Southeast Asia’s Most Thrilling Mountain Treks
Slopes of Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia. Image courtesy of the Malaysia Ministry of Tourism, used with permission. Bitter sub-zero temperatures, oxygen tanks and frostbite – these hazards of hiking in the mountains elsewhere in the world simply don’t exist in Southeast Asia. Don’t get us wrong, many of the trails around Southeast Asia’s highest peaks offer […]
Off the Beaten Path: Trekking in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang may be Laos’ most avidly-visited tourist destination, but tourists only need to step out to the surrounding countryside to go off the beaten track into some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. As you tread the local countryside paths, you’ll also venture into villages populated by Luang Prabang province’s three main […]
Soft Adventure in Singapore
Crossing the border between Malaysia and Singapore, I wondered what the city state possibly could have on offer, after just having experienced the abundance of nature and culture based soft adventures in Malaysia. Sure, familiar watersports were to be expected (e.g. sailing, kayaking, swimming, skiing) and probably a few well-kept routes for cycling fanatics. But, […]
Island Of The Gods: Indonesias Beautiful Bali
Bali isn’t just about tropical beaches and sunshine. Blessed with soaring volcanoes, spectacular rice terraces, and ancient sites, this “Island of the Gods” offers a unique culture that is both magical and mythical. From the first century AD, Indian and Javanese visitors brought with them Hinduism and Buddhism influences to Bali, which merged with local […]
Soft Adventure, The Indonesian Way
Soft Adventure, The Indonesian Way One needs a glossary to describe the richness of that vast Archipelago called Indonesia, ranging from immense, lush and impressive to stunning, secluded and extraordinary. It has an abundance of natural and cultural resources to which the country attaches great importance. Hence, Indonesia’s tourism development, based on the Tourism Act, […]
Water Sports In Brunei Amidst Abounding Marine Life
Brunei is blessed with a marvelous collection of marine life which has grabbed attention from all around the world. With a coastline of some 160 km along the South China Sea and many attractive beaches (e.g. Muara, Meragang and Pantai Seri Kenangan), water sports enthusiasts will be glad to discover that Brunei offers a lot […]
Cranking Through The North: Cycling Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, and Indochina in particular, offer some of the world’s best cycling routes; spectacular journeys along tropical coastlines, through verdant jungle and rice terraces, and over craggy mountain ranges. span>The variety of rides is simply staggering, from highly technical mountain biking and long haul road trips to gentle rides and brief excursions suitable for […]
Krabi Rock Climbing: Be One with the Cliff
The limestone cliffs of Krabi seem tailor-made for the sport of rock climbing. Hundreds of climbing routes trace their ways up the cliffs on the Krabi coast and around the surrounding Railay Peninsula’s islands. The rock climbing crowd congregates primarily on two beaches in Railay Peninsula, both accessible only by long-tail boat – Railay, suited […]
Beaches in Southeast Asia You Know (and Some You Probably Don’t)
With its position astraddle the Equator, Southeast Asia practically owns the tropical tourist experience – and the presence of the world’s region, you’ll find a fair amount of tourists with surfing boards in tow, anticipating the swells and best beaches is a major part of its appeal. In almost any airport in the sunshine awaiting them on […]
Natural Works of Art: the Caves of Gunung Mulu
Water has worked wonders on the karst limestone landscape of Gunung Mulu in Sarawak; millions of years of rainfall and runoff have transformed the mountain’s foundations into a wonderland of cave networks. These aren’t just any old holes in the ground – the caves in Gunung Mulu count among the world’s biggest and best. Sarawak […]