Masterpiece Theatres: Southeast Asias Magnificent Museums
For travellers to Southeast Asia, a visit to a museum generally isn’t the motivation to come to the area. And for a long time, museums in the region did not look overly attractive: displays were bland, information scarce and opening hours complicated (this last point still persists for many institutions-travellers should check opening hours). However, lots […]
Malaysia: Cruise & River-Based Tourism
Airplanes are overrated – sail into one of Malaysia’s river and ocean-based ports and get direct access to adventure. 1.1. Sea Cruise 1.1.1. Port Klang, Selangor The Boustead Cruise Centre (BCC), a dedicated cruise terminal in Port Klang, is the choice port of call in Malaysia for the world’s cruise lines. Aida Cruises, Royal Caribbean […]
Off The Tourist Track: Treks In Peninsular Malaysia
Malaysia is home to some of the world’s most incredibly preserved forest areas, not to mention the oldest, dating back 130 million years. Tourists are generally aware of the premier national park, Taman Negara, which is by far the most promoted jungle in all Malaysia. While this colossal reserve is well-worth seeing, and includes highlights […]
Savoring Saigon with a Round of Tee
Many visitors to Ho Chi Minh City – still commonly called Saigon – find the city’s fantastic attractions and frantic nightlife to be almost addictive. Others want to break away from the metro’s magnetic grip after a day or two and make a beeline for a cosy sports sanctuary. Three serene yet contrasting golf courses […]
Loving the Links of Laos
It’s been nearly 20 years since the Mekong River was bridged and Laos and Thailand were first connected by concrete and steel. The opening of the Friendship Bridge in early 1992 heralded a new era for this landlocked Southeast Asian nation with the ease in access having an almost overnight effect on bilateral trade and tourism. As well, golfing […]
Stupafied: Indonesias Beautiful Borobudur
Sitting on a stone block on the top terrace of Borobudur temple, watching members of an Indonesian school group photograph each other beside statues of the Buddha, it was hard to believe that for centuries the site had been abandoned and largely forgotten beneath volcanic ash. The huge stone structure – its square base measures 123m along each […]
Meet in Indonesia
Bali Bali never fails to warm the hearts of visitors. As soon as you step off the plane, the island’s colourful sights, aromatic smells and people’s gentle smiles conjure up an indescribably magical aura. As one of the world’s most exotic and diverse destinations, Bali boasts an impressive range of international-standard meeting facilities, award-winning hotels […]
Secrets Of Mindoro
The mere mention of Mindoro conjures images of Puerto Galera and Apo Reef in most people’s minds. But, is there anything beyond these popular places that is worth discovering?After spending three days in and around San Jose, the gateway to Occidental Mindoro, the answers came to me. Think of discovering unspoiled beaches, serene island retreats, […]
Attractions in Philippines
Manila Life is intense in Manila where visitors will find an unmatched choice of restaurants, entertainment venues, good hotels, large shopping malls and cultural attractions. Filipinos love to have fun and are excellent entertainers. Difficult to resist then a show or a concert in the metropolis! History aficionados will find beautiful museums such as the […]
Cordillera In The Mist
One weekend, a friend and I packed our bags for a trip to the northern mountains. Our plan was simple: from Manila, we would tackle the Cordillera loop, entering via Baguio en route to the Mountain Province and exiting through Banaue town in Ifugao. Traffic on the main route to Baguio was surprisingly light on […]