(Vietnam) - Saigon in my heart - History

From the first to the sixth centuries, the area where Saigon now stands was under the sway of the Funan empire and was occupied by Khmer fishermen. They found its stable ground an ideal base for fishing in the nearby Mekong Delta, though it amounted to no more than a village at the time, which went by the name of Prey Nokor. (Vietnam) - Saigon in my heart - History   Little more is known about the city’s development until the...

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(Thailand) - The Bridge On the River Kwai

During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea.  Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'.  It was immortalised in David Lean's 1957 film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' which centres around one of the line's main...

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(Thailand) – 10 things to do in Phuket

1. Phang Nga Bay – North East of PhuketPhang Nga Bay is unique. A day out here is an unforgettable experience that will definitely get you thinking. A distinctive feature of the bay is the sheer limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the emerald-green waters. These islands are home to sheltered fauna that are possible to observe on certain tours. James Bond Island and Koh Panyee are just two of the more famous spots in this bay. Thailand...

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(South Korea) - Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods," is a popular vacation spot for visitors. It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean newlyweds. The island's mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san (South Korea's highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets...

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(Laos) – Visit Vientiane - City of Sandalwood

For most overseas visitors, and even many Laotians, Vientiane remains something of a mystery yet the country's largest city have plenty to offer in terms of cultural, religious, historical, entertainment and fun activities. Vientiane - City of Sandalwood -Pha That Luang Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos with a population of around 700,000, near Nong Khai, Thailand. Annual events such as the Boun That Luang Festival,...

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(Bolivia) - Salar de Uyuni: A Mirror That Reflects The Sky

Salar de Uyuni is with its 10,580 km² (4,084 square miles) the world's largest salt flat. It is an arid, windswept salt flat in southwestern Bolivia. It lies on the Altiplano, at 3656 m (11,995 f) above sea level. Salar de Uyuni is estimated to contain 10 billion tons of salt of which less than 25,000 tons is extracted annually. The major minerals found in the salar are halite and gypsum. The salt is over 10 meters thick in the center....

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(Taiwan) - Volcanic island – Lanyu – Orchid Island

Lanyu (蘭嶼) or the Orchid Island is a tiny island located 60 km off the south east of Taiwan. Though stretching for merely 45sq km, the small island with its serene locale, is one of the most popular destinations of Taiwan. It is called Orchid Island because of the butterfly orchids that once grew there in abundance. It is a wonderfully interesting, friendly and unspoiled weekend destination and well worth a visit. Lanyu - Orchid...

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(Vietnam) – Nha Trang - One of the most beautiful bays in the world

Nha Trang Bay, lying between the other two bays, has been acknowledged as one of the most beautiful bays of the world. With such natural gifts as the position, landscape, climate, together with its rich background in culture and humanities, Nha Trang - Khánh Hòa is fully capable of developing many diverse forms of tourism. Nha Trang - Vietnam How to get there - By plane: Cam Ranh Airport built on the grounds of an old American...

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