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The Traveller's Parasite

The Traveller's Parasite

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They're everywhere, often difficult to detect until it's too late, but when they strike, you'll know you've been had.
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Dicing With Death in the Gobi

Dicing With Death in the Gobi

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Canadian adventurer Graydon Hazenberg follows the trail of China's most revered traveller along the Silk Road.
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In Search of the Eagle Hunters

In Search of the Eagle Hunters

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In the most remote region of Mongolia, semi-nomadic herdsmen train golden eagles to help them hunt. Filmmaker Tony Girardin travels 1600 kilometres over the desert to meet one.
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Tibet on the Rails

Tibet on the Rails

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Tibetans fear that their culture will get derailed as the new train from China begins service to their region.
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Backgrounder: Tibet

Backgrounder: Tibet

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Nestled in the Himalayan Region of Pacific-Asia, the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) is governed as a territory of China.  
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How to Survive Anything

How to Survive Anything

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"Survivorman" Les Stroud has endured some of the harshest physical environments on earth. He speaks with Verge about the headspace you need to survive.
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Visions of a Voodoo Psychic

Visions of a Voodoo Psychic

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Marc-André Roy explores the value of voodoo in Benin.
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Making the Grade in Mongolia

Making the Grade in Mongolia

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Volunteer teacher Cheryl Dunkerton finds that Mongolian students juggle more than just exams in order to make it through school.
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Exploring some NGOs in Laos

Exploring some NGOs in Laos

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Julia Steinecke finds it easy to meet NGOs and community organizations, like Big Brother Mouse.
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Treading Lightly in Laos

Treading Lightly in Laos

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Here's how your visit to Laos can have a positive impact.
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Backgrounder: Laos

Backgrounder: Laos

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For centuries, Laos and its neighbours were swept over by shifting dynasties, from Mon and Khmer Kingdoms to the Angkor and Siamese Empires.
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Freeze Frame in Luang Namtha

Freeze Frame in Luang Namtha

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Photographer Kees Sprengers captures a moment in time for North West Lao cultures in transition.
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