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Which Is The Best Street Food Tour In Hanoi?
After four tours, approximately 13 kilometres of walking, three portions of banh cuon, a kilo of extra weight and enough sugar to dissolve a few dozen teeth, my food tour adventure in Hanoi is over....
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The Best Hostels In Singapore: 2013
Considering the average price of a hotel room in Singapore has risen into the 'ridiculously expensive' range, it's no surprise that a new crop of hostels has opened to fill the void of somewhere to...
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Helping The Karen Of Burma
It was a frigid winter day in the US state of Vermont when I first met with a recently resettled refugee family back in 2008. The resettlement program had told me they were Burmese, so I was confused...
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Bangkok's Charoen Krung Road
From the king's palace to Little India and Chinatown, through the old European quarter and on to the beginnings of Bangkok's modern business district, a stroll down Charoen Krung Road touches nearly...
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Bangkok By Skytrain: On Nut
Number E9 on the Sukhumvit Line, On Nut was the furthest out of the new BTS stations to be added back in 2010, and it's a prime example of how the Skytrain is revitalising the outlying areas that it...
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Where To Stay On Koh Rong Samloem
Often overshadowed by big brother island Koh Rong next door, Koh Rong Samloem has begun making a name for itself. Read on for our picks of the bunch when it comes to selecting the right hideaway to...
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Saving Vietnam's Bears
The Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, in Tam Dao near Hanoi, escaped a threat of closure earlier this year after an extensive campaign. While this means the centre will be able to continue its excellent...
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Humanitarian Services For Children Of Vietnam
Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV) was founded in 2002 to help orphans, homeless children and other children living in poverty in Hanoi and surrounding areas through the provision of...
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Chiang Mai's Temples
Wat this, wat that, what the... ? Yes Chiang Mai city's numerous Buddhist temples, or wats, can be overwhelming for travellers. The city is famous for them and any guide -- including our own -- will...
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Should You Go To Burma (Myanmar)?
So we're just back from our first trip to Burma/Myanmar -- a trip we waited 20 years to do. While we had hoped to come away with a clear view that you, too, should visit Burma, we still think deciding...
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Thai Freedom House, Chiang Mai
Other than running Chiang Mai's excellent Freebird Cafe -- a Shan/Burmese vegetarian restaurant -- Thai Freedom House runs a community education, arts and language centre for both refugees from Burma...
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Where To Stay At Railay Bay, Thailand
Surrounded on three sides by the Andaman Sea and walled off from the rest of the mainland by limestone cliffs that make rock climbers drool, the isthmus of Railay is one of Thailand's most magnificent...
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Which Cambodian Island Is Right For You?
Off the coast of Cambodia's Sihanoukville, picture-perfect islands attract travellers in the know, seeking long beaches, accessible diving and natural environments. Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem are a...
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COPE: Helping People Move On
Between 1964 and 1973 the US army dropped more than two million tons of ordnance on Laos, earning the country the dubious distinction of being the most heavily bombed country per capita in history....
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Temples In Luang Prabang
With a mix of spectacular yet heavily-touristed temples plus offbeat, tourist-free temples, Luang Prabang offers a great package of religious architectural experiences. Whether you're into seeing the...
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Two Days In Kamphaeng Phet
The haunting, UNESCO-listed ruins at Kamphaeng Phet attract a trickle of travellers, often on day trips from Sukhothai. Those who linger are treated to marvellous food, a scenic riverfront, pristine...
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The Road To Sangkhlaburi
Loaded with lakes, rivers, caves, temples, waterfalls, national parks, historical sites, picturesque villages and mountain vistas, the road to Sangkhlaburi is one of Thailand's most spectacular....
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Learning Muay Thai In Bangkok
If youve been to one of Bangkoks famous muay Thai (Thai boxing) stadiums, Lumpini or Rajadamnern, you know how brutally effective this so-called art of eight-limbs can be: fallen combatants are...
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A Honeymoon In Cambodia
You're cosying up with your spouse-to-be, scanning through pages of turquoise seas, fancypants hotels and experiences of a lifetime, trying to decide on a honeymoon destination. Chances are that...
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An Extra Day In Krabi
Many travellers pass through Krabi town as quickly as possible, seeing it as nothing more than a jumping off point for Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta. Before (or after) you dash off to the beach though, we...
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