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5 atmospheric ancient ruins to visit in Southeast Asia

March 30, 2022 by Richard LaurestaLeave a Comment

In Southeast Asia, spirituality rimes with history. For culture-savvy travellers, this land of long-lost temples in the jungle and crumbling historic cities is, therefore, a must-visit. And from the super touristy to the lesser-known sites, there are plenty of archaeological wonders to fill in your bucket list. So, here come five scenic ancient ruins to discover on your next trip to Southeast Asia. Bagan, Myanmar Bagan is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Angkor Wat, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Burma, Cambodia, Casino, Culture, History, Indonesia, Laos, Mountain Climbing, Rainforest, Romantic, Thailand, Venice

My Two Favorite Spots in Luang Prabang, Laos

July 22, 2017 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

After recently visiting Luang Prabang, hindsight has given me a unique perspective of the region. I can inform you that not all activities were worthy of exploration. Therefore, to save you the hassles of doing these non pleasing activities - I have whittled my list down to two top activities that I found the most enjoyable during my stay. Kwang Xi Waterfalls: Tourists will be coaxed into visiting the waterfalls soon after they land - by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, Laos, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

Discover the Mekong – a different way to travel Thailand

June 6, 2017 by Joann CLeave a Comment

Exploring a country by river offers an entirely new perspective to traveling. When the country in question is Thailand, and the river the Mekong, it makes for an unrivalled way to discover one of southeast Asia's prize gems. Grab your paddle, and lets river cruise. Southeast Asia is far more than the beaches and lagoons you see in holiday brochures. Head inland, and you'll see a network of waterways linking communities, and making for some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Asia, Beach, Bridges, Burma, Cambodia, Cruising, Culture, Fishing, Food and Wine, Laos, Lifestyle, Markets, Monks, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Wildlife

Yunnan Province China – An Astounding Culturally Diverse Experience

April 1, 2017 by Alexander DanceLeave a Comment

The Yunnan Province of China has become one of the most sought after travel destinations for those seeking to witness a truly unique cultural experience. Being engulfed by a  breathtaking countryside is nothing to sneer at either. This blossoming tourist destination has remained largely obscured and tucked away from outsiders for hundreds of years until modern infrastructure and transportation has allowed access. Located in the southwestern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Burma, China, Culture, Laos, Motorbike, Music, Vietnam

The Audacious Promises of Sustainable Tourism

March 4, 2015 by Jamon MokLeave a Comment

The audacious promises of sustainable tourism The promise that was never lived up to Don’t we all wish we could do more good while having the time of our lives travelling? Years ago, when I was still a student, a big part of my travel memories were filled with little children tugging at my jeans for a donation, the homeless out on the streets or seeing the local people do amazing crafts but only finding out after that they are extremely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Culture, Desert, Food and Wine, Laos, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Village, Volunteer

How Todays Hipster Makers Travel

February 5, 2015 by Jamon Mok2 Comments

The hipster maker culture The maker culture, part tech, part traditional, has been taking the world by storm, at least the hipster spaces. Now you can regularly find $90 courses teaching you wood-working, brass crafting or something similar along those lines. Its cool, definitely, but I always feel a little underwhelmed after participating in these kind of overpriced workshops. You make something really really simple (in the interests of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Angkor Wat, Art, Cambodia, Culture, Fishing, India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Scuba Diving, Vietnam, Walking tour

Gelato World Tour 2.0

January 27, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

New Gelato Partner for the Second Edition, that will start in Singapore Record requests for participation from Australia for the first stage: 16 gelato artisans in Asia / Pacific in the race for the title of World's Best Gelato Rimini Fiera – The second edition of Gelato World Tour will start in less than days in Singapore making the city state the Gelato Capital of the World for 3 days in March 2015. The event will also be an occasion to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Asia, Australia, brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Chicago, Culture, Dessert, Europe, Food and Wine, History, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, London, Malaysia, Markets, Monaco

Mary Jane, Mopeds, and Metal Bars

August 24, 2014 by Mel CollinsLeave a Comment

When you wake up on a concrete floor with only a bamboo mat between you and the cold you might just wonder what the hell you were thinking the night before.  This was my situation a few years back while I traveled the world for a year or so. Some days it felt longer and this was one of them. I lay there body sore, taught as a fisherman’s net soaked with salt, dried in the hot afternoon sun.  Rubbing my eyes, I dared to take a day light look at my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bridges, Bus Travel, Drinking, Fashion, Laos, Music, Passport, Walking tour

Viet Yum – Close Encounters of the Turd Kind

August 6, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

Vietnam’s Traveler Cafes Offer Much More Than Just Joe WEASEL COFFEE: $300-$600 A POUND On the far shore of an artificial lake in Hanoi, Vietnam, I found a much-needed antidote to restaurant hell, with its reckless gastronomical woes on untranslatable menus (involving Indochinese delicacies like baked sparrows with the feathers still on, fried scorpions, sautéed snakes, roasted rats, and “No Cock, only Fanta Orange”). It was a coffee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Cambodia, Casino, Coffee, Drinking, England, Halong Bay, Laos, London, New Orleans, Paris, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Vietnam, Walking tour

Learning to Breathe

May 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Long time Photojournalist Alison Wright has traveled to the far corners of the planet photographing endangered cultures and people. Her work has been dangerous at times - including covering demonstrations that became violent in Nepal. And she has certainly been involved in a number of mishaps in her career. But this story is not about those adventures. It is about a horrific crash involving a bus she was in and a logging truck on a windy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Africa, Bus Travel, Laos, Mt Kilimanjaro, Nepal, Walking tour

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