Takachiho is a small, picturesque town located in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. It is renowned for its rich mythology, stunning natural landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, lush greenery and spiritual significance. The town’s crown jewel is Takachiho … Read More
Located at the southern end of Kyushu, Sakurajima (Kagoshima prefecture) is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. You can often see smoke billowing from the crater. Formerly an island, a 1914 eruption connected it to the mainland. Sakurajima erupts on … Read More
Mount Aso, located in central Kyushu (Japan), is the largest active volcano in Japan and also one of the largest in the world. The volcano is listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Its expansive crater, which often emits volcanic gases, … Read More
Located on the eastern part of Kyushu Island in Oita Prefecture, Beppu (別府) is Japan’s most famous hot spring city. A small coastal city between Beppu Bay and the volcanic mountains further inland, it is home to more than 2000 … Read More
Pulau Tenggol has long been a gem amongst diving enthusiasts in Peninsula Malaysia (West Malaysia). The island is off the eastern coast of Terengganu state and is the southernmost island in a string that includes Pulau Perhentian and the famed … Read More
Had the chance to briefly explore Jurong Lake Gardens in Jan-2020. Here are the photographs that we took during the trip and a short review of the place. If you’re planning to visit the garden with your family or friends, … Read More
Green Island (綠島) is a popular holiday destination approximately 33km off the eastern coast of Taiwan. Administratively under Taitung County, this volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean is home to several excellent snorkelling and scuba diving sites. On land, the … Read More
Green Island (綠島), approximately 33km off the eastern coast of Taiwan, has long been one of the country’s most famous scuba diving destination. This small but scenic volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean used to be a penal colony for … Read More
Green Island (綠島) is a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, about 33km off the eastern coast of Taiwan. Administratively, this scenic island is under Taitung County and used to be a penal colony for political prisoners. Nowadays, the … Read More
Any avid scuba diver worth his salt would know of Sipadan Island (Sabah, Malaysia). Situated on the northern tip of Borneo, Sipadan is widely ranked as the best dive site in Malaysia. And one of the best in the world. … Read More
Located on the northern tip of Borneo, the Malaysian state of Sabah is home to the best scuba diving sites in the country. And its undisputed crown jewel is Sipadan Island, which consistently ranks as one of the best dive … Read More
Tioman Island is one of the most popular scuba diving destination in Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia). Here, we explore some of the things you need to know about this wonderful tropical island and a brief write-up on our Sept-2016 weekend … Read More