Mrauk U: Lost Time and Forgotten Treasures
The medieval ruins are so remote that time nearly left them behind. Mystical fortresses crafted...
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Category: Asia
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
I was eager to finally explore Central Asia when I heard that some international borders were...
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The Experience of Walking Beside Laotian Monks
One Buddhist morning with the Laotian Monks. The colour of the air is infused with orange and...
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Constantinople, not Istanbul
Today’s Istanbul is a vibrant and modern city built on top an ancient past. What’s the...
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Making the Most of a Nine-Hour Layover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport
I wanted a Goldilocks layover on a return flight from Vietnam — not too long and not too...
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Cox’s Bazar – Sea Foam and Salt Grains
For as long as I can remember, Cox’s Bazar with its endless sandy beach and azure crashing waves...
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On the Shores of Lake Baikal
I was sitting cross-legged on a pebble beach. My roll mat and sleeping bag were already laid out...
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Stargazing in the Philippines
Calamansi is a small, round citrus fruit with an aromatic, sour bite. It is served on the side of...
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An Awakening at Jetavanaramaya Stupa
in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
The soft rays of the 8 o’clock sun played peekaboo with me, as I cycled into the historic...
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Sailing over the Myanmar’s Plains of Bagan
Bagan Archaeological Zone More than 2,200 eleventh to thirteenth century temples and stupas pepper...
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Hoi An, Vietnamese Hand Embroidery
It was a boiling day in Hoi An when I was exploring the tourist attractions in the charming...
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My Day in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
In my third month as a Covid refugee sheltering in Taiwan, I finally had an opportunity to venture...
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