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Massive ancient temples, elegant mosques, historic churches and mysterious ruins, the diverse nature of Southeast Asia’s history is forever on display.Triumphant and sometimes tragic a historical record can be traced through the sites and monuments that have been saved for future generations and travelers to Southeast Asia.
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The mere mention of Mindoro conjures images of Puerto Galera and Apo Reef in most people’s minds. But, is there...
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Did you know that Taal was considered the second most important city during the Spanish era? Even though it was...
Bali isn’t just about tropical beaches and sunshine. Blessed with soaring volcanoes, spectacular rice terraces, and ancient sites, this “Island...
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The colonial architectural heritage in Southeast Asia has rarely been emphasized by tourism authorities. The lack of interest was likely...
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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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BANKS Banks in Brunei Darussalam are open Mondays-Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm, Saturdays 9.00am – 11.00am. Islamic banks follow the same...
I admit it, I’m an idiot. Before moving to Southeast Asia, I had no clue where Brunei was. I knew...
Chinese merchants were already trading in the Philippine archipelago when explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in 1521, and later the Spanish...
Luang Prabang, considered one of the best preserved towns in Southeast Asia, and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List...
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Comparable in grandeur to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Boro Budur of Indonesia, the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda is Yangon’s sacred centre-piece....
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Like blurred colors on an artist’s palette, the colors of the lanterns reflect on the Thu Bon river, their mesmerizing...
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