Asia

Asia Travel Escapes Inspired by the Chinese Zodiac Records from excavated ancient bamboo books have proved the existence of the Chinese Zodiac from before the Qin Dynasty (221 – 207BC), and the complete 12-year cycle with their…
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A Little Guide to Rock Veganism in Asia! With the new year comes fresh perspectives, new experiences for a bucket list, unexpected opportunities, hopes for a ‘new you’ and twelve new months to fill with exploration. For our vegetarian…
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What better way to adventure through Asia than by sailing its historic waters? Dreaming of relaxing Asian holidays on tropical islands? Wanting to soak up the magic of one of Asia’s beautiful beaches? Trying to organize a family Cruise…
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Hangover Cures from Around Asia Glowing like a beacon is one of the things I worry about on a night of bar hopping, but what about those nights when things go a bit too far and you end up enjoying one (or four, I only count the fingers…
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The Best Travel Experiences of Asia for Culture-Focused Travellers (Part 2) In this week’s edition, we would like to continue introducing our newest members to you. Secret Retreats provides discerning travellers with the keys to unlock…
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The Best Travel Experiences of Asia for Culture-Focused Travellers In this week’s newsletter we have more good news for you. We have some new members to the Secret Retreats community, now available for booking, and ready and waiting to…
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Riding the Toy Train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has long been an experience that has drawn visitors and tourists to this region of India famed for its tea plantations and Himalayan scenery. Listed by UNESCO as a World…
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India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has seen the rise and fall of many kings, dynasties, and empires that have left great legacies behind. And it is perhaps surprising to hear that Murshidabad, now a part of rural…
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The Indian Himalaya conjures up images of ancient pilgrimages and sacred sites against breathtaking mountain scenery of a superlative scale. Often overshadowed by its neighbor, Nepal, when it comes to trekking, India is nevertheless a…
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Off the Malabar Coast of India on the edge of the Arabian sea lies Kerala, a region renowned for its beaches and waterways, coconut groves, paddy fields and pristine blue waters that lap the soft sands and coconut-palm fringed beaches…
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