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After cycling, sweating, and occasionally slogging through over 1,600km of SE Asian roads, we've experienced more than a few epic rides. While consistently beautiful beaches, the stunning temples at Angkor, and a myriad of rural towns that we've cycled through were all certainly impressive and scenic, it's the challenging hill-climbs that remain the most memorable. ... Cycle Asia: The Hills of Vietnam -- full story

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Best known for its outrageous Full Moon Parties, there's a lot more to Thailand's Ko Pha Ngan than passing out on the sand. Well over a dozen glistening beaches, many not nearly as developed as you may expect, await -- along with a jungled interior, waterfalls, hiking, and, well a lot of hammocks to do just about nothing in. The island is home to a full spread of accommodation -- from thrown-together bamboo huts to gorgeous private pool villas and there are plenty of opportunities for snorkelling, diving and other exploratory trips ... Read more about Ko Pha Ngan here.

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