Brunei Darussalam: Cultural & Heritage Tourism
Both Islam and Malay heritage intertwined provide the basis for Brunei’s culture; see both up close in the country’s museums and mosques. 1.1. Urban Heritage Tourism The collections in Brunei’s museums reveal the nation’s long and storied past, as told through regalia, traditional instruments, and Malay technology. 1.1.1. Brunei Museum The Brunei Museum contains five […]
Living Local: 5 Unforgettable Homestay Experiences in Southeast Asia
In parts of Southeast Asia, you’ll find few hotels but plenty of homestays, where locals open their own homes for travelers to stay in. Guests at these homestays experience the “local” lifestyle and culture intimately; the accommodations tend to be basic (no air conditioning; squat toilets located far from the rooms; sometimes no electricity) but […]