Asia & Pacific

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, …

Reading Time: 4 minutesMYANMAR BEACHES: Myanmar’s long coastline stretches along the Bay of Bengal in the north to the Andaman Sea in the south. Much of this coastline consists of …

The Myeik Archipelago is an off-the-beaten-path diver’s paradise: stunning landscapes, bustling coral gardens, and an extensive array of marine life including everyone’s (and my personal) favourite – Mobula birostris, also …