Asia
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Lingering in Banjarmasin, Kalimantan
After some gold rush fever in Martapura, it’s back to Banjarmasin in Kalimanta’s southeast, to linger a little longer in this bustling city. ➡️
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Kalimantan: Cempaka Diamond Mine, Martapura
One of the largest diamond mines in the world and also Indonesia, it’s difficult not to get caught up in gem fever when exploring the Cempaka diamond and gold mine in Kalimantan’s Martapura. ➡️
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Banjarmasin Sojourn, South Kalimantan
Nearing the end of the four-month fabulous sojourn island-hopping through Indonesia and with only a month of exploring in Kalimantan coming to an end… ➡️
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Central to South Kalimantan: Pangkalan Bun to Banjarmasin
Hitching a speedboat from Pangkalan Bun to Banjarmasin is an intoxicating 4-hours while zigzagging rivers interlinking canals, and crossing over from Central to South Kalimantan… ➡️
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Speedboat to Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan
The intrepid journey by speedboat, bus, and 4×4 continues from Kendawangan to Kuala Jelai then Sukumara and onto Kota Waringin, before arriving in remote Central Kalimantan’s Pangkalan Bun. ➡️
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Speedboat: Pontianak to Kendawangan, Kalimantan
Traversing across Kalimantan in an easterly direction, a couple of speedboats whisk us from Pontianak to Ketapang, then onto isolated Kendawangan to edge ever so slowly to Banjarmasin… ➡️
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Kalimantan: Putussibau, Sintang, Pontianak
After wasting visa days in Putussibau waiting, the time has come to reassess the non-existent travel plan and backtrack to Sintang, then Pontianak. ➡️
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Borneo: Traversing Northern Kalimantan
With a broken-down boat deep in Borneo’s northern Kalimantan jungle and abandoning the romantic idea of peacefully gliding along the snakelike Kapuas River… ➡️
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Laos: Around Luang Prabang
With a fusion of rural and urban feel, Luang Prabang’s alluring ambience and stunning surroundings make you want to stay awhile longer… ➡️
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Trekking Around Nong Khiaw, Laos
Spectacular Nong Khiaw offers some of the most amazing trekking in Laos… ➡️
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Thailand’s Koh Phayam Island
Escaping to Thailand’s mesmerising Koh Phayam Island is perfect for eluding the hoards of people celebrating Songkran… ➡️
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Lahu Tribe Village Trekking – Laos
The fascinating Lahu Tribe village near Luang Namtha in northernmost Laos offers an unforgettable trekking experience… ➡️
