From the island-studded seas of the north to the meandering waterways of the south, the perfect itinerary to a country defined by the diversity of its land and the resilience and generosity of its people...
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Having read James Clavell's Noble House, I arrived in Hong Kong in part to find out what Britishness, if any, was still left in this former crown colony that was handed back by the Queen to the Chinese in 1997. And let it be said once and for all, Ho
Tour operators are opening up previously inaccessible adventures for families. And so recently I found myself nestled between the huge roots of a banyan tree, watching my two kids clambering around the dilapidated ruins of Angkor's remote and gloriou
“I have a robe for you,’ a passing monk said to us near the mighty Shwedagon Pagoda, which gleams and beams across the city of Yangon. We had been wandering around the centre of town being dazzled by the temples, buildings, animal statues and Buddha
Chinatown in Bangkok is a departure from the typical impression many have of a city with extravagant nightlife. If you want to have delicious food or enjoy your time at Chinese temples, visit its Chinatown. While strolling around, you would come acro
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The Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest wholesale floating market in the Mekong delta, starts around 05am and runs until around midday, meaning that you’ll have to get an early start to the day if you want to visit. Most tour boats along the
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by Sheri de Borchgrave I've faced down grumpy hippos on safari in Botswana's Okavango, dodged camel spit on a trek in Mongolia, and kept my lunch down on a hurtling dogsled driven by ebullient Lapps. But hanging out with headhunters? Less adrenaline
When you travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, do not miss try the transportation unique to Hanoi: the cyclo, A cyclo tour takes you around Hanoi's old quarter or around Hanoi Kiem lake, that will give you a difference impression... keep reading
by Sanjeev Barman Even in a country teeming with landmarks to its ancient history, culture, and religion, Varanasi (Benares) is special and intense - not only India's spiritual hub and leading pilgrimage center but one of the world's oldest continuo
The Tea Shops of Burmaby Shwe Ei We Burmese have a penchant for tea to rival that of the British. But one difference is that perhaps even more than in the U.K., in Burma (Myanmar) tea shops are truly an important and integral part of daily life. Mor
Visitors to Hong Kong Island know about the iconic Victoria Peak and other tourist favorites, but here are three fun things to do when staying at downtown's 550-room Ibis Ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan Hotel. Start by taking the tram for a st
Frankly, you are wasting your time
Let me make this crystal clear, these are my personal opinions and I am sure many people will disagree but it is a question I am asked a lot and I always give the same answer. That’s right you are wasting your time
Read more…North Korea is like the urban legend of the Japanese soldier still fighting WWII out on some lonely island in the remote Pacific. In his mind, it’s all still very real for him. When he starts shooting at us, then it’s real for us, too. At first I
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Before 1873, the Japanese New Year was based on the Chinese lunar calendar but following the Meiji Restoration Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar and it is now celebrated on January 1st. It is considered by most Japanese to be one of the most impor
How is Christmas in Vietnam celebrated? Despite Christmas not being traditionally celebrated in Vietnam, the Christmas spirit has certainly arrived in recent years, with decorations proudly lacing many an office and apartment building. Today, Chris
Yes, it's somewhat touristy these days, but don't let that deter you: the charisma of this port town on Vietnam's central south coast still manages to shine through - especially in the preserved UNESCO World Heritage old quarter. That's thanks to a
China’s cities are so large and massively developing that it’s sometimes frightening, and as hard as ever to travel independently. There’s scarcely a word or destination written in pinyin (Romanized Chinese)—much less English—in the typical Chinese
Small yet beautiful, Kerala is a wondrous land in India. Best known for its exotic backwaters, appealing hill stations, arousing beaches, spiritual temples, etc, it is truly blessed with all natural splendors. Being one of the most enchanting tourist
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CDS Rural Education Development Organization (Vietnam) is looking for interested volunteers who would like to share their time and talents with the staff and students of our school. Volunteers strengthen and enrich educational programs and foster gre
