Spectacular southern Java including Geopark
Even a relatively short road trip from Jakarta allows you to explore glorious landscapes near and south of Pelabuhan Ratu, southern Java.
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Wildlife, conservation, photography, science and more
Wildlife, conservation, photography, science and more
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Guangxi’s Volcano in the Sea – Weizhou; and Beihai, City with an Old Street
Weizhou Island in Guangxi, southwest China, is volcanic, with a bay occupying the crater; close to the nearby resort city of Beihai.
Read MoreExploring Shanxi: temples, natural beauty and Pingyao, the Banking Centre that Died with a Dynasty
Qinyuan county seems little known even within Shanxi, while nearby Pingyao ancient city was a banking centre dubbed "China's Wall Street".
Read MoreWailingding – Zhuhai island south of Cheung Chau
Though physically similar to Po Toi, and little more than 10km south of Cheung Chau, Wailingding has a thriving village with a unique character, and a visit makes for an entertaining, out of Hong Kong experience Even if you’re familiar…
On Safari in the Valley Where Snow Leopards Roam
This area along the Lancang has been dubbed the "Valley of the Cats", site of a conservation project in China's first pilot national park.
Read MoreKenting – Laid-back Southernmost Taiwan; and Almost Polynesia on Lanyu
Kenting is at the southern tip of Taiwan, while the island of Lanyu is a ferry ride away, with almost Polynesian character.
Read MoreSeram and Haruku, South Maluku: The Islands Where Birds Colour the World
At 340 kilometres long, Seram in eastern Indonesia may be one of the largest islands you've never heard of.
Read MoreDanxia Shan – Far More than a Magnificent Rock Penis
Though China’s bullet train network is yet to reach Hong Kong [connected since I wrote this], lines start just across the border, in Shenzhen, and shorten travel times to places that are otherwise just a tad distant for a weekend…
Dapeng – History, Culture and Beachgoing in Shenzhen … Yes, Really!
The Dapeng Peninsula lies within Shenzhen though is a place apart, rooted in Guangdong province and with history and coastal scenery.
Read MoreTaiwan’s Magnificent Marble Mountains: Simply Gorgeous
Taiwan's Taroko National Park includes spectacular gorges carved into marble, and magnificent coastal cliffs.
Read MoreFoshan – Islands of Interest in an Ocean of Development
Surely the place to head when in Foshan is Lingnan Tiandi, a renovated historic area; not sure Bruce Lee park is so crucial tho.
Read MoreIsrael’s Wild Side: Beasts of the Earth, Birds of the Air; and a Tank
A tour of Israel is rewarding for scenery such as by the Dead Sea and above Eilat, and wildlife including migratory birds.
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