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The stunning architecture of White Temple in northern Thailand is perfect for any photographers portfolio.

The Long Neck (Kayan Lahwi) people of Northern Thailand still retain their original culture in the midst of a changing world.

Long Neck Woman (Kayan Lahwi) repairing fences at her settlement home in Northern Thailand.

The Hill Tribe peoples of Northern Thailand consist of several different tribes, each with their own distinctly unique cultures and customs.

Southern Thailand has a wealth of beaches, each uniquely beautiful, like this scene at Railay West Beach, near Ao Nang.

Situated on the beautiful peninsula of Railay

Baclayon Church, the oldest stone church on the Philippines Island of Bohol, is famous for its construction from sea-coral stones and adhesive using millions of egg whites!

Moalboal lies south of Cebu city and is famous for its beaches, like this one at Panagsama.

The tranquil Matutinao River, fed by the impressive Kawasan Falls, supports families living simple lives at Badian, Cebu.

Osména Peak with its stunning views is the highest point on Cebu Island, standing at 1,013 meters above sea level at Mantalongon, Between Badian and Dalaguete.

The Pasay Waterfront is a good choice to watch a Sunset over Manila Bay .

The largest overseas American Military Cemetary in Manila. Over 17,000 American service men and women who gave their lives for the freedom of Philippines in World war 11 rest here. Over 36,000 names for those never found are listed on this limestone hemisphere.

The pasig River flows through Manila, supporting life in many ways; even the poorest people as they collect and recycle every discarded item, on land or on water!

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Sinulog Festival at Cebu City, Philippines; one of the worlds most colourful and energetic of annual festivals.

The annual Sinulog Festival at Cebu City; the effort in the dancing is matched by the intricacy and vibrancy of the costumes.

Dancers at the annual Sinulog Festival at Cebu City prepare for a year for just one long day of dancing.

A multitude of costumes make Sinulog one of the most colourful annual festivals worldwide. Equalled by the passion of the people watching as well as those taking part.

These Sinulog dancers maintain high energy and passion for their dance throughout the whole day!

These grapes produce the distinctively rich flavour of Philippines only commercially produced wine, a pleasure to sample at Lomboy Farm, Bauang, La Union.

Vigan City is known for it's architectural splendour and the Cathedral of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle is a fine example - especially at night.

This indigenous Ifugao People of North-Central Luzon preserve the rich cultural heritage of centuries, still farming and living in traditional ways.

Generations of Ifugao Have maintained their age old culture and customs at Banaue, in the Cordillera Central mountains of Luzon.

The rice Terraces of the Banaue Mountain Province are the home of hundreds of years for the Ifugao, indigenous people of Luzon.

After hundreds of years the Ifugao of the Cordillera Central mountains at Luzon still use the traditional methods of farming their ancestors survived on.

Age old farming methods, culture and customs, as well as traditional dress are well preserved by the endemic Ifugao people of Luzon, Philippines.

Protecting ancient culture, change for the Ifugao is a slow process - and that's exactly how they like it, at Babaue Rice Terraces, Luzon Philippines.

Farming, food storage and preparation still happen the way it has for hundreds of years as the indigenous Ifugao preserve their culture in the mountains of Luzon, Philippines

These Nam Hom dwarf palms produce green coconut, excellent for drinking, and low to the ground for easy harvest.

Often found next to estuarine river banks or mangrove swamps, these heavily fruiting Nam Hon palms are a favorite for drinking from in Southern Thailand.

Nom Han Dwarf Coconut trees in Thailand are a regular and refreshing source of both shade and drink.

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decline of the karen hill tribe

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tribal dance, sinulog festival

Dancers represent their local community as they compete for a whole day, while thousands of onlookers line the street in support. Cebu City, Philippines.

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low tide at alona beach

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moalboal at sunset

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