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Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Raja Ampat and the birth of paradise

These islands have the richest marine biodiversity in the world. Divers have discovered the region but it’s still an adventure for the average traveller.

The best things to do in Sukhothai

Things to do in Sukhothai

In the first capital of Siam, there’s a wonderful collection of historic monuments from this great city.

Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, Vietnam

The farmers of Ho Citadel

I went to this off-the-path World Heritage Site and was disappointed with what was left. Luckily, amongst the ruins, I found something even better!

Royal Palace, Mandalay, Myanmar

The last king of Burma

It’s been more than a hundred years since the last Burmese King lived in the Royal Palace of Mandalay. But now it’s been restored for visitors.

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Lost in their own little world

The backpacker retreat of Sihanoukville is an interesting place to watch the social interactions of the backpackers. It all centres on Serendipity Beach.

Visiting Preah Vihea temple, Cambodia

The temple at war

The ancient Khmer temple of Preah Vihear is at the centre of a long-running dispute between Thailand and Cambodia that’s left many soldiers dead.

Battambang bamboo train, bamboo railway, Cambodia

Ker-bump

This relic of this cheap of simple Cambodian transport system can still be experienced in one part of the country. Here at the Battambang Bamboo Train.

Things to do in Battambang, cambodia

The Battambang Battlers

The things to do in Cambodia’s second-largest city aren’t immediately obvious but, with a good guide, you’ll find the best to see.

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The grumpy dolls of Takasaki

I always thought Daruma dolls looked grumpy and unhappy. But at the temple where they were created, I learn there’s much more to them than that.

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