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Preserving mankind’s natural and cultural heritage, UNESCO identifies sites that are stunning reminders of our past. The names on the list are often staggering in both scope and splendor; Halong Bay, Borobudur, Luang Prabang to name a but a few. The entire region is well represented on the list, and will leave travelers to Southeast Asia mesmerized.
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Stupafied: Indonesia’s Beautiful Borobudur
Sitting on a stone block on the top terrace of Borobudur temple, watching members of an Indonesian school group photograph...
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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 in Southeast...
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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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Cordillera In The Mist
One weekend, a friend and I packed our bags for a trip to the northern mountains. Our plan was simple:...
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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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Going Solo: Exploring the Indonesian City of Surakarta
It didn’t take long for me to wish that I was back in Solo. The neighboring city of Yogyakarta—a mere...
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All Aboard the Reunification Express: Vietnam’s Romantic Railway
The gentle rocking of the train, the clickety-clack sound of the rails put you and your fellow passengers in a...
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History on Display: Southeast Asia’s Colonial Architecture
The colonial architectural heritage in Southeast Asia has rarely been emphasized by tourism authorities. The lack of interest was likely...
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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
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If I had 2 weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
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Rice Dreams: Southeast Asia’s Stunning Terraces
It is a sight to take your breath away: row after row of human-built terraces snaking along the contours of...
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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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Adventure Tours in Southeast Asia
To extreme thrill-seekers, life without the imminent risk of death is as boring as a box of cauliflower. (How else...
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A Backpacker’s Guide to the Galaxy
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Sandy and Sunkissed: Vietnam’s Best Beaches
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If I Had 2 weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
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Dragon Quest: Discovering Halong Bay
I was sitting at work, diligently updating my Facebook profile, when I noticed an old friend had posted a photo...
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If I Had 2 Weeks in Southeast Asia I’d…
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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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Lost in Awe: Cambodia’s Astonishing Angkor Wat
As I explored the remains at Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park I couldn’t help but feel a bit humbled. Seeing first-hand...
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Serenity Now: Myanmar’s Mystic Shwedagon Pagoda
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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Hip, Historic Hoi An
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