The Songtsam Circuit: Along the Tea-Horse Road
China 12.07.2016
Travel writer David Abram follows the fabulously scenic Songtsam Circuit around the snow mountains of northwestern Yunnan. Picture the scene: I’m at the head of a vast, Himalayan valley, gazing at a Tibetan ice peak of otherworldly beauty,…
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Top 5 sunrise spots in Indonesia
Indonesia 04.07.2016
It’s not often that the suggestion to set a 4am alarm is deemed good advice, particularly on holiday, and particularly from such luxuriant travellers as ourselves. But whilst in the stunning archipelago of Indonesia, trust us when we say th…
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Wonders of the Silk Road Part II: Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 19.05.2016
In our follow-up piece on the sites featured in Sam Willis’ BBC4 documentary, Silk Road, David Abram marvels at the splendour of Uzbekistan. The second instalment of Silk Road soared like a Sogdian ‘Heavenly Horse’ from the Deserts of Xinj…
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Wonders of the Silk Road Part I: Western China
China 19.05.2016
With help from our travel consultants at the Old Fire Station in Ealing, David Abram identifies some of the astonishing locations featured in Sam Willis’ BBC4 Silk Road series. Dr Sam Willis’ whistle-stop romp along the Silk Road, from Xi'…
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Cambodia's lesser-known temples
Cambodia 15.04.2016
The majority of people who visit Cambodia come with the primary aim of visiting the incredible temples of Angkor Wat. While this site, which is recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a…
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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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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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