My Trip to India
India 07.08.2014
I had spent many months planning my itinerary, booking trains and hotels, and generally trying to perfect my three week trip to North India. I wanted to fit in as much as could, without losing any quality time in the cities and towns I woul…
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The Tribes and Textiles of Gujarat
India 05.08.2014
Traditional ways of life are fast disappearing across India, but in the arid west of Gujarat, they’re proving more tenacious. Travelling across the arid flatlands of Kutch, for example, you’ll still encounter families of nomadic Rabari herd…
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Top places to shop in Delhi
India 04.08.2014
India has a well-deserved reputation for the calibre of its shopping, with one of its very best destinations being its capital city, Delhi. Today, we're going to give you an overview of where to shop in this bustling, exciting city. Shoppi…
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China's Most Magical Destinations
China 24.07.2014
China is an absolutely fascinating country, home to a mix of huge cities and vast swathes of rural land where traditional living is still very much at the fore. For many travellers, the highlight of coming to China is experiencing a few of…
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In Search of Dragons and Orangutans
Indonesia 01.07.2014
Southeast Asia is my second home. I’ve spent a significant proportion of recent years travelling, living and working there, particularly Thailand where I speak the language and was drawn first to travel, then to volunteer post-tsunami, and…
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The Spice of Life: A Look at Some of Asia's Hottest Dishes
India 30.06.2014
Asia, perhaps more than any other continent, is famous for its food, with Indian, Chinese, Thai and many other cuisines having become popular all over the world. One of the great things about travelling through the region, therefore, is the…
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The Natural Wonders of India
India 24.06.2014
Famous for its wealth of cultural attractions, India is a destination that many of us are itching to explore. However, it isn't only spectacular buildings and traditional cultures that should have pride of place on your itinerary, but natur…
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Amazing Upcoming Events in Kerala
India 19.06.2014
Kerala is one of the most culturally fascinating destinations in India, and part of what makes this the case is the wonderful events that populate its annual calendar. Two of the finest are fast approaching, and it's these we will be tellin…
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Top Things to Do in Krabi
Thailand 16.06.2014
Located on southern Thailand's Andaman coast, Krabi is an amazing province to visit during your travels around the country. Known for the stunning islands that lie just offshore, it is also home to interesting towns, fabulous restaurants an…
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Advice for Hiking in the Himalayas
Nepal 14.06.2014
As the world's highest mountain range, the Himalayas are a pretty spectacular place to go hiking, and unsurprisingly attract huge numbers of people each year. Those who do make the trip to this mountainous part of Asia are never left disapp…
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In focus: the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
China 13.06.2014
The giant panda is one of the real icons of China, and coming face-to-face with these creatures is something that everyone should do at least once in their lifetime. However, as they are endangered, this is something you can do in just a fe…
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8 Top Tips When Travelling to Malaysia
Malaysia 06.06.2014
A trip to Malaysia will always be special. Whether you’re watching wild Orang-utans crash from tree to tree, diving around the marine odyssey, Sipadan Island or experiencing the buzz of Kuala Lumpur there is something for everyone in this c…
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