Asia & Pacific

Reading Time: 6 minutesBorobudur, Indonesia – Vesak Day (also written as Wesak) is traditionally observed by Buddhists and some Hindus as “Buddha’s Birthday” which commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Buddhahood), and …

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe city of Yogyakarta, gateway to central Java Island, has more than enough attractions to keep the curious traveller busy for a few days.  Yogyakarta, known as …

Reading Time: 2 minutesPlanning a travel adventure through the Indonesian Archipelago can be overwhelming! Where to start and where to end. What to do and what not. Don’t fret. Get …

Reading Time: 4 minutesCommonly referred to as the “Island of a thousand temples”, “Island of gods”, and “Bali Dwipa”, Bali island is the most visited Indonesian island by foreign travellers, …

Reading Time: 4 minutesLaos, Land of a Million Elephants, is diverse and rich in scenery and activities, catering to the needs of most adventurers, culture seekers, Buddhist aficionados, and even …

Reading Time: 5 minutesIndonesia archipelago – Planning a travel adventure through this large country can be overwhelming! Where to start and where to end. What to do and what not. …

Reading Time: 4 minutesUPDATED JANUARY 9, 2020 The area around the towns of Guilin and Yangshuo is famous for its peculiarly shaped peaks, the meandering Li River, small tranquil villages …

Reading Time: 7 minutesHokkaido, Japan – one of the most beautiful places on earth! I have been to Japan over 25 times and have travelled all over most of the …

Reading Time: 4 minutesUzbekistan is vast with wide expanses of semi-desert open fields, and a few large towns and cities with an ancient history dating back to long before they …

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe start our journey of Uzbekistan in the fast-developing capital of Tashkent. A city proud of its history and poised for the future! Tashkent is the financial …