Understanding Aceh

Fascinating article about the fascinating Aceh by Greg Cruey in Asia for Visitors [about.com].

It provided background information about how Aceh is a fascinating place, covered questions such as "Why you've never heard of Aceh before", and explained why for all the abundance natural beauty there Aceh will never be Phuket.

Complete article here: Understanding Aceh

Agam over at Agam's Gecko has additonal thoughts and insights here regarding the cultural and religious condition in Aceh.


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