Manila Ocean Park: An Underwater Extravaganza!
Said to be one of the largest oceanariums in the region, larger than even the popular Sentosa Underwater World in Singapore, the Manila Ocean Park is a must visit attraction in Manila if one is in the Philippines. The Oceanarium, located at Rizal Park behind…
Reliving Indonesia’s Past at the Jakarta Historical Museum
Indonesia is an island archipelago in South East Asia; it is unique for its blend of religions, the rich tapestry of its historical past and also its unique cultural practices. The country’s name is derived from Latin meaning the “Island of the Indus”. Throughout the…
Golden Triangle Park- A distinctive attraction
Images of the Mekong River surrounded by mist clad mountains, rice fields and forests project a feeling of serenity, simplicity and innocence. Looks, however, are often deceiving. This description is of the Golden Triangle in the north of Thailand, well known for its opium growing…
Visit the Tallest Ferris Wheel in the World: The Singapore Flyer
The mere mention of a Ferris wheel brings to mind images of a carnival like atmosphere filled with cotton candy, amusement rides and roller coasters. The Singapore Flyer, however, is not a carnival but a Ferris wheel or an observation wheel akin to the London…