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South by Southeast: Who goes to Myanmar?

Who does visit Myanmar these days? For Southeast Asia travelers exposed to a daily diet of CNN, Myanmar is literal no-fly zone, a destination with an infamous reputation for unrest, opium and political repression. Even as other "notorious" Asia ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  23 Nov 2009

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Photo of the Day (11.22.09)

Today's photo comes to us from Flickr user SuBho_Photography, who caught this vibrant, dynamic shot. Though the photo doesn't say where it was taken, I picture the scene somewhere along the Ganges in India. I particularly like the sense of movement and ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  22 Nov 2009

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Photo of the Day (11.8.09)

Anyone looking for a taste Caribbean colonial charm should head for Puerto Rico's Old San Juan. It's an area with loads of atmosphere - brightly colored pastel mansions, cobblestone streets, and a surprising street art scene. I particularly liked the ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  8 Nov 2009

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A taste of Seoul, Korea: Three nights

Korean food is hot! "Spicy" is probably the most prominent flavor in Korean cooking, but it's also a sign of the increasing popularity of Korean cuisine. Everywhere you turn these days, it seems like someone is talking about Korean food, from New ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  5 Nov 2009

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South by Southeast: In Bangkok? Head to the mall!

Bangkok means many things to travelers. The backpacker ghetto of Khao San Road. The sublime temples of Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew. The seedy go-go bars of Patpong. But after visiting this crazy Southeast Asian capital for the first time, I'd like to ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  3 Nov 2009

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Photo of the Day (11.1.09)

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From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  1 Nov 2009

South by Southeast: The Tao of long-term travel

Welcome back to Gadling's newest series on Southeast Asia, South by Southeast. Long-term travel is a topic with considerable baggage, both in the travel community and the world at large. For those tied to life's obligations - jobs, children, mortgages - ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  27 Oct 2009

Photo of the Day (10.25.09)

A famous landmark need not be the subject of your travel photos. As Flickr user justin fain demonstrates in today's choice, sometimes an alternate perspective is all that's needed to make your photo shine. The wonderful texture of the binoculars, ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  25 Oct 2009

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South by Southeast: Welcome to Seoul

Seoul is not in Southeast Asia. But for a budget traveler like myself headed on to Southeast Asia, this South Korean capital has provided a perfect introduction to my trip. First-time Asian visitors "headed Southeast" often start in Tokyo, the neon ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  20 Oct 2009

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Thailand Hitler billboard draws controversy

A Hitler billboard in Thailand promoting a local wax museum has locals and foreign governments up in arms. The billboard campaign, which features photos of famous dead people, included a photo of Hitler making the infamous Nazi salute along with the ...

From JEREMY KRESSMANN, Gadling,  19 Oct 2009

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