Category Archives: Asia

Be among the first to visit Cambodia’s first eco-island resort

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Peter Morrell

In December this year Cambodia will open the first of several private island resorts that will combine luxury and conservation. Known as Song Saa, which means ‘The Sweethearts’ in Khymer, the eco-retreat extends to two tiny pristine islands joined together … Continue reading →

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The new high-speed rail link between Beijing and Shanghai is good news for tourists

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Peter Morrell

Travelling at a speed of 180 mph the new high-speed rail link between Beijing and Shanghai will make the trip in just 4 hours and 45 minutes. 90 trains travelling will operate daily carrying 1004 passengers each. Compared with 50 … Continue reading →

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Ancient places, New beginnings

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Peter Morrell

Liz Gill discovers high life luxury and enjoyable adventure in a renewed Khao Lak, Thailand   The top of the elephant’s head is warm beneath my bare feet and the mottled pink and grey skin on her ears and trunk … Continue reading →

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