 Apo
Island Philippines
“How long is this going to take?” I ask the two boatmen
as we roll our trousers up above the knees and wade gingerly
towards the boat. “Oh just about 25 minutes” says Romero,
our captain for the voyage. More...
 Siquijor
Island, Philippines
As darkness falls, a macabre statue of the Virgin Mary,
clad in a black gown, and carrying a skull in her arms reputedly
leaves her church and wanders abroad into the night.More...
Bangkok
By Boat
Just fifteen minutes ago with our tempers rising, we were
squabbling with our surly taxi driver while the air-con
fought a losing battle against the tropical sun. Now, an
age away, a calming breeze cools both our skin and our tempers,
as we glide smoothly along Thonburi's shaded waterways,
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Hanoi's
Old Quarter
Spared the sticky heat of Saigon, Hanoi's three and a half
million residents enjoy a city liberally sprinkled with
lakes, parks, coffee shops, and a surprisingly cosmopolitan
range of bars and restaurants. More...
15 Facts About
Bangkok
Traimit Temple, near Hualomphong railway station, houses
a 3 meter tall, solid gold Buddha image. This five and a
half ton statue was rediscovered in 1955 when, while being
moved, a piece of the plaster that encased it cracked and
fell off revealing its hidden value. This
and More...
Must See Sights
in Bangkok
Eight sights in Bangkok you musn't fail to see during your
visit. More...
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