See the Statue of Cai Yuanpei in Jing'an Park

Author: Adi Windoro


KOMPAS.com-Cai Yuanpei (1 November 1868-5 March 1940). After completing his studies at the Imperial University of China in the era of the Qing Dynasty, he and his friends against the feudal education and fight for civil rights, especially for women China.

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Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Quantum cruise ship: 1st at sea bumper cars, skydiving, observation capsule

By Beth j. Harpaz, AP Travel Editor 

NEW YORK (AP) -- Royal Caribbean cruise line dazzled cruise aficionados Tuesday with details of its forthcoming Quantum of the Seas ship, which will be the first at sea to offer attractions like bumper cars, simulated skydiving and an observation capsule called The North Star, with a bird's eye view 300 feet (91 meters) above the water.

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In Mexico, Where the Waves Still Win

Robb Kendrick for The New York Times

The author’s son Jeb, 14, on a boogie board in Troncones, Mexico. More Photos »

By JEANNIE RALSTON

Planning a return trip to my favorite beach in the world, I was almost as apprehensive as I was excited. The last time I visited Troncones — a town of some 600 people pushed up against the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains on the Pacific coast of Mexico — was five years earlier.

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6 haunting battlefields of Scotland

By Mike Sowden 

Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" renditions of Scotland's most famous battles are a sorry substitute; the real stories are far better and far bloodier

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Forbes Travel Guide Announces 2013 Star Awards

Forbes Travel Guide's Six Most Elite Five-Star Winners

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Montage Laguna Beach

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Montage Laguna Beach

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in true luxury fashion, Montage Laguna Beach earned its first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating this year. The 248-room Craftsman-style resort features a classic wood-and-stone exterior with a shingle-style roof that complements its rugged cliff-top location. You can spend your time soaking up the Southern Californiasun on the beach or by one of the three swimming pools.
See more Forbes Travel Guide 2013 Star Award Winners on Startle.com

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The results of the 55th annual Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards are in, and this year we have more luxury hotels, restaurants and spas on our list than ever.

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Coral Coast Nini

This attraction is located in the village of Emplak, District Kalipucang ± 83 km from Kudat town to the south.

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12 most beautiful churches in America

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  The Washington National Cathedral. (AP)
  

Medieval labyrinths, intricate stained glass, even a sculpture of Darth Vader-- There's no question that America's churches are just as intriguing as their European counterparts. And not just in grandeur--the stories behind these architectural masterpieces are downright biblical.

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