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South Korea moves national treasures to safety as ‘worst wildfires in history’ kill 26

Fires damage historic temple structures and artefacts in Uiseong

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

How one chef in Vietnam uses fish sauce as the foundation for flavor

The humble fish sauce has been a staple ingredient in Vietnamese kitchens for centuries

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Workers Save Buddha As S. Korea's Wildfires Raze Ancient Temple

At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a fire-retardant blanket.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

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South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins following unprecedented wildfires

Uprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple, ruining two of its three state-designated “treasures.”

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

How to safely make tanghulu at home

The famed Chinese street food is coated in candied sugar, which can be tricky to prepare and handle

Salon · Mar 25, 2025

Last Of Six Foreign Hikers Missing In Philippines Rescued

Four foreign hikers who had been missing for days in a mountainous area of the central Philippines were rescued Saturday, local authorities said, a day after their two companions were found safe.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2025

A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July

Cambodia expects its new airport to serve the capital Phnom Penh will open in July

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

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West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide

Thousands of acres of rainforest is being cleared to produce palm oil, used in popular Nestlé and Mondelēz brands

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025

French tourist sexually assaulted by India tour guide during pilgrimage, police say

French woman reportedly encountered tour guide while exploring pilgrimage spots in temple town

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Tracing the Bodh Gaya temple conflict: From Ashoka to Viceroy to Lalu and roadside protests

The morning air in Bodh Gaya carries the scent of incense and the soft murmur of mantras. But two kilometres from the revered Mahabodhi Temple – one of Buddhism's four holiest pilgrimage sites – a different sound rises.

Newslaundry · Mar 18, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Mass iftar brings together thousands of Muslims at Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque

A mass iftar at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Grand Mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, draws thousands every year during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Alexandra Clarke: Fears grow for British tourist missing after boat caught fire in Thailand

Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was reportedly in the bathroom when the blaze started

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Expressway collapse leads to traffic woes

Transport authorities are recommending detours to motorists as the collapse of a new expressway on Saturday seriously damaged an existing Bangkok-Thon Buri expressway ramp which connects to Rama II Road, a main southbound highway, and its complete reopening will take about a month.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2025

British woman missing after fire on boat in Thailand

Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was reportedly in the bathroom when the blaze started

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island

Alexandra Clarke, 26, was on a diving excursion near Koh Tao when blaze broke out

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025

Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists

The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore

Bored Panda · Mar 14, 2025

“A Physical Dose Of Common Sense”: Tourist Leans Out Of Train For Photos, Slams Into Tunnel Wall

"The insane stuff people do to get viral is unbelievable." The post “A Physical Dose Of Common Sense”: Tourist Leans Out Of Train For Photos, Slams Into Tunnel Wall first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

In pictures: How India is celebrating the festival of colour Holi

Holi marks the arrival of spring

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The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Surprise find at ancient temple could complete century-old puzzle

The discovery is a match for another made in 1927

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Archaeologists unearth centuries-old statue in Cambodia’s Angkor temple

The torso remarkably matches a head discovered at the same site nearly a century ago

International Business Times UK · Mar 12, 2025

Filipino Bride Accused of Casting Love Spell on Groom—Guest Throws Salt, and He Suddenly 'Wakes Up'

Witnesses noted that she never let the groom out of her sight, ignoring the traditional belief that couples should avoid seeing each other before the ceremony

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025

North Korea Halts Tours To Border City Near China: Travel Agencies

North Korea has halted international trips to a city near its border with China, travel agencies said on Wednesday, abruptly reversing Pyongyang's recent decision to reopen its frontier to tourism after five years of isolation.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

North Korean tourist village shuts down after just three weeks

Rason, near North Korea’s border with China, was established in 1991

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025

‘I focus on the person, not the disability’: the photographer on a mission to make India inclusive

After spending four years meeting people all over the country, Vicky Roy’s new book, Everyone is Good at Something, contains 100 inspirational life stories to raise awareness and combat taboos

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