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10 of the best things to do in Chinatown Singapore

Posted on January 20, 2021March 31, 2021 by Alice Pham
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Singapore
20
Jan

In Chinatown, Singapore, you will discover an intricate mix and mingle of traditional and modern Chinese culture.

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How travel sparks curiosity: learning the 14-step rice farming process in Laos

Posted on July 28, 2020July 24, 2020 by Sam Glauser
28
Jul

The surprising 14-step process of rice farming in Luang Prabang, Laos, and how travel helps nurture your curiosity.

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Where to find the best hawker centres in Singapore

Posted on November 1, 2019January 16, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Alexandra Village Food Centre, Singapore
01
Nov

At Singapore’s legendary hawker centres, you can eat delicious traditional local street food without blowing your budget.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Cities, Food and drink, Singapore 3 Comments
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Tiger Cave Temple, Krabi: 1,237 steps to a sacred Thai paradise

Posted on February 6, 2019May 12, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The sacred shrine at the top of Tiger Cave Temple, Krabi, Thailand
06
Feb

The giant flight of steps is worth the endurance to witness one of the most picturesque sacred sites in Thailand.

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Luang Prabang itinerary: 3 days in the golden city of Laos

Posted on January 24, 2019February 5, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The golden structure of Wat Chom Si, part-way up Mount Phou Si
24
Jan

Plan your trip to Luang Prabang and discover temples, waterfalls, local life and riverside sunsets in the golden city of Laos.

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13 top things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted on January 21, 2019July 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Luang Prabang Nam Khan river
21
Jan

Luang Prabang, perched on the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers in Laos, is a city of tranquility and spirituality.

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Vang Vieng hiking: the beautiful Pha Ngeun trail

Posted on January 18, 2019January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
A small hut at the first Pha Ngeun viewpoint sells water, soft drinks and snacks
18
Jan

Everything you need to know about hiking to Pha Ngeun, a rewarding trail for witnessing the rural beauty of Vang Vieng, Laos.

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12 of the best things to do in Vang Vieng, Laos

Posted on January 15, 2019July 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The view of Pha Ngeun over the toll bridge in Vang Vieng
15
Jan

Vang Vieng has shrugged off its reputation for excessive partying and emerged as a top adventure destination in Southeast Asia.

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Poker in Vietnam: my search for a game in Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on May 19, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Poker in Vietnam: my table in the early stages of the tournament
19
May

In Vietnam it’s only legal to play poker if you’re a foreigner. But where can you find a game? I tried to find out.

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Things to do in Savannakhet: a two-day itinerary

Posted on May 9, 2018July 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Stilted restaurants on Bungva Lake Savannakhet
09
May

Savannakhet doesn’t often feature in travellers’ plans for Laos. We gave it a chance and it exceeded all of our expectations.

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