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Go See Kuang Si Waterfall and help Free the Bears Laos

October 29, 2019 By Jan Robinson 6 Comments

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Kuang Si waterfall near Luang Prabang in Northern Laos is set in lush forest 30 km south of Luang Prabang, Laos. Confusingly the name can also be spelt Kouang Si waterfall  (seen written on signs locally) Kuang Xi or Tat Kuang Si. The temperature in Luang Prabang during our visit in early April was 42 …

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Relaxing in bean bags on top deck returning to Cat Ba island.

We chose Lan Ha Bay over Halong Bay – Post 8

August 27, 2019 By Jan Robinson 40 Comments

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People think we’re crazy when we tell them we spent a month in Vietnam without doing a Halong Bay cruise. Sometimes I can’t believe it myself – I mean it is at the top of most Vietnam to do lists. But then I relax and remember – we chose Lan Ha Bay over Halong Bay …

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Filed Under: Boat Trips, Vietnam Tagged With: One Month in Vietnam

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Best Temples in Kyoto to visit on the historical Randen Tram

March 25, 2019 By Jan Robinson 12 Comments

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Kyoto is Japan’s cultural capital and hugely popular with both local and overseas visitors. And why not, with a staggering line-up of some 1600 traditional temples on offer? It’s not difficult to choose a Kyoto temple to visit, but it’s best to put some thought into the process, especially if time is limited. When choosing …

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Filed Under: Japan, Temples and Mosques, Trains

Photo of large pink flower with yellow stamens in Cambodia. The priests give the flower to Buddha.

Two or Three Weeks in Cambodia Itinerary Your Choice

February 26, 2019 By Jan Robinson 40 Comments

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This Cambodia Itinerary provides for a fairly relaxed three weeks in Cambodia, but if you only have two weeks in Cambodia it can easily be adapted to suit. Before deciding to visit this intriguing country, it is important to learn some sad facts from the past.   Cambodian Culture Pol Pot Regime Cambodian Culture took …

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Filed Under: Cambodia, Destination Guides, Itineraries, Ruins

Fisherman's hut Lan Ha Bay Vietnam

Lan Ha Bay Vietnam rival for Halong Bay

January 28, 2017 By Jan Robinson 14 Comments

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Cat Ba Island is a stepping off point to beautiful Lan Ha Bay Vietnam. Karst islands litter Lan Ha Bay, like stepping stones in a giant playground meant for outdoor pursuits like climbing and kayaking. The quieter, more pristine waters of Lan Ha Bay Vietnam, rival and many say surpass, those of the descending dragon …

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Filed Under: Itineraries, Journey, Vietnam

Sugar Cane Seller Bac Ha Vietnam

What to see and do in Vietnam Itinerary and Destination Guide

January 27, 2017 By Jan Robinson 19 Comments

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Asia is an exciting destination and Vietnam is one of it’s most interesting countries. The people are friendly and inquisitive (especially in the south), the food is packed with flavour and there are some beautiful natural sights. Food is very affordable, even in restaurants and decent accommodation is cheap. Although it can be said that …

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Filed Under: Destination, Destination Guides, Itineraries, Vietnam

Kyoto Train Station Merry Xmas

Kyoto Train Station and Christmas

December 2, 2016 By Jan Robinson 18 Comments

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Although only one in two million Japanese are Christians, the Festive Season is not overlooked in Japan.  In fact anything involving the national sport of shopping, is embraced with gusto and Christmas with it’s shining lights, trees, gifts and ornaments is enjoyed as a cultural event. [pinit] I was particularly transfixed by the decorations for …

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Filed Under: Destination, Japan, Trains

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Ishiyama-dera Temple at Otsu for Autumn Foliage Japan

November 25, 2016 By Jan Robinson 7 Comments

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We were introduced to Ishiyama-dera Temple near Lake Biwa Japan by our Japanese friend Reiko. She collected us from the train station and took us to Dinner in a Japanese Home. but first the temple. It is situated in Otsu, the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, on the south-western shores of Lake Biwa. The temple …

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Filed Under: Japan, Temples and Mosques

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