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.
Nyaung-U is a town in the Mandalay Region of central Myanmar. It lies on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. It is just 4 kilometres away from old Bagan, a popular tourist attraction. Nyaung U is a good place to settle for exploring the ancient temples of Bagan. It has modern hotels and a nice selection of […]
Sea View Hotel is hard to find and book, it may go by some other name. It was a great value considering just a short walk to the beach in Nha Trang. Despite being called a Sea View Hotel, it was anything but. Already other taller buildings had obstructed what was once a view. The […]
A little way down Temple Road, not far from Negombo town lies the Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya – මීගමුව බෝධිරාජාරාමය), well known for its Buddha statue standing 6 metres high and its odd and colourful interiors. The massive seated Buddha and the gaping lion’s mouth of some weird creature from the entrance to the temple, a gigantic sculpture of […]
Seven Commandos Beach Small Lagoon Shimizu Island lunch Secret Lagoon Big Lagoon Island hopping trips are a must while in El Nido, to explore off-shore beaches and water worlds. Tours A and C are the most popular and best booked at least a day in advance. It is a full day from morning to late afternoon, […]
The more upmarket Seminyak is the next town north of Legian. The atmosphere is much more laid-back than Kuta, and the beach, in particular, is quieter during the day. Seminyak is also the spa and boutique shopping capital of Bali and offers some of the best dinings on the island. Seminyak Beach and Petitenget Beach […]
The Miles Meng Car Service is a reliable and value-priced transfer and tour service with English drivers in Beijing. These experienced and professional drivers are highly recommended in “Lonely Planet” guide book and Tripadvisor reviews. All of the drivers are English speaking and have been driving for many years. They offer everything from airport transfers, tours […]
Once the capital of Japan, Osaka is a city in the Kansai region of Japan‘s main island of Honshu, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, Osaka is the third-largest city by population after Tokyo and Yokohama. Historically the commercial centre of Japan, Osaka functions as one of the command centres […]
Slightly Chilled Guesthouse is one of a few places available to stay near the entry point to start the quest to climb Adam’s Peak. On first glance, it sits on the side of a hill and works with the reception and eating area on the top floor, enclosed in glass so that the iconic mountain […]
The Lion City or the Little Red Dot, Singapore is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia. Singapore is a small island country and very crowded city, second only to Monaco as the world’s most densely populated country. Unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore has more than 50% of its area covered by greenery with over 50 […]
Jaipur is often called the Pink City in reference to its distinctly colored buildings, which were originally painted this colour to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Maugham cities. Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India‘s first planned city. It belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle of […]
A return trip and stop-over to Bangkok before heading south to Rai Leh and onward to fascinating Myanmar. The air is thick and the traffic terrible as usual, but Bangkok is a vibrant and colourful place. Night markets, river tours, pagodas and the Royal Palace are just a few of the many things to do here. […]
Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building are highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual […]
I watched and filmed the fishermen of Uppuveli work from start to end of the day, almost a week here. The abundance of sea-life they withdrew in long red nets, working fishermen and baskets filled, and the many nets that came to shore filled with sea-life alive. Uppuveli is a little coastal community consisting a golden sand […]
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. One of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World […]
Suryauday Haveli on Shivala Ghats is a reflection of the spirit of the holy city of Benaras, better known as Varanasi. The Haveli traces its history back to the early 20th century. It was built by the Royal Family of Nepal as a retreat for the aged. It is now been painstakingly put together again […]
Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc Island is an opportunity to see unspoiled beaches, forests, mountains and towns. This is a place for rest and relaxation, adventure, and days on the beach. Voted ‘Most Cleanest and Beautiful Beaches of the World’. The island is about the size of Singapore, plans to for an international airport means […]