Cheesey I know...

From pukey Phuket to snoozy Singapore

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August 7th 2007
Well it's safe to say Phuket lived up to ALL of our expectations - it is a dirty, rotten, nasty place. There is surely a limit to how many times one should have to see a 70 year old man (generally balding, with a substantial paunch) with a little Thai girl young enough to be his great grandaughter. We saw a bit of it on the islands, but Phuket is clearly the sex tourism capital of South East Asia ... read more

Asia » Singapore

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more