Batangas City and Province are just a short distance south of the country’s capital, Manila, making them an easy to reach and popular tourist destination. Home to Taal Volcano and Taal Heritage Town, the province also features many great beaches, providing a good assortment of attractions for visitors of all ages. From here, you can go south to visit...
Known as Queen City of the South, Cebu City is the fifth largest city in the Philippines, and the country’s oldest city. Tourists come for its history and landmarks as well as a good assortment of museums, and because it’s considered to be the birthplace of Christianity in the Far East, there are many churches and religious shrines too....
Penang, and its lovely capital, George Town, is one of Malaysia’s top tourist destinations, offering a mix of history, culture and sightseeing, combined with scenery and great beaches. Surprisingly, George Town is the second largest city in the country, and with its historic background it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a great change of scenery...
The capital of Laos, Vientiane, is a beautiful city where Buddhist temples mix with French colonial architecture. Not nearly as busy as many Southeast Asian cities, Vientiane has a quieter atmosphere and generally feels more wide open and bright, so it’s a lovely place to visit. After enjoying Laos’ capital city, head north to the town of Vang Vieng...
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi started life as a small village on the Red River, becoming a city in the year 1010, and capital of Imperial Vietnam. From its humble beginnings, Hanoi has long been one of, if not the most, important cities in the country and was a French colony from 1883, leaving a legacy of French inspired...
Vietnam’s capital and second largest city, Hanoi, impresses with its historic architecture that depicts Chinese, French and Southeast Asian influences. Wander down its Old Quarter’s narrow streets, and seek out its little temples before heading to the open air of its lakes and parks. As a city of over 7 million, Hanoi is a hectic place that may have...
When visiting India, there’s one world famous landmark you probably won’t want to miss and that’s the Taj Mahal. Set in the city of Agra, the Taj Mahal is as iconic to India as the Statue of Liberty is to the USA, but it’s not the only worthwhile thing to see in this city; Agra Fort as well as...
Delhi may be hot and incredibly busy, but if you can learn to live with those two negative points, it is an amazing place to visit. Officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi, which incorporates the capital city, New Delhi, it is home to over 11 million people and has a history dating back to the 6th century BCE....
Historically named Madras, the city of Chennai is one of India’s top tourist destinations and is known as one of the safest cities in the country. Set on the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a coastal city with a long beach, while the city is home to impressive architecture including temples, museums, churches, and the historic Fort St. George....
The city of Sihanoukville sits on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in Cambodia and is home to some of the country’s best known beaches. Come here to enjoy those beaches, whether you like swimming and sunbathing, nightlife, or messing around on the water, there’s something for everyone. The city’s markets are also a popular spot for tourists,...
