Situated at the geographic mid-point of Vietnam is the historical and mesmerizing city of Hue. Established as the imperial capital of Vietnam in 1802 under the Nguyễn Dynasty, it remained the country’s political, cultural and religious hub for nine dynasties … Read More
Situated on the northeastern coast of Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo) and near the border of Brunei, Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak. It came to prominence in 1910 when Shell drilled the first oil well in Malaysia on a … Read More
Those whom have had to travel with kids will surely comprehend that not all tourist attractions are suitable and enjoyable for kids. For this reason, we’ve come up with the following tried-and-tested list of Top Places to visit in Gold … Read More
Iceland has long been famed for its raw and dramatic landscape, a dream destination for any avid landscape photographer. Located between Greenland and Norway, the island nation is at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Formed around … Read More
Passing through Helsinki (Finland) and only have a few hours to spare? Stuck in a long and boring transit at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Fret not! Make good use of your time and explore central Helsinki in 4 hours or under! … Read More
At an elevation of 1897m, Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. With mountains surrounding the lake on all sides, it is an extremely popular skiing destination in winter while the mesmerizing lake/mountain scenery captivates visitors all year round. … Read More
Also referred to as the “Country of Heaven”, Chengdu is a major city in Western China and the provincial capital of Sichuan province. Home to a population of ~11million, it is located west of the Sichuan basin in southwestern China. Due to a combination of futile soil, … Read More
The Bund is probably Shanghai’s most popular tourist destination. Its row of historical buildings lined the western bank of Huangpu River, opposite the downtown area of Pudong. Architecturally fascinating, these buildings and the waterfront area have long been the undisputed … Read More
This is Part#4 (Free & Easy Hakone Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for … Read More
This is Part#3 (Free & Easy Kyoto Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for … Read More
This is Part#2 (Free & Easy Osaka Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for Japan … Read More
With its deep cultural heritage inter-weaved with technology advancements, Japan is an extremely dynamic country with many self-contradictory aspects. Japan is one of the most desirable travel addresses in Asia though its relatively high cost means that it would burn a rather big hole … Read More