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Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 2. Practical Information, Free Travel Tips
Bangladesh rarely makes any ‘top ten’ lists worldwide, but an often asked question comes more along the following lines: ‘Since I’m in Bangladesh, what are the top ten things I should see?’ Here’s a suggestion list to get you started.
Climate
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 1. General Information, Podcast
If you come from a temperate climate you might be surprised to discover that despite the fact peak temperature varies between 20°C and 40°C, Bangladeshis recognise no fewer than six seasons over their landscape. Mostly these can be grouped into three smaller seasons.
The Rocket: a misnomer of sloth-sized proportion
Posted on 28. Mar, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Best of Bangladesh, Free Travel Tips, Sundarbans
When the Rocket steamer service first commenced its service in 1956, the vessels may have been some of the fastest water-borne vessels of their time. Eighty years and one refurbishment later, the four Rocket is still “hammering around the Delta,” as travel writer Jack Barker put it, and fortunately only one of the six original [...]
Nazimgarh Resort: A taste of Bengali luxury
Posted on 02. Mar, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Best of Bangladesh, Responsible Travel
~story by Mikey Leung~
There are some rare moments as a guidebook writer that I am given a chance to enjoy the peace and serenity offered to me by the natural beauty of Bangladesh, and I try to seek out these experiences whenever possible.
One of these rare moments came as I sat on the terrace [...]
