Many backpackers and globetrotters have flocked to the fertile and culturally rich Southeast Asia. Known for its pristine beaches, amazing historical sights and a touch of adventurousness, this comparatively inexpensive travel option baits thousands amongst thousands of people every year with landmarks like Angkor Wat, Cambodia; the city of Bangkok, Thailand; and the picturesque views of Ha Long Bay,...
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,...
Few places in the world can claim to be truly unique, but the Dead Sea surely has a better claim than most. This great salt lake bordering Jordan on the east and Israel and the West Bank on the west is called the Salt Sea or the Eastern Sea when it’s mentioned in the Bible, and it has had...
Kuala Lumpur (KL for short) is one of the least expensive cities in Asia to enjoy a vacation. The exchange rate for foreign currency, for Sterling Pound versus the Malaysian Ringgit is very favorable. Because English is commonly spoken and there is a very low crime rate, backpacking around the city is quite popular.
If you are lost and needs...
Every visitor to Israel must see Jerusalem – the cherry on the cake – but if you have at least one more day, why not see the icing? When you see the salt deposits at the Dead Sea you’ll think of whipped cream!
Combining the Dead Sea with Masada and the stunning oases and rock formations of the Judean Desert...
Tamil Nadu is a part of India that is known for its long standing traditions and its rich culture.
The capital city of this part of India is Chennai, which has some spectacular temples and is also famous for its incredible dance shows.
The city is located on the coast by the Bay of Bengal and it is a perfect location...
It’s no secret that Thailand has some of the finest islands in the world – travelers have been raving about them for years and movies have immortalized their white sandy beaches and otherworldly limestone cliffs. They’re beautiful, affordable and offer just what you’re looking for on a tropical holiday…there are also hundreds of them.
With so many islands scattered throughout...
The Hong Kong Island Half-Day Tour begins as you leave Central Hong Kong and past Happy Valley, the city’s famous horse racing grounds. The first stop is Aberdeen, a historic fishing community that exists today amongst the glamourous yachts and floating restaurants. Watch the families and fisherman at work from a sampan, a traditional fishing boat, as you cruise through...
1. Bali Ubud
Bali Ubud is really a amazing town in the center of the area of Indonesia. For over a century, it’s been the island’s prominent center for fine arts, dance and music. Although it was previously a haven for scruffy hikers, cosmic searchers, artists and bohemians, Bali Ubud has become a hot place for literati, glitterati, art enthusiasts...
On the southeastern coast of China, just across the strait from Taiwan, sits the city of Xiamen, also known as Amoy. While the huge cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an pull in hordes of tourists from China and abroad, this island city of just under 4 million people often gets overlooked. With a long history as one of China’s...
