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November 9, 2013November 16, 2016

Vietnam: Typhoon Haiyan

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November 3, 2013November 16, 2016

Vietnam: An assault on the senses

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October 29, 2013November 16, 2016

Laos: Fondue, trekking, kayaking and a hill tribe homestay

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October 20, 2013November 16, 2016

Laos: The missing chicken feet

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October 20, 2013January 11, 2020

Laos: Resolution #3 and a boat race festival

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October 12, 2013November 16, 2016

Cambodia: Escaping to the country

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October 8, 2013November 16, 2016

Cambodia: Cambodge!

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October 8, 2013November 16, 2016

Thailand: Lizards, elephants and primates!

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October 1, 2013November 16, 2016

Thailand: Traffic and temples

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      • All things arboreal… and a fox
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