Asia
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10 incredible books to fuel your wanderlust
Words have the power to take you to a thousand new worlds, concocting incredible imagery and dreams that are tough to shake from your mind. Unforgettably-crafted worlds abound in novels both fictional and real from which to fuel your wanderlust, and you can’t do much better than these books if you’re hankering after inspiration for…
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The world’s best destinations for solo travel
Joining the solo travel tribe may seem a little daunting, but it means discovering the treasures of the world exactly the way you want to – it’s the greatest form of self-indulgence. You can make new friends or be left in total peace, you can explore at your own pace and you can eat whatever…
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Guide to Chiang Mai: temples, festivals & markets
Take it back to basics, before the skyscrapers of Bangkok and the oxygen tanks for deep sea-diving, and venture north to Thailand’s second city, Chiang Mai. Discover a land of temples, jungles, ruins and mountains, of festivals and celebrations – and, of course, markets. The former capital of the Lan Na kingdom, Chiang Mai has…
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A guide to Bali’s best temples
As a predominantly Hindu country, Bali has an overwhelmingly spiritual atmosphere that can’t go unfelt and is overflowing with extraordinary religious and altogether ethereal sights. You genuinely could spend every minute of your trip temple-hopping – every corner of this magical island has a magical temple to go along with it, and likely more than…
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Vietnam’s best destinations for food, history, nightlife and more
There’s a little something for everyone in Vietnam, a dynamic Southeast Asian gem which packs all manner of sights and sounds across its narrow landscape. From Hanoi in the North to the Con Dao Islands south of the Mekong Delta, these are the top destinations you should add to your itinerary, each brimming with intoxicating…
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11 amazing things to do in Sri Lanka
Located just off the southern coast of India, the teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka is festooned with diversity. This balmy paradise boasts myriad charms, encompassing everything from ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites and wildlife-rich national parks to luscious country landscapes and idyllic golden-sand beaches. Whether you’re elephant-spotting, heading out on a tea trail or surfing…
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Six of the best beaches in Thailand
From the surreal shores of Ko Samui to a paradisal island turned film set in the Phi Phi archipelago, dazzling emerald waters and sun-warmed sands aren’t hard to find across Thailand – and more often than not, they come served with a surprisingly fair dose of seclusion. We hand-pick six of the best in the…
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Secret Guide to the Maldives
Scattered through the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are the stuff that castaway island fantasies are made of. The 26 ring-shaped atolls are comprised of over 1,000 coral islands, yet only 200 or so are inhabited, creating a real-life, far-flung paradise. Many a honeymooner has ventured here to while away a week…
