When Buddhism came to Hong Kong
When Buddhism came to Hong Kong The Tsing Shan Monastery sits on the pleasantly wooded lower slopes of Castle Peak
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Darjeeling: The Queen of the Hills
Darjeeling: The Queen of the Hills In February 1829 the British Governor-General of India, Lord William Bentinck, dispatched two officers,
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Wat Pariwat aka Wat David Beckham
Wat Pariwat aka Wat David Beckham “Wat David Beckham, kap,” I said to the taxi driver. Without batting an eyelid
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The Green Hub
The Green Hub On April 16, 1899, much to the chagrin of local residents, the British raised the Union Jack
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Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam
Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam At its peak, Ayutthaya was said to be one of the most magnificent cities
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: The little blue train
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: The little blue train According to an 1896 publication, Illustrated Guide for Tourists to The Darjeeling Himalayan
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What future for Asia’s old Railways?
What future for Asia’s old Railways? Early morning at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station is always a busy time. Overnight trains
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Tai Po Market: Veggies and Rebellion
Tai Po Market: Veggies and Rebellion On April 16th, 1899, the British raised the Union Jack on Flagstaff Hill, Tai
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On the trail of ghost brides and haunted villages
On the trail of ghost brides and haunted villages, a great hike in Plover Cove Country Park Hong Kong, seen
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What are fung shui woods?
What are fung shui woods? The purpose of a fung shui wood is to channel energy to bring luck and
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