Infographic: The Songtsam Circuit
China 07.04.2016
The snow-capped Hengduan Mountains of China’s Yunnan province form one of the least explored, but most spectacular regions of Asia. Until recently, its ice peaks and pristine woodland were glimpsed only by the most intrepid trekkers. Now, h…
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Top foods to try in Vietnam
Vietnam 21.03.2016
Vietnam's cuisine has a growing reputation as one of the most delicious and healthy in the world. And while this country's cooking may be making waves in the UK, there's still no better place to try it than the nation itself. Of course, y…
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Beaches of Vietnam
Vietnam 20.03.2016
At some stage in their holiday, many visitors to Vietnam wish to experience the translucent, blue-green water, white sand and tropical greenery of the country’s beautiful coastline, and there are a wealth of resorts to choose from, ranging…
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Exploring the sights at Petra
Jordan 14.03.2016
Possibly one of the most recognisable and iconic feats of architecture in the world, Petra in Jordan offers plenty of things to explore. While it isn't known exactly when it was built, it was prosperous as the capital of the Nabataean Empir…
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Stunning places to visit in Srinagar
India 03.02.2016
The people of India have long been flocking to Srinagar to take advantage of its milder climate in the summer months, but there is no reason why visitors from further afield can't take advantage of its charms as well. The city boasts everyt…
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Top 10 things to do in Tokyo
Japan 04.01.2016
Fast-paced and full of sky-high towers, neon signs and busy markets, Tokyo is a place that cannot fail to make an instant impression. If you're interested in visiting this endlessly exciting city, take a look at our top ten things to do in…
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Southeast Asian Cuisine
Vietnam 09.12.2015
Reflecting its position at a cultural crossroads between China, India and Melanesia, as well as centuries of trade with the Arab world and African coast, Southeast Asia has blended the recipes and produce of its immigrants and traders with…
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What to see and do in Amritsar
India 08.12.2015
The city of Amritsar in northwestern India is most famous for the Golden Temple, which is widely considered the most sacred shrine in the Sikh religion. While this gilded vision set out on the lake is worth a visit in itself, Amritsar has a…
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The Deccan and the South
India 08.12.2015
The southern half of peninsula India has a completely different feel from the north. Stepping off a plane in Chennai (formerly ‘Madras’, capital of Tamil Nadu), you’re struck by the intensity of the light, the greenery and prevalence of tra…
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Shaxi Photo Blog
China 07.12.2015
Travel writer and photographer David Abram discovers one of Yunnan’s hidden gems, the old salt market town of Shaxi, between Lijiang and Dali in southwest China. Every now and again while travelling in Asia, you discover somewhere remar…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Taj Mahal
India 17.11.2015
The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognisable buildings on the planet and a must-visit for many people travelling to India, but there is more to this stunning mausoleum than meets the eye. To get the most from a trip to the shrine to Mumtaz…
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5 Indian festivals to attend in 2016
India 16.11.2015
India is colourful and full of life at any time of the year, but things go to another level when a festival is in full swing. The country’s events calendar is one that is characterised by a huge variety of religions, traditions and themes,…
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