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Cu Chi Tunnels – Historic Vietnam War site near Saigon

The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of tunnels to the northwest of Saigon built by communist guerrilla troops (Viet Cong). The tunnel network is now a popular tourist attraction, being one of the most visited war-related sites in Vietnam. 

Travel Reads

A Remarkable Rail Journey Into the Horn of Africa’s Past, and Future

“A new train from the Ethiopian capital to the Djibouti coast offers a desert journey into parts of East Africa that have been off the tourist track.”

This couple has travelled to more than 160 countries—without quitting their jobs

“Not having a home or kids was a choice, not sacrifice they say.”

The Camino de Santiago's ancient secret

“Cape Finisterre’s mythical pull has drawn travellers since the time of antiquity. But with the rise of Christianity, the route to ‘the end of the world’ became all but forgotten.”

Travel Photos

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak airport: photographer recalls ‘the golden years’ and its final days

“In 1998, photojournalist Birdy Chu set out to record the last months of the airport. Forty-five of his shots, including images of planes coming in low over Kowloon to land, and of the last day of operations, are on show near the airport site.”

Travel News

Istanbul's New Airport Is A Hot Beautiful Mess

“The move to Istanbul’s new airport was completed this weekend. Here’s my experience visiting the airport, including both the good and the bad.”

Proving the viability of electric cars, Dutchman drives from Amsterdam to Sydney without petrol

“This has been a trip of a lifetime.”

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The Jungle Railway in Malaysia.