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Sky lantern festival

“Come, come,” said the Buddhist monks as they waved us over to help them send sky lanterns into...

From Luang Prabang, we took the slow boat to Huay Xai. It was two relaxed days of viewing life...

For Loi Krathong, the Thai place floating baskets in water. But first they had to get to the...

The scenery alongside the Trans-Sumatra highway gave us a new definition of the word ‘green’....

A time lapse film of the Chao Phraya express boat landing, while the sun sets over Wat Arun in...

We were mobbed at the bus station in Bukkittingi, Indonesia. Everybody wanted to help us buy...

That morning locals emptied sacks full of flower pedals on the red carpet. It stretched for...

The ‘Kasparov’ chess computer was to be 'put to the test'. Chess masters were summoned to the...

Having spent too many hours in Bangkok's traffic gridlock, Wat Pho was a much needed island of...

Why suffer the humidity and heat trying to visit the historical center on foot? The best way...

Thais were gathered on the river banks, waiting for something. But we couldn't find out...

Staring at the ceiling while music from the neighbouring karaoke bar slowly ‘serenaded’ us to...

Every Friday villagers from around the lake sail to Haranggaol for the weekly market. After a...

The Great Stupa in Vientiane is the most sacred monument in the country. It’s also believed to...

The fairs are so much fun! Everybody gets into the swing of things as they parade around the...