A complex land steeped in tradition, scattered with gilded pagodas and with the most beautiful sunsets on earth, in my humble opinion, a trip to Myanmar will not disappoint. Rudyard Kipling wrote: “This is Burma. It will be quite unlike any land you know about”. He happens to be right, even over a century later, […]
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Asia Bucket List: 11 Ultimate Alternatives in Asia
Do you feel like you’ve “done” Asia? We know all the usual suspects when it comes to bucket lists (think – Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Mt Fuji) – but what are some Asia bucket list experiences that are perhaps not as mainstream, or that you may not have considered? Have you ever said […]
Haggle-tastic: How to haggle respectfully in Asia
No trip to Asia is without a little (or much) shopping. Many places in Asia can spot an Aussie from a mile away. Widely known for our strong accents, big smiles and inquisitiveness; we are typically always on the hunt for a great bargain. Like most Australians travelling through Asia, we often will find the […]