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The most iconic skyline in Asia
Hong Kong's skyline is one of the most iconic in Asia. The 88-storey IFC Tower 2 looms large and the rooftop goal posts of the Bank of China Tower beckon a punt from the cross-harbor shores of Kowloon. Evey night at 8pm the buildings come alive as they perform a dazzling choreographed light and sound show.
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The Abbot Leads his Flock
Every morning in Luang Prabang the abbots from the many monasteries lead the novice monks for their morning alms.
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Red Dao ladies
Sapa is chock full of colorfully dressed ethnic minority tribes. These Red Dao women are sporting the original backpack.
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Tomb of Khai Dinh
The tomb of Khai Dinh near Hue was built between 1920 and 1931. It is a concrete goliath built into a hillside and is one of my favorite tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty. There are huge dragon banisters and a retinue of elephant, horse, and mandarin statues.
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Gates at Minh Mang Tomb
There are several impressive Royal Tombs around Hue from the Nguyen dynasty. This series of three gates is at the tomb of Minh Mang and is the entrance to the Honor Courtyard where animals were sacrificed. It was built between 1841 and 1843.
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Santa Maria Cruiser
The Santa Maria is an excellent choice for cruising among the karst peaks of Halong Bay.
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Santa Maria cabin
The cabin was larger than we expected, with a comfortable bed, ensuite bath, and wood paneling.
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Dancing to a new beat
Vietnamese kids breakdancing in front of the Ly Thai To statue at Indira Gandhi Park, Hanoi.
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Pho 24
Pho 24 is a Vietnamese chain restaurant found from Hanoi to Saigon. If you want a good beef noodle soup without the worries of ordering on the street - this is a surefire bet.
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Frans & Claire van der Lee has been a member since 20 November 2007 and goes by vanderlee.
Currently in San Diego, CA.
Subscriber since February 2008!
We just got back from a year long journey around Asia. Frans is the photographer and Claire is the trip planner. We went to 12 countries: Thailand, Bali (Indonesia), Penang (Malaysia), Laos, Vietnam, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Singapore, Korea, Mongolia, and Japan!
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