Manila is the Philippines’ hugely busy capital city, and is the most densely populated city in the world. Despite the ever-present traffic and noise though, Manila remains a very popular tourist destination because of its great diversity of attractions. Its tall modern skyline is quite the contrast to the history found in the heart of Old Manila, where Spanish...
When you think about traveling around Japan, probably the first thing to come to mind is the Bullet Train. Japan’s Bullet Train is, after all, renowned around the world for its speed and engineering ingenuity, so much so that many other countries base their own high-speed rail networks on Japan’s. Even though some countries have come close to achieving...
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!...
The Philippines is full of beautiful islands with gorgeous beaches that are good enough to rival even the best of its neighboring countries. One of the best known is the little resort island of Boracay. It’s among the most visited destinations in the Philippines thanks to its stunning sandy beaches and clear waters. It’s the perfect place for a...
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 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...
If you’re visiting the Philippines from overseas, the chances are high that you will have arrived in the country’s bustling and chaotic capital city, Manila. While this big city does have some great attractions you may be wanting to leave Manila as soon as possible and head to some of the country’s more scenic places. El Nido on Palawan...
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...
The idea of getting somewhere in record time and making the journey on a Bullet Train is very appealing, but when traveling around Japan, going by train is not the only option. Bus travel is actually a great alternative to the train. Yes, it may be slower, but it can be significantly cheaper than the Shinkansen, and it has...
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...
