Take in the Tranquillity of Ladakh
India 07.07.2015
The Indian region of Ladakh boasts not only the Himalayas, but also the Karakoram mountain range and the Indus and Zanskar rivers running through it. Such landscape provides the perfect backdrop for exploring this interesting place, with pl…
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The Art and Textiles of Indonesia
Indonesia 07.07.2015
The arts and crafts of Indonesia have for many centuries played an integral part in local religious and cultural life. Far more than mere decoration, woven cloth and painting, in particular, were regarded as a means of revealing the divine…
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Thailand's Highlights
Thailand 29.06.2015
Thailand’s necklace of idyllic, white-sand beaches and translucent sea water offer the perfect setting for a blissful sun-and-sand holiday. The country’s phenomenal cuisine, abundant seafood and high-quality accommodation are other reasons…
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Lakshmi Niwas and the Ardha Mela
India 29.06.2015
One of the greatest gatherings of humanity on the planet, India’s Kumbh Mela bathing festival takes place every three years in one of four sacred towns in rotation. Each sixth year, an Ardha Mela (literally ‘Half’ mela because it falls midw…
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Top Things to Do in Fort Cochin
India 29.06.2015
The Fort Cochin area of Kerala started out as a fishing village, but has grown into a bustling town, thanks to the influences of the Portuguese, Dutch and British. It represents a laidback escape from the city of Cochin itself, with plenty…
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River Cruising in Vietnam & Cambodia
Vietnam 25.06.2015
The Mekong and Red River provide gateways to some of the most compelling landscapes and cultural centres in Southeast Asia, from the ruins of ancient Angkor and great capitals such as Phnom Penh, to the vibrant market towns of the Mekong De…
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A Guide to Kolkata
India 16.06.2015
The second biggest city in India is as diverse as it is vast, with cultural institutions, gentlemen's clubs, a horse racing track and poverty to be found in its vicinity. These elements culminate in a fascinating centre of contradictions th…
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Discover the Markets of Myanmar
Myanmar 16.06.2015
There are plenty of places in Myanmar to have authentic travel experiences, as this incredible country is relatively new to tourism. One idea is to head to some of the many markets that serve the Burmese people on a day-to-day basis. Here y…
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India's Cuisine
India 16.06.2015
So many and such varied cuisines have evolved in the Subcontinent over the centuries that it’s almost impossible to generalize about food in India. The one thing that can be said with certainly is that for anyone accustomed to the kind of d…
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Chilling in China
China 15.06.2015
I’ve always had a fascination with ice and snow. Perhaps it goes back to when I was a child and my parents would take me sledging in the Peak District on a snowy day. I remember once seeing that someone had built an igloo in the snowy field…
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