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Author: Sophie Casey

VietnamOctober 9, 2019October 14, 2019

History of Halong Bay

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HA means to descend or land; LONG means Dragon. Halong Bay has been UNESCO World Natural Heritage listed since 1994. Words alone cannot describe one of the most uniquely beautiful places on earth.  A fairly long history has Halong Bay as it was created around …

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CambodiaOctober 2, 2019October 7, 2019

History of Khmer Rouge (1975 to 1979)

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Unlike the history of the Angkor Wat kingdom which survived for centuries, the history of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge reign of terror only lasted a few years… They firstly built up in the 1960s in the jungle during the American War in Vietnam. …

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MalaysiaSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 2019

The Best Time of Year to Visit Malaysia

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If you mean the best time to visit Malaysia weather-wise on a Baktrax tour then only one word needed; ANYTIME. If you mean for a safe, friendly and relaxed holiday and a real cultural experience along with some of the best food on earth at …

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MalaysiaAugust 29, 2019September 5, 2019

Why You Need to Visit Malaysia

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Of all the 5 Baktrax countries Malaysia is our favourite overall. Cambodia is growing on us for totally different reasons but Malaysia is still on top for now, and here are a few reasons you need to visit… Why Malaysia? Do you want the most …

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LaosAugust 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Laos Travel Guide

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Travel in Laos is only for those with patience and a laid back attitude. For those people, the rewards are as good as it gets. Heritage-listed Luang Prabang is a world-class travel destination alone.  Here is a guide to a well thought out route you …

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Cambodia Laos VietnamAugust 19, 2019August 29, 2019

The History of Indochina

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The words Indochina, or separately named Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia still throw fear into many people today. So before we go into the regions brief history, its current history is of being one of the safest & friendliest places for tourists on the planet as …

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VietnamAugust 10, 2019August 29, 2019

The Best Time of Year to Visit Vietnam

There is no real bad time to visit Vietnam other than during TET, (Tết Nguyên Đán – Vietnamese Lunar New Year) when millions of locals travel. Only good, better and the best times to visit Vietnam. We are, of course, talking weather for the most …

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