Komodo island to close for a year
The Indonesian island of Komodo will close to tourism from January 1, 2020, for a year. The move is designed
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Author: The Mango Road
A bicycle ride around Koh Kret: Island in the city
Despite the trappings of modern life around it, the island has remained steadfastly rural and is an oasis of peace just a short hop from the city.
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British fish and chips in Bangkok
British fish and chips in Bangkok Guppy’s,7/8-7/9 Sukhumvit Soi 23, Bangkok, Tel: +66 2 000 5472 There had been a
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Backpacker ghetto, Khao San Road, to be tidied up
Officials have earmarked 48 million baht (around US$1.6 million) to tidy up Khao San Road. According to The Bangkok Post
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Anak Krakatau: A giant slumbers
As the sun went down Anak Krakatau woke up. The activity increased surprisingly rapidly and by nightfall I was treated to a firework display like no other.
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HK Express launch flights to the Miyako Islands
Hong Kong based budget airline HKExpress has just introduced flights to Shimojishima in the Miyako Islands. The Japanese archipelago is
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Bangkok – Don Mueang Airport
Bangkok – Don Mueang Airport Don Mueang is a bustling airport but it seems to operate with military precision. I
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Hiking in Hong Kong: Exploring the waterways of Tai Tam
One of Hong Kong’s best-kept secrets is its network of hiking trails. For the visitor, though, these are not always easy to find. One of the easiest and prettiest
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New high-speed rail services between Hong Kong and the mainland
Four new high-speed rail services have been added between Hong Kong and cities in mainland China. The new routes to
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Darjeeling: Mantra for the morning
“Good morning,” they sang like a group of school children welcoming Sir into the classroom. Good morning I replied with more geniality than I ever thought I could muster at 5.00am on a rather chilly morning.
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