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Stories, insights, recipes and more from all over Asia.

Top 5 Best National Parks in Southeast Asia
With so many direct flights these days, there’s no reason to just think local when it comes to exploring national parks this summer. Instead of fighting crowds to see the Grand Canyon’s south rim, consider checking out the rim of...
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Pat O’Connell’s Top 5 Great Family Hotels in Southeast Asia
While I have always enjoyed planning trips for families, having my own children has opened my eyes to the difficulties and joys of traveling with children. Done right, there are few things more satisfying that seeing your child’s excitement at connecting...
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Visiting India – Unexpected Wedding Guests
FROM TIME TO TIME WE HAVE TRAVELERS SHARE EXPERIENCES, THOUGHTS, AND STORIES FROM THEIR JOURNEYS. SOME ARE INSIGHTFUL, SOME ARE HOW THE EXPERIENCE CHANGED THEIR LIFE, SOME ARE FUNNY, BUT MOST OF THE TIME THEY ARE......COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED. On our journey...
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JEN BOYD’S TOP 5 OFF THE BEATEN PATH DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA
1. RUMMASSALA "Ru-mas-sala" translates to "Beautiful Rock." It's a fitting description of this stunning plot of elevated land, visible from Galle Fort. The Hindu epic The Ramayana reveals a beautiful folklore surrounding Rummassala. Legend tells that the rock is a...
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Asia Transpacific Journeys is now ATJ
30 years ago, we founded Asia Transpacific Journeys to introduce the East to the West through culturally immersive experiences no other tour operator was offering. Since then, a lot has changed. We have evolved from passionate travelers to true experts...
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Taste of Asia: Balinese Corn Fritters
What Food Do They Eat in Indonesia? Are you traveling to Bali? Did you know that Bali food is traditionally aromatic, spicy and healthy? While there are many types of food in Indonesia, Bali cuisine is unlike any other in...
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