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Manaslu trekking - hiking in remote Nepal |
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| We looked for a spectacular trekking in Nepal that is not on the main tourist radar yet. We found the Manaslu trekking, and we didn't regret it.. <more> | ||||
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Faces of Kathmandu |
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| Kathmandu is one of the most atmospheric cities in Asia. Development didn't take off yet, so will will still find many places in the city where it seems that time stood still for centuries.. <more> | ||||
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Tibet - the roof of the world |
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| Tibet is still one of the most magical places to go on our planet and it is a dream destination for many travellers. But Tibet is changing fast, as result of the Chinese presence.. <more> | ||||
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Gobi desert - one of the world's harshest areas |
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| Most people have a wrong image of the Gobi desert. It is not the Sahara-like desert with almost only sand dunes. To the contrary, the Gobi desert is a diverse area with many surprises. <more> | ||||
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Eastern Mongolia - untouched grasslands |
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| The eastern part of Mongolia is rarely on the itinerary of travellers. And that is a pity. Eastern Mongolia offers you the possibility to experience the pure Mongolia, not yet spoiled by tourism. <more> | ||||
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Gānzī - an unpolished pearl in Sìchuān |
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| Gānzī is probably the nicest town we have visited during our trip to Sìchuān. It is a friendly Tibetan place with a great monasteries, friendly people and a spectacular vicinity for perfect hikes. <more> | ||||
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Lĭtáng - Tibetan atmosphere in China |
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| Lĭtáng was a big surprise to us. We thought that the Tibetan atmosphere could only be found in Tibet itself. But that was a mistake. Lĭtáng is as Tibetan as it can get. <more> | ||||
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Xiāngchéng - a great monastery |
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| We were a little bit disappointed after our visits to the towns of Dálĭ and Shangri-La in Yunnan. Our visit to Xiāngchéng was a needed refreshment. <more> | ||||
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Luzon - all of the Philippines on one island |
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| Luzon is the biggest island of the Philippines and also one of the most diverse. From sandy white beaches to high mountains. Everything the Philippines has to offer is present on Luzon. <more> | ||||
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Ship wreck diving in Coron |
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| When we decided two years ago to get our open water diving certification, we had in mind to dive once in a while only at places that are recognised as special diving spots. <more> | ||||
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Wùyuán - an example of rural China |
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| The area around Wùyuán is by many seen as the most beautiful example of traditional Chinese countryside. We decided to go and see for ourselves. <more> | ||||
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Jiŭhuá Shān - one of China's holy Buddhist Mountains |
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| The Jiŭhuá Shān Mountain in eastern-central China is one of the four holy Buddhist Mountains of the country. For many Buddhist pilgrims a place to go. Also for us. <more> | ||||
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Huáng Shān - winter wonderland |
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| The Huáng Shān Mountains are seen as one of the top-10 sights in the whole of China. The spectacular granite peaks in combination with the pine trees are unrivaled . <more> | ||||
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Around Ninh Binh - a great day trip |
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| Ninh Binh, just a couple of hours south of Hanoi, is often ignored by travellers. And that is a pity, because in its vincinity there are some nice things to see. <more> | ||||
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Mekong delta - a fascinating water world |
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| The Mekong delta in Vietnam is a water world where boats, houses and even floating markets float upon endless rivers and canals. It is a perfect place to experience the life on the water. <more> | ||||
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Hanoi - the old lady of the orient |
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| It is such a pity that so few capital cities in south-eastern Asia weren't able to keep their traditional Asian character while they developed. But there are exceptions. Hanoi is such a place. <more> | ||||
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Singapore - a city begging to be explored at night |
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| The heat in Singapore is often difficult to bear during the day, also for locals. That is the probabaly the reason why the city really comes alive in the evening. <more> | ||||
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Brunei - a friendly destination on Borneo |
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| Brunei is a not often visited little country on Borneo. All that most people know is that it is ruled by a sultan and that it's all about oil and money in Brunei. <more> | ||||
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Uncle Tan’s, jungle paradise or semi-zoo? |
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| Uncle Tan’s is a legend in Sabah. It is the most famous spot in this part of Malaysian Borneo to experience the real jungle, but especially also to see the Orang-Utans in the wild. <more> | ||||
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Arfak Mts - one of the last strongholds for the Birds of Paradise |
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| The Birds of Paradise are one of the most spectacular birds in the world. They are threatened because a lot of hunting takes place because of their spectacular looks. <more> | ||||
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Timor-Leste - celebrating independence |
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| After an independence struggle of more than 25 years with Indonesia, and after losing many civilian lives, Timor Leste bacame finally independent in 2002. And they celebrate it every year. <more> | ||||
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Komodo National Park - a gem above and below sea level |
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| Most national parks are 'only' beautiful above or under sea level. Komodo National Park, sandwiched between Sumbawa and Flores, is different. It is a gem both above and below sea level. <more> | ||||
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Phnom Penh - Cambodia's atmospheric capital city |
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| Most capital cities in Asia are not pleasant. But Phnom Penh is a positive exception. The city has great sights and a very nice atmosphere. It is a great city to spend some time in. <more> | ||||
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The Cardamom Mountains |
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| We went ot the Cardamom Mountains because we wanted to see one of the last remaining jungles of Cambodia. However, parts of the forests are already cleared and replaced by plantations. <more> | ||||
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The Romblon Islands |
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| We are sitting in a jeepney and a child facing us is staring at us with an open mouth. It is the first time in her life that she sees white people live. <more> | ||||
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Marian Procession - Manila's religious celebration |
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| A Marian procession in Manila is more than 90 beautifully decorated carts. It is also a party of accompanying brass bands and dancers. <more> | ||||
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Tana Toraja - the land of the kings |
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| The funeral ceremonies should not be the only reason to come the Tana Toraja. There are a lot of visible aspects of the Torajan culture when you just walk through the villages. <more> | ||||
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Georgetown - a fine example of colonial Malaysia |
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| Georgetown is one of the beautiful colonial cities of Malaysia. Most visitors focus on the other sites on Penang Island, but Georgetown definately deserves a visit. <more> | ||||
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Yogyakarta - Java's soul |
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| A visit to Yogya is on almost everybody's agenda while travelling to Java. The sights of the city are a little bit dissapointing, but the main reason to come here is because Yogya is Java's soul. <more> | ||||
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Dieng plateau - the traditional Java |
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| One of the few places left to see the old-fashioned traditional Java is the Dieng plateau. It is only a 5-6 hours drive from Yogyakarta, but still not many travellers visit it. And that's a shame!. <more> | ||||
