From a humble reclamation project in the 1970s sprung up what will eventually define Singapore’s artistic and engineering achievements that could only be dreamed of by its Southeast Asian neighbors and even by mega-cities from around the world. The Marina Bay, initially constructed to support the rapid growth of the …
Read More »Photo Essay: Iconic Public Transport in Thailand
Getting around Thailand can sometimes be tricky, as a combination of conveyances may be necessary to get from the city to the outskirts, and from the outskirts to the really remote villages. Thailand has its share of iconic transport characters that define the country much as it defines Southeast Asia …
Read More »Photo Essay: Beaches, Buddha, Bejeweled, Burma
National Geographic names Burma as one of its Best Trips for 2013. With a new era in politics being ushered by the homegrown champion of democracy Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma (which the junta changed to Myanmar) has opened up its doors that were, since the 1960s, closed to the …
Read More »Photo Essay: A Peek Into Burmese Culture
Each country has its own quirks, but because we are often introduced to them via popular media, we are not as shocked when we see them first-hand. Consider, however, a country whose freedom of the press has been severely restricted in the past and is only starting to abandon censorship. …
Read More »Beyond Angkor And Borobudur: A Photo Essay of Architectural Interests in Southeast Asia
There’s no arguing that the world’s two largest temple complexes dedicated to Hindu deities and Buddha are a marvel in themselves and deserve special pilgrimage because of their religious value, historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Beyond these ancient engineering wonders, however, await a smattering of other architectural interests that hold …
Read More »West America “Rocks”!
The American West is home to some of the most magnificent and breathtaking rock formations that have found their way in travel glossies, outdoor magazines, documentaries and the silver screen. More than just jaw-dropping sights, the following rock formations across the United States tell a lot of stories about the …
Read More »This is How We Roll: Bicycle Taxis in Southeast Asia
There’s nothing more environment-friendly than rickshaws as far as transportation goes. It gets you from A to B (albeit a short A to B) faster than your two feet could ever carry you. It doesn’t cause more atmospheric stress than your typical gas-guzzling conveyance; and it provides livelihood for locals …
Read More »The Undertouristed Underworld: A Quick Peek Into Southeast Asia’s Caves
Spelunking is yet to catch on in Southeast Asia, not when the sun, sand, sea and surf provide stiff competition. This is not to say that there are no serious spelunkers descending to dark depths on this side of the planet, nor is there a shortage of caves to explore. …
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