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A beautiful 3 minute BBC TV documentary on one of our magnificent sailing properties, that we call a Secret Cruise- Silonona.
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Indonesia is made up of around 18,000 islands of which 922 are inhabited. Some of these are excellent tourist destinations with so much beauty to behold, adventure both above and below water, and relaxation to recharge you from the vigours…
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Indonesia provides some of the best scuba destinations in the world. Situated across a region aptly named the ‘coral triangle,’ the country is an archipelago of 18,000 islands with only 922 of them inhabited. Indonesia's coral reefs…
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Thailand is home to some of the most stunning wilderness on the planet with an impressive 127 National Parks of expansive and unblemished land and marine reserves. They remain protected, allowing an extremely diverse range of flora and…
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Blessed with gorgeous panoramic oceanscapes, Bali’s eastern coast is a popular destination among tourists seeking to catch the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. Just before dawn, the seas are as calm as a lagoon. Guests staying at the…
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Magelang, Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2015 This year MesaStila brings back their annual event, the 5th MesaStila Challenge 13k & 21k , and Ultra trail run of 65k & 100k through five mountains including Mt Merapi…
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Baozi is traditional Chinese steamed or fried bun, first introduced by the well-known Chinese war strategist, Zhu Ge Liang in the 2nd century. The popularity of Baozi has gradually spread all over the world to become one of the popular…
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The team at Muang-La Resort has written an interesting review on minority tribes in Laos that we are pleased to share here.A true mosaic of ethnic groups, Laos has 130 different ethnic tribes divided into four language groups. Some of the…
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Asia is a land of ancient traditions, beliefs and rich cultural heritage. Mixed with some of the most amazing sceneries on the planet, for many, Asia is synonym for mystery. The Secret Retreats team has made of Asia their playground and…
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Written by Rachamankha Hotel’s architect-owner, Ong-ard Satrabhandhu on his Asian Residences, the book is published by Rizzoli New York with photography by François Halard. Considered the ‘Axel Vervoordt of Asia’ for his masterful use…
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