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because life's too short
The Ariege is an oft-overlooked department of France, containing the Couserans region: nestled in the fresh mountain landscape of the Pyrenees, it has a timeless beauty and charm all of its own.
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Vientiene is the low key capital of Laos. Situated on the banks of the Mekong, with handy overland links to Thailand, it is a pleasant introduction to the country with some interesting sights.
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Sometimes you come across gadgets that work so brilliantly, you cannot help but be lost in admiration: the Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini (www.goalzero.com) is one such item.
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The Ariege is a sleepy backwater in the heart of the French Pyrenees: its principal town is St. Girons, about 2 hours south of Toulouse. The Tour de France regularly visits the department and there are many great circuits to delight both the professional and the amateur rider.
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Nestled between the Mekong and Nam Kham rivers, Luang Prabang in northern Laos has survived turbulent times to become Laos’ must-see destination, with its unique combination of vernacular buildings and colonial-era architecture.
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The summit walk to the Pic Rouge de Bassies is one of my favourite Pyrenean walks in the Couserans area of the Ariege, France. It encapsulates all that is attractive about this mountain chain: the historic upland grazing lands, pretty lakes, stupendous views and the desolate yet starkly beautiful grey, rocky landscapes of the high peaks.
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Vang Vieng is a great stop between Luang Prabang and Vientiene in northern Laos. Its wild days behind it, it now offers a wide choice of adventure activities and there is much to explore in the beautiful surrounding countryside.
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Beer, chips and chocolate – and a beautiful UNESCO city with great architecture and pretty canals. Bruges in Belgium hits all the right spots.
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Do you want to avoid all those annoying foreign use charges on your debit and credit cards? I have been won over by Monzo.
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Sometimes when travelling, it is nice to take time out and relax in a beautiful spot. In northern Laos, Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi Neua are just such places.
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