Tag: “Asia”
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Into Everything
Few moments feel more perfect than cresting a mountain pass in Mongolia, reveling in that moment before you're lost again to the most beautiful, unforgiving wilderness in the world.
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Full Moon Party
A South Korean couple enjoys the Full Moon Party on the Thai island of Ko Phangan. With its carnival like atmosphere the party, held every full moon, draws upwards of 10,000 revelers during high season.
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Elephants on Parade
300 elephants a mile from buffet tables loaded with their favorite foods: Some call it a parade, I experienced something far more exhilarating.
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Paro Rinpung Dzong
Paro Rinpung Dzong was built in the mid 17th century to protect against invasion by Tibet. Dzongs originally served three purposes: fortress, local administrative center, and monastery.
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Road trip from Siem Reap to Bangkok
It was my clever idea to go by road instead of flying. It was my trip.
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Come gamble in Bokor! A charming hilltop retreat surrounded by landmines.
When most visitors to Cambodia think of ruins, visions of ancient Khmer temples rising out of the creeping jungle come to mind - an abandoned French colonial hill station, surrounded by unexploded ordnance, swathed in mist does not.
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From Jailoo to Sunken Pass and Back: A Weekend Adventure in Kyrgyzstan
One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.
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Japantown
No, it’s not like Tokyo. And yes, it’s actually a shopping mall.
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Hotel Turpan, China
Turpan is a city in the North-West of China, along the silk-route.
One of the better hotels in town is Hotel Turpan. Ideally for business meetings but also good to get a room. -
The hills above Naryn
The Kyrgyz city of Naryn is located in a valley, and is surrounded by easily accessible hills, foothills and mountains - an excellent place for either a liesurely stroll or a strenuous hike.
