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Mysterious land of the Great Silk Road

Mysterious land on the Great Silk Road

Mysterious land on the Great Silk Road Laying in the heart of Central Asia between two rivers, the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya, and surrounded by mountains on

Was Marco polo born in Croatia?

Was Marco Polo born in Croatia?

Was Marco Polo’s birthplace in Croatia? Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and explorer, journeyed from Europe to Asia between 1271 and 1295. He authored ‘Il Milione,’ which is recognized

Sumba

Sumba I will start the Sumba story with some geography. Sumba belongs to the group of Little Sunds Islands located northwest of Australia towards Bali and Java. The East

Lake Toba and the people of Batak

Lake Toba and the people of Batak in the northern part of the Indonesian island of Sumatra is, they say, the second largest volcanic lake in the world.  Sumatra is the

Where to travel in Indonesia?

Indonesia is a country of superlatives in every aspect. Where to travel in Indonesia? Everyone’s heard of Bali. Many think that Indonesia is a part of Bali, but it’s

Songkran 2017

Songkran 2017. From April 13 to 15 Songkran 2017 is celebrated as a national holiday in Thailand. In some areas such as Chiang Mai is celebrated for a whole

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Thailand As It Once Was – KOH KOOD

  Although I’m of a free and adventurous spirit always seeking new thrills, something keeps bringing me back to this unique and beautiful country. The people, the positive energy