Asia

Myanmar’s Unspoiled Coastline

April 19, 2020

Beaches near Shwe Ya Chaing along the coastline across the river from Gwa, Rakhine State, Myanmar

Myanmar’s coastline stretches for about 1,930 kilometres (1,200 miles) along the Bay of Bengal in the north, to the Andaman Sea in the south. Much of this coastline consists of long stretches of palm-fringed white-sand beaches and secluded bays, intermittently interrupted by large patches of mangroves and tidal river deltas. Myanmar is blessed with pristine beaches and bustling fishing villages waiting to be [MORE...]

Cambodia’s Tropical South

February 6, 2020

Cambodia is best known for its historic temple ruins, most notably Angkor Wat, as well as the remnants of a mass genocide carried out by the ruthless Khmer Rouge Communist Party in the late 1980s. The country also offers many beautiful destinations including lakes, rivers, and misty mountains. The very best of Cambodia is the coastal region along the Gulf of Thailand, home to authentic fishing villages and some of Asia’s most unspoiled paradise islands with long white beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Come along as we explore Cambodia’s tropical [MORE...]

Japan: A Winter Wonderland

August 18, 2019

While any time is a good time to explore the beauty of Japan, winter months are truly special. Nothing better for mind and spirit than watching the soft snow falling while sipping on hot sake wine. In addition to the beautiful natural snow-covered scenery in winter, Japan’s culture smoothly intertwines with this special time of the [MORE...]

Nagaland New Year Festival

June 25, 2019

In the remote far northwestern corner of Myanmar lies Nagaland – home to the Naga people who live peacefully on both sides of the border between India and Myanmar. During mid-January, the Naga people travel from far across the region to a chosen town where they spend three days celebrating the start of the new year. We joined them and were mesmerized. New Year is the time of the year when most of us are in a festive mood. Wherever you are in the world, there is a special time of the year when your culture calls on you to reunite with friends and family, or alternatively to head for [MORE...]

Boating Guilin to Yangshou, China

April 15, 2019

Trip on Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

China’s Guangxi autonomous region is known for its landscapes, minority groups, and delicious cuisines. The area around the towns of Guilin and Yangshuo is famous for its peculiarly shaped peaks, the meandering Li River, small tranquil villages of ethnic minority groups, vast rice terraces, and most notably, the local aromatic Guangxi food. Guilin is packed with noteworthy sights including day and night cruises on the Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, Diecai Hill, Pagoda Hill, Fubo Hill, “Tombs of the Prince” from the Jingjiang Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and several spectacular caves [MORE...]

Laos – Land of a Million Elephants

January 28, 2019

Laos is diverse and rich in scenery and activities, catering to the needs of most adventurers, culture seekers, Buddhist aficionados, and even the foodies! Laos used to be known as Lan Xang, meaning “The Land of a Million Elephants”. After years of war and loss of habitat, there are not many left… Laos is more renowned as “the most heavily bombed country in history relative to the size of its population” than as a popular tourist destination. During the Vietnam War, the US Army dropped about two million tons of ordnance during 580,000 bombing missions, mostly in the western region [MORE...]

Myanmar’s Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago

December 16, 2018

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...]

Japan’s tropical Okinawa Islands

November 1, 2018

Known in Japan as Okinawa Shotō, Okinawa consists of no less than two dozen islands scattered around the main island, referred to as Okinawa Honto. Located far south of Honshu, Japan’s main island, Okinawa together with the more southern Miyako and Yaeyama Islands form the Prefecture of Okinawa. Okinawa is part of a chain of Japanese islands that stretches north all the way from Kyushu, the third largest island of Japan, to Taiwan to the south. Known as the Ryukyu Islands, of which Okinawa is the largest and most populous, they were ruled by the independent Ryukyu Kingdom from the 15th [MORE...]

Wa Ale Island Resort – Myeik Archipelago, MYANMAR

August 8, 2018

Looking for a romantic, adventurous yet luxurious getaway among unspoiled islands in the Andaman Sea? A luxury resort amidst untouched islands filled with endless memorable experiences. You have found it. Welcome to the brand new Wa Ale Island Resort, located on the remote island of the same name - one of more than 800 islands in Myanmar's Myeik (Mergui), Archipelago. If you have the choice of only one get-away from everything, the Wa Ale Island Resort is it! [MORE...]

9 Amazing Must-Do’s in Laos

August 7, 2018

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...]

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