Thai food is a worldwide favorite cuisine that has almost become a fashion trend in some cities. Being diverse in spicy, sweet, salty, sour and bitter flavours, Thai dishes cater to all tastebuds. Most dishes are fairly easy to cook and include herbs and spices that are beneficial to health. The following dishes below are […]

Chiang Mai is home to hundreds of temples, known as wats in Thai. Each have a special significance, whether it be historical or just simply beautiful. Majority are of Lanna style architecture. Buddhism in Thailand is not only a religion, it is a way of life and felt very strongly throughout the city of Chiang […]

This October from the 15th to the 23rd, you can witness one of the most bizarre festivals in all of Thai events. The Vegetarian Festival is an annual festival lasting nine days during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. One can only guess that it involves the abstinence of meat, but there’s a […]

August 9th marks a special occasion for Singaporeans; the celebration of their nation’s independence. In 1965, the country split from Malaysia to become strong and independent. Most countries celebrate their independence day with family and friends, but Singapore’s day brings the whole nation together. It is a one city country after all. The day’s festivities […]

Chiang Mai, the largest city in the north of Thailand, is surprisingly THE place in Thailand to absorb the most culture. According to Tripadvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards, Chiang Mai is one of the top 25 best destinations in the world! It’s small size and low population of an estimated 160,000, make it intimately easy to […]

One of Thailand’s oldest and most enjoyable festivals has officially reached its 111th anniversary. The province of Ubon Ratchathani and the Thailand Tourism Authority joined heads to celebrate the 2012 Candle Festival in the best way possible. The festival is held throughout the country, but there is nothing comparable to the unique festival in Ubon […]

Northeast Thailand, also referred to as Isaan is home to 25 national parks. Many of these parks are located in mountainous water catchment areas and shelter vegetation and wildlife. Therefore, they were selected as conservation areas. Unlike the other regions, several of these parks in the Northeast house artifacts of past civilizations. The top five […]

Singapore’s wealth is creating one entertaining country and the growth of Sentosa Island is a perfect example. A playground for adults and children, Sentosa Island is the Disney World of Asia offering a mix of everything, such as, theme parks, spa retreats, rainforests, sandy beaches, resorts, golf courses, and luxurious residences. It is a place […]

Commonly called ‘Buddha’s Birthday’, Vesak is actually the celebration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha and, unlike the birth and death of Christ, is celebrated as one occasion. Buddhism is one of Southeast Asia’s major religions, second to Islam which is predominant in Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia. As such, major Buddhist holidays like […]

Most travelers fly straight into Bangkok as a starting and ending point considering it offers easy access to the rest of the country. But a place where the word tranquil doesn’t really exist is not for everyone. Bangkok is a monstrous city of crowds, pollution, shopping, and partying. It defines urban in all aspects. Upon […]

The Tamil Thanksgiving of good harvests, Pongal, originated in South India, but today expands to several countries where Tamils have migrated.  In Singapore, for example, it is one of the largest Hindu festivals celebrated considering the large population of Tamils. The Pongal Festival begins on the 10th Tamil month, known as Thai, which falls in […]

There are thirteen National or Marine parks easily accessible from Bangkok since they reside in the Central region of the country. From mountain reserves to wildlife sanctuaries, each corner of this region has a park to amaze all. Several of the parks in this region belong to the Western Forest Complex, which is one of […]