Twin Peaks
The Kledung Pass is a picturesque road that cuts between two volcanoes. Twin PeaksThe Kledung Pass is a picturesque road
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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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The silk islands of Koh Dach
The silk islands of Koh Dach Where are the worms, I asked. “There,” said the lady pointing at a dinner
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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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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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Traditional sailing ships of the Bugis
Traditional sailing ships of the Bugis The prows of pinisi rear up along the old harbour front at Sunda Kelapa
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Uttamanusorn Bridge, Sangkhlaburi, Thailand
Uttamanusorn Bridge, Sangkhlaburi, Thailand The sunrise had come and gone but there were still plenty of people on the bridge.
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The moat and walls of Mandalay Palace
The moat and walls of Mandalay Palace in Myanmar. The original teak wood palace, at the foot of Mandalay Hill,
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