Stroll around the densely populated streets of Manila and you’ll find something of interest at every turn. This bayside city is the capital of the Philippines and it’s one of the oldest cities in the world. It has a bang-up-to-date side in its high-rise skyscrapers, but it also features ample historical sites too, with perhaps the most famous being...
Vietnam may have large cities that attract tourists from around the world, but the country’s natural scenery is incredible too. There’s beauty to be seen all over the country, but if you’re looking for two particular spots that highlight some of the best of Vietnam, there’s Ninh Binh and Phong Nha. Ninh Binh in Northern Vietnam features hundreds of...
Nha Trang is your typical coastal resort city which just happens to be in Vietnam! Beaches, diving sites, a promenade with seafood restaurants, and even an amusement park, but more than this, Nha Trang also has some beautiful temples and pagodas that make it a uniquely Vietnamese city. After enjoying the busier atmosphere in Nha Trang, you may be...
As the gateway to the awe-inspiring Angkor region, Siem Reap is one of the top destinations in Cambodia and is often the place where most tourists spend the majority of their time. However, Cambodia has many other beautiful destinations that are well worth visiting as well, such as Sihanoukville, one of the country’s best known coastal towns. With its...
Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne, has so much going for it – set on the banks of the Yarra River yet also right on the coast, Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures and activities, with plenty of the arts, museums, parks, historic buildings, great places to eat and drink, and some wonderful beaches too. By contrast, Australia’s capital...
The small city of Ninh Binh is less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, but the atmosphere here is a world away from the bustling capital. Set on the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh is best known for its stunning river and karst scenery, where you can tour caves and caverns in a small boat,...
Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a beautiful country that is both multi-cultural and multi-ethnic; perhaps two reasons why the people of Malaysia are so welcoming and friendly! Set over two land masses that are actually quite a distance apart, Peninsular Malaysia sits to the south of Thailand, while East Malaysia (also known as Malaysian Borneo) forms part of...
While it’s often easy to find flights to get you around the Philippines, you could argue that the best way to see this country is by ferry. Unlike other countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines consists entirely of islands, and there are about 7,641 of them to explore. Of course, you’re never going to get around to seeing all...
Modern, busy, loud, colorful, and fun are just five adjectives we could use to describe Osaka; the second largest metropolitan area in Japan (after Tokyo) and one of the largest in the world. This port city is thoroughly modern in its architecture, with Osaka Castle providing some historical interest, while attractions like Universal Studios, Osaka Aquarium, and the open-air...
Penang, the second smallest state in Malaysia, has beaches, gardens and a national park, but is best known for the state’s capital George Town, with its historic and cultural attractions dating back to the time when this was a British crown colony. George Town, and most of Penang’s attractions, can be found just off the mainland on Penang Island,...
