Asia & Pacific

With mass tourism likely to continue post-pandemic, it is getting difficult to find an undeveloped beach on Thailand’s islands. I have visited almost all the islands of Thailand with accommodation …

The Southern Andaman Coast offers some of the best unspoiled islands, beaches, jungle and marine life in Thailand. Most visitors stay at Koh Lipe which has ample tourist facilities, though …

Thanaka, also spelled thanakhar and thanakha, is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste which is a unique and distinctive feature of the people of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Once you arrive …

Reading Time: 2 minutesLandlocked along the southern flanks of the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal‘s neighbours are Tibet to the north, and India along the western, southern, and eastern borders.  Popular among …

GAWLER RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – Rain, Rocky Roads and Rhyolites. After a five-year-long dry spell, it rained the night before our trek to Outback South Australia’s Gawler Ranges. Quite a …

Phimai Historical Park is located in the town of Phimai (Prasat Hin Phimai), 60 km northeast of Korat (aka Nakhon Ratchasima). These historic temple ruins are considered one of the …

We discover why Australia’s 3rd-largest island is an amazing destination for travellers who love spectacular beaches, coastal scenery, wildlife, great food and a unique island vibe. Its stunning natural attractions …

Stretching for almost 2,000 km (over 1,200 mi) along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, Myanmar is blessed with pristine beaches and bustling fishing villages waiting to be …

Located south of China in the Himalaya Mountains, Tibet is perched on the highest plateau in the world. With Tibetan Buddhism ingrained in everyday life, the country is known for …

Road-trip the remote outback and coastal landscapes of north-western Australia’s Kimberley region, one of the most sparsely populated places on earth. In this large area are beautiful land formations, waterfalls, …