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...
Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of 'the last paradise on earth'. If your idea of paradise is a pristine, tranquil tropical island with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons, then the Maldives won't disappoint.
This group of 1190 coral islands is also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous...
Besides its numerous wildlife sanctuaries, India also has nearly twenty national parks. All manner of flora and fauna can be found within the boundaries of these parks. Below are a few of the most popular.
Sri Venkateswara National Park extends over two districts of Chittoor and Cuddapah of Andhra Pradesh in an area of 353.62 sq.km. The park established in...
Metropolitan Malaysia, at the interlinking location of the Indian Ocean and South China Sea, has much to offer the explorer, holidaymaker, honeymooner, or anyone who seeks to get away.
From the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, to the exotic height and beauty of the Genting Highlands, the endless miles of enchanting beaches, the many islands of Langkawi, and the amazing...
On the far frontier of Eastern Europe (or, alternatively, Western Asia) lies a Black Sea whose very name conjures images of dreary skies and icy, tumultuous sea water.
The Black Sea’s moody waves lap against the shores of six different countries — Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and the Ukraine, and each of these countries has a long and distinct...
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...
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...
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,...
Bali is simply bursting with character and as any of the millions of tourists who have visited and fallen in love with the Indonesian island will tell you, the Balinese are simply one-of-a-kind.
While the island is most famous for its mega-tourist destinations–Kuta Beach and hillside Ubud–wherever you end up staying, an absolute must is to experience a traditional Kecak...
Metro Manila is a monster of a metropolis, and it’s not even the largest city in the Philippines. Sitting in southern Luzon, it’s one of the largest of the more than 7,000 islands that make up the Filipino archipelago.
Among the constant ebb and flow of this frenetic city, gridlocked and chaotic in its urban sprawl, sleek new skyscrapers in...
