These 4 Southeast Asia Zoos Rule: Travel Bloggers Tell Us Why
Southeast Asia’s wildlife can be seen without venturing into the local wilderness, if you find yourself within commuting distance of one of these four zoos. Zoos, when executed well, provide humane sanctuary to animals and a lifeline to survival for endangered species. Most of the zoos mentioned here collaborate with conservation efforts for species like […]
Davao: Highland To Island
It’s difficult to write about one’s own hometown objectively when you only have superlatives to describe it. Forgive the intensity of a Dabawenya like me who grew up in a place blessed with abundant food, uncontaminated air, and the sweetest tasting water—and that’s only half of it. How do you enjoy the largest city in […]
Felines Fighting for Survival
Endangered tigers, leopards, and other wild cats still roam the remote forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia, though their numbers are dwindling due to the destruction of their habitat and poaching. The chances of spotting one are almost nil, though adventurers willing to head to the hinterlands may find evidence such as paw prints and […]
Bloggers Unwind at These Relaxing Southeast Asia Spa Experiences
There’s a spa experience in Southeast Asia for every interest. Almost every five-star hotel or resort offers a wellness package (adapting many traditional local wellness practices), but it pays to dig a little deeper and explore more specialized experiences elsewhere. We asked a few of our blogger friends to tell us about their favorite spa […]
Chinese New Year Light-up and Festivities
Singapore welcomes the Chinese New Year with much fanfare. Albeit, officially, a three-day celebration, the country makes merry weeks before and even for weeks after the fact, serving up everything from food bazaars to glitzy firework shows by the marina. It’s common to find the streets a blitz of activity during this time. The locus […]
Bali Art Festivals
Upon launching the first Bali Arts Festival in 1979, Bali’s then-Governor Ida Bagus Mantra proclaimed the new event’s importance as “the basic forum for the growth of our love of the arts.” In the present day, Governor Mantra’s declaration remains as relevant as ever, with a robust selection of Balinese and Indonesian arts finding a […]
Viet Nam: Nature-Based Tourism
1.1. Ha Long Bay The larger of Ha Long Bay’s 1,969 islands, when viewed from a “junk” boat floating in its serene waters, resemble the undulating back of a dragon – an image that has inspired generations of Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The karst geography of Ha Long Bay gives rise to its strangely shaped […]
The Suite Life: Luxury Experiences in Southeast Asia’s Oldest Cities
You might think the luxury travel experience in Southeast Asia revolves around nice beaches, exotic food and cushy suites. And you wouldn’t be wrong – you just haven’t seen the complete picture. A little extra spending money in Southeast Asia opens different avenues for the traveler: opportunities to see some of the region’s most ancient […]
Myanmar: Nature-Based Tourism
1.1. Inlay Lake, Southern Shan State The historic Inlay Lake Region is home to the Intha peoples, whose lakeside villages are almost entirely dependent on the surrounding waters. The Intha grow vegetables on floating gardens, commute between places entirely by boat, and celebrate the annual Hpaung Daw U Festival as a fluvial parade. Beyond visiting […]
Dragon Quest: Discovering Halong Bay
I was sitting at work, diligently updating my Facebook profile, when I noticed an old friend had posted a photo album titled “On Halong Bay.” I had two hours until my first meeting, so I clicked through the picture selection. I was three photos deep before I was on WEGO.com, searching for flights and planning […]