Nestled on the island of Lombok’s western side, Cakranegara offers a quieter alternative to the bustling city of Mataram in Indonesia’s archipelago.
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Cosenza’s Historic Centre, Calabria
Wander through Cosenza’s historic centre in southern Italy’s Calabria region and unearth medieval secrets.
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Sharing another 5 secret villages in Calabria to whet your appetite for a little travel to delightful southern Italy…
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Southern Italy’s untouched Calabria is bursting with beautiful villages (Borghi) – unearth these 5 secret villages…
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Unique bowler hats have been an intrinsic part of the indigenous Aymara and Quechua (‘Cholitas’) women’s attire in Bolivia, since the 1920s.
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Modern Malaysia is “always under construction” – an apt sentiment from a local and here’s why…
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Enticing Penang is a hype of activity and very different to the rest of Malaysia…
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After a relaxing stop at Jerantut sampling the local cuisine and some R&R, heading to Kota Bharu via Wakaf Bharu in Malaysia’s north-east, then south again via the coast to sleepy Cherating.
Central Malaysia: Jerantut Stop-over
Escape the heavily worn tourist track in central Malaysia and indulge in an authentic experience with welcoming locals in Jerantut – you will love the laid-back pace of this town.
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What do mosquitoes, leeches, and salt have in common? Simple, experience all three on any of Taman Negara’s jungle treks in Malaysia.
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Leaving intoxicating and bustling Kuala Lumpur to seek serenity in the beautiful Cameron Highlands – I hear this is a gorgeous part of central Malaysia…
Magical Malacca, Malaysia
Magical Malacca is one of Malaysia’s popular tourist destinations, but don’t let this stop you from exploring this unique and vibrant city…
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