Category Archives: Travel
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Air pollution and toxins are at its most severe, threatening Angkor wat
10 years ago, yearly visitors were close to 300,000 to Angkor Wat, and UNESCO cautioned at that time predicted boost in travelers. Today, ancient stones are crumbling under the millions of visitors in the past 10 years, and the mounting air pollution has risen. Acid rain is another issue,…
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Doors open: Travelling to Beachy Mergui Archipelago Myanmar?
The Mergui Archipelago islands, also known as Myeik Archipelago are found in the southern part of Myanmar. They are postcard perfect and can easily fulfill any notion that a visitor may have of a tropical paradise. The islands have white sandy beaches that seem to glow in the bright sun.…
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Why Visit Tarutao National Marine Park, Thailand
If you are familiar of the show Survivor(US version) and happen to watch it 10 years ago, you probably remember that season’s show was based in Thailand. That is “Survivor Ko Tarutao”. You probably remember all the beaches, coconut trees, fishes and the beautiful sun. 10 years later, it…
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Heading to Vientiane Laos? 9 things to do
Tourists visiting Laos(more info) often spend little or no time in Vientiane, sometimes bypassing the capital entirely in order to head to Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng. If you intend to explore the city of Vientiane, there are many incredible surprises waiting for you. Here are 9 good things to see and…
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Travelling to Angkor Wat? 9 Things to Know
1. Siem Reap is the main hub town for the Angkor Wat area and nearby temples. Closest temple is 6km(4 miles) away. 2. You will need to purchase a permit, for one or several days. You can purchase one at the gates/entrance to the temples, North of Siem Reap. 3.…
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7 Facts to know about the Plain of Jars, Laos.
Plain of Jars are megalithic jars located in the Xieng Khouang plateau, Laos. Over a thousand of these Jars are found across the plateau. Side Note: Check out more interesting facts about Laos! by Mr ATM Here are 7 facts about the Plain of Jars. 1. The Jars range from a height…
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Reasons to check out Cambodia’s Bamboo Trains
A cool thing to check out in Cambodia if you are visiting within the Battambang Area(info) are the Bamboo Trains. What exactly are the bamboo trains? Well they been around since the 80s and originally had a wheel barrel look to them. The wheels were wooden and had to be manually…
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Top 9 things to do and see in Hua Hin Thailand
Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s most favored seaside resorts. Situated on the sunrise (west) side from the Gulf of Thailand, this resort is some 200 kilometers away from south west Bangkok. It is also famous as Thailand’s most conventional beach holiday resort. Hua Hin is recognized for its traditional…
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Funtasy Island Resort, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Islands have always been and continue to be the most popular holiday destination. With the arrival of 2014 comes the addition of another one destination – Funtasy Island. It is located on Riau Islands just 16 kilometers south of Singapore and will be designed by PT Batam Island Marina…
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4 Standard Things to do in Saigon Vietnam
What are you favorite things to do when traveling? Some people may choose to spend their time lounging on the beach, while others prefer the hustle and bustle of city life. No matter what your travel style might be, Ho Chi Minh City formerly Saigon has something to offer.…