Audley Traveler blog

The Bridge on the River Kwai

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This iconic landmark serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities suffered here during World War II. The nearby museum highlights the plight of the POWs and Asian laborers tortured by the Japanese, whilst the beautifully maintained World War II cemetery provides a quiet sanctuary for reflection.
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Our Top 6 Most Moving Museums

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Some of the most memorable museums you can visit are often those which produce the most poignant of emotions. We have sought out several of the best and which are also in places Audley go to.
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An Extended Vacation in Cambodia

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Lonely Planet author and sometime Audley Tour Leader Nick Ray looks back on 15 years of traveling in the kingdom of Cambodia.
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Indigenous Cultures you Should Visit

Taking time away from the hustle and bustle of the usual tourist spots to spend time with a local community in their own surroundings can be both unique and humbling experience but also utterly fascinating. We highlight some indigenous cultures from around the globe you can visit on an Audley trip.
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Homestays, Haciendas & Working Farms

We have a number of properties around the world where it’s possible to get involved, work alongside the locals and really get a feel for a place. From a cattle station in Australia to a rubber plantation in India, we present friendly family-run properties which introduce frontier life as it interacts with nature.
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How to Avoid the Crowds at the World's Great Travel Destinations

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Some of the world’s most beautiful, ancient and iconic destinations are well known for good reason, but this popularity usually means that crowds of tourists and sightseers vying for space are a common sight.
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Travel Icon: Great Wall of China

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One of the greatest building feats of all time and quite rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we take a closer look at the Great Wall of China.
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The World's Best Treehouse Accommodation

A unique way to spend the night, tree house accommodation comes in many shapes and sizes. From simple rustic housing to all out luxury, staying in a tree house is as much about the experience as it is a good night's sleep.
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World's Top 10 Weirdest Sporting Events

Often borne out of local traditions and customs or just plain weird. Here we present 10 of the world's more bizarre sporting events which, with good timing, it's just possible to see on an Audley trip.
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Travel icons: The Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal, in Agra, is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and certainly the most famous in India, receiving between two and three million visitors each Year. It is widely regarded as the finest example of Mughal architecture, which is a blend of Persian, Indian and Islamic styles.
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