On a Knife’s Edge
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Close to Bangkok, but a world removed from Thailand’s crowded tourist hubs, the dramatic peaks of Kanchanaburi province offer prime opportunities for wilderness hiking.
Dave Stamboulis
Dave Stamboulis is an American travel writer and photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand. His photos have appeared in Lonely Planet, The Rough Guides, Conde Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveller, and other publications around the world. He is the author of Odysseus’ Last Stand, which received the Silver Medal for Travel Book of the Year from the Society of American Travel Writers. In addition to being the author of 500 Hidden Secrets of Bangkok, Dave is the "Bangkok expert" for USA Today's 10Best, as well as being a contributor to the BBC, Silver Kris (Singapore Airlines), Sawasdee Thai Air, and countless other publications across the Asia region. He spends all his free time traveling and trekking to remote mountain regions around the planet.
Fringe Benefits
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With red tape constraining travel in Tibet, visitors can imbibe a heady swig of its vivid culture as well as breathtaking scenery in neighboring enclaves like Western Sichuan.
Love Comes in Colors
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Rajasthan’s vivid cities offer some of India’s most vibrant palettes, making the region a rich seam for photographers to mine.
Happy When it Rains
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Dhaka during monsoon season is not every tourist’s idea of fun. But good-humored locals, colorful street life, and tasty cuisine all contribute to unique joie de vivre.
Nest Intentions
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Remote Sukamade Beach in East Java is one of the world’s most important hatching grounds for endangered turtle species.
Tips from the Top
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Removed from the most famous tourist destinations in The Philippines, Ilocos Norte in far north Luzon offers everything from pristine beaches and scenery to barely-frequented cul-tural treasures.
Up on the Roof
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Secreted away in the far north of Laos, Phongsaly is home to a mosaic of minority cultures and some of the most spectacular scenery in Southeast Asia.
Uncharted Heights
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The fame of Nepal’s top trekking circuits precedes them. For something quieter, yet still spectacular, the Tsum Valley is heaven-sent.
Head for heights
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Located near the border with Tajikistan, the Alai Valley in Kyrgyzstan offers wilderness trekking and inspiring vistas of the High Pamir
Truly remote: Tajikistan’s Bartang Valley
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This highlight of the Pamir Highway features jagged peaks, a rushing river, and timeless Tajik culture
Exploring Ladakh’s Nubra Valley: Sand, Water, and Rock
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From the treacherous Khardung La Pass to the idyllic Pangong Tso, Dave Stamboulis explores the many worlds of the Nubra Valley in Ladakh.
Central Asia’s Switzerland: Paradise in Kyrgyzstan
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Dave Stamboulis travels through the wildly verdant Jyrgalan Valley and over the Sary Mogul River to discover a Kyrgyzstan that is quite different than one might expect.