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| 1. Shamans Of Borneo, Borneo |
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 Deep in the dark rainforest mysteries lurk and the spirit world is close. The animistic beliefs of the people of Borneo run deep in their blood, something that can be still seen and felt even today in this modern, technological age.On our journey you will meet and talk with Shamans and traditional healers from the Malay, Bidayah, Iban, Melanau, ...more deatils » |
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| 2. The Empire of Angkor Safari, Cambodia |
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 A Safari of Ancient Temples & RuinsFollowing in the footsteps of the devout and the destructive before us, we discover the heart of the historic Khmer empire on a 15-day odyssey through the Kingdom of Cambodia.
An immense stone face looms out of the jungle, its enigmatic smile hypnotising all those who fall under its gaze....more deatils » |
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| 3. Batik Painting and The Creative Arts, Indonesia |
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 Despite it's volcanic beauty, lush tropical rainforests, warm seas and abundant shoreline, it is perhaps the richness of Indonesia's culture and creativity of her people that are the biggest draw for visitors.This trip is designed to submerge the traveller into two of the country's most powerfully independent identities: the Javanese, the 'rulers' ...more deatils » |
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| 4. The Healing Arts of Bali, Indonesia |
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 For centuries European artists, especially painters, have been coming to Bali to soak in the heady air of complete artistic dedication that is the unique character of the Balinese people. Nowhere else will you find such a diversity of creative skills expressed by so few -- and the "Island of the Gods" could not be a more conducive location.<...more deatils » |
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| 5. Luang Prabang Boat Race Festival, Laos |
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 Boun Ork Phansa is the day that marks the end of the monks
quote retreat during the rainy season. At dawn, donations and offerings are made at the temples, prayers are chanted by the monks, and at dusk candlelight processions wind their way from temple to temple.Arriving at the river, hundreds of decorated candlelit floats, made from banana leaf ...more deatils » |
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| 6. The Biggest Buddhist Festival, Laos |
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 Every year, thousands of people from all over the country gather here to celebrate The Boun That Luang, the largest Buddhist festival event of Laos to mark the end of religious celebrations for the year here. This colorful festival takes place here in independent square praying to the That (stupa) as to follow their believes for more than 438 years...more deatils » |
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| 7. Goroka Cultural Show, NewGuinea |
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 Held in September every year, the Goroka Show is famous for its dazzling array of singsing groups, showcasing some of the many cultures of Papua New Guinea - the Goroka Cultural Show is an event not to be missed.
The Highlands Journey is an unescourted 11 day/10 night program including a cruise on the MV Sepik Spirit, three nights at the awa...more deatils » |
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| 8. Morobe Cultural Show, NewGuinea |
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 The Morobe Show is one of the oldest festivals in Papua New Guinea. Originally a purely agricultural show, it is now Papua New Guinea's largest festival, maintaining its agricultural focus, but with a large cultural component.
The agricultural component of the show allows visitors to learn about the modern PNG economy and to learn about how ...more deatils » |
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| 9. Mount Hagen Cultural Show - Discoverer, NewGuinea |
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 Perhaps the most famous cultural show in Papua New Guinea, The Mount Hagen Show brings together sing sing groups from all over the country in an amazing conglomeration of colour, beauty and culture.
The Hagen show is held in August every year. In 2007 we are offering 2 tours escorted by one expatriate leader along with local guides, and 2 w...more deatils » |
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| 10. Mount Hagen Cultural Show - Panorama, NewGuinea |
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 The Panorama, a 12 night/13 day program, provides a wide perspective on Papua New Guinea, from cruising the mighty Sepik River, to shaking hands with a Huli Wigman.
The tour culminates with the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. The Hagen Show brings together sing sing groups from throughout Papua New Guinea, with the variety of cultures and groups r...more deatils » |
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| 11. Mount Hagen Cultural Show - Vista, NewGuinea |
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 The Vista is a fully escorted 14 day/13 night program that provides a stunning view of Papua New Guinea.
The journey begins with a special cruise on the Sepik River aboard the MV Sepik Spirit, the perfect way to discover a rarely visited corner of the globe.
In 2007, Vista will visit parts of the Upper Sepik in a special 6 days/5 nigh...more deatils » |
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| 12. Tumbuna Sing-Sing, NewGuinea |
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 Tumbuna is the Tok Pisin (the lingua franca of Papua New Guinea) word for ancestors.
"Taim Bilong Tumbuna" refers to the time before the white-man came, being the ways of the ancestors. The 2006 Tumbuna Sing Sing will be a spectacular celebration, involving local tribes celebrating their culture in a colourful extravaganza of traditional dre...more deatils » |
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| 13. Whaghi Sing-Sing, NewGuinea |
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 The Wahgi Show is held in the village of Nondugl - a village where time has stood still. Situated half way down the Wahgi Valley, Nondugl is a village where people still live a subsistance lifestyle, growing their own food and going about their daily lives, much as they have for thousands of years.The Wahgi Cultural Show gives an in-depth perspe...more deatils » |
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| 14. Wigmen, Mudmen, Nosebones and Feathers, NewGuinea |
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 Mt.Wilhelm is the highest peak in Papua New Guinea, at 4,509 m (14,880 ft), and this traverse from Ambullua to Keglsugl is a unique and challenging way to experience PNG's toughest terrain.
This alternative route to the summit starts at about 2,000m/6,500ft in the remote village of Ambullua, where the only access is by light aircraft or on f...more deatils » |
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| 15. Ati-Atihan Carnival and Photojournalism Expedition, Philippines |
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 An extraordinary opportunity to have a great adventure in some of Asia's most dramatic landscape while honing the skills of journalism at the same time.Travel to the Northern Cordillera mountain range of Luzon home to the 8th 'Wonder Of The World', the Banaue Rice Terraces, and ethnic minority hilltribes, escorted by renowned Foreign Corresponde...more deatils » |
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| 16. Coron, Boracay and the Ati-Atihan Street Festival, Philippines |
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 The Ati-Atihan Festival is The Philippines
quote answer to the Rio Carnival or Notting Hill and is an extravaganza of costumed fun and loud music.
Our calm before the storm is Kubo Sa Dagat where, using sea kayaks & outriggers, we explore towering limestone islands, lagoons, sea caves & deserted white sand beaches, snorkelling and/or divin...more deatils » |
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| 17. Island Hopping in Mindoro and Palawan, Philippines |
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 An exceptional island-hopping adventure from one palm-fringed tropical island to another, culminating in Coron to snorkel or dive on a fleet of Japanese shipwrecks, and to kayak around spectacular, towering limestone islands.
Our transport will be traditional outrigger "banca" (pictured below) and flamboyant "jeepneys" as we hop from one Robi...more deatils » |
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| 18. A Feast of Thailand - Menu, Thailand |
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 Food for Thought
Take a gastronomic tour to some of the Kingdom's finest restaurants, including a sultry dinner by candlelight while sailing on Bangkok's majestic Chao Phraya River. Visit the kitchens and witness the chefs in action.
Allow us to guide you through the bewildering maze of roadside hawker's stalls where lies a treasur...more deatils » |
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| 19. Thai Village Life and Traditional Medicine, Thailand |
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 Thailand's cultural and social roots are firmly set in the countryside, in fact, when Mahatma Gandhi said of his home country ldblquote ... the real India is in the villages
dblquote he could just as easily have been referring to Thailand, a country whose political and cultural birth was in the lquote million rice fields
quote of the ancient La...more deatils » |
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| 20. Wild Orchids of Thailand, Thailand |
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 Most admirers of the Orchidaceae will already be familiar with Thai orchids courtesy of the much loved Dendrobium, the World's most popular genus of orchid. Dendrobium was Thailand
quote s introduction to the World Orchid industry, easy to grow, fast flowering and with up to 30 long lasting orchid sprays a year, the Dendrobium genus elevated Thail...more deatils » |
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