Few would argue that the influence Indian culture has had on the rest of Southern Asia is comparable to the influence Ancient Greece has had on European culture. Indeed, the first major civilisation in Asia was the Indus Valley civilisation that flourished from 3300-1700BC during the Bronze Age, and spanned across what is now Northwest …
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When most people think of South East Asia it can be easy to imagine ornate temples, floating markets on the Mekong or island life unhampered by the stresses of the west. While these sites and experiences are some of the best parts of South East Asia, there is a whole other side of the region. …
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It’s easy to think of certain imagery when Japan comes to mind – the neon lights of Tokyo, the strange but wonderful futuristic experiences such as the Robot Cafe, the colourful and sometimes bizarre costumes of Harajuku and of course the world famous Mount Fuji. While many people come to explore the unique streets of …
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Everyone knows that trying local and unique dishes while in a foreign land is part of the whole travelling experience, and for good reason. Those canopied street-side vendors with plastic picnic chairs and tables can sometimes herald the most unique and traditionally local delicacies available that you won’t find in your typical restaurant – even …
It’s no secret that in the furthest corners of the world where waters run wild and forests are left to grow freely that groups of people live alongside nature in perfect amicable harmony. Tribal peoples across the world have always been a keen point of interest for those outside the tribes, conjuring up curiosity of …
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Without a doubt, the country of Indonesia offers up some of the most stunning sights in terms of scenery and natural wonders. From high, smoking volcanoes to low lying plateaus of jungle and forest, temple complexes that overlook highlands and fields of rice to the beaches that provide some of the most stunning and incredible …
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Singapore – perhaps one of the best known gateways to Asia as a whole. This bustling, extravagant city state is the perfect place for new visitors to the region, perfectly blending the West and the East in both style, flavour and signature, giving even the most discerning of travellers the perfect introduction to this part of the …
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Spanning across the southern tip of the South East Asian peninsular and 800 kilometers east across the ocean to the magnificent island of Borneo, where it has two states on the northern stretch of the island called Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia is blessed with landscapes ranging from mountains, ancient rain forests, rolling green hills to …
Virtually unknown to the foreign tourist, Wuzhen is as a gem of a destination as any for those looking for a unique experience outside the bright lights and big cities of China. Up until very recently, little information can be found on Wuzhen. Yes, even on the Internet. Perhaps it was a deliberate attempt to …
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Food has an unexpectedly lasting impact on us when we travel. The distinctive dishes and tastes in each corner of the world help flavor our sensory experience when we are far from home. It is so regionally unique, and often a cultural identifier. Because of this, food has become just as big of a reason …
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