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Visitors at a rather large Buddha. Read more about Sukhothai in a future hub. Image - G Hardwick.85

The best way to see Angkor Wat

The size of the carved stone blocks left me in awe. Imagine the effort to move and carve these huge monoliths? The thought of all that work was so tiring that I decided to take a break on one of the blocks of...

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Halong Bay, Vietnam. Image G Hardwick.79

Vietnam: Two Must See Places

The waters and the several thousand islands in this part of the Gulf of Tonkin have an uncanny ability to mesmerise. Shear cliffs and limestone caves, emerald waters and Chinese junks all provide a relief from...

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Australian Winter Holidays

Living in Australia means experiencing many unique sights and events. Thousands of kilometres of coastline fringed with some of the world’s most exotic wildlife and a climate that breeds a relaxed...

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Best Places to See Australian Wildlife

Australia is known for its unique wildlife. But, where are the best places to experience and view some of the world's most unique animals?

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UmPhang, Thailand. Image G Hardwick.73

Thailand: tours on the Burmese border

Mae Sot is described as a Burmese-Chinese-Karen-Thai trading outpost. Market places within the town sell all sorts of goods including caged birds, live fish and eels. Rebel soldiers, Burmese spies,...

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Monkeys on the Buddha at Prang Sam Yot, Loburi, Thailand.Image G Hardwick83

Best place to see monkeys in Thailand

We didn't have to walk far before we saw the first monkey. There it was, in a mechanic's shop, calmly seated on a stool, looking up as if to say, "what are you looking at?" Slowing down to look at the relaxed...

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A Guide to Vietnamese Menu Items

Walk through any Vietnamese town or city and you will find aromas wafting from every corner, street and restaurant. As night falls, Vietnamese gather in street-side stalls and restaurants, often in the late...

12 comments    food travel vietnam
The Barrier Reef and its islands from above. Our destination, Long Island is in the foreground. Image courtesy of Peppers Palm Bay Resort, Queensland, Australia.77

The insiders guide to Australia: tropical islands

The Barrier Reef and its islands from above. Our destination, Long Island is in the foreground. Image courtesy of Peppers Palm Bay Resort, Queensland, Australia.Sitting at my computer for the last three weeks...

1 comment    travel australia travel guide
EcoPoint Myall Shores Resort, New South Wales, Australia. (Image courtesy of Eco Point Resorts)75

Eco Retreats in Australia

Travelling to Australia? Then why not consider Australia's Eco Retreats and experience Australia's unique environment, up close and personal.

2 comments    travel holidays australia
Aboriginal Rock Art, Laura, North Queensland, Australia (Image courtesy of Tourism Queensland)72

Queensland: Aboriginal Cultural Experience & Tours

For most tourists, Australia conjures up images of crocodile-wrestling men, living off the land in a strange and exotic landscape. The Australian continent is ancient and so are its original inhabitants,...

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