Cambodia is a study in contrast. Bathed in the grim aftermath of the Khmer Regime, it shines bright with its cultural and architectural pride, Angkor Wat. Cambodia may be keeping up with the influence of the West, but it clings fast to its historical roots and heritage. It was once the center of the mighty […]

South Korea is becoming more visible in the international travelers’ scene, especially after K-pop music went global and viral. This music craze sparked interest in the country which brims with allure that requires a little bit of digging to truly appreciate. South Korea, as much as it is the origin of dancing and cavorting Gangnam […]

Singapore has much to offer their tourist population. It’s got everything for everyone, whether you be looking something for the urbane and cosmopolitan, or rustic and homegrown, Singapore has it all within reach. Here are ten things you can do in Singapore. 1. Get a bird’s eye view of the city A relaxing and low-key […]

Kuala Lumpur has much to offer the discerning traveler, but exploring this vibrant city doesn’t have to stop when the sun sets. Like other modern cities around the world, KL has its share of an energetic nightlife, which is a healthy mix of restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars that offer much to people of varying […]

It used to be that getting to the (now world-famous) Puerto Princesa Underground River was a straightforward business. You walk into the tourism office onsite, you pay the entrance fee, you get in, you get out. And you enjoy the entire experience. Now, you are likely to be turned away if you just show up […]

Before it snagged the coveted title of one of the world’s newest Seven Wonders of Nature, the St. Paul Subterranean River National Park, now more famously known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR), was already on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed December 4, 1999) for its outstanding geological formations, complete […]

Unlike the country itself, Indonesia’s public holidays are not as diverse: Most are centered around the celebration of Islamic festivals since the people are predominantly Muslim. Indonesians enjoy “cuti bersama” or long weekends that have been instituted to encourage domestic travel. The Coordinating Minister for the People’s Welfare has not yet announced the official Indonesia […]

A Quick Travel Guide to Singapore: What to Expect, Do and See Visitors to Singapore will be forgiven when they think that they’re visiting just a city. In truth, Singapore is one of the world’s smallest countries, but because of its fast progress and prosperity, it holds its own against bigger cities and countries across […]

It’s hard to imagine that there are crowd-free beaches on the Andaman coast or the Gulf of Thailand when Phuket and Pattaya attract hordes of partygoers and legions of backpackers that jostle for beachfront real estate. But if you are ready to call thatched-roof bungalows home for a few days, endure cold showers, sleep with […]

Hong Kong public holidays are a mix of Buddhist, Christian and traditional Chinese celebrations, so these days offer a glimpse of Hong Kong’s heritage and culture in one snapshot. Since visitors are likely to belong to any one of these religious denominations, they can participate in any of Hong Kong festivals to make them feel […]

Phuket conjures an image of Eden on earth. Laden with miles upon sandy miles of beaches and strewn with karst limestone formations that jut vertically out of turquoise waters, Phuket satisfies a traveler’s definition of tropical paradise: The 2000 film “The Beach” sealed the image of Phuket as an adventurer’s summer mecca. But there is […]

Malacanang Palace is yet to release the official schedule for Philippines public holidays in 2014 sometime in the middle of the year in the form of an executive order (EO). Every year, Philippine public holidays are celebrated on the followings dates, except moveable dates that depend on the liturgical calendar (as in the case of […]