Myanmar’s Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago – Let your mind go wild for a moment and just imagine this… You are transposed to a location on planet earth described as: “Nature’s unexplored lost kingdom where nobody knows all the species that live in the dense jungle and in the turquoise waters. A pristine paradise of primal seclusion which is irresistibly lovely, and one of the last few paradises on earth. Here everything is alive, even the shells are [MORE...]
The world is changing fast, which is severely impacting on travellers' experiences and choices. Islands that used to have a few basic huts are now overwhelmed with concrete bungalows and hordes of noisy tourists! Pollution and rising temperatures are also changing the environment, in particular, the glaciers. Wildlife is being decimated by money-hungry people working for careless companies and countries. As some of the most incredible countries currently have weak currencies, if your money source is from a country with a strong currency, it means now is a great time to travel. Here's our suggestions for 2019. [MORE...]
We count down Europe’s ten smallest countries based on land area and are amazed by the many unexplored secrets offered by these “Lilliputian” countries. Though tiny by land area, they are packed with surprises, even to the most seasoned travellers. [MORE...]
Laos - Land of a Million Elephants - diverse and rich in scenery and activities, catering to the needs of most adventurers, culture seekers, Buddhist aficionados, and even the foodies! More known as “the most heavily bombed country in history relative to the size of its population” than as a popular tourist destination, Laos has amazing must-do's not to miss! [MORE...]
Indonesia is vast, and that’s an understatement. Spanning over 1.9 million square kilometres, it is the world’s 14th largest country in terms of land area. Also referred to as the “Indonesian Archipelago”, it consists of over 17,500 officially listed islands. For travellers who have never set foot in this vast and diverse country with a population of over 261 million people, it is tough to recommend the ideal starting point. We look at the Top 10 experiences not to miss! [MORE...]
The Italian Dolomites - Imagine a fusion between the Swiss Alps and the mountains of Torres del Paine in the southern Chilean Patagonia region. Think Dolomites! Proudly Italian. We explore the Italian Dolomites Mountains
with Daniele Sommavilla who grew up in the area and remains a frequent year-round visitor. [MORE...]
Thinking about Indonesia evokes visions of active volcanoes, deserted beaches, colourful tribes and their festivals, remote villages, ancient ruins, and wildlife in dense jungles facing the rapid destruction of their habitat. Sounds like another country qualified to be promoted under the slogan of “Many Countries in One”. While this slogan may be well founded, this “one country” is surely not surveyed in one single visit, unless you are spending months on [MORE...]
Uzbekistan lies on an ancient trade route, the so-called “Great Silk Road”, connecting China with the Mediterranean. Located in Central Asia, over hundreds of years cities such as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva were important outposts on this vital route where traders brought in much-needed goods and money to the locals and beyond. The area flourished as the many old medieval blue-domed buildings and bazaars can attest. Explore the ancient mosques, mausoleums, madrassa, cathedrals, fortresses, and palaces, then head out for remote yurtstays. Here's our list of Top Great Experiences in Uzbekistan. [MORE...]
Come along as we explore Europe’s Lilliputian Countries. “Lilliput” is a fictional island in the novel “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift (1667 – 1745) and according to Gulliver, the islanders, referred to as the Lilliputians, were extremely small. [MORE...]
It has taken me almost a month since returning from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) to start writing this article. All this time I have been mulling over how to start this very first paragraph in which I should explain why I visited this country. I am not sure if I should write purely about my travel experiences, or tell it like it is – everything I was told by my local guides (referred to as the “minders”), my experiences, and my [MORE...]
