Archive for the Category "Asia"
Once a secret hideaway, Anguilla has come into its own as a Caribbean hot spot for Hollywood starlets and honeymooners alike.
But don’t let Anguilla’s popularity scare you away: it is certainly well-deserved, as proven by this island’s beautiful beaches, posh resorts and overall laid-back charm. There are 33 beaches on this 16-mile stretch of island, and the best part is that they are all open to the public. more…
The fifth Disney theme park in the world, Hong Kong Disneyland is located in Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island.
Built with Chinese customs and culture in mind, Disneyland in Hong Kong is a rich mix of the flair of the orient with the traditional outlay of the Disney parks you’ve come to know and love.
If you are traveling to China with your family, or even if you are just a kid at heart, a sidetrip to the Disneyland in Hong Kong will be well worth your time. more…
Jakarta has been in the news quite often lately, but certainly not for the tourist sights.
When political chaos reigns the streets can be packed with protestors and idealists fighting the corrupt political system. Once things cool down, expats can show their faces again.
To most travelers, Jakarta as a starting or ending point of their trip. However, Jakarta is one of the most exciting night-life cities in the world. more…
There are many places around the world that attempt to lure the traveller with pictures of white sands, blue skies, palm trees and clear waters.
The Maldives is one of the few that not only delivers on this promise from the moment you step out of the plane, but keeps on delivering every day.
This tiny country in the middle of the Indian Ocean to the south-west of India is made up of 1200 tiny coral islands. With the highest point above sea level being around 2M, the Robinson Crusoe life style is everywhere you look. more…
There was nothing much at Karachi until the Mirs of Talpur seized it from the Khan of Kalat in 1795 and constructed a mud fort at Manora.
Under its protection, a small town grew up, whose population had reached 13,000 by 1818.
Not much happened thereafter until 1st February 1839, when a British ship – the Wellesley – anchored off Manora. Two days later the little fort surrendered without a shot being fired on either side. The fickle finger of fate had suddenly shoved the sleepy back-water towards becoming a megalopolis, a world city. more…
If you were under the impression that for the best snow clad skiing destination you only have to head towards Europe then I render it is high time that you make a note in this fact.
Here’s presenting to you a destination situated in Far East Asia in the country of Japan.
Welcome to the ski resort destination of Niseko. Covered with deep inches of soft powdery snow the mountain slopes in the ski resort destination of Niseko present a beautiful heavenly picture to tourists visiting it. more…
The Prince of Wales came to visit Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, in 1867. In order to show their hospitality, the city was painted pink (pink being the colour in Rajput culture to express hospitality), hence Jaipur’s surname: ‘the pink city’.
Not only the remnants of the old city parts give a colourful impression. In Jaipur, many tribal people dress up in their traditional costumes and sell bangles and other handicrafts at one of the many street markets. more…