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Welcome to the Bamboo Travel blog where we will post our latest news and travel ideas. Please come back regularly to be kept abreast of the very latest developments in the Far East.

Witness Myanmar's festival season

01 October 2010

The strength of cultural traditions and religion in Myanmar means that there are regular festivals throughout the year, and if you time your visit carefully you can experience authentic ‘Burma' at one of these fascinating spectacles.

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Land of a million elephants

01 August 2010

What better way for nature lovers to experience the lush jungles of Northern Laos than from the back of an elephant. We have launched a new tour of Laos that provides a unique opportunity to share the lifestyle of elephant herders, known as mahouts, on a 3 night adventure travelling with an elephant caravan along stunning scenery which takes in pristine rivers, paddy fields and lush tropical forest.

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Last chance to see?

03 May 2010

In response to a rising demand for wildlife experiences in the Far East, we have launched a special tour of China and Borneo to see some of the planet's most endangered animal species. The 16 day tour includes a day's volunteering at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Research Base in Sichuan, and a chance to see a number of critically endangered species in the wilds of Borneo. For every person who books this special wildlife tour we pledge to donate US$50 to the WWF.

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