South East Asia

The few islands with accommodation in the Northern Gulf of Thailand, including the Bay of Bangkok, are often crowded during holidays and weekends due to their proximity to Bangkok and …

The Lower Central Andaman Coast is a subdued region where crowded beach parties are virtually non-existent. Either relax in an upscale resort on the northern islands specifically developed for tourists, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Shwesandaw Pagoda was built almost 1,000 years ago, by order of King Anawrahta, the founder of the Pagan Empire. It’s one of over 2,000 temples that still stand in …