Naked Hungry Traveller

Back to Bangkok
The sensational headlines about troubles in Bangkok have made this a lean year for tourism in Thailand. Bangkok is bouncing back to its normal levels of friendly chaos, and the locals are keen to welcome back all travellers.

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Jewel in the Junk Heap
The Taj Mahal is singularly stunning and you'd have to be made of marble to remain unmoved by its beauty. The same cannot always be said of Agra's rickshaw drivers, but they do add colour to the experience.

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Friday's on my Mind
Luxury is not just about a fancy hotel room, it's about leaving behind your working world and entering a space where your needs are put first. As a guest at Soneva Kiri Resort you get a Man or Girl Friday for the duration of the stay. What you do with your Friday is your own business.

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Cubs on the Run
The wildlife of Africa relies purely on tourism to protect the animals. Even the big cats need a little help, and some more than others.

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New flare for an old flame
In the charming town of Kaysersberg a culinary tradition dating back centuries has been given new life and a contemporary flare. Flamme & Co is nouveau French in the heart of Alsace.

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Yunnan Beyond the Yaks
China's increasing middle-class growth is putting pressure on the traditional flavour of tourism across the country. In Yunnan there are still plenty of gems to be discovered, but expect to dig a little deeper to find them.

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Temples for Tears in Cambodia
Siem Reap and Angkor Wat are Cambodia's cultural heartland. Dirty politics in this land of tears requires a stoic heart for visitors. Where is Lara Croft when you need her?

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Diving with sharks in Fiji is as easy as falling off a boat
Fiji's surrounding waters are home to many sharks; it's a healthy environment, great for keen divers. And... White water rafting anyone?

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Ship of Fools in the South Pacific
Sailing through the Southern Islands of Japan seemed like a great way to explore a unique cultural treasure of the Pacific Ocean. No one told me the cruise was a WWII theme however, and the real cultural adventures were evident long before we reached the coast of Japan.

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Business travellers heading for India will find themselves entering an evolving state. Ancient traditions strive to combine with western sensibilities creating a hodge-podge of mixed morals, attitudes and behaviour.

The Subcontinent

Letting it Fly

The Tasmanian Central Highlands offer a spectacular backdrop for anyone wanting to learn the finer aspects of fly-fishing. For a complete beginner this complex combination of lures and casting looks more like fantasy than fishing.

Tasmania

Cristophe and the Chocolate Factory

There's a war of chocolate happening in Strasbourg between the best of German and French culinary styles, and the family run Pâtisserie Christian Meyer seems to be winning. Their secret is to combine the best of both to produce a uniquely Alsatian approach to chocolate. And have fun doing it.

Strasbourg

Blown Away on Tanna

Vanuatu's Tanna Island combines an active volcano with an active cult, a strange combination on an otherworldly island far from everywhere.

Vanuatu