George Town on the island of Penang is a bustling place, a melting pot of colonial, Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures which show case the enduring legacy of the north-west Malaysian region’s historic spice trade. It’s one of my favourite places in Asia.
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Highlights of Japan
Welcome to the land of the rising sun, Japan, a fascinating country in so many ways - serene, immensely cultural and bonkers all at the same time - where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. It’s a place that is on so many people’s bucket list and for good reason.
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Dreaming of the Datai and lazy days in Langkawi
I wish every morning could start like this….taking a dip in my private pool listening to the symphony of the rainforest - a melodic chorus of birds, chirping cicadas and the rustle of monkeys frolicking in the trees.
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Finding an authentic Asia in Laos
Landlocked Laos boarders Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand and Myanmar to the west; it touches all and has the mighty Mekong as its main thoroughfare. It is a place that seems to squeeze past many as somewhere to visit. Sometimes it may get “added on” for a few days to a longer trip visiting its neighbours, but not many consider it as a destination in its own right - and it really should be.
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