James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay
The James Bond Island or Koh Tapu first came into the limelight after its starring role in the Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. After this popular appearance, it has become the most famous landmark of Phang Nga Bay. A distinct feature of…
Mummified Monk
When you hear the phrase, ‘mummified monk’, it may give you an eerie feeling. Not to worry however; the mummified monk sitting upright in a glass casket in Wat Kunaram would not scare you at all. So who is this mummified monk you ask? The…
Wildlife Species at Wasgamuwa National Park
Plan a visit to Wasgamuwa National Park. Sri Lanka has a handful of national parks scattered across the country, Wasgamuwa is known specifically for its wild elephants. The park spans almost forty thousand hectares that is spread between the Polonnaruwa and Matale Districts. The mighty…
Negombo Lagoon Safaris
During its occupation of Ceylon, the Dutch influenced mainly its law, religious beliefs and its language; its impact on architecture, however, is most vividly seen in Negombo, a seaside town less than an hour away from Colombo. With its one hundred kilometre long canal, Negombo…
Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
Hong Kong, China is easily one of the most enthralling cities in the World: it is the financial center of Asia and also its culinary capital. You can see modern day culture leading back to China’s ancient roots and further enriched by influences from around…
Independence Palace Vietnam
Vietnam, located in the Indo-China Peninsula, is one of Southeast Asia’s most rapidly developing nations. Vietnam is known for its rich history and vibrant culture, and is also reputed for being breathtakingly beautiful. Since the 1990’s Vietnam increasingly bolstered its reputation as a top Southeast…
A tour of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
The city of Batticaloa is located just over 320 km from Colombo, on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Popularly known as “Batti”, this town is surrounded by picturesque lagoons and palm trees and is dotted with colonial buildings, places of worship and more. The…
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
The African nation of Mozambique gained independence from the Portuguese in 1975, subsequent to the wave of decolonisation efforts that were recognised by the United Nations in 1960. This colonial heritage, however, still remains visible in the country as the official language of Mozambique continues…
Dolphin Swims in Glenelg
Glenelg is a charming little seaside suburb twenty five minutes from Adelaide on board the vintage tram that has been carrying passengers to and fro since the 1920’s. The South Australian suburb is dotted with little boutiques, sidewalk eateries, an old fashioned amusement park and…
Corals in Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, is a small island located below its giant neighbour, India. Travelling towards the country’s south, you will arrive at Hikkaduwa. Beach Hotel properties, bars and eateries line the beachfront making this the ideal location…
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