Hunting Lady Luck in Southeast Asia
Casinos dot Southeast Asia from small border gaming halls to Vegas-like casinos. Many cater to Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese players, who cannot legally gamble at home, but westerners are welcome to try their luck. Along with familiar games played in the West, the region presents some alien ones you may want to try. How about […]
A Backpackers Guide to the Galaxy
If you are slinging on the backpack and travelling to Southeast Asia for the first time, here are a few words of sage advice to ensure the experience is the happiest it can be. 1. Pack Light Your backpack may not seem heavy when you put it on at home, but after six blocks in the […]
Attractions in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, the economic capital of the country, is the best introduction to Malaysia. The city is impressive with its skyline of glitzy buildings standing next to beautiful colonial mansions. The capital is also the centre of Malaysian culture, reflected in its numerous museums and in its very active arts scene. Shopping is […]
If I Had 2 Weeks In Southeast Asia Id…
SoutheastAsia.org asked its writers what they would do with 2 weeks to spend in Southeast Asia. Two weeks in spectacular, exotic Southeast Asia is an exciting prospect. While you can’t see everything, there are still myriad rich and varied experiences on offer. The following itinerary features a mix of personal favourites and as-yet-unvisited must-see destinations. […]
Thats Hot: The Tastes of Thailand
Thai food has become a world superstar in the last 20 years, and many visitors will have tried dishes from the Land of Smiles in their home towns. But visiting the country itself is an opportunity to taste the real deal, the authentic flavors and recipes that are (often wrongly) deemed unsuitable for foreign palates. […]
Southeast Asias Spelunking Splendor
Southeast Asia’s porous limestone geology presents spelunkers with infinite crevices, chasms, caverns and underground rivers to explore. Caves from Indonesia to Laos can challenge the experienced and amaze adventurous tourists. Caves drill throughout Indonesia, especially Java. Among the best known are the 20-kilometer Luweng Jaran and Gua Barat’s underground river system, the longest in the […]
Beyond Buddha: Thailands Contemporary Arts Scene
The kingdom of Thailand is a fiercely proud and independent nation. A geographic and commercial gateway to SE Asia, the country has long absorbed cultural flavouring from regional and international sources. Thai art, design and architecture has been colored by centuries of contact with China and India, and since the turn of the 20th century European art has played an […]
The Formula for Success: F1 Reaches Southeast Asia
When Formula One (F1) fans think of Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Singapore immediately come to mind. Malaysia has been on the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) F1 schedule since 1999 and Singapore from 2008. As for drivers, Malaysian Alex Yoong stands alone. However, a Bangkok Grand Prix (GP) was slated for 1939, and the region’s first F1 […]
Hiking And Trekking In Southeast Asia
The diverse landscape that exists in Southeast Asia is an explorer’s paradise. Jungle treks, mountain hikes, hillside tribes, remote temples, stunning vistas, the list goes on. When CNN correspondent Anderson Cooper first left highschool, he grabbed a video camera and headed to the border of Thailand and Myanmar to find out about the area. That […]
Hip, Historic Hoi An
Like blurred colors on an artist’s palette, the colors of the lanterns reflect on the Thu Bon river, their mesmerizing glow a typical scene from Hoi An’s old town. It is the night of the full moon and there is a magical atmosphere in the old quarter. The lights from the lanterns replace fluorescent beams. […]