Asia

Earth’s largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres and sharing the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe

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First Cabin Tokyo Haneda

An alternative option instead of staying at a hotel, First Cabin is a capsule-style private room located in Terminal 1 of Tokyo Haneda Airport, perfect for early morning flights, but also available for hire for a few hours, or day use, if you have a long wait for a connecting flight. I opted for the First […]

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Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage since 1991. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings are of particular […]

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Boudha Stupa Boudhanath

Boudhanath has been an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists & local Nepalis For centuries. UNESCO World Heritage since 1979. The ancient Buddhist stupa of Boudha dominates the skyline and is the largest in Asia. Throughout the day pilgrims can be seen circumambulating the structure chanting mantras. Maroon clad Tibetan Buddhist monks & […]

Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud

Nestled in Balis cultural heart, the Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud is an upscale resort surrounded by jungle, a place to unwind and discover the islands true soul. Located close to the main attractions of Ubud, including its galleries, workshops, museums and markets, the resort features just 75 spacious rooms adorned with wooden floors, […]

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Cambodia

Also known as the Kingdom of Kampuchea, Cambodia has had a troubled history, but it is better known for the mysterious ancient city of Angkor Wat. Cambodia is relatively undeveloped compared to its neighbour Thailand but this means you are more likely to find yourself in unspoiled place. Children catch big black spiders with very hairy […]

Sea Star Resort

Situated close to the beach, Sea Star Resort offers simple and comfy accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas. It is within 438 yards from Phu Quoc Night Market and Coco Bar. Fitted with tiled flooring, air-conditioned rooms come with a clothes rack, minibar, a telephone and a TV with satellite channels. The […]

This is not tea – no alcohol on Poya day in Sri Lanka

This is not tea. It is prohibited to sell alcohol on religious days in Sri Lanka . My beer is delivered discretely I wasn’t aware when I entered the restaurant and my driver informed me that it would be unlikely I would get a beer on this particular day. Despite my protest, the waiter made […]

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Las Cabanas Beach

Marimegmeg beach is home to one of El Nido‘s very first resorts. Named Las Cabanas resort, tourists began incorrectly referring to Marimegmeg as Las Cabanas beach, and the name stuck. Sun and sunsets at Las Cabanas Beach Can be done on separate day trips perhaps, one afternoon, and one sunset evening at the beachfront bar […]

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Gardens by the Bay – Singapore

Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares (250 acres) of reclaimed land in central Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. Gardens by the Bay is part of a strategy by the Singapore government to transform Singapore from a “Garden City” to a “City in a Garden“. The stated aim is to […]

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Great Wall Mutianyu • China

As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Great Wall Mutianyu section of the used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. First built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, Mutianyu Great Wall is older than the Badaling section of the Great Wall. In […]

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Tsumago • Japan

Old post town, Tsumago, in a historic preservation area with important traditional buildings. There was the main road from Tokyo to Kyoto about three hundred years ago, its name Nakasendo can be translated to “road through the central mountains”. At that time, Japan was ruled by the Shogunate. If you were there, you would see […]

Milano Tourist Rest

Milano Tourist Rest is located in Anuradhapura, features a restaurant and a garden, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The 15 rooms at Milano Tourist Rest are air-conditioned and come with a fan and a TV with cable channels. Each has a private bathroom. Good sized room but looking like from another decade, and a little worn. […]

Kathmandu Nepal 7 Day Itinerary

Since I was limited with time, I had to plan my ultimate Kathmandu and Nepal 7-9 day itinerary. There is so much to see in Nepal but in 7-9 days one must consider what is within reach. Considering the time of the year and weather, some things might not go to plan. I really wanted to […]

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Varanasi – spiritual capital of India

Experience watching the spectacle of life and death on the river and meandering through the alleys of the old city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras. Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River Ganga, takes place every day, at dusk. The ceremony is performed […]

Bangkok • Thailand

The capital of Thailand, one of the most traveller-friendly cities in Asia, visitors are confronted by the heat, pollution and the smiles of the Thai people. Saffron-robed monks, neon signs, Thai architecture, spicy dishes, colourful markets, traffic jams, and a tropical climate. A vibrant city that lives day and night with the strangest attractions from […]

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi

Just a 5-minute walk on the south side of Kyoto Station in a residential area, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi, is modern and excellent value, and well located for taking advantage of the easy transport links nearby for exploring Kyoto and beyond. Though not in the centre of the city, it is within access of transport links including […]

Nara • Japan

Colombo – Sri Lanka

Hijron Ka Khanqah

Tsumago • Japan

Adam’s Peak – Sri Pada, the Sacred Footprint

Fujioto Ryokan – Tsumago Japan

Kyoto • Japan

Magome to Tsumago Trail – Kiso Valley

Mount Popa – Taung Kalat

Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth Relic

Seoul • South Korea

Bagan • Mayanmar

Nikko • Japan

Dambulla Cave Temple

Yangon – Myanmar

Pigeon Island National Park

Thailand • Land of Smiles

Angkor Wat

Istanbul • Turkey

Return to Bangkok

Asia

Earth’s largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres and sharing the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe

First Cabin Tokyo Haneda

Dambulla Cave Temple

Boudha Stupa Boudhanath

Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud

Cambodia

Sea Star Resort

This is not tea – no alcohol on Poya day in Sri Lanka

Las Cabanas Beach

Gardens by the Bay – Singapore

Great Wall Mutianyu • China

Tsumago • Japan

Milano Tourist Rest

Kathmandu Nepal 7 Day Itinerary

Varanasi – spiritual capital of India

Bangkok • Thailand

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi