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The temples of Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

From the blog in October 2011

  • Junagarh, Fort, Bikaner, India

    Rajputs and Rural Rajasthan

    04 Min Read

    Ever fancied owning a fort or a castle? Well this fantasy is becoming a reality for many people in the western Indian state of Rajasthan where in recent months the government has been putting some fascinating state properties up for sale. North India specialist, Ben Whitaker, talks to the owner of Chhatra Sager about his family's decision to turn their land over to tourism in order to ensure that the local community continues to thrive.

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  • Gauchos at work at Estancia Santa Cecilia

    The Gaucho

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    The vast pampas, or grasslands, that sweep north from the rugged mountains and barren lands of Patagonia through Argentina, southern Chile, Uruguay and southern Brazil are home to one of South America's most iconic figures — the gaucho.

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  • Weddell seals, Antarctica

    People and the Poles

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    It is fascinating how the uninhabited parts of this planet have managed to produce some of the most astounding stories of human endeavor. When it comes to the lure of the polar regions, history reveals some catastrophic failures, often triggered by the repeated triumph of nature over the arrogance of man, but it also gives us truly inspirational stories of survival.

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  • Monk gathering thoughts, Angkor Wat

    Vietnam or Cambodia

    02 Min Read

    My husband and I are visiting Hong Kong to see friends in mid January and cannot decide whether to travel on to Vietnam or Cambodia? I would really appreciate some advice on which has the most to offer?

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  • View from Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

    South East Asia or North Asia

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    We are planning to spend a week in Hong Kong next October and want to follow this with a further week in a more relaxing location with a bit of contrast — we wondered about Bali? Or do you have any other suggestions?

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  • Abu Simbel, Egypt

    Tracing the Nubians

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    When we think of Egypt, most of us think of the great civilizations of Ancient Egypt and its many achievements. However, the modern state of Egypt also encompasses the ancient homeland of the Nubian civilization, which at times rivaled the power and sophistication of the Egyptians. Fiona Miller explains a little more about this often overlooked part of Egyptian history.

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  • Andaman coast, Thailand

    Thailand in January

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    We want to go to Thailand in January but we are unsure which part to visit. We enjoy beach vacations away from commercial areas and as we're in our 50's, we don't want clubs, etc. I liked the look of Krabi and have been recommended Koh Samui. We have never been to Asia and want to go somewhere beautiful and experience Thai culture although we don't mind a two center vacation. Finally, we do like our comforts but do not have a big budget.

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