Surfing the Red Rock: Pulau Merah

The surfing on Pulau Merah on the easternmost end of Indonesia’s Java Island might share some of the same currents that carry the surfers in nearby Bali, but the scene here is altogether different. The surf in Banyuwangi is stronger than in Bali’s Kuta Beach; the easy breaks on the 2-kilometre-long beach offer a safer […]
Philippines: Nature-Based Tourism

1.1. Donsol, Sorsogon and Oslob, Cebu Whaleshark Interaction Tours Whale sharks (known locally as “butanding”) congregate in the waters off Sorsogon and Cebu, feeding on the locally abundant krill blooms. From Donsol and Oslob, tourists can ride a rowboat to the feeding grounds, then snorkel in the waters to mingle with these gentle giants. Interactions […]
Nine Vegetarians Worth Saving in Southeast Asia

Herbivorous mammals don’t hurt anyone or anything. They are not predators. Yet due to host of reasons, primarily loss of habitat, there are lots of endangered herbivorous mammal species all over the world. Unfortunately, Southeast Asia is no exception. If you are a traveller who enjoys nature and wildlife, make it a point to visit […]
Thailand: Nature-Based Tourism

1.1. Khao Yai National Park Covering over 2,160 square kilometers in the Phanom Dong Rak mountain range, Khao Yai National Park straddles the borders of Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, and Prachin Buri provinces. The natural marvels of Khao Yai include over 200 species of birds; scenic waterfalls and jungle-covered mountains, all accessible via over […]
Beneath The Surface: Fishing For Bangkoks Big Cats

Hidden in the heart of Bangkok’s sweltering cement soup-bowl of a city, sits a peaceful little lake rimmed with A-frame huts and silent swaying sawgrass. Set away from the madness of Bangkok’s traffic, Bungsamran Lake exists as if in a different world. Which is fitting, because the massive creatures that swim beneath it’s tranquil surface definitely look otherworldly. […]
Southeast Asia’s Most Dazzling Gardens

The climate in Southeast Asia has gifted the region with an abundance of greenery and bright, tropical flowers, the best of which can be enjoyed in its botanical gardens. For starters, try these five for your next cross-ASEAN itinerary. Perdana Botanical Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur’s cherished botanical park is the total tourist package. Found […]
Cambodia: Nature-Based Tourism

1.1. Koh Phdao CBT in Kratie Province Located in the northeastern Cambodian province of Kratie, Koh Pdao is famous for the freshwater dolphin community living in its part of the Mekong River. Travelers come to Koh Pdao to see the dolphins, but they stay for the community-based experience here that immerses them in the local […]
Southeast Asia’s Top Animal Encounters in the Wild

Animal encounters? Zoos are all well and good (Singapore has some of the world’s best) but if you want to really see them at their most authentic, you’ve got to visit them where they live. At least in Southeast Asia, you don’t have to drive far to do so. Conservation efforts by NGOs have led […]
Southeast Asia’s Endless Overland Adventures

The great majority of Southeast Asian countries share land borders with at least one other country (the exception is the Philippines, an archipelago with no shared land borders at all). This represents a golden opportunity for travelers who want to blaze a path of their own: land crossings between well-trafficked stops, like the gap between Siem […]
Ringgit And Sense: Tips For Travel To Kuching

For a really cool holiday trip that doesn’t soak up your last penny, you need to know the basics: 1)How to get there 2)Where to stay 3)What to look for, and 4)Where to eat How to Get There If your way leads to Kuching, Sarawak, how to get there, is easy; you fly. The old […]