The two main religions in Japan are Shinto, the native religion based around nature and multiple gods, and Buddhism, imported from India through Korea and China. Shintoism The native religion of Japan is Shinto, and the word ‘Shinto’ means ‘way of the gods’. There are many kami (gods) and they often take the form of […]
Hanoi, the capital and second largest city of Vietnam on the riverbank of the Red River, known as the city of lakes, it has a 1000 year history of the establishment of the city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be one of cultural centres of Vietnam, […]
Tourist come here as is the backpackers street of Yangon. Lively and entertaining 19 Street Yangon is where to eat and drink. By day the street is a marketplace of produce and goods in the Chinatown district of Yangon, but by night the street market is replaced by the many street food stalls and little restaurants that […]
Since I was limited with time, I had to plan my ultimate Kathmandu and Nepal 7-9 day itinerary. There is so much to see in Nepal but in 7-9 days one must consider what is within reach. Considering time of the year and weather, some things might not go to plan. I really wanted to do […]
Sri Lanka is about 435 km from north to south and 225 km at its widest point. Half of the country is occupied by a central mountain range with some peaks reaching over 2200 meters. The main roads are paved but some are in a poor state sometimes. In Sri Lanka, there is no mention […]
Beautiful beaches and unspoiled islands, Krabi is now one of the most famous tourist destinations in Thailand. Krabi is the capital of Krabi Province, located on the west coast of southern Thailand at the mouth of the Krabi River into the Andaman Sea, a small city and a relaxed place which is pleasant enough for […]
02:38The Magome to 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 hours to complete […]
04:24Nilaveli, meaning “Open-land of the moon-shine” in Tamil, is a coastal resort town located about 16 km North-West of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. It used to be a popular tourist destination, however due to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Sri Lankan Civil War tourist numbers have declined, until 2010 onwards, we can see a significant increase in […]
Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century temple and funerary complex in Tampaksiring north east of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, that is spread across either side of the Pakerisan river. It comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) that are carved into some 7-metre-high (23 ft) sheltered niches of the sheer cliff face. These funeral monuments are thought to be dedicated to […]
First is your ticket to exceptional comfort and impeccable service in an elegant surrounding. It’s the finest way to travel. I don’t get to travel like this often but after saving thousands of air miles it was a well deserved treat to fly BA First Class, long haul from London to Beijing. With your own private spacious suite, a fully […]
07:09The 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 traveler 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 […]