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A Journey through Northern Laos

A Journey through Northern Laos

It is often said that Laos is not a place; it is a state of mind. Without access to the sea, protected by the Mekong separating it from Thailand, and sheltered by the impassable mountains that isolate it from China and Vietnam, it for centuries...

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Burmese women: A culture of beauty

Burmese women: A culture of beauty

Myanmar is not just about the places that you will visit but more about the facilitating people that you will meet. No where in Asia are the women more intriguing than in Myanmar, especially in the Chin State where the ladies traditionally tattoo there entire faces.

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The top 10 meals in Laos

The top 10 meals in Laos

The cuisine of Laos is distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines as the Lao originally came from the north in a region that is now part of China. As they moved southward they brought their traditions with them influencing food in Northern...

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The Giant Puppet Project

The Giant Puppet Project

The Giant Puppet Project is the perfect example of the wonderful Cambodian spirit that has rubbed off on to the the local expat community. Why not plan you holiday to Cambodia in relation to next years puppet parade.

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