Certainly one of the most interesting places to visit in Southeast Asia is Vietnam. Hanoi has come a long way in preserving its colonial and Chinese influence since the 70's. With a great many places to soak in culture, namely, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Presidential Palace, or the Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution, the country’s history and...
You may have been to Turkey on holiday before and if so you will know what a fantastic place it is for a beach holiday. Great beaches and spectacular scenery combined with many interesting historical sites and plenty of activities, to say nothing of the friendly people and excellent Turkish cuisine. There is an alternative to lazing on the beach,...
Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, is a wonderful place to spend your holidays, and it is said to be the most dynamic, comfortable cities in which to live in all of Asia. It is best to visit the city during fall, when there are low temperatures and minimal rainfall. During the summer the weather is hot and sticky. Taipei,...
Located on the southern tip of Malaysia, the city-state of Singapore offers more than just a stopover en route to other exotic locales. But with a tropical rain forest climate and its location only one degree north from the Equator, there are plenty of days when the humid weather takes a turn for the worse and clouds roll in...
Beijing is a city that embodies China’s ancient civilization and rich political and cultural history. Alongside all of the historical buildings, temples, and gates is the juxtaposition of a modern China filled with skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls, and a vibrant art and music scene. Here are suggestions of what to do when you come to the capital of one...
If you’re coming to China you are going to be visiting an enormous country that has a great deal to see, and you would be wise to visit the eastern coast of the country. One of the most famous attractions in this part of the country has to be the Great Wall of China, which can be found about three...
Rajasthan, in the North-West of India, is a beautiful area with many attractions for tourists. Famous for the intricate temples, majestic forts and numerous palaces and havelis, as well as ancient houses, if you’re visiting India make sure to check it out. If you are visiting Rajasthan, make sure to pop into the Ranakpur Jain Temple Complex. It is an...
As with many capital cities in Asia, Bangkok in Thailand is a very chaotic place although, unlike some of the other cities in the region, there does seem to be some attempt at organisation amongst the chaos. You will experience this sort of chaos immediately after arriving in the country, as you will almost certainly be flying into the...
Hanoi is a city with the charm of exotic marketplaces, modern amenities and a buzzing street life. In contrast, Hanoi is also a city with the serene natural beauty of the Red River and Ha Long Bay – tranquil pagodas, and downright tasty cuisine. All mixed in with the complications of foreign colonialism, a recent history of drawn-out wars,...
If you are trying to locate Sanur Beach, you can find it near Jalan Ngurah Bypass and the beach. In comparison to Seminyak the rates are cheaper. However they are rather costly in comparison to Kuta Beach. You will come across more crowds in Sanur however you can also find serene spots to sit back in the sun or enjoy...