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5 places to see endangered species in Asia
MAY 18th was Endangered Species Day. Did you miss it? So did I. In my defense, I was traveling all day and creating greenhouse gas emissions. For this I apologize to all the endangered species negatively impacted by climate change. Incidentally, a new study shows that by 2080 climate change could result in a steep…>
5 amazing views from around Asia
YOU don’t always have to venture out into remote territory and onto mountain tops for incredible vistas. These five locations feature Ferris wheels, trams, telecommunications structures and bridges from around Asia. While some are scary, exhilarating or inspiring they all have one key ingredient – great views. Bubble Tram, Guangzhou, China The Bubble Tram is…>
5 must-try Chinese dishes
IF you’re from anywhere in the Western world, you were probably raised at least in part on Chinese take-out. Sweet and sour or General Tso’s chicken, pork fried rice, fortune cookies. The offerings at most quick and dirty Chinese take-away places are typically delicious, but limited. When you arrive in China, however, you’ll find that…>
Asia’s most unusual swimming pools
SEASIDE, sky high, panoramic, scary and with vanishing edges, waves or volcanoes… there’s plenty of reasons these swimming pools made this list. Pack your swimming costume for this pool ride around Asia. Cantilever Indoor Swimming Pool, Shanghai If you’ve got enough pluck to brave this indoor pool, you can enjoy the experience of floating 100…>
Urban oases: 5 serene city hotels in Asia
IT’S always nice to take in a bit of nature, even when visiting some of the world’s largest cities. A stay at one of these hotels affords you not only comfortable, cozy accommodations but also views of some of Asia’s loveliest urban green spaces. Whether you’re surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Thailand in…>
Peace and serenity in Shangri-la
By Ben Cowles UTTERLY exhausted, I slumped the rented bicycle down on the valley floor. I was trying to reach its end but the slope (which was so gradual it was barely an incline at all) had gotten the better of me. At 3,000 odd metres above sea level, the air here in the Northern…>
In pictures: Ostang Bou street, Kashgar
KASHGAR is a remote town in Xinjiang, one of the final calling points in China before the isolated and rugged region gives way to mountains and finally Pakistan. Despite its remote location Kashgar has long been a thriving market town where arts and crafts have been practiced for centuries. One of the streets to find…>
Places to stay
Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Kinabatangan River, Borneo, Malaysia
A low impact eco river
Eco River Retreat
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Barefoot Sakau Lodge
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
The rustic ambience and personalized
River Guesthouse
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan, Borneo, Malaysia
Escape to a paradise of
Nature Resort
Bedroom, sleeps 4
1 Bathroom
Hibiscus Villa
Kudat, Sabah, Borneo
An idyllic and luxurious holiday
Luxury Villa
3 Bedrooms, sleeps 6
3 Bathrooms
Hullet House
Hong Kong, Kowloon, China
This design-inspired, all suite heritage
Urban Luxury Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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