A traveller follows her son’s lead on a visit to one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples, which takes a mysterious turn when monks, speaking only Thai, summon the traveller’s …
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Southeast Asia
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When Things Fall Apart
I Went From Paradise to Relapse at a Fiesta in the Philippines
by Tim Mooneyby Tim MooneyAfter nine months of sober travel, a Christmas fiesta in the Philippines triggers a series of bad decisions, spiralling towards a serious medical incident and the urgent need for a …
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From the spinning belly of a basket boat, a travel writer and development professional reflects on the history of these vessels as survival tools in ancient Hội An, Vietnam, and …
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Asia
Mischief in Paradise: Confronting Sex Pests and Thieves in Koh Mook, Thailand
by Adele Clarkeby Adele ClarkeAn aspiring novelist visits the supposedly idyllic island of Koh Mook, Thailand, where she encounters mischievous characters in this so-called paradise, including a self-proclaimed “Romeo” and a thief, both of …
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On a bicycle trip through the mountainous terrain of southern Laos, a traveler navigates undeveloped jungle roads in search of water and a place to sleep, but must first negotiate …
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A Book Led Me There
On Holiday in Cambodia: In Search of a Tragic Past
by Rebecca Highby Rebecca HighInspired not by travelogues but by brutal historical accounts, a traveler meets a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide. When the intensity of emotions becomes too much, she’s compelled to …
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On a quiet beach in Hoi An, Vietnam, a traveller befriends a local vendor, overcoming language barriers and bonding over their shared human concept of happiness.
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From visa dilemmas to flooded roads, a traveler encounters a series of setbacks in Vietnam, exasperated by the go-with-the-flow attitude of her companions while attempting to accept the Buddha’s mantra …
