Lolling about in Laos
FORGET culture, a visit to beautiful Vang Vien in Laos is all about having a good time, writes Catherine Lawson.
Asia
Aussie in jumbo forest haven
AN Australian is providing a safe haven in Bali for endangered elephants, says Diana Plater.
Lair of dragons
CRAIG Tansley’s cruise across Indonesia, from Bali to Rinca and Komodo to the east, takes him to remote islands, lost in time, where ancient curses still apply.
Magic on India’s wild frontier
FUNNY how, by visiting an unspoiled place, you get to spoil it, writes Graham Simmons after a trip to a remote and exceedingly friendly corner of India.
Luxury hotel boosts Bali confidence
A NEW luxury hotel to open in Bali will help restore the resort island’s tourism arrivals after two terrorist bombings in the past four years, the Bali tourism board says.
On the road to Shangri-La
THE Chinese government have branded it as Shangri-La: a mystical land of snow-clad mountains, primitive forests and clear alpine lakes, inhabited by peaceful people,
Roll of the dice
IN a country ravaged by war, the people are smiling again, writes Mike O’Connor from the road less travelled by tourists in Cambodia.
Floating like a butterfly
A RIVER boat ride along the Ngo Dong offers a languid escape from the worries of the world, writes Ewen Bell.
Magical Malaysia
EVERY day is a bad hair day for a young orang-utan: the cartoon electrocution look. Add the huge, wide eyes and you get an expression of permanent alarm.
Paying respect at Long Tan
A VISIT to Long Tan becomes a homage to Australia’s most significant Vietnam War battle, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Best of enemies
MICHAEL Gebicki witnesses a surprising daily ceremony at Wagah on the border between India and Pakistan.
The wild side of Mongolia
HORSE racing has been for centuries as much a part of Mongolian culture as Genghis Khan, nomadic Ger tents and fermented mare’s milk.
Dining with Dayak headhunters
A WINDING river journey aboard a longboat delivers John Swords into the welcoming arms of one of Borneo’s last headhunters.
A stink over blooming magic
ONE whiff and Ewen Bell was off to Borneo in search of a giant flower with a putrid smell.
Penang’s flavours of Asia
A STOPOVER in Asia is not just a break in travel but a chance to visit somewhere exotic, inexpensive and delicious which makes Penang just the place.
Going with the mo
IN Rajasthan a moustache is seen as an index to the real man, and the coveted Mr Desert title is to die for, writes Kevin Pilley.
48 hours in Beijing
BEIJING is a Chinese banquet of sights and delights but there is an art to getting around this city of 15 million people.
Timely to tour Tibet
CHINESE rule has not stamped out traditional Tibet just don’t mention the Dalai You-Know-Who, writes Chris Parkin.
Hunt for a red Prada
FOR those in the know, secretive private shops in Hong Kong sell ‘fake reals’ so good bartering is out of the question.
Hip to hire and admire
LET’S say you’re young, hip, broke and living in Vietnam. You fancy a night out but you’ve nothing to wear. No problem. Just hire your bling.
Ritual key to Hindu wedding
THE third greatest passion of Indians around the world is the wedding, bettered only by Bollywood and cricket.
Chaos theory in action
MICHAEL Gebicki takes a crash course in Indian traffic lore and finds a careful driver would be unable to cope behind the wheel.
Bruce Lee buffs up beaut
EVERYWHERE you go in Hong Kong there is a Bruce Lee connection. No surprise then that the city runs tours tracing sites he made famous.
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