A Bangkok canal tour is one of the best ways to experience the city from a completely different perspective. By riding a traditional longtail boat through Bangkok’s historic klongs (canals), you can discover wooden houses, temples and local life far from the busy streets. During my first visit to Bangkok, on the very first day,…
Wat Arun, also called, the Temple of the Dawn is a one of the most important landmarks in Bangkok. It is located on the bank West bank of the Chao Phraya River and its unique ‘Prang”, spire, creates an enchanting view framed by the river’s bright surface. The temple is worth to be seen during…
The Bangkok Amulet Market is one of the most fascinating and unusual markets in Thailand. Located near Wat Mahathat in the old city, this market is where Thai people come to buy sacred Buddhist amulets believed to bring protection, luck, and prosperity. Some amulets sold here are believed to protect against accidents, bring wealth, or…
Koh Lanta diving offers some of the most beautiful and underrated underwater experiences in Thailand. With easy access to top world dive sites like Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and Koh Haa, the island is ideal for divers who want healthy reefs, dramatic pinnacles, and a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere far from Thailand’s busier islands. I came…
Phnom Penh is a vibrant Asian metropolis with offers a blend of history, architectural gems, local culture and some of the vest cuisine in Cambodia. I really recommend visiting Phnom Penh to anyone wanting to know the Cambodian culture. For some people visiting Cambodia might be a challending experience as it is not such a…
A visit to Phnom Penh is also an encounter with Cambodia’s dark past and history and while it might not be the kind of superficial travel experience, such as sipping a cocktail at the beach or taking a massage, visiting the Phnom Penh killing fields or Choeung Ek is an educative experience that will teach…
Yes, Phnom Penh is really worth a visit and a hidden gem in Cambodia. It is a city of contrasts as most cities in South East Asia and it has the potential to become as much a visited place as Bangkok. The city is located on the banks of the Chaktomuk river and it offers…
Bali is one of the top world diving destinations in the world and one of the best places to dive in the so called Island of the Gods is Tulamben, a little fishing village with several stunning dive sites brimming with marine life. Becoming a scuba diving instructors in Bali was one of the highlights…
Tanzania is a beautiful country with a vast variety of places to visit and adventures to experience and one of its more off the beaten path and cool destinations are the Amboni caves. These cave system is a natural wonder and home to legends and spiritual beliefs and they are located in some surroundings of…
Hue is hidden gem in Vietnam and really worth a visit. The city is still overlooked by Vietnam tourist’s boom which gives the place a much more laid-back atmosphere than most places in Vietnam. From ancient tombs and temples to vibrant markets, and an exhilarating nightlife, Hue will not leave you indifferent. I visited Hue…
