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Re: Move, Eat, Learn – The Most Inspiring Short Travel Films

Aruna wijayawardana — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:40:46 -0000

amazing

Re: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic {Photo Junket}

muhammad luqman ch — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:12:00 -0000

looking nice

Re: Bathing the Elephants in Sri Lanka

Wendell Glenn Cagape — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:22:54 -0000

I love the post Peter. The photos are great and one that inspires me, I am a travel blogger who continually dreams of a first hand experience like this. you're lucky you get to do what you did and leave us something to dream on too. thanks

Re: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic {Photo Junket}

Natasha von Geldern — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:26:27 -0000

Beautifully captured! Looks like a photographer's dream. Really, can't wait to go to Sri Lanka.

Re: Bathing the Elephants in Sri Lanka

C.K — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:05:29 -0000

So cute and fabulous pix, Peter! What amazing experience you have. I like the post.

Re: Bathing the Elephants in Sri Lanka

Natasha von Geldern — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:07:27 -0000

Fantastic post, love the story and the photos and the message.

Re: Pawing Lion Fortress

Yohei San — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:38:55 -0000

This place seems like Sri Lankan Version of Uluru. The combination of great natural and cultural significance (and the shape too). Thanks for sharing!!

Re: The Pirates of Halong Bay

Francyn Tan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:51:26 -0000

Oh man, I didn't know you replied. *grin*

I went to Hanoi last year in mid-June with a girlfriend (our husbands weren't in the mood to holiday with us, and besides, we wanted to Do Stuff that her husband would have FROWNED upon ... he thinks its dangerous to go on a junk cruise ... pirates, tsunamis etc *roll eyes*

Still, Nellie and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time (well, you WOULD if you didn't have anyone telling you that you can't do this, that's too dangerous *sigh*) trying all the street food and experiencing LIFE.

Although I didn't QUITE enjoy the touts and being forced to buy things so that they'd stop harrassing you.

I'm pretty sure your wife is enjoying every bit of the adventures you have. *smile*

My next adventure is a visit to Bali ... this coming February 15 - I managed to get a great deal on airfare, hotel and airport transfer, for about S$299 per person, for 4 days 3 nights, WITH daily buffet breakfast thrown in as well. Enough time to do the bubble-head diving and white water rafting *impish grin*

Are you on facebook? If you have time and the inclination to see my photos, add me as friend - I'm the only Francyn Tan in Singapore.

Re: Colombo to Anuradhapura by Train

Cenko — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:02:41 -0000

We did the same trip in 2nd class at 10:30AM train. It was the perfect way to travel to Anudarapura, a great city not to be missed for the fantastic ruins there.

The train ride was comfortable and gave a chance to observe a slice of life in this beautiful country.

None of the sweets sold on the train was appetizing, so we only bought some fruits.

Definitely recommend this mode of transport on this stretch of the journey.

Us two from Norway

Re: Contact The Travel Project

Sara mitchell — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:17:56 -0000

Hi, we are heading to Sri lanka on 26th Jan and want to have the best time poss but due to kids/jobs/life only have until 6th Feb.I want to climb Adams Peak and see the Rainforest but also have some beach time.I also love Hindu and Buddhist culture.How best to plan our trip.We dont want to spend much but like interesting places...what do you think? Do we need to prebook or just turn up generally?

Re: Welcome to Sapa

Peter Clay - Travel Project — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:06:14 -0000

Thanks for reading! Vietnam is such an amazing place, you're in for a great adventure Claire and a loose itinerary is probably the best thing! What I liked most about Sapa, besides the mountains, are the beautiful Hmong people. Its well worth the chance if you get the chance to visit.

Re: Photo Junket: The Amalfi Coast

Amalfi coast — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:01:34 -0000

Hello, we've been building an Amalfi coast travel guide, your feedback and suggestions as an expert traveller in the area would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: Welcome to Sapa

Claire — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:07:23 -0000

Sounds amazing ! we are flying into Hanoi January 6th 2012, and have a very loose itinary - this looks like it could be an interesting journey ...

Re: Ecotourism and Nature Based Tourism – Do you know the difference?

Peter Clay - Travel Project — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:05:59 -0000

Neither did I until I studied ecotourism at uni, i just thought it was all the same - how wrong I was :)

Re: Trekking Bario and the Kelabit Highlands in Borneo

Peter Clay - Travel Project — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:05:07 -0000

Its one of the most amazing places tin the world! I travelled from Kuching to Sandakan in just over a month and met some incredibly friendly people and not too mention the Orangutans

Re: Trekking Bario and the Kelabit Highlands in Borneo

James — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:54:11 -0000

Borneo looks like such a beautiful place I am really interested to go there one day!
James

Re: Ecotourism and Nature Based Tourism – Do you know the difference?

idelish — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:09:34 -0000

Helpful post! I didn't know the difference till I read this post!

Re: Ecotourism and Nature Based Tourism – Do you know the difference?

Local online directory — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:01:03 -0000

1. Before
reading this post I consider that Ecotourism and Nature Based
Tourism is same. But now confusion is clear. I love wildlife so
hopefully my next tour will be wildlife a tour.

Re: Trekking Bario and the Kelabit Highlands in Borneo

Peter Clay - Travel Project — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:13:52 -0000

HI Michael - I hadn't realized that Air Asia X had stopped flying the route, thanks for letting me know (Ill update the post) - I take it Mas wings is Malaysian Airlines domestic carrier?

Re: Trekking Bario and the Kelabit Highlands in Borneo

Michael — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:40:43 -0000

Only MaswIngs fly to Bario .

Re: Ecotourism and Nature Based Tourism – Do you know the difference?

Wild Navigator — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:25:46 -0000

Good write-up Peter. I would certainly agree here that before taking a trip to any wilderness area - people need to check accreditations / reviews well in hand of the place. Greenwashing is certainly happening in most parts of the world. I have started http://www.facebook.com/pages/... and would like to invite you as a host moderator on it. Thanks

Abhishek
WildNavigator

Re: Photo of the Week: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

The Sultan Of Brunei — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:46:11 -0000

Brunei is my dream place. Its my dream to visit brunei and to shake hand with the sultan of brunei. The mosque is really beautiful. And is the symbol of peace.

Re: Top 5 South East Asian Budget Airlines

Gerard ~ GQtrippin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:24:24 -0000

Great list. Air Asia seems to have most of the lowest prices I've seen. But it's good to hear about other budget airlines. This will come in handy during our upcoming RTW trip. Thanks!

Re: Etiquette Guide for Visiting Ethnic Villages in South East Asia

Victoria — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:27:28 -0000

I was born in the Philippines and lived in Southeast Asia for nearly 17 years. I thought this was an excellent article. Thank you for sharing.

Re: The Islamic Infused Alhambra {Photo Junket}

Peter Clay - Travel Project — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:00:33 -0000

Thanks Gee Cee for reading, its a beautiful and relaxed place that easily tops my list of best things to do in Europe! Hopefully you ‘ll get to visit the Alhambra one day.