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In the heart of Bangkok, The Fig Lobby is within a 5-minute drive of MedPark Hospital and Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. This 4-star hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from CentralWorld Shopping Complex and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from MBK Center.
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Thailand

Thailand: Bangkok – The Fig Lobby

In the heart of Bangkok, The Fig Lobby is within a 5-minute drive of MedPark Hospital and Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. This 4-star hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from CentralWorld Shopping Complex and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from MBK Center.
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Laos

Laos: Slow boat along the Mekong River

One of the most popular ways to reach the historic Laotian city of Luang Prabang overland is by taking a boat trip along the Mekong river from the Thai border. It is often called a 'slow boat' because it takes two days to make the journey.
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Thailand

Thailand: Koh Samui – Muay Thai

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is the national sport and cultural martial art of Thailand. It was developed several hundreds of years ago as a form of close combat that utilizes the entire body as a weapon.
The red terracotta ubosot at Wat Ratchathammaram on Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Thailand

Thailand: Koh Samui – Wat Ratchathammaram

Wat Ratchathammaram, or better known as the Red Temple of Koh Samui, is another beautiful sacred site on the island. Right next to it is a golden pagoda, which shines incredibly impressively in the sun. In addition, a staircase decorated with snake heads leads directly down to the sea.
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Thailand

Thailand: Koh Samui – Guan Yu Shrine

The Guan Yu Shrine is one of the few Chinese temples of Koh Samui. It was only opened in 2016 and is therefore one of the more modern temples on the island. But also this very colourful and modern holy site is worth a visit.
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Thailand

Thailand: Koh Samui – Big Buddha

The 12m high Big Buddha image was erected in 1972 and is now one of the landmarks of Koh Samui. Many Thai visitors come here to worship and in recent times, the Big Buddha has also become a favourite attraction amongst foreign tourists.
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Thailand

Thailand: Ovenight on Cheow Lan Lake

The beautiful Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park consists of emerald green water with a delicious temperature of about 28 degrees. The lake is surrounded by immense limestone cliffs, the highest of which is 960 metres high!
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Thailand

Thailand: Ao Phang-Nga National Park

Ao Phang Nga National Park is situated along the coast of Phang-Nga Province south of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. The park encompasses an area of 400 km², including the biggest native mangrove forests in Thailand along the mainland and many islands.
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Thailand

Thailand: Surin Islands

The Surin Islands is an archipelago of five islands in the Andaman Sea, 55 kilometres from the Thai mainland. Koh Surin National Marine Park rates as one of Thailand's prime island locations and is a popular place for diving and snorkelling tours.
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Thailand

Thailand: Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe is a Thai island in the Andaman Sea, near the border with Malaysia. It is part of Tarutao National Marine Park, which is populated with small islands and known for its coral-rich waters. The island has sandy beaches, including Pattaya and Hat Chao Le.
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Kedah

Malaysia: Langkawi – Giant Eagle Statue

The icon of Langkawi, Eagle Square locally known as Dataran Lang is the home of Langkawi’s giant statue of an eagle. Local folklore suggests the island gets its name from two Malay words – helang (Eagle) and kawi (reddish-brown), hence the name lang-kawi.
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Kedah

Malaysia: Langkawi – Kilim Karast Geoforest Park

Kilim Geoforest Park (or Kilim Karst Geoforest Park as its full name) is one of the three geoforest parks associated with the Langkawi Geopark. Langkawi Geopark comprises the whole of Langkawi Island and was endorsed as the 52nd Global Geopark by UNESCO on 1st June 2007.
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Kedah

Malaysia: Langkawi – Sky Bridge & SkyCab

Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125-metre (410 ft) curved pedestrian cable-stayed bridge in Malaysia, completed in 2005. The bridge deck is 660 metres (2,170 ft) above sea level at the peak of Gunung Mat Cincang on Pulau Langkawi.
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Penang

Malaysia: Penang – Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi

Established in 1810 Cheah Kongsi is one of the oldest Hokkien clan associations in George Town, Penang. Its members have their ancestral origins from Sek Tong Seah in the Sam Tor District of the Hai Teng County at Cheang Chew Prefecture, Fujian Province, China.
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Penang

Malaysia: Penang – Kek Lok Si Temple

Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, and is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia.
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Penang

Malaysia: Penang – Chew Jetty

Chew Jetty was one of 5 wooden jetties constructed in 1888 as part of a development project on the quay side in George Town. 2 other wooden jetties were built in the same area in the 1960s. One jetty burnt down so only five remain.
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Penang

Malaysia: Penang – Khoo Kongsi

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, or Khoo Kongsi for short, is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. It is known for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years ago, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse.
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Penang

Malaysia: Penang – Cheong Fatt Tze (The Blue Mansion)

Built between 1896 to 1904, teams of master craftsmen from China were hired. The majestic blue house was built with 38 rooms and 5 courtyards. At that time, 3 of his wives occupied the Blue Mansion. The Blue Mansion (otherwise known as Cheong Fatt Tze's Mansion) was large enough to accommodate his extended families.
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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
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Malaysia

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur – Batu Caves

Batu Caves is an iconic and popular tourist attraction in Selangor. Site of a Hindu temple and shrine, Batu Caves attracts thousands of worshippers and tourists, especially during the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam.
The entrance to Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island, Singapore
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Singapore

Singapore: Sentosa Island & Fort Siloso

Fort Siloso is a decommissioned coastal artillery battery in Sentosa, Singapore. It consists of 12 such batteries which made up "Fortress Singapore" at the start of World War II, and saw action during the Battle of Singapore.
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Emirate of Dubai

UAE: Dubai – 10 great things to do

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music.
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Singapore

Singapore: The Gardens by the Bay

The Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares. The park consists of three waterfront gardens. The largest of the gardens is the Bay South Garden. Its Flower Dome is the largest glass greenhouse in the world.
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Varanasi

India: Varanasi – The Suryauday Haveli review

We had for a long time wanted to visit the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi, and were not disappointed when we finally made it. For our 3-day stay we were based in the the Suryauday Haveli hotel which is right on one of the ghat on the Ganges River - a perfect place for exploring this fantastic city
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Delhi

India: Delhi – The Red Fort & Old Delhi

When visiting India's capital city you simply must explore the somewhat crazy and super busy area of Old Delhi. The main sites include the Great Mosque and the UNESCO listed Red Fort. We also stopped to pay homage at the tomb of Gandhi and visited the famous India Gate.
A foraging sun bear - sun bear conservation centre, Sepilok, Sabah
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Sabah

Malaysia: Sabah – Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

The sun bear conservation centre in Sandakan has a mission to rescue these small and endangered bears from captivity and return them to the wild. We were lucky enough to get the chance to visit these charming and cuddly animals during our visit to Sandakan. The centre is just opposite the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
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Galle District

Sri Lanka: Galle old town

We spent the day travelling along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, stopping to snap some photos of the stilt fisherman before visiting the UNESCO listed Galle Fort which was founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century and has since been added to by Dutch and British colonists.
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Colombo District

Sri Lanka: 8 Great Things to do in Colombo

For most people visiting Sri Lanka the country's capital, Colombo is not high on their list of places to visit. That said it is worth a day to hit the few tourist attractions that the city has to offer and simply wander the streets of some of its more historic districts.
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Galle District

Sri Lanka: South-West Coast

We had the chance to spend a day exploring the beach towns and attractions north of Galle along Sri Lanka's south-west coast. This included taking a river safari, a sea turtle hatchery, a tsunami memorial and a gemstone mine.
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Matara

Sri Lanka: Mirissa – Whale Watching Tour

We have had the opportunity to go on several whale tours over the years and have loved every minute. Sadly, the tour we took from Mirissa in Sri Lanka was put if frankly horrible due to the unpleasant way that the flotilla of tour boats stalked and hounded the poor whales.
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Hambantota

Sri Lanka: Yala National Park

Yala National Park is a large wildlife conservation area found in the south-east of Sri Lanka bordering the beautiful Indian Ocean. It is a fabulous place to see all sorts of wildlife, birds and reptiles. What it is best known for are leopards and is the best place to view these timid big cats in the wild.
Giant lily pads - Singapore Botanical Garden
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Singapore

Singapore: The Botanical Gardens

On a previous visit to Singapore, I had visited the Botanical Gardens and the image of these amazing UNESCO listed verdant gardens had stuck with me over many years. So, when we returned to Singapore I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to revisit the gardens.
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Kandy District

Sri Lanka: Ambuluwawa Tower

Ambuluwawa is a biodiversity complex and Sri Lanka’s first multi-religious sanctuary situated in the central highlands of the country. From the top of the Ambuluwawa Mountain, there are spectacular views across the valleys and highland mountains.
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Kandy District

Sri Lanka: Kandy – The cultural capital

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka., set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. It is a bustling city and was the last capital of the Sinhala kings until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. Today, it is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Matale

Sri Lanka: Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site close to Sigiriya and about 50 miles north of Kandy. Its five chambers hold over 150 statues of Buddha and other prominent Sri Lankans from the time of kings.
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Matale

Sri Lanka: Sigiriya – Traditional Village Tour

One of the joys of travelling is to see cultures very different from the ones we experience from day-to-day. The Traditional Village Tour we went on in Sri Lanka was a great way to experience the village way of life that continues in many rural areas to this day.
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Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka: Polonnaruwa

Some 800 years ago Polonnaruwa was a bustling commercial and religious centre for the Chola dynasty, as can be seen by the amazing density of ruins of temples, palaces and other buildings. In the early 13th century the city’s glory faded and it was abandoned.
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Hong Kong

China: Hong Kong – arriving during a tropical cyclone

We were greeted in Hong Kong by some wet, miserable weather. The weather in the tropics are complex. For Hong Kong and this part of South East Asia this time of year can be wet, and our arrival coincided with a passing tropical storm. I was happy though, because I hadn't seen any rain for 3 months! Karen was concerned by the warnings at the airport, but we were assured that the "standby signal No. 1" was nothing to be concerned about.
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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura

The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights, a sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders
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Rajasthan

India: Rajasthan – the Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a UNESCO-listed open-air observatory built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, featuring 19 monumental astronomical instruments of extraordinary scientific and architectural significance.
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India

India: Uttar Pradesh – Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a breathtaking UNESCO-listed Mughal ghost city near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India, built by Emperor Akbar in the 1570s and abandoned within a generation — leaving behind an astonishing complex of palaces, mosques, and royal courts in magnificent red sandstone.
A white throated kingfisher at Keoladeo National Park, Rajastan, India
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India

India: Keoladeo National Park

Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, is a UNESCO-listed wetland sanctuary of international importance, sheltering vast colonies of resident and migratory birds across its mosaic of marshes, woodlands, and grasslands.
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Rajasthan

India: Jaipur the “Pink City”

Jaipur, the flamboyant Pink City capital of Rajasthan, is a living open-air museum of Mughal-Rajput grandeur, blazing colour and timeless craftsmanship that captivates travellers from every corner of the globe.
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Rajasthan

India: Rajasthan – Jaipur City Palace

The Jaipur City Palace is a magnificent royal complex in the heart of Rajasthan's Pink City, blending Rajput and Mughal architectural traditions across a series of grand courtyards, palatial halls, and celebrated museums that remain a living seat of the Jaipur royal family to this day.
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Rajasthan

India: Jaipur – Amber (or Amer) Palace

Amber Palace is a magnificent 16th-century Rajput fort-palace perched above Maota Lake near Jaipur, celebrated for its stunning fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture, elaborate mirror chambers, and sweeping hilltop views across Rajasthan.
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Delhi

India: Delhi – 2 Day Tour

A sprawling, exhilarating blend of ancient empires and modern ambition, Delhi — the capital of India — is a city of staggering contrasts, where millennia of history unfold across monuments, markets, and neighbourhoods of endlessly distinctive character.
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Ranthambore

India: Rajasthan – Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, northern India, is one of the subcontinent's finest tiger reserves — a sweeping wilderness of forests, lakes, and ancient ruins where Bengal tigers roam freely and wildlife encounters feel genuinely raw, unhurried, and unforgettable.
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Singapore

Singapore: The Colonial downtown

Singapore's Colonial Centre, clustered around the historic Civic District and the Padang, is a walkable quarter where grand British-era institutions, immaculate parks and riverside promenades reveal the ambitious vision — and complex legacy — of imperial Singapore, making it one of Southeast Asia's most rewarding urban history walks.
Cow lying next to a large pile of drying cow poop - Agra, India
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Uttar Pradesh

India: Uttar Pradesh – Village tour

An Uttar Pradesh village tour invites travellers to experience the rhythms of rural northern Indian life firsthand — from traditional farming practices and local craftsmanship to warm community hospitality and centuries-old customs woven seamlessly into the fabric of daily existence.
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