Asia
Earth’s largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres and sharing the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometers, about 30% of Earth’s total land area and 8.7% of the Earth’s total surface area. The continent, which has long been home to the majority of the human population, was the site of many of the first civilizations.
The island has waterfalls, streams, beaches, and caves, Koh Tarutao is a mountainous landscape and has numerous canals, secluded bays and unspoiled beaches. Ko Tarutao is part of Tarutao National Marine Park, which consists of 51 islands located in the Andaman Sea, off the coast of Satun Province of southern Thailand, established in 1974, Tarutao […]
The Magome / Tsumago Trail is a well-maintained section of the former Nakasendo, the route that ran along the Kiso Valley and connected Tokyo with Kyoto during the Edo Period. The trail is not difficult and is well marked in English and Japanese. It is about 8 km long and should take two to three […]
Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka, home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. The second-largest city in the country after Colombo and is generally […]
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park – Mandala Garuda Wisnu Kencana, or Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) – is a cultural park covering approximation 60 ha area located in Ungasan, Bali. It is devoted to the Hindu God Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who became his companion. Currently, the statue of Vishnu is 23 metres […]
Kathmandu Grand Hotel is set in the Thamel district in Kathmandu. Thamel is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, entertainment and food. It has an on-site restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Kathmandu Grand Hotel has a 24-hour front desk. Room at this hotel is air-conditioned and also provide heating in cold months, and […]
The capital of South Korea. Ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, Seoul is home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts. This travel destination, long popular among Asians, is still relatively unknown in the West and frequently passed over by Westerners for nearby Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, and Hong Kong. However, the traveller who […]
Pavillon Indochine Hotel is located in Siem Reap, 2.5 miles from the famous Angkor Wat. Featuring oriental furnishings, the hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi access and a complimentary airport pick-up service. Boutique Pavillon Indochine Hotel is a convenient 5-minute drive to the lively Pub Street and Angkor Night Market. Siem Reap International Airport is […]
Koh Tao (Ko Tao), literally Turtle Island, is an island off the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand geared towards diving tourists more than backpackers on a budget and offers both basic through luxury accommodation. Historically Koh Tao was once a detention place for political prisoners similar to Koh Tarutao in Satun Province. In 1933 the […]
La Natura Resort has an outdoor swimming pool and features rooms with a balcony offering views of the garden. It provides free WiFi access in its public area at certain timing of the day. Flowers, flowing water, butterflies, tropical birds, are the smell, sounds and colours of La Natura Resort, an alternative choice in the […]
Hotel Sigiriya is located within the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Featuring the best view of the Lion’s Rock from the outdoor pool. Great sized guestrooms are air-conditioned and offer views of the garden. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms are very nicely decorated, though […]
Formerly a British dependent territory, Hong Kong became a special autonomous province of China on 1 July 1997. Frequently described as a place where ‘East meets West’. After the long British rule of Hong Kong, no one was sure what would happen when the power was handed over back to China. Today it still thrives […]
Ha Long Bay, translated as ‘Bay of Descending Dragons‘, 1969 islands which rise from the ocean, mystical and a must on a visit to Vietnam. Local legend has it that when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting […]
The best way to explore the ancient temples and sites is to see Bagan by bike. Despite what guide books say it is entirely possible to see Bagan and surrounding in a day or two unless you really want to challenge yourself and tally every time you see to cross off the 4000+ temples that […]
Peacock Guest House is within walking distance from Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Featuring ancient architecture, each room is equipped with a desk and an attached bathroom with shower. The bed and breakfast is 750 yards from Bhaktapur Durbar Square and 0.6 miles from Dattatreya Temple […]
More than 50% of its area covered by greenery, the name “Garden City” didn’t satisfy Singapore’s high ambitions. The government plans to transform Singapore into a “City in a Garden”. The Lion City, Singapore is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia, one of only three surviving city-states in the world. The other two are Monaco and Vatican […]
Stunning and very beautiful place to visit, one of those places everybody should go at least once in their lifetime. A small archipelago located between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland of Thailand in the Krabi Province. Considered to be one of the most naturally beautiful islands in […]