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March 31, 2015

Something that isn’t just shopping in Bangkok

While the air-conditioned malls are lovely sometimes you want to get outside and see some of the city.  Two destinations an easy distance from the Terminal 21 Mall (MRT: Sukhumvit, BTS: Asok - direct access via Skywalk) are the Khamtieng House museum and Benjakiti Park – great for a … [Read more...] about Something that isn’t just shopping in Bangkok

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March 29, 2015

Public Transport from Vientiane to Udon Thani

To get from Vientiane, Laos to Udon Thani, Thailand there are a couple of options – the direct bus to Udon city centre and secondly a public bus to the bridge then a mini-van to Udon Thani airport. Picture from globaltravelmate.com The Direct Bus This is a service that will take you into Udon … [Read more...] about Public Transport from Vientiane to Udon Thani

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March 26, 2015

Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia

Bako Bako is the oldest National Park in Sarawak and has a wide range of flora and fauna.  It is particularly well known for the Proboscis monkeys and Pitcher Plants.The Proboscis monkey, with it’s off little nose is endangered.  However they are commonly spotted in the trees.  In the … [Read more...] about Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia

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March 20, 2015

Singapore Gardens by the Bay and more…part 3…in the neighbourhood

With Singapore Gardens by the Bay as the lynchpin, it is possible to create an interesting and achievable itinerary.  Gardens, Shopping, Eating, Education and views – it is all included.  And given Singapore’s constant heat and humidity distances are not too far and easily … [Read more...] about Singapore Gardens by the Bay and more…part 3…in the neighbourhood

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March 19, 2015

Singapore Gardens by the Bay and more … part 2… buying tickets

Continuing on from part 1,  the details of visiting Singapore Gardens by the Bay this post contains information on how to buy the tickets and potentially save money.  Other things to do in the area has it’s own post 3 here. Buying ticketsIt is a good idea to purchase your tickets … [Read more...] about Singapore Gardens by the Bay and more … part 2… buying tickets

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March 18, 2015

Singapore Gardens by the Bay and more

The Gardens by the Bay complex on the Singapore waterfront is an excellent destination while in Singapore.  The official details are covered well on the official website, so this is personal experience and tips to add to this information.  To keep the information easy to navigate I have … [Read more...] about Singapore Gardens by the Bay and more

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March 12, 2015

Semmengoh Orangutans

The Semmingoh Wildlife Sanctuary is located a 30 minute drive, 24km outside Kuching. The centre was set up in 1975 to care for wild orangutans that have been injured or orphaned with the aim to rehabilitate them for release back into the jungle.Times and DirectionsFeeding time is set down for … [Read more...] about Semmengoh Orangutans

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March 11, 2015

Otres Beach, Sihanoukville

Otres Beach is just a 15 minute tuk tuk ride ($5) from downtown Sihanoukville.  Here you will find 4 kilometres of quiet, white sandy beaches. Sihanoukville lies on the southern coast of Cambodia and was only established as a city (and deep water port) in the 1960s. In the 1970s through to the … [Read more...] about Otres Beach, Sihanoukville

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November 28, 2012

Yangon Architecture and walking tour

Due to the isolation Burma has had from the rest of the world many of it’s colonial buildings have remained untouched.  As this has usually been due to lack of funds to do anything else many are in a bad state of repair.  The influx of tourist, aid and investment money into Myanmar has … [Read more...] about Yangon Architecture and walking tour

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November 14, 2012

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

This morning’s destination was the Shwedagon pagoda, the most important Buddhist site in Burma.  We knew it was a must see in Yangon, but had not anticipated how stunning it would be. The lower part of the central stupa is covered in gold leaf but higher up the panels are solid gold and the top … [Read more...] about Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

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