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Southeast Asia isn’t all pristine beaches and azure seas. Its inland lakes and rivers hold some of the most rewarding experiences for those looking to explore. From the mighty Mekong flowing through 5 countries, to warm volcanic lakes in Indonesia and the Philippines, to the gentle streams of Laos, and the tributaries that flow through Brunei, the beautiful rivers and tranquil lakes are the lifeline of Southeast Asia.
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Beneath The Surface: Fishing For Bangkok’s Big Cats
Hidden in the heart of Bangkok’s sweltering cement soup-bowl of a city, sits a peaceful little lake rimmed with A-frame...
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If I Had 2 Weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
SoutheastAsia.org asked its writers what they would do with 2 weeks to spend in Southeast Asia. Two weeks is very...
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If I had 2 weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
SoutheastAsia.org asked its writers what they would do with 2 weeks to spend in Southeast Asia. Two weeks? Endless options?...
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Gone Native in Ormoc
A bamboo raft, more like a floating cottage really, glides serenely on the dark water of the guitar-shaped Lake Danao,...
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River Down Under
My excitement upon visiting Puerto Princesa came from curiosity at first. I’m from Davao City, which has a lot in...
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Faith in the North: Southeast Asia’s Popular Religious Festivals
Southeast Asia is a place of vibrant ethnic and religious diversity. The northern region is predominantly Buddhist but ancient spiritual...
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The Great Outdoors: Exploring the Philippines Northern Landscape
There is a kind of magic that draws you to Tuguegarao, where no tourist leaves this place without being fascinated...
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The Rivers Wild: Touring Borneo’s Liquid Lifelines
Once cave dwelling went out of style, the peoples of Borneo looked towards the liquid highways of this giant island...
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If I had 2 weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
SoutheastAsia.org asked its writers what they would do with 2 weeks to spend in Southeast Asia. Call me sentimental, but...
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A River Runs Through It: The History, Wildlife and Culture of the Mekong
The Mekong River carries Southeast Asia’s cultural diversity and history from Laos’ forested northern mountains to Thailand and Cambodia’s rice...
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BiG Tips for Travel to Brunei
BANKS Banks in Brunei Darussalam are open Mondays-Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm, Saturdays 9.00am – 11.00am. Islamic banks follow the same...
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Set Adrift: Tubing Vang Vieng
When it comes to popular backpacker japes, “tubing” – floating peacefully downriver on a giant inflatable inner-tube – is up...
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Brunei’s Natural Splendor
Brunei is rightly proud of its conservation efforts, most recently joining the Heart of Borneo initiative which is acting to...
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Naturally Spectacular: Sarawak, Malaysia
The park ranger gets word over his radio: the dominant male has been spotted. “Ladies and gentleman, we shall be...
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In Love with Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, considered one of the best preserved towns in Southeast Asia, and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List...
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If I Had 2 weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
SoutheastAsia.org asked its writers what they would do with 2 weeks to spend in Southeast Asia. Hmmm, good question.Southeast Asia...
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Southeast Asia’s Spelunking Splendor
Southeast Asia’s porous limestone geology presents spelunkers with infinite crevices, chasms, caverns and underground rivers to explore. Caves from Indonesia...
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Welcome to the Jungle: Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park
The place: Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park. The vantage point: a 550 meter, man-made canopy walkway (the longest of its...
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