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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Author: The Mango Road
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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New World Heritage sites inscribed by UNESCO
UNESCO have added Bagan to the World Heritage list. Bagan was the capital and cultural hub of a regional empire
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Kazakhstan ultra marathon
The Kazakhstan ultra marathon organised by Action Asia Events will take place in the Almaty region between 14 – 16
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The North Borneo Railway: Steaming Back in Time
The fireman throws logs into the already roaring fire, a whistle blows, and in a cloud of steam and smoke, locomotive number 6-016 chuffs out into a sun-drenched
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