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July 11th, 2008

WHTour: See Asia’s UNESCO Heritage Sites Panographies

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the word, a panography, also called panoramic panography, is a format of photography that displays an image with exceptionally wide fields of view.

The WHTour.org has compiled already over 200 panographies of sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and more are going to be uploaded in […]

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July 6th, 2008

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Premieres in Laos

The new season of the Travel Channel series Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations premieres tomorrow, Monday, July 7, featuring the landscapes and cuisines of Laos. Here’s a preview:

Catch it at the Travel Channel, on Monday, July 07, 10:00PM ET.
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March 30th, 2008

Laos, Thailand and Cambodia: Visit Them Before They Are Ruined

In the last several months, tourists have been flocking to these cities. Alas, there’s more to Asia that lures the tourist than just the stunning tropical beaches. So yes, if you can make it, go and explore before they truly become Asia’s lost gems.
Read Bangkok Chief of Bureau Denis D. Gray’s observations and lamentations on […]

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February 13th, 2008

Asia for Romantics

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just wanted to treat a special someone to a truly romantic experience, check out Orient Express’ list of Romantic Getaways in South-East Asia. Among their top-picks:
1. Road to Mandalay, Myanmar
2. Jimbaran Puri Bali, Indonesia
3. The Governor’s Residence, Yangon
4. Napasai, Koh Samui
5. La Résidence d’Angkor, Cambodia
6. Eastern & […]

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January 5th, 2008

Laos, The Place to Be in 2008

International Herald Tribune columnist Denny Lee listed 52 places to go in 2008 and number 1 on his list is Laos. He says:
Vietnam and Cambodia are so 2007. Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina’s next hot spot. Ancient sites like the Wat Phou temple complex and the capital city of Vientiane are drawing […]

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February 28th, 2007

Asia: Same but Different

Particularly when you travel to countries within the same region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia), you’ll encounter sights, food and local behavior that is shared among the different countries. They may have some local twist or flavor to spring rolls, for example, but it’s basically the same. Different localities would adorn their […]

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