Exploring El Nido’s Nooks and Crannies by Kayak
Certified beach and nature lovers will find El Nido about 220 kilometres northeast of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan Island in the Philippines. Here, the pristine blue waters of Bacuit Bay teem with marine life, and magnificent limestone outcroppings inspire awe. El Nido covers an area of 465.1 square kilometres, with 45 islands brimming […]
Thailand’s Sophisticated Array of Soft Adventure
Thailand’s well-deserved reputation as a world class tourism destination with a highly varied product assortment (nature/culture/beach/adventure/entertainment) geared to all walks of life, is corroborated when you take a closer look at the wealth of soft adventure opportunities on offer, countrywide. Whether it’s snorkelling, surfing or scuba diving you are interested in; jungle trekking or bungee […]
Southeast Asia from Above: Climbing & Flying Adventures You’ll Love
From ground level, Southeast Asia’s scenery looks great. But from several hundred to several thousand metres up in the air, the view looks awesome: you’ll see patterns that you could never see from the ground, and the scenery – whether it’s local beaches, a smattering of temples, or jungle as far as the eye can […]
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 […]
‘On the Road to Mandalay’: Soft Adventure in Style
Myanmar currently is one of the most sought after holiday destinations, if not the most. Not only in Asia, world-wide. So much so that the Minister of Hotels and Tourism in a recent interview revealed that the number of international tourists practically doubled between 2012 to 2013, skyrocketing from 1 million to 2 million. Subsequently […]
Massively Underground: the Konglor Cave
Nestled within Phou Hin Bun National Park in central Laos, Konglor Cave (also known as Tham Kong Lo) provides a unique experience for caving enthusiasts that more than compensates for traveling well off the beaten track. Visitors to Konglor Cave take a motorized boat through a seven-kilometre-long underground river, floating past a cavern of massive […]
The Great Outdoors: Exploring The Philippines Northern Landscape
There is a kind of magic that draws you to Tuguegarao, where no tourist leaves this place without being fascinated by its charms. Whether it is for a day, a weekend or much longer, Tuguegarao City has risen to become one of the most popular destinations. Nestled in Cagayan Valley up north, this city takes […]
Brunei’s Natural Splendor
Brunei is rightly proud of its conservation efforts, most recently joining the Heart of Borneo initiative which is acting to save one-third of Borneo’s rainforests where endangered species such as the orang-utan, pygmy elephant and clouded leopard can be found. More than 70% of Brunei’s land area is covered by primary rainforests, and the country […]
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. Call me sentimental, but I’d probably spend most of my two weeks growing weepy and wistful, retracing faded steps, especially through Laos, my home for two years in the 90s, just as it was emerging from the sloth of the […]
Underground Marvel: the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
Beneath the limestone peaks of the St. Paul’s mountain range in Puerto Princesa, an underground river has delved deep into the rock, carving a cave with impressive rock formations and crevices teeming with life. From its source in the mountains, it travels 8.2kilometres through a series of massive cathedral interiors until it empties into a […]