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Cultural Discovery
The cultural diversity of Southeast Asia remains staggering. On a visit to any one of these countries you can discover everything from highly developed, artisan societies descended from ancient civilisations -- such as the Srivijaya (c. 650 AD) or Angkor (c. 800 AD) Empires -- to jungle nomads still dressed in loincloths and penis gourds, toting bows and arrows, spears and blowpipes.
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The Hidden Temples and Forests of Cambodia by Mountain Bike
Discovering Cambodia by Mountain BikeCambodia's famous Angkor Wat is only one of many ancient temples scattered around this captivating country. The best possible way to explore them, and the rural countryside, villages, rice fields and forests is to ride a mountain bike, following back roads, tracks and trails where few tourists venture.
The true charm of Cambodia that captivates every visitor is its simple, rural charm and the huge welcome from village folk. This exploratory mountain bike ride takes you from the capital, Phnom Penh, through verdant countryside to the coast, across the great Tonle Sap lake, and finally to the ancient historical sites of Angkor.
This challenging mountain bike ride will take you through the dramatic, volcano-strewn (14 active) island of Flores in Eastern Indonesia.
Borneo, the world's third largest island, is a land of immense tropical jungles, wildlife, and fascinating tribal peoples with enduring, ancient customs. It is a nature playground and an ideal place to take children of all ages for a learning adventure.
