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Cool to be in Shimla India

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 29th, 2011%

It is a leafy city that is shrouded in pine and oak trees, with plenty of rhododendrons which add a bit of colour to the city . . . → Read More: Cool to be in Shimla India

Talking Phuket Thailand

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 27th, 2011%

Phuket is a great destination for those seeking either a romantic getaway or a fund place to take the kids . . . → Read More: Talking Phuket Thailand

Yungang Grottoes Datong China

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 26th, 2011%

In this 20 metre-high cave stands a 15m high pagoda-like column decorated with Buddha statues and designs . . . → Read More: Yungang Grottoes Datong China

Countries that have a capital city with a weird name – Mongolia

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 21st, 2011%

It has the unenviable record for being the world’s coldest national capital city . . . → Read More: Countries that have a capital city with a weird name – Mongolia

Tokyo for free

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 20th, 2011%

At the 11-story Sony Building you can fiddle with high-tech gizmos that won’t be on sale in Britain for at least a year . . . → Read More: Tokyo for free

Enigmatic Jars of Laos

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 18th, 2011%

All of them have been hand carved out of a variety of rock types ranging from soft sandstone to hard granite . . . → Read More: Enigmatic Jars of Laos

Lovina Beach off the beaten track in Bali

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 17th, 2011%

Lovina is best known for its black sand beaches . . . → Read More: Lovina Beach off the beaten track in Bali

Trouble on Thai-Cambodia border

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 14th, 2011%

Since 2008, the two countries have failed to negotiate a settlement on sharing the border assets . . . → Read More: Trouble on Thai-Cambodia border

Airline fact files – Drukair of Bhutan

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 2nd, 2011%

Drukair is based in the town of Paro, Bhutan because it has the only paved runway in the country . . . → Read More: Airline fact files – Drukair of Bhutan

Wax works well in Bangkok

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on November 8th, 2011%

A unique “Royal Hall” presented under special arrangement with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, allows interaction with Thai historical figures . . . → Read More: Wax works well in Bangkok

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Grumpy's Getaway Guide

Cool to be in Shimla India

Talking Phuket Thailand

Yungang Grottoes Datong China

Countries that have a capital city with a weird name – Mongolia

Tokyo for free

Enigmatic Jars of Laos

Lovina Beach off the beaten track in Bali

Trouble on Thai-Cambodia border

Airline fact files – Drukair of Bhutan

Wax works well in Bangkok

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