CEO of Tucan Travel, Matt Gannan wraps up warm to see the Great Wall of China in winter. One of the most iconic sights of Asia, it is a wonder to behold!
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Sights of Asia: The Great Wall of China
Tag: Asia
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Cruising Halong Bay
Tour Leader for South East Asia, Kevin knows Vietnam well. One of his favourite spots is Halong Bay and it is easy to see why when reading his most recent blog.
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Tour Leader for South East Asia, Nancia, takes a tour to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat in Cambodia. She describes the breathtaking colours and electric atmosphere around them.
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Touring Japan for the Cherry Blossom
One of the best times to visit Japan is when the famous Cherry Blossom trees are in bloom. It is a time when the temperature is neither too hot or too cold and as parties are held beneath the trees, it is an excellent time to see Japan at its best.
Advice
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Singapore: A great starting place for the novice traveller
Justin Hunt is Reservations Manager at Tucan Travel’s London Office. He has travelled extensively through Australasia and Central America with Singapore being one of his favourite destinations.
Recipes
Learn to cook Nom Du Du
Koto Vietnam's recipe for smoked eggplant with garlic, chilli and basil, a traditional Vietnamese dish is as easy to cook as it is delicious. Koto is a restaurant devoted to training young people living on the streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to cook and develop the skills needed for a better and safer future. For more information on Koto and to find out how to donate to this fantastic charity, click here.
Ingredients
3 medium...
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Ask the Tour Leader
Born near Darjeeling and now living in Nepal with his family, Rupan has proved to be a great tour leader for Tucan Travel for a number of years. His local knowledge coupled with his love for leading tours and trekking have made him a very popular tour guide. Here we ask him about his experience on the road.
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Zoe’s Trans Mongolian Adventure
The Trans Mongolian Railway holds a certain mystique for adventure travellers. It's one of the classic overland routes like the Trans Siberian which keeps attracting curious travellers every year. Part of my job at Tucan Travel is to organise the accommodation and the trains for the clients travelling on our Trans Mongolian Railway tour, which operates from St Petersburg to Beijing or in reverse from Beijing to St Petersburg. At times due to irregular train...
Photos
Travelling through Borneo
A selection of pics from one of the wildest spots in Asia. An area known for its wildlife and scenery and not yet overrun by tourists – absolutely stunning!