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The lion of Chiang Mai, Thailand's Tiger Kingdom.
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Photo of the Week: An Annoyed Lion at Tiger Kingdom

Posted  May 22, 2013  by  Jim Cheney

Every day, dozens of people visit Tiger Kingdom in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai excited to see and pet some of the world’s most ferocious beasts. Stepping into the cage with a full grown tiger is an experience that I’ll never forget, and was one of the highlights of my six-months of travel. [...]

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Flags of the World (Creative Commons: Flickr user: Wyoming_Jackrabbit)
Quizzes

Travel Quiz of the Week: Flags of the World

Posted  May 21, 2013  by  Jim Cheney

Flags hold a special place in our hearts. For most of us, when we see the flag of our home country, we swell with pride. Some salute their flag, some pledge allegiance to it, some even burn it. But no matter what you do, flags conjure up emotions in all of us. So, for this [...]

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The beach on Koh Tonsay with the Cambodian coast in the distance.
Cambodia

Koh Tonsay: Cambodia’s Relaxing Paradise

Posted  May 20, 2013  by  Jim Cheney

For many travelers to Cambodia, their stay starts and ends with Siem Reap, site of the magnificent ruins of Angkor. A few of the more intrepid may make it to Phnom Penh, Battambang, or even Sihanoukville and the nearby islands; however, very few travelers take the time to visit the southeastern corner of the country [...]

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Wat Phou is one of the ancient cities of the Khmer. Located in Laos, Wat Phou is the older, less touristed cousin of Angkor Wat.
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Tripologist’s Picks of the Week: May 18, 2013

Posted  May 18, 2013  by  Jim Cheney

Every week on Tripologist, I like to share some of my favorite travel related posts from around the web. If you have a post that you think is especially great and would like to be included in a future edition, put a comment below, send me a link through the Contact page, or message @TheTripologist on Twitter. Here are [...]

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The Colosseum in Rome, Italy is one of the world's most impressive buildings.
Discuss

Discuss: What Destination Lived Up to the Hype?

Posted  May 17, 2013  by  Jim Cheney

In the age of social media, Trip Advisor, and blogs, it’s rare to visit somewhere and have no idea what to expect. Maybe you’re visiting a destination because it’s at the top of your bucket list, maybe it’s been recommended by a trusted friend or website, or maybe you’ve read about it in your favorite guidebook. [...]

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