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Nestled amongst the jungle on the Skrang River the Murat Longhouse is home to the enigmatic Iban Chief Bansing. Always happy to entertain guests the Chief opened his home and shared some of the stories from his colourful past before demonstrating several traditional dances and giving us a lesson in hunting with a poison dart. [...]
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As one of China’s holy Buddhist mountains, Putuo is scattered with temples and makes a great place to spend a day or two particularly if you are looking to escape from nearby Shanghai. One thing that really captured my attention were these amazing rock frescoes which seemed to just have so much life – there [...]
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This fantastic old monastery is a true architectural feat! Built around 1500 years ago on a cliff face some 75 metres above the ground in a ravine, the buildings seem to just sit on the rock and are a fabulous sight
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The massive Great Wall of China is not only a magnificent feat of ancient engineering it is an absolute photographic magnet – there is always a new angle, a new view or a different season to capture. These images are just a few of the several hundred I have of this wonderful icon. I walked [...]
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Finding that atmosphere of authenticity in China’s temples is becoming more and more difficult as the years go by, especially in the larger centres more often frequented by tourists. The 500 Arhat Hall in Hualin Temple tucked away behind the Jade market in Guangzhou’s old Liwan district has that atmosphere and is totally unassuming. Originally [...]
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Xinjiang is brilliant, the people, the food, the scenery – it is a totally awesome destination! I have always loved markets as I find them photographically fascinating and the Turpan animal market was no exception. It was totally off the tourist trail which made it even more alluring as it really did give a [...]
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I have visited loads of totally awesome places but there are a few special experiences that are just everlasting uplifting memories and this school with less than 20 kids is one of them. Set up and financed by a local friend the school consisted of a single teacher in one class room that was out [...]
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I have been lucky enough to have sailed down the mighty Yangtze River in China about a dozen times or so, which means I have been able to enjoy all the glorious and not so glorious days. The scenery is quite beautiful however it often fails to live up to the expectations of visitors. What [...]
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Lying just a few hours north of Beijing is the once imperial summer resort of the Qing Dynasty in the city of Chengde. While I mostly found the town a little unremarkable, the eight temples that sit on the hills on the outskirts of town overlook the grounds of the fabulous summer resort which [...]
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A classic must-do for visitors to Melbourne is a visit to the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. This gorgeous piece of coastline winds its way along the southern coast of Victoria, where the road in places clings precariously to the sheer rocky cliffs that plunge into the cool waters of the wild [...]