8 Reasons (Photos) to Visit Luang Prabang in Laos
Luang Prabang is a green town set in a curve of the river Mekong. It is very pleasant to stroll around the town, particularly in the evening when the main… [more]
Penang - Fascinating Fusion of Old and New
The island of Penang or locally known as Pulau Pinang is one of the main attractions in Malaysia. It is also known to be the “food paradise” of Malaysia.… [more]
Kota Kinabalu - A Natural Paradise Inside Borneo
Kota Kinabalu or locally known as KK is the capital of the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is situated in on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South… [more]
Kraton Ratu Boko - Yogyakarta's Lost Masterpiece Palace Complex
Kraton Ratu Boko is one of the fascinating ancient palace complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Unlike the other huge heritage of Borobudur and Prambanan… [more]
12 Photos (reasons) why you should visit Beijing, China
Beijing is a vibrant mix of history and modernity. It takes time to enjoy everything that Beijing City has to offer. If you only have a few days to spare,… [more]
15 photos that will make you go to El Nido, Palawan
Ah, the pleasures of being in the island of Palawan are truly grand experiences wether you are here as an individual traveler or with your friends or family.… [more]
My 7 Super Shots – Favorite Travel Photos
The guys at HostelBookers came up with a great idea for sharing stories and photos. To keep it going, I’ve been tagged by Albino of I Wander to join in Hostelbookers 7 Super Shots! To participate, I must choose a photo in each of seven pre-chosen categories, write a short description of each, then nominate [...]
Photo of the Week – Mother and Child in Kolkata
This shot was taken in the garden of Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India. Victoria Memorial was built to commemorate the peak of the British empire in India. The memorial hall was dedicated for Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who was then the Empress of India. Today, Victoria memorial is one of the [...]
Malacca – The Historical City of Malaysia
Malacca (sometimes spelled Melacca or Melaka) is the third smallest state in Malaysia and located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula. Malacca City as the state capital is well-known as the “Historical City of Malaysia”. The town has fascinating examples of Dutch, Portuguese, Islamic and Chinese architecture all throughout its street. Making this [...]
Savour the Markets on a UK Summer Holiday
There are few better ways to get involved in the nitty gritty of everyday life when travelling is to visit a market. Markets hum with activity from early in the morning to late at night around the world and give travellers the opportunity to interact with local people in a way not possible elsewhere. You’ll [...]
My Roomorama Experience in Kolkata, India
While I was in Cambodia, I received an e-mail from Roomorama, a vacation rental site. They we’re asking if I’m interested to experience their service in exchange of a review. I was intrigued by the service since I often heard them from fellow travel bloggers so I accepted the offer and waited for the perfect [...]
Life at Santichai Phrakarn Park
Simplicity is characterized by living with only the essentials. People choose simplicity for all sorts of reasons including; spirituality, freeing time to enjoy life, conservation, personal taste, etc. It is not how much money you have, earn, or spend, but rather a values-based lifestyle that cannot be measured by any standard metric. About the Place: [...]
Binthabat: Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos
In Luang Prabang, Laos, one of the most beautiful sights is the sunrise alms giving ceremony called “Binthabat” in Lao. Binthabat takes place every morning at 5:30 am and is performed in about 30 minutes. It is a profound expression of generosity, a cardinal virtue for the Lao people, and is a significant source of [...]
The Gembira Loka Zoo Park of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
When you visit Yogyakarta you can visit a zoo that called Gembira Loka. It is located at the eastern side of Kusumanegara Street, not far away from down town. “Gembira” means happy and “Loka” is place. This is the only zoo in the city of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Although effective as a zoo, Gembira Loka [...]
Kota Kinabalu – A Natural Paradise Inside Borneo
Kota Kinabalu or locally known as KK is the capital of the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is situated in on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. For those visiting Sabah or Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is known as a major tourist destination. It is also known as a major industrial [...]
Photo of the Week: Ngaben – Balinese Cremation Ceremony
This shot was taken in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. For Balinese Hindu followers, there are ceremonies for every stages of life. The biggest and the most sophisticated is the last ceremony or the cremation. It is called “Ngaben” or locally known as Pitra Yadnya. Ngaben derives from the word “Abu” which means ashes. Pitra [...]
Jogja Java Carnival – Showcase the Artistic Side of Javanese
Yogyakarta or locally known as Jogja, one of Indonesia’s favorite tourist destination held an annual festival called Jogja Java Carnival (JJC). This is to commemorate Jogja’s anniversary which falls during the 7th day of October. JJC is an art and cultural performance set in street carnival concept. It is a night carnival of street performance [...]
Tuol Sleng : A moving experience
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. An entrance fee of USD2 is collected at the main entrance for the maintenance of the Museum. Before looking around the area, you must observe some customs here – no laughing. Tuol Sleng used to be a high school in [...]
Photo of the Week – Horses at Mount Bromo
This shot was taken in Mount Bromo or locally known as Gunung Bromo. It is located in south of Surabaya, the capital of Java in Indonesia. The area in and around the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park is inhabited by the Tenggerese, one of the few significant Hindu communities left on the island of Java. [...]
