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According to economists, there are five principal reasons for the East Asian currency Crisis or IMF of July 1997 that caused a period of economic unrest and turmoil in Southeast Asian financial markets. The countries that were mainly affected during the crisis included Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea. Inadequate foreign exchange reserves, improper handling of fund allocations and inadequately developed financial sectors in the developing Asian countries have been held as the prime reasons for the drop in the local currency exchange rates against the US dollar during the period.

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There is nothing more enjoyable than being out on the water on a course of your own whim. Cruise ships are locked into specific routes months in advance. - And even if you sit at the captains table every night, you will probably not be successful at convincing him to steer an alternate course to satisfy your curious desires. Sight seeing and tour boats are usually the same kind of deal. If there are lots of other people, your desires just don’t count for much. However, charter your own vessel, and suddenly you are in control of your vacation destiny!

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For those wanting to experience Italy without the crowds and the sometimes unbearable summer heat, a tour of the north has plenty that appeals. Let’s take a look at some must-see highlights.

The rise of budget airlines has meant that it has never been easier to find a cheap flight to northern Italy. Both Milan and Verona have busy international airports, with flights from most major European cities. Verona is served by regular flights from London Gatwick, making it a perfect starting point for any tour.

If you can’t find a suitably priced flight from Verona, then you might also consider Bologna as a feasible alternative.

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Currently undergoing major renovations, Malaga Airport is a little difficult to navigate at the moment. To help you out, here’s a brief guide:

General Info: No. of terminals: 2, interlinked on the second level. No. of inbound flights per day from other Spanish airports: 17 UK Airports which fly into Malaga Airport each day: Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds, Liverpool, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Manston, Newcastle, Norwich, Southampton, Stansted, Teeside, and Ireland

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Regardless of how your heart got broken, or who broke your heart, your spouse, your children, your boyfriend or girlfriend, your co-workers, your church members, it does not matter who. What matters is what you do next.

Explore the possibilities of taking yourself and your broken heart on a short vacation. Tell yourself that you need this time away in order to process and help mend your broken heart, in order to avoid heart disease, high blood pressure or even weight gain.

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If I could chime in on what I’m over and done with as an artist, I’m through with the term “starving artist” and am ready to replace that with “well-fed artist.” A couple of days ago I spoke with a prospective client of mine who was a painter, and within 30 seconds I had heard all the stereotypes of the starving artist.

“I have no money.”
“I can’t start anything right now.”
“I have to go through some turmoil first.”

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Chinchon is a little-known gem of a town.

The laid-back atmosphere of the unique main plaza conjures up images of what Spain must have been like a hundred years ago. The Parador Chinchon is the perfect place for a restful stay. It was originally established as an Augustinian Convent in the 17th century, and was then called Santa Maria Del Paraiso. It is still today a little slice of paradise (”paraiso”).

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Almost hidden on the border between France and Spain, the tiny principality of Andorra is a land of narrow valleys and mountainous landscapes.
The mainstay of the economy is tourism

Full name: The Principality of Andorra

Population: 64,000 (UN, 2003)
Capital: Andorra la Vella
Major languages: Catalan, Spanish, French

Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 81 years (men), 87 years (women)

Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
Main exports: Leather goods
GNI per capita: n/a
Internet domain: .ad
International dialling code: +376

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Air travel is more popular than ever and with popular travel comes cheaper ticket prices. Discount airfares from the USA to Germany, for example, costs less than ever before. Germany is a great country with lots of culture and history and anyone traveling there will be amazed at how much there is to experience.

If you can get your hands on discount airfares from the USA to Germany, it’s recommended that you do so that you can experience it all yourself, or you can take your entire family for a European vacation and experience Germany during a trip that is sure to bring the entire clan closer. Just make sure that you take your camera because you will likely take home many memories that you will want to preserve forever.

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