Just a smidgen before sunrise in the Borneo rainforest when a gray mist still veiled the chocolate-colored Kinabatangan River, the macaques and proboscis monkeys started dropping down from the trees in search of breakfast. From our motorboat on the water, we kept an eye out for movement among the leaves. The monkeys often traveled in packs, so many times when we'd see one swinging down to the river's edge, the rest of the group — either bachelors … [Read more...]
Unsettling
We entered a narrow lane crowded with shoppers, shopkeepers, motorcycles, rickshaws and animals. Throngs of people pushed their way past us, ogling us suspiciously, much like the dead fish lying in frozen ice in one of the shops, their eyes wide open staring at us. Above us there were twisted and tangled cables and wires, like spaghetti, hanging from buildings and poles. On each side were endless rows of shops with dirt floors and corrugated tin … [Read more...]
Top 5 Places To Visit In Cambodia: The Kingdom Of Wonder
Ever since I've heard someone refer to Cambodia as the Kingdom of Wonder, visiting this country – and experiencing its beauty firsthand – was pretty high on my bucket list. If you're anything like me, and you're looking for a perfect combination of the old and the new, I promise Cambodia will leave you in awe. So, let's take a look at the top five places to visit in Cambodia. Discovering The Hidden Wonders: Top 5 Places To Visit In … [Read more...]
Dizzying heights and Robot Wars in Dazzling Tokyo
Japan has always held a certain mystic for us in the western world. While it might be often be highly romaticised compared to the reality, Japan still holds many surprises, and you'll probably be surprised in ways you never expected. It cost the guts of €1200 for flights with BA as we flew in high season around April/May it was totally worth it. From the moment I stepped foot in Narita airport in Tokyo, I fell in love with Japan and its … [Read more...]
Nice to “meat” you in Tokyo
An interview with Tokyo's hottest up-and-coming restaurateur Keisuke Inoue Most people automatically think “sushi” when Japanese cuisine is mentioned. However, Japanese food is much bigger than just raw fish and rice. It is an entirely different food culture than we in the west are accustomed to. Just check out these stats on Japan’s stunning restaurant scene: Japan boasts more than twice as many restaurants per capita than the US (1 for … [Read more...]
Climbing the Holy Mountain (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka
The Journey (Kuruwita-Erathna route) The journey begins from a small town called Kuruwita located 82 km from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Kuruwita is on the Colombo – Ratnapura main road and situated 9km before Ratnapura. To reach the trail head you approach a small hamlet called “Adavikanda”. The nearest town to this sleepy village is Erathna; one proceeds left at the clock tower in Kuruwita and travels approximately 11 km. The road has signboards and … [Read more...]
Malaysia- My Fairytale Adventure Land
Malaysia is that perfect South Asian sunny beach paradise located in the Malay Peninsula. What people may not realize upfront is that Malaysia is also a whopping destination for adventures of all kinds, especially adventure sports! I am a 25-year-old girl, and I have always wanted to go scuba diving in some of Malaysia’s famous dive spots. I finally have my chance now. I am all set to enjoy Malaysia’s cool adventures –it is scuba diving, … [Read more...]
Colonial Melaka
What do you get when you mix Malay, Portuguese, Dutch, English, Indian, Japanese and Chinese? You get Melaka – a particularly diverse Malaysian town of about 500,000 inhabitants. And though the population is mostly Malay now, you’ll quickly notice the diversity in architecture, languages, people and foods. No wonder the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For anyone with an interest in history or culture, the city center of Melaka offers a … [Read more...]
Gardens of Singapore
What comes to mind when you hear the name Singapore? For me, it’s high rises, global finance, the famed marina and, of course, that huge infinity pool overlooking the city. But, to my surprise, these were not the things I noticed when I first arrived. Instead, what caught my attention was how green and alive with plants the city was. It started directly at Changi airport, where I immediately spotted the living green wall in the arrivals hall … [Read more...]
Sweet dreams are made of this: From Russia (with love) to South Korea by ferry
Sweet dreams are made of this. From Russia (with love) to South Korea by Ferry I get a good night's sleep after the wonderful exploration of Vladivostok yesterday. I think about taking a bus to the funicular railway, one of only two in Russia. The second one has just been built in Sochi for the recent Winter Olympics. However, I choose a lie-in and a good breakfast instead. The warmth of the hotel compared to the freezing temperatures outside … [Read more...]
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