A perfect hub city to explore South-East Asia Hong Kong (香港 hoeng gong – in Cantonese, meaning fragrant harbour) is a place with multiple personalities; the population is mainly Cantonese Chinese but British influence is quite visible. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from … Read More
Year round destination Niseko and the Annupuri Range are one of Japan’s most popular holiday destinations, famed for powder snow, mountainous terrain and winter woods. Always prized for its ski resorts, the area has more recently become known as a family-friendly, year-round destination. Summer activities include golf, cycling, mountain biking … Read More
One of my favorite hotels in Cambodia. Amansara lies on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the cultural capital of Cambodia. The property lies ten minutes from the entrance to Angkor Wat, and is walking distance from the Cambodian royal family’s residence. Amansara is a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International … Read More
Sacred Buddhism – An Important Journey But Often with Strife For most of its independent existence, Myanmar (sometimes called Burma) has seen a good deal of ethnic violence and civil wars. As such, it can be a challenge to travel there — but if you do so, working with a … Read More
Nature Haven a spot for your inner explorer to shine Bio-diverse, bright, sunny and tropical can all aptly describe the Philippine islands. Just shy of 2,000 kilometers long from the top of Luzon to the foot of Mindanao, this 7,107-island nation accommodates various demographics, with broad mountain ranges to hike, … Read More
Unspoiled Asia a once isolated kingdom throws open its doors Bhutan, located in the remote eastern Himalayas, isn’t an easy country to get to, or get into, but once you arrive, you’ll be well rewarded. It has adopted a more democratized government and is adapting to the growing number of … Read More
Tea, Surfing… …and so much more Sri Lanka is an interesting mix of potential tourism opportunities. It’s renowned as a good place to learn surfing (because of tides and currents), and the beach life is actually very strong. It’s also one of the most important parts of the world for … Read More
I had good luck for my stay in Beijing… the weather was lovely and the air was rather clean and clear. It made for a lovely time and a bit of sightseeing. The Forbidden City Beijing is a wonderful mix of old and new. You can visit the Forbidden City, … Read More
Located in the center of the main island of Honshu, it was the heart of Japanese Culture and Government in the Edo Period. Having been to Kyoto many times, I can say on the surface it can appear a bit blah, and like any other Japanese mid-sized city. But food … Read More
There is more to Siem Reap than Angkor Wat There is a bit more charm to this little city than I anticipated, and yes, it has a bit of that party atmosphere and fun nightlife. A pleasant little town to sit back and enjoy the culture and a few good … Read More
After finishing my first journey through Cambodia, I admit I am excited to return. It is one of the more charming countries in Asia. Tourism has undoubtedly taken off in Cambodia but it still remains relatively off the beaten track, compared to Vietnam. This makes steering clear of crowds – … Read More
Once known as the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh has worked hard to rise from the ashes of its troubled past, reinventing itself as a bustling cultural capital. As with most of Cambodia, the best season to visit is their dry season, October to the end of February. Most transactions … Read More
