Introduction to river cruising: Asia

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Yangtze River - Small boat sailing along the banks
An Asian river cruise is jam-packed with vibrant cultures, welcoming locals and delicious cuisine, all wrapped in delicate surroundings of forest, temples and fishing villages. The river cruise scene across Asia is perfect for experiencing all that this continent has to offer from Beijing to Thailand, Hanoi to Cambodia, there is a wide selection of...

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After a meteoric rise, has Myanmar lost its sheen?

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Temples silhouetted against the sunset in Bagan
When Myanmar finally emerged from decades of isolationism and oppressive military rule, its potential gleamed like a precious jewel in Asia’s tourism crown. This former British colony, previously known as Burma, had long been a tantalising prize. Immortalised in Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem, Mandalay, and George Orwell’s celebrated novel, Burmese Days, it had lain virtually...

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