Baccarat, Bordellos and Bakeries
And other interesting finds in the maze of old Macau Baccarat, Bordellos and BakeriesAnd other interesting finds in the maze
The Jungle Line
A train ride into Malaysia’s interior The Jungle LineA train ride into Malaysia’s interior In 1938 a new passenger service
Dapeng Ancient City
A 600-year-old fort near Shenzhen Dapeng Ancient CityA 600-year-old fort near Shenzhen I recently billeted myself at Dapeng Fortress, a
Twin Peaks
The Kledung Pass is a picturesque road that cuts between two volcanoes. Twin PeaksThe Kledung Pass is a picturesque road
War, subterfuge and a nice cup of tea
Tea arrived in the UK in the early seventeenth century but it had a slow start. It was very expensive and was marketed primarily for its medicinal properties.
Sukhothai, the cradle of Thai civilisation
The Sukhothai era is regarded as the cradle of Thai civilisation. It had originally been a trade centre and part of the Lavo Kingdom which was under Khmer rule
While there is no shortage of books about Hong Kong, they all tread the same weary path of British colonialism, banks, shopping malls, restaurants and tall buildings, most of which are packed into a few square kilometres of the urban area. Very little has ever been written about Hong Kong’s New Territories let alone guidebooks that help visitors discover its many attractions.
This book addresses that shortfall by shining a spotlight on some of the area’s historic monuments and temples. It takes on some family-friendly hiking trails, explores abandoned villages and visits monasteries both ancient and modern. It also gives information on how everything can be easily visited using existing public transport.
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