting on July 22 Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second largest economy after Indonesia, launched the Destination Thailand Visa, which allows digital nomads …

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