1. Ride the Longest Escalator in the World Rest your weary feet from Hong Kong’s hilly streets and get a lift on the longest outdoor escalator in the world. The Central Mid Levels is a 2624 foot bucket list worthy ride that links the Central and Western districts on Hong Kong Island, with many shops and dining stops along the…
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10 Best Places to Visit in Taiwan
10. Kaoshiung A bustling city, full of life and energy, Kaohsiung has something for everyone to enjoy and consequently it is a favorite tourist destination with foreigners and locals alike. Acting as both the maritime and industrial hub of the country, it is the third most populous city and commerce and trade have ensured that…
The 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Brunei
Borneo’s most beautiful capital Bandar Seri Begawan is usually the first port of call for visitors to Brunei. With two of Southeast Asia’s most stunning mosques and a sprawling floating village on the Brunei River, the capital is a photographer’s dream come true. Stroll the small centre, snap pictures of Kampong Ayer from the Waterfront and…
20 best beaches in Maldives
1. Enchanting Hulhumale’ Beach Sunbathing with your wife with a spectacular blue view around is the best way to rejuvenate, when on a holiday. Located in Kaafu Atoll, Hulhumale’ is one of the best beaches in Maldives which makes sure you enjoy your well-earned break without burning a hole in your pocket. While the bluest water and…
Best things to do in Seoul, South Korea
Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower Home to five warning beacons and a protective city wall during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Mount Namsan now hosts a park and a smattering of tourism sites like an aquarium, a library and a bevy of beautiful walking trails. But most people visit Namsan Park for its panoramic views…
Japanese History
Early Japan (until 710) During the Jomon Period (13000 BC to 300 BC), the inhabitants of the Japanese islands were gatherers, fishers and hunters. Jomon is the name of the era’s pottery. During the Yayoi Period (300 BC to 250 AD), the rice culture was imported into Japan around 100 BC. With the introduction of agriculture, social classes started to evolve,…
12 things I wish I’d known before I went to Dubai
1. There’s life beyond the skyscrapers Dubai has a rich history, and the UAE culture is fascinating if you scratch beneath all that gold. Weren’t expecting that, were you? Head to the souks that flank Dubai Creek, the original heart of the city, where traders from all over the Middle East come to flog their…
25 facts about Thailand
1. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by an European country. In fact, in the Thai language, the name of the country is Prathet Thai which means “land of the free.” Very fitting! 2. Thailand is where you’ll find both the smallest and the largest creatures. The smallest mammal in the world,…
5 Top Places in Indonesia
Dieng Plateau Perched at 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) above sea level, Dieng Plateau is one of the coolest destinations in Indonesia, and not just weather-wise. Both a natural and cultural destination, there are many things to see and do in Dieng Plateau. Other than the sweeping mountain view of jungles and distant villages, this highland…
5 Top Places in the Philippines
BORACAY Boracay is a tropical island surrounded by stunning white sand beaches and clear blue waters located about an hour’s flight from Cebu or Manila just off the larger Philippines island of Panay. For beach connoisseurs, Boracay competes with the best beaches in more popular destinations such as the Caribbean and the South Pacific as well as neighboring Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. For those wanting to just lounge…