If you’ve never visited Manila before, the distinct South American atmosphere of this city is probably going to be one of the first things you notice. Spanish colonial architecture offers proof of Spain’s influence in the establishment of this, one of the world’s oldest cities, and today one of the most densely populated cities in the world, yet Manila...
Set on the southeast coast of the island of Negros in the central Philippines is the charming city of Dumaguete. Small by some standards, but large enough, Dumaguete has the feel of a city on the Mediterranean with its European architecture and beachside promenade, and it has plenty to see and do from days on the beach and exploring...
The Republic of Singapore is one of those places that you should definitely take time to explore while on vacation in Southeast Asia. This island city-state is known for being one of the world’s top financial centers today, after growing from its origins as a trading post for the British East India Company. The British colonial influence can still...
The island of Bali has long been an extremely popular destination, bringing tourists from around the world to its warm waters, beaches, and diving destinations, and to experience its culture and amazing scenery. Bali is, in fact, Indonesia’s top tourist destination, attracting higher numbers of visitors every year. With Bali being such a popular place, it’s surprising that just...
Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, is an enticing mix of heritage meets modern with its colonial buildings serving as a remnant of its Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial times, while today the city has a firm foot in the present with modern shopping malls and high-rise buildings. As capital cities in Asia go, Colombo is really quite small even though...
Fast paced, exciting and fun are three ways you could describe both Hong Kong and Macau. Separated by an inlet of the South China Sea, these two ‘special administrative regions’ are now part of China but only for the past few decades. Hong Kong was a British territory until 1997, and Macau was Portuguese until 1999. Wander around the...
Singapore has long been a popular tourist destination, known for its British colonial influences in its architecture and its culture, but also today as one of the world’s major financial centers, home to skyscrapers, shopping malls and a great range of tourist attractions. It’s a busy yet attractive place with one of the lowest crime rates in the world!...
