Eleven days have been marked as public holidays by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Each holiday refers to the cultural and religious diversity of the country. The following are the holidays and dates announced for 2013. New Year’s Day 2013 – Tuesday, 1 January 2013 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year. Chinese […]

Like the weather of most Southeast Asian countries, Thailand weather can be easily characterized as hot and humid. This however does not apply to all of Thailand, because the country’s weather is both influenced by monsoons and geography. In general, Northern and Central Thailand get less heavier rain than those in the south. The western […]

There are more or less fourteen to sixteen public holiday a year in Thailand. Each are regulated by the government and most are observed by the public and private sectors. The following are the holidays and dates announced for 2013. New Year’s Day 2013 – Tuesday, 1 January 2013 New Year’s Day is the first […]

Ayutthaya is a city rich with history, culture, religion, and even headless Buddhas. Once the great empire of all South East Asia, this sacred city, founded in 1350, was the former capital and Siam Kingdom until it was destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767. Today, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site still […]

The Singapore Street Festival, a non-profit organization, was founded and inaugurated in 2002 by Annie Pek, a well known producer. Its mission from the start was to provide young teens the chance to exhibit their talents and skills through performing arts, visual arts, fashion, technology, and sports, to name a few. While exhibiting their skills, […]

Compared to neighboring Asian countries, Singapore has the strongest diversity. In many diverse cities, there are neighborhoods where distinct ethnic groups migrate to. New York has Koreatown, Little Italy, and Little Brazil, to name a few. Singapore has Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam, each staying true to their respective countries. It might be hard […]

Everyone learns something when they travel, whether it be a new culture, a new vision of life, or a new language. If you dig deep enough into a culture, you will be tempted to expand your horizons. Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, offers plenty of options for the curious traveler interested in Thai culture. Chiang Mai, […]

Eastern Thailand has the least amount of National Parks with only eight, but there is no shortage of beauty. Two of the parks are Marine National Parks with coral ecosystems, while the others have a range of vegetation ecosystems. Eastern Thailand is also home to the Dong Phayayen Khao Yai Forest Complex, which was named […]

No one in the world knows a good water fight, like the Thai do. The Songkran Festival is the traditional Thai New Year, involving water, lots of it. The word Songkran, derived from the Sanskrit language, means to pass or move into. This passing refers to the sun, moon, and other planets moving into one […]

Two opposite cities, Bangkok and Chiang Mai are only 800 km apart. Since this route is such a popular route for Thai’s and foreigners, there are many options and times to travel between the two. By Plane By far the quickest and easiest way to travel between the two major cities, Chiang Mai International Airport […]

There is no question why Thailand has rapidly grown in tourism. From limestone islands to golden Buddhas, this country’s diversity, food, nature and low costs cater to all types of travelers from backpackers to business executives, making it the most touristic country of Southeast Asia. Thailand coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of […]

Singapore can attract tourism solely on shopping because there is something for everyone, everywhere. From hi tech electronics to designer clothing, trendy to vintage, shopping centers, malls, and markets run rampant in the city. The following places are the best options for spending or just browsing: 1) Orchard Road Listed in every guidebook, Orchard Road […]