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Banana Beach, Thailand – Ranked 2nd Best Beach in the World by TripAdvisor 2025
Banana Beach, located on the stunning island of Phuket, Thailand, has officially entered TripAdvisor's Best Beaches 2025 list. This beach ranked second in the world and first in Asia, affirming its position among the top international beach destinations.

Mang Thit: The Kingdom of Brick Kilns in the Mekong Delta
Located in Vinh Long province, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the brick-making village of Mang Thit is known as the "kingdom of bricks" in the region. With a history of over 100 years, this red-brick village offers an authentic experience of rural life and traditional brick-making techniques, passed down from generation to generation. Without further ado, let’s discover the picturesque charm of this unique village!

Laos: 2025 Elephant Festival Dates Announced
The authorities of Xayaburi province, Laos, have officially announced that the 2025 Elephant Festival will take place from February 18 to 24. This event will highlight Lao culture through elephant parades, traditional ceremonies, and lively performances.

Two Asian Trains Ranked Among the 9 Must-Experience Railway Journeys of 2025
Recently, Bjorn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, one of the leading providers of railway services in Europe, revealed the list of the nine most remarkable train journeys to experience in 2025. Among them, two Asian routes stand out: the "Reunification Express" train (Vietnam) and the Sri Lanka railway.