When scheming demons, lovelorn ghosts and energy vortexes abound, only the bravest of travellers should enter.
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Borneo’s indigenous peoples, known collectively as Dayaks, belong to many different tribal groups each with its own dialect, customs, laws, culture and territory.
Until 10 March, the Maha Kumb Mela in Allahabad will see some 100 million Hindu pilgrims cleansing their sins at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Sarasvati Rivers.
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Ko means island in Thai, and the very word conjures up dreamy beaches, fantastic rock formations and undersea gardens. Hop in a long-tail boat and cast off the moorings.
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