Southeast Asia Travel: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
A Map of Southeast Asia.
Get your bearings on the countries in Southeast Asia. Maps of the entire region, and of its individual countries.
Get your bearings on the countries in Southeast Asia. Maps of the entire region, and of its individual countries.
H1N1 Prevention Tips
A handful of tips to prepare the Southeast Asia traveler for an H1N1-free trip through an affected country or region.
A handful of tips to prepare the Southeast Asia traveler for an H1N1-free trip through an affected country or region.
Top Budget Singapore Hotels
Top budget Singapore hotels, chosen for their adequate facilities, good value, and great local atmosphere.
Top budget Singapore hotels, chosen for their adequate facilities, good value, and great local atmosphere.
6 Best SE Asian Beaches
With a climate bisected by the equator, is it any surprise that Southeast Asia has some of the best and most boisterous beaches in the world? Here's a look at six of the most notable - the ones that beachcombers come back to year after year.
With a climate bisected by the equator, is it any surprise that Southeast Asia has some of the best and most boisterous beaches in the world? Here's a look at six of the most notable - the ones that beachcombers come back to year after year.
Harsh Punishments for Drugs
Southeast Asia’s governments impose the toughest drug laws on the planet. A list of notable drug convicts, and advice on how to avoid following their example.
Southeast Asia’s governments impose the toughest drug laws on the planet. A list of notable drug convicts, and advice on how to avoid following their example.
Cambodia Water Festival
The Cambodian Water Festival (variously spelled in the original Khmer as Bon Om Touk, or Bon Om Thook, or Bonn Om Teuk, or Bon Om Tuk) takes place once a year, on the full moon of the Buddhist month of Kadeuk. Cambodians celebrate the life-giving Tonle Sap with three days of festivals, fluvial parades, boat races, fireworks, and general merriment.
The Cambodian Water Festival (variously spelled in the original Khmer as Bon Om Touk, or Bon Om Thook, or Bonn Om Teuk, or Bon Om Tuk) takes place once a year, on the full moon of the Buddhist month of Kadeuk. Cambodians celebrate the life-giving Tonle Sap with three days of festivals, fluvial parades, boat races, fireworks, and general merriment.
First World Hotel
Guide review of First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia - casino hotel for punters at Malaysia's high-elevation gaming and entertainment complex.
Guide review of First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia - casino hotel for punters at Malaysia's high-elevation gaming and entertainment complex.
Money in Vietnam
Vietnam is a two-currency country – both Vietnamese dong and US dollars are legal tender, and you can go around spending nothing but greenbacks if you wanted to. Money tips and useful spending suggestions for travelers in Vietnam.
Vietnam is a two-currency country – both Vietnamese dong and US dollars are legal tender, and you can go around spending nothing but greenbacks if you wanted to. Money tips and useful spending suggestions for travelers in Vietnam.
GSM Phone Roaming
Planning to roam with your cellphone in Southeast Asia? Even if you have a GSM phone that can access the 900/1800 band, your cellphone may not always play well with local networks. This article lays out the two options available to the talkative traveler, and the pros and cons that come with each choice.
Planning to roam with your cellphone in Southeast Asia? Even if you have a GSM phone that can access the 900/1800 band, your cellphone may not always play well with local networks. This article lays out the two options available to the talkative traveler, and the pros and cons that come with each choice.
8 Southeast Asian Destinations
In Asia, eight is believed to be the luckiest number. For the Cantonese Chinese who live in prosperous communities all over Southeast Asia, the number eight represents "a great fortune in the near future". In the same spirit, we present eight places in Southeast Asia that represent everything good that the region has to offer.
In Asia, eight is believed to be the luckiest number. For the Cantonese Chinese who live in prosperous communities all over Southeast Asia, the number eight represents "a great fortune in the near future". In the same spirit, we present eight places in Southeast Asia that represent everything good that the region has to offer.
What to Pack
Packing advice for the first-time traveler to Southeast Asia. How to pack for the weather, what to bring, and what you can afford to leave behind.
Packing advice for the first-time traveler to Southeast Asia. How to pack for the weather, what to bring, and what you can afford to leave behind.
Vietnam Visa
How much it costs to get a Vietnam visa, and assorted tips to facilitate its processing.
How much it costs to get a Vietnam visa, and assorted tips to facilitate its processing.
5 Extreme Sports Adventures
Extreme sports is in vogue throughout Southeast Asia. Grab your parachute, your travel insurance, and your heart medication - these different adventure options are waiting for you to jump in.
Extreme sports is in vogue throughout Southeast Asia. Grab your parachute, your travel insurance, and your heart medication - these different adventure options are waiting for you to jump in.
Bali Nusa Dua Hotels
A list of hotels on Bali's Southern peninsula, representing a wide variety of choices from brand-new private villas to older budget establishments.
A list of hotels on Bali's Southern peninsula, representing a wide variety of choices from brand-new private villas to older budget establishments.
4 Romantic Getaways
Four destinations in Southeast Asia for lovers - share the Southeast Asian experience with the one you love.
Four destinations in Southeast Asia for lovers - share the Southeast Asian experience with the one you love.
Intramuros Walking Tour
A walking tour of the oldest part of Old Manila: Intramuros, the walled city.
A walking tour of the oldest part of Old Manila: Intramuros, the walled city.
Philippines Travel Information
Must-have information for first-time visitors: all about the Philippines' visa requirements, currency, safety situation, and climate. Don't enter the Philippines without it.
Must-have information for first-time visitors: all about the Philippines' visa requirements, currency, safety situation, and climate. Don't enter the Philippines without it.
Thailand Travel Information
Get your facts straight before heading to Phuket: all about Thailand's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around. Must-have information for first-time visitors.
Get your facts straight before heading to Phuket: all about Thailand's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around. Must-have information for first-time visitors.
Philippines Fiestas
A calendar of fiestas in the Philippines. This list tells you what's going on when - and in majority-Catholic Philippines, there's a feast day going on somewhere at any day of the year!
A calendar of fiestas in the Philippines. This list tells you what's going on when - and in majority-Catholic Philippines, there's a feast day going on somewhere at any day of the year!
Little India - An Authentic Whiff of the Subcontinent
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
Orchard Shopping Centers
A comprehensive list of Singapore shopping centers in Orchard Road.
A comprehensive list of Singapore shopping centers in Orchard Road.
Cambodia Travel Information
All you need to know about travel requirements for Cambodia - visa, what to wear, what money to use, and how to keep it safe.
All you need to know about travel requirements for Cambodia - visa, what to wear, what money to use, and how to keep it safe.
Bali Surfing
Bali has more great surfing shoreline per mile of coastline than any other place in the world. Here's why: a brief run-down of the reasons why Bali rules for surfers from all over.
Bali has more great surfing shoreline per mile of coastline than any other place in the world. Here's why: a brief run-down of the reasons why Bali rules for surfers from all over.
Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
Giant Lantern Festival
The Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga showcases the city's most famous product - the lighted stars known as parol. This article shows you how to get there, and what you'll see when you do.
The Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga showcases the city's most famous product - the lighted stars known as parol. This article shows you how to get there, and what you'll see when you do.
Dos and Don't's in Vietnam
How to thrive in Vietnamese society without committing embarrassing faux pas. Tips on Vietnamese customs, culture, and expectations.
How to thrive in Vietnamese society without committing embarrassing faux pas. Tips on Vietnamese customs, culture, and expectations.
Weather in the Philippines
The Philippines has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons. Average temperature in the country can range from 78-90°F (25-32°C), with humidity around 77 percent. Read the full article to see more details on the Philippines’ weather conditions. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather in cities like Manila, Baguio, Davao, and Cebu.
The Philippines has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons. Average temperature in the country can range from 78-90°F (25-32°C), with humidity around 77 percent. Read the full article to see more details on the Philippines’ weather conditions. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather in cities like Manila, Baguio, Davao, and Cebu.
Bangkok Shopping
Shopping in Bangkok - the city's markets offer a limitless selection at low prices; just bring your wallet, your bargaining skills, and your most comfortable shoes.
Shopping in Bangkok - the city's markets offer a limitless selection at low prices; just bring your wallet, your bargaining skills, and your most comfortable shoes.
The Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer beats the London Eye as the world's biggest observation wheel: rising 540 feet high over Singapore's Marina Bay, it offers unbeatable, unobstructed views of the Singapore skyline.
The Singapore Flyer beats the London Eye as the world's biggest observation wheel: rising 540 feet high over Singapore's Marina Bay, it offers unbeatable, unobstructed views of the Singapore skyline.
Orchard Road - Singapore's Shopping Mecca
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
budget patong beach hotels
Phuket hotels at Patong Beach for less than a hundred dollars. Prices included are for your guidance only and are subject to change.
Phuket hotels at Patong Beach for less than a hundred dollars. Prices included are for your guidance only and are subject to change.
Weather in Singapore
Singapore’s weather is uniformly warm and humid, experiencing year-round showers. Average daytime temperature is approximately 86ºF (30ºC), falling to 74ºF (23ºC) in the evening. Read the full article to see more details on Singapore’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions.
Singapore’s weather is uniformly warm and humid, experiencing year-round showers. Average daytime temperature is approximately 86ºF (30ºC), falling to 74ºF (23ºC) in the evening. Read the full article to see more details on Singapore’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions.
Laos Holidays
Despite the Communist takeover in the mid-1970s, Laos' holidays remain resolutely Buddhist. A list of prominent holidays in Laos.
Despite the Communist takeover in the mid-1970s, Laos' holidays remain resolutely Buddhist. A list of prominent holidays in Laos.
Tet Celebrations in Vietnam
Tet Nguyen Dan is Vietnam's biggest holiday, the Lunar New Year celebration that brings family and friends together in a week-long embrace.
Tet Nguyen Dan is Vietnam's biggest holiday, the Lunar New Year celebration that brings family and friends together in a week-long embrace.
The Singapore Zoo
The Singapore Zoo is the region's best zoo, showcasing Southeast Asia's large range of animal life. The Zoo was a major proponent of the "open zoo" concept.
The Singapore Zoo is the region's best zoo, showcasing Southeast Asia's large range of animal life. The Zoo was a major proponent of the "open zoo" concept.
The Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is a huge observation wheel located in Singapore, for now the world's largest at 42 storeys high and 492 feet in diameter, beating the London Eye by 30 meters.
The Singapore Flyer is a huge observation wheel located in Singapore, for now the world's largest at 42 storeys high and 492 feet in diameter, beating the London Eye by 30 meters.
Hanoi Nightlife
Clubs, bars and pubs in Hanoi, Vietnam. Most of Hanoi's nightlife is centered around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Where to go, what to see when you get there.
Clubs, bars and pubs in Hanoi, Vietnam. Most of Hanoi's nightlife is centered around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Where to go, what to see when you get there.
Top Things to Do in Jakarta
Jakarta's 290 square miles may give the casual visitor a profusion of sites to visit, so we've distilled Indonesia's capital city down to eight essential places to see.
Jakarta's 290 square miles may give the casual visitor a profusion of sites to visit, so we've distilled Indonesia's capital city down to eight essential places to see.
Weather in Malaysia
Malaysia has a tropical climate, with very warm days and fairly cool nights. In Kuala Lumpur, average daytime temperature year-round is 82°F (27°C). Read the full article to see more details on Malaysia’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in cities throughout Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Cameron Highlands.
Malaysia has a tropical climate, with very warm days and fairly cool nights. In Kuala Lumpur, average daytime temperature year-round is 82°F (27°C). Read the full article to see more details on Malaysia’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in cities throughout Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Cameron Highlands.
El Nido Budget Hotels
Low-cost accommodations in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, costing less than $50.
Low-cost accommodations in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, costing less than $50.
Transportation to El Nido
Planning a trip to El Nido? Take stock of your transportation options here. Costs, duration, restrictions, and other details for getting to El Nido via plane, boat, bus, or air-conditioned shuttle van.
Planning a trip to El Nido? Take stock of your transportation options here. Costs, duration, restrictions, and other details for getting to El Nido via plane, boat, bus, or air-conditioned shuttle van.
Holy Week in the Philippines
How Holy Week is celebrated in Roman Catholic Philippines - specifically in Manila, in the towns of Paete and San Pedro Cutud, and in the province of Marinduque. Details on how to get there included.
How Holy Week is celebrated in Roman Catholic Philippines - specifically in Manila, in the towns of Paete and San Pedro Cutud, and in the province of Marinduque. Details on how to get there included.
Losmen and Hotel Melati
Definition of "losmen" and "hotel melati", two classes of budget hotels recognized by the Indonesian government alongside the usual five-star system.
Definition of "losmen" and "hotel melati", two classes of budget hotels recognized by the Indonesian government alongside the usual five-star system.
F1 Singapore Destinations
Marina Square is one of Singapore’s older malls, and one of the biggest with 700,000 square feet of retail space
Marina Square is one of Singapore’s older malls, and one of the biggest with 700,000 square feet of retail space
Chinatown - Restored Shophouses, Traditional Chinese Wares
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
Holland Village - Souvenirs, Asian Handicrafts, Cozy Dining Choices
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
Thaipusam, mid-January/February Holiday in Singapore
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
Jonker Street (Jalan Hang Jebat)
It's known by many names - Jalan Hang Jebat, Jonker Street, Jonker Walk. But whatever name you wish to call it, it's much the same as it was since the 19th century - a narrow street in Melaka's Chinatown area, home to the oldest buildings in the city, some dating back to the 17th century!
It's known by many names - Jalan Hang Jebat, Jonker Street, Jonker Walk. But whatever name you wish to call it, it's much the same as it was since the 19th century - a narrow street in Melaka's Chinatown area, home to the oldest buildings in the city, some dating back to the 17th century!
El Nido Mid- to High Hotels
Mid-range accommodations in the beachside town of El Nido.
Mid-range accommodations in the beachside town of El Nido.
Money in Singapore
All about money, banks, moneychangers, credit cards, money tips and useful spending suggestions for travelers in Singapore.
All about money, banks, moneychangers, credit cards, money tips and useful spending suggestions for travelers in Singapore.
Malaysia Travel Information
Vital information for first-time travelers to Malaysia: all about the nation's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around. Read this before making your trip.
Vital information for first-time travelers to Malaysia: all about the nation's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around. Read this before making your trip.
Singapore Travel Information
Important information for first-time visitors to Singapore: all about the island state's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, and climate. Don't fly to Changi Airport without it.
Important information for first-time visitors to Singapore: all about the island state's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, and climate. Don't fly to Changi Airport without it.
Great Singapore Sale
Shopping in Singapore comes to a head every year, when the Great Singapore Sale rolls around. For one whole month, the island-wide mall that is Singapore goes on sale - retailers all over the country offer discounts of as much as 70% off!
Shopping in Singapore comes to a head every year, when the Great Singapore Sale rolls around. For one whole month, the island-wide mall that is Singapore goes on sale - retailers all over the country offer discounts of as much as 70% off!
Raffles Hotel, Singapore
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
Southeast Asia Visas
Southeast Asia visa information for US passport holders - different countries offer different degrees of visa-free access throughout the region.
Southeast Asia visa information for US passport holders - different countries offer different degrees of visa-free access throughout the region.
City Hall/Riverside - Singapore's Shiny Shopping Showcase
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
Hanoi Old Quarter Hotels
A list of hotels near the Hoan Kiem Lake and the surrounding Old Quarter. The hotels featured here represent a wide range of budgets and accommodations.
A list of hotels near the Hoan Kiem Lake and the surrounding Old Quarter. The hotels featured here represent a wide range of budgets and accommodations.
Weather in Cambodia
Cambodia possesses a tropical monsoon climate. Annual temperatures may average between 70 to 95ºF (21 to 35ºC), sometimes topping off at 105ºF (40ºC) in April. Read the full article to see more details on Cambodia’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Cambodia possesses a tropical monsoon climate. Annual temperatures may average between 70 to 95ºF (21 to 35ºC), sometimes topping off at 105ºF (40ºC) in April. Read the full article to see more details on Cambodia’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
History of Melaka
A short history of Malaysia's most historic city. Melaka was founded by a rumored descendant of Alexander the Great, was a vassal to the Chinese, then was fought over by the Europeans before joining the independent country Malaysia in the 20th century.
A short history of Malaysia's most historic city. Melaka was founded by a rumored descendant of Alexander the Great, was a vassal to the Chinese, then was fought over by the Europeans before joining the independent country Malaysia in the 20th century.
Singapore Shopping
Singapore packs the most malls per square mile within its tiny interior - making this island-state the best place in Southeast Asia to go shopping. A list of Singapore's shopping events, shopping precincts, and helpful hints on how to make the most out of your Singapore shopping adventure.
Singapore packs the most malls per square mile within its tiny interior - making this island-state the best place in Southeast Asia to go shopping. A list of Singapore's shopping events, shopping precincts, and helpful hints on how to make the most out of your Singapore shopping adventure.
Bak Kwa - One Treat, Many Varieties
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
Must-See Temples in Angkor
The stonework may be overrun by vegetation, but that may be Ta Prohm's saving grace. This temple is one of the most popular with Angkor's visitors, as it's one of the most evocative of the lot: its rugged good looks even got it a guest shot as a location in the first Tomb Raider movie.
The stonework may be overrun by vegetation, but that may be Ta Prohm's saving grace. This temple is one of the most popular with Angkor's visitors, as it's one of the most evocative of the lot: its rugged good looks even got it a guest shot as a location in the first Tomb Raider movie.
Singapore Festivals
A comprehensive list of Singapore festivals worth seeing. Where and when to go, and what you'll see when you get here.
A comprehensive list of Singapore festivals worth seeing. Where and when to go, and what you'll see when you get here.
Bugis/Arab Street - Old and New Side by Side
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
All about shopping in Singapore - Singapore's shopping malls, street markets, and bazaars, grouped by area
Preparing for Your SEAsia Trip
Invaluable advice for your next Southeast Asia trip, covering everything from insurance to visas.
Invaluable advice for your next Southeast Asia trip, covering everything from insurance to visas.
Weather in Vietnam
Due to its unique geography, Vietnam has a climate with wide variation from north to south, delineated into two distinct climatic zones. Read the full article to see more details on Vietnam’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
Due to its unique geography, Vietnam has a climate with wide variation from north to south, delineated into two distinct climatic zones. Read the full article to see more details on Vietnam’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
Weather in Thailand
Due to its location near the equator, Thailand’s tropical climate can run quite hot with temperatures hovering between 82-95°F (28-35°C), especially in the months between March and May. Read the full article to see more details on Thailand’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in tourist destinations like Phuket, Bangkok, Ko Samui, and Chiang Mai.
Due to its location near the equator, Thailand’s tropical climate can run quite hot with temperatures hovering between 82-95°F (28-35°C), especially in the months between March and May. Read the full article to see more details on Thailand’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in tourist destinations like Phuket, Bangkok, Ko Samui, and Chiang Mai.
Philippine White Water Rafting
Get your adrenaline fix on the frisky Cagayan de Oro River in the southern Philippines - where to go, how to get there, and what you'll see when you ride off among the rocks and foam.
Get your adrenaline fix on the frisky Cagayan de Oro River in the southern Philippines - where to go, how to get there, and what you'll see when you ride off among the rocks and foam.
KL Five-Star Hotels
Five-star hotels and service apartment in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Luxury accommodations for business travelers and tourists with ample budgets.
Five-star hotels and service apartment in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Luxury accommodations for business travelers and tourists with ample budgets.
The Singapore Grand Prix
The Marina Bay area of Singapore hosts the annual Singapore Grand Prix, a major event in the FIA Formula One World Championship and the only one (so far) held at night.
The Marina Bay area of Singapore hosts the annual Singapore Grand Prix, a major event in the FIA Formula One World Championship and the only one (so far) held at night.
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown is a representation of Singapore's past, polished to a high sheen compared to its rather grimy past. The district's current look is a shiny, antiseptic version of the historic Chinatown in colonial times.
Chinatown is a representation of Singapore's past, polished to a high sheen compared to its rather grimy past. The district's current look is a shiny, antiseptic version of the historic Chinatown in colonial times.
Dapitan City and Dakak
Discover the Shrine City of the Philippines, and the nearby Dakak Beach Resort. An account of a laid-back trip to the Philippine South, with descriptions of resort accommodations and amenities.
Discover the Shrine City of the Philippines, and the nearby Dakak Beach Resort. An account of a laid-back trip to the Philippine South, with descriptions of resort accommodations and amenities.
Vietnam Festivals
A list of ten important Vietnamese holidays and festivals. Vietnam's festivals follow an age-old calendar based on Buddhist and ancient Confucian beliefs.
A list of ten important Vietnamese holidays and festivals. Vietnam's festivals follow an age-old calendar based on Buddhist and ancient Confucian beliefs.
Weather in Indonesia
Indonesia has a tropical climate, with generally cooler temperatures inland and at higher elevations compared to the coastline and lowlands. Read the full article to see more details on Indonesia’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Jakarta, Medan, Makassar, and Bali.
Indonesia has a tropical climate, with generally cooler temperatures inland and at higher elevations compared to the coastline and lowlands. Read the full article to see more details on Indonesia’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Jakarta, Medan, Makassar, and Bali.
Walking Tour of Grand Palace
Visit the cultural and spiritual center of Thailand, with a little help from us: read this step-by-step guide to the Grand Palace and its contents: Wat Phra Kaeo, Phra Si Ratana, Phra Mondop, Prasat Phra Thep Bidorn, Phra Thinang Amarin Winichai, the Great Chakri Palace, and the Dusit Maha Prasat. Includes travel advice, historical background, and helpful links.
Visit the cultural and spiritual center of Thailand, with a little help from us: read this step-by-step guide to the Grand Palace and its contents: Wat Phra Kaeo, Phra Si Ratana, Phra Mondop, Prasat Phra Thep Bidorn, Phra Thinang Amarin Winichai, the Great Chakri Palace, and the Dusit Maha Prasat. Includes travel advice, historical background, and helpful links.
Char Kway Teow - Noodles Done by an Expert
Char kway teow is a fried flat rice noodle dish, prepared with dark soy sauce, egg, Chinese sausage, prawns, cockles, and sliced fish cake. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Char kway teow is a fried flat rice noodle dish, prepared with dark soy sauce, egg, Chinese sausage, prawns, cockles, and sliced fish cake. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Hainanese Chicken Rice - A Pale Slice of Heaven
Chicken rice is a pale but deceptively flavorful rice dish served with ginger mash, chili lime sauce, and sweet black soy sauce. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Chicken rice is a pale but deceptively flavorful rice dish served with ginger mash, chili lime sauce, and sweet black soy sauce. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Historical Melaka Walking Tour
A walking tour through Melaka's tumultuous history: beginning with the Peranakans of Chinatown, proceeding to the colonial experience via Christ Church, Stadthuys, and the St. Paul historical complex, concluding at the Independence Memorial where independence was declared from British rule.
A walking tour through Melaka's tumultuous history: beginning with the Peranakans of Chinatown, proceeding to the colonial experience via Christ Church, Stadthuys, and the St. Paul historical complex, concluding at the Independence Memorial where independence was declared from British rule.
Ubud Hotels and Villas
A selection of Ubud hotels and villas, located near Bali's artistic and cultural capital.
A selection of Ubud hotels and villas, located near Bali's artistic and cultural capital.
Fish Head Curry - A Delicious Reward for the Adventurous
Fish head curry might turn off the less adventurous gourmand, but fish head is unusually meaty and flavorful. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Fish head curry might turn off the less adventurous gourmand, but fish head is unusually meaty and flavorful. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
The Esplanade and the Singapore Skyline at Night
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
Bali Hotel Picks - Bali Hotels
Bali hotel picks from all over the island - a growing list of Bali hotels, resorts, and villas.
Bali hotel picks from all over the island - a growing list of Bali hotels, resorts, and villas.
Cendol - Melaka's Favorite Cold Dessert
Melaka was once the palm sugar capital of the region, a trading post for the palm sugar planters surrounding the area who produced cendol's cornerstone ingredient. This might explain why Melakans are passionate about making and eating the stuff - their history goes way back.
Melaka was once the palm sugar capital of the region, a trading post for the palm sugar planters surrounding the area who produced cendol's cornerstone ingredient. This might explain why Melakans are passionate about making and eating the stuff - their history goes way back.
Travel Insurance
Don't go to Southeast Asia without getting the right insurance coverage - a little expense now may save your life and your financial security should something untoward happen.
Don't go to Southeast Asia without getting the right insurance coverage - a little expense now may save your life and your financial security should something untoward happen.
The Staircase Up the Mountain
Chiang Mai locals like to tell visitors, "If you have not tasted the Kao Soi (Chiang Mai-style curry noodles) or visited Doi Suthep, you have not been to Chiang Mai." Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is Northern Thailand's most sacred temple, as it is home to a holy relic of the Buddha himself. This article tells you how to get there, what to expect when you arrive, and how to make the most out of your visit.
Chiang Mai locals like to tell visitors, "If you have not tasted the Kao Soi (Chiang Mai-style curry noodles) or visited Doi Suthep, you have not been to Chiang Mai." Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is Northern Thailand's most sacred temple, as it is home to a holy relic of the Buddha himself. This article tells you how to get there, what to expect when you arrive, and how to make the most out of your visit.
Kuala Selangor Nature Park
The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a mangrove wetland with a diverse assortment of wildlife. Information on getting here, what to see, what to bring.
The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a mangrove wetland with a diverse assortment of wildlife. Information on getting here, what to see, what to bring.
Getting Around Cambodia
Travel within Cambodia - your transportation options around Cambodia and its cities.
Travel within Cambodia - your transportation options around Cambodia and its cities.
2008 Singapore Christmas
Christmas activities in Singapore, scheduled from November to early January.
Christmas activities in Singapore, scheduled from November to early January.
Pangulasian Beach - El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Pangulasian is managed by El Nido Resorts; visitors must get permission from the resort at Miniloc. Once you're there, you'll find that the island's long beach is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, beach sports, and viewing the sunset. The coral clusters along the beach attract loads of marine life, giving snorkelers an eyeful.
Pangulasian is managed by El Nido Resorts; visitors must get permission from the resort at Miniloc. Once you're there, you'll find that the island's long beach is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, beach sports, and viewing the sunset. The coral clusters along the beach attract loads of marine life, giving snorkelers an eyeful.
Panagbenga
Baguio's Panagbenga Festival celebrates the flowering season through a month-long festival full of color and fun. Info on what to see in Baguio during Panagbenga, and how to get there.
Baguio's Panagbenga Festival celebrates the flowering season through a month-long festival full of color and fun. Info on what to see in Baguio during Panagbenga, and how to get there.
city hall shopping centers
A list of shopping centers in the City Hall and Marina Bay area of Singapore. Modern Singapore was founded here, where you'll find not only the city's most prominent historical sites, you'll also find towering office buildings and some of its finest shopping areas, too!
A list of shopping centers in the City Hall and Marina Bay area of Singapore. Modern Singapore was founded here, where you'll find not only the city's most prominent historical sites, you'll also find towering office buildings and some of its finest shopping areas, too!
Acar - a Peranakan Vegetable Treat
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
Singapore Night Safari
Singapore's Night Safari is the world's only zoo for nocturnal animals, opening at 6:30pm and showcasing about 130 night-loving species from all animal kingdoms.
Singapore's Night Safari is the world's only zoo for nocturnal animals, opening at 6:30pm and showcasing about 130 night-loving species from all animal kingdoms.
Restaurant Boats at Clarke Quay
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
This growing collection of photos will show you everything that Singapore has to offer: from its food to its architecture to its multicultural heritage.
Satay - Barbecue Asian Style
Satay is marinated meat roasted on a skewer, then served with peanut sauce together with onions, cucumbers, and rice cake. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Satay is marinated meat roasted on a skewer, then served with peanut sauce together with onions, cucumbers, and rice cake. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Cambodia Festivals
A calendar of holidays and festivals in Cambodia. Cambodian holidays are inextricably intertwined with Theravada Buddhist ritual. The holidays that really count are Buddhist in origin - not even the Khmer Rouge could eradicate Cambodia's traditional celebrations.
A calendar of holidays and festivals in Cambodia. Cambodian holidays are inextricably intertwined with Theravada Buddhist ritual. The holidays that really count are Buddhist in origin - not even the Khmer Rouge could eradicate Cambodia's traditional celebrations.
Laos Travel Information
How to get in, and around, Laos. Tips on every mode of transportation, from ferries to airlines to buses.
How to get in, and around, Laos. Tips on every mode of transportation, from ferries to airlines to buses.
Carrot Cake - Savory Egg and Radish Treat (Carrot Not Included)
"Carrot cake" contains no carrots - the main ingredient is white radish, which is known locally as "white carrot", hence the name. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
"Carrot cake" contains no carrots - the main ingredient is white radish, which is known locally as "white carrot", hence the name. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Galungan
Description of Balinese holiday celebrating the ancestral spirits. Occurs once every 210 days, following traditional Balinese religious calendar.
Description of Balinese holiday celebrating the ancestral spirits. Occurs once every 210 days, following traditional Balinese religious calendar.
Hungry Ghost Festival
Taoist celebration of the spirits in Singapore and Malaysia, particularly Penang.
Taoist celebration of the spirits in Singapore and Malaysia, particularly Penang.
Weather in Laos
Laos has one wet season between May and October, the rest of the year being dry and rather sunny. The cool, dry season between November to February is the best time to visit, with temperatures averaging 62-84°F (17-29°C). Read the full article to see more details on Laos' weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in tourist destinations like Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse, and Savannakhet.
Laos has one wet season between May and October, the rest of the year being dry and rather sunny. The cool, dry season between November to February is the best time to visit, with temperatures averaging 62-84°F (17-29°C). Read the full article to see more details on Laos' weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in tourist destinations like Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse, and Savannakhet.
Chicken Rice Ball - Famous Melaka Food Specialty
Don't leave Melaka without trying their signature Hainanese chicken rice dish, served with balls of rice cooked in chicken broth and flavored with spring onion and garlic.
Don't leave Melaka without trying their signature Hainanese chicken rice dish, served with balls of rice cooked in chicken broth and flavored with spring onion and garlic.
Shopping in Chinatown
A list of shopping centers and malls in Singapore's Chinatown district. In the old days, Chinatown merchants sold cloth, gold, medicine, and traditional Chinese food. Today, the shophouses are still occupied by entrepreneurs, albeit of a different sort: advertising agencies, jewelry stores, and T-shirt manufacturers sit alongside traditional crafts stores and Chinese medicine halls.
A list of shopping centers and malls in Singapore's Chinatown district. In the old days, Chinatown merchants sold cloth, gold, medicine, and traditional Chinese food. Today, the shophouses are still occupied by entrepreneurs, albeit of a different sort: advertising agencies, jewelry stores, and T-shirt manufacturers sit alongside traditional crafts stores and Chinese medicine halls.
Graffiti at the Hospital Ruins
Corregidor Island was the site of the U.S. Army's last stand in the Pacific during World War II. Today, its preserved gun batteries, series of memorials, extensive cave network, and magnificent ruins attest to a lost world obliterated by war.
Corregidor Island was the site of the U.S. Army's last stand in the Pacific during World War II. Today, its preserved gun batteries, series of memorials, extensive cave network, and magnificent ruins attest to a lost world obliterated by war.
St. John's Fort
St. John's Fort was built on top of St. John’s Hill in Bandar Hilir, south of Melaka, in the 18th century. The cannons in the fort are notable for pointing inward instead of outward to the sea - the Dutch feared inland threats more than they did a maritime invasion.
St. John's Fort was built on top of St. John’s Hill in Bandar Hilir, south of Melaka, in the 18th century. The cannons in the fort are notable for pointing inward instead of outward to the sea - the Dutch feared inland threats more than they did a maritime invasion.
Going To and Around Penang
Tips on how to get to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient in Malaysia.
Tips on how to get to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient in Malaysia.
Chinese New Year in Singapore
In 2009, Singapore’s Chinese majority will commence the Year of the Ox with the best-executed Chinese New Year party outside of China. Islandwide promotions for shopping, hotel, and dining locations sweeten the experience even further.
In 2009, Singapore’s Chinese majority will commence the Year of the Ox with the best-executed Chinese New Year party outside of China. Islandwide promotions for shopping, hotel, and dining locations sweeten the experience even further.
Singapore Hawker Centers
Hawker centers are open-air food courts in Singapore that serve a wide variety of Asian dishes. With little ambience and no airconditioning, Singapore's hawker centers are simple affairs with a surprisingly wide range of culinary choices.
Hawker centers are open-air food courts in Singapore that serve a wide variety of Asian dishes. With little ambience and no airconditioning, Singapore's hawker centers are simple affairs with a surprisingly wide range of culinary choices.
Orchard Road, Singapore Hotels
Orchard Road, Singapore hotels near the main shopping artery of Orchard Road in Singapore.
Orchard Road, Singapore hotels near the main shopping artery of Orchard Road in Singapore.
Jalan Kartika Plaza Hotels
Jalan Kartika Plaza (formerly Jalan Dewi Sartika) is an ideal place to stay for your Bali vacation. Tuban Beach is only a few minutes' walk away, as are Discovery Centre shopping mall; restaurants ranging from simple warungs to high-end dining choices; convenience stores; the Waterbom fun park; and the notorious "Bali Slingshot" ride (motto: "Kiss your Arse Goodbye").
Jalan Kartika Plaza (formerly Jalan Dewi Sartika) is an ideal place to stay for your Bali vacation. Tuban Beach is only a few minutes' walk away, as are Discovery Centre shopping mall; restaurants ranging from simple warungs to high-end dining choices; convenience stores; the Waterbom fun park; and the notorious "Bali Slingshot" ride (motto: "Kiss your Arse Goodbye").
Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Laos
Laos's splendid sights are all here for you to see - from the mysterious Plain of Jars to the many Buddhas of Wat Sisaket.
Laos's splendid sights are all here for you to see - from the mysterious Plain of Jars to the many Buddhas of Wat Sisaket.
6 Family-Friendly Adventures
Singapore, boring? Ha! There's a lot of adventure to be had in this tiny island-state. Take your family to these kid-friendly adventure spots and let loose - the adrenaline high that's to be had in Singapore can't be beat!
Singapore, boring? Ha! There's a lot of adventure to be had in this tiny island-state. Take your family to these kid-friendly adventure spots and let loose - the adrenaline high that's to be had in Singapore can't be beat!
Vietnam Travel Information
The essential lowdown on Vietnam travel: all about the nation's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around.
The essential lowdown on Vietnam travel: all about the nation's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around.
Peanut Cookies and Prawn Rolls - Meaningful Staples
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
Legian Hotels
A list of hotels and resorts in the bustling Legian commercial district north of Kuta, Bali.
A list of hotels and resorts in the bustling Legian commercial district north of Kuta, Bali.
Too Thor Th'ng - A Dish, A Gentle Reminder
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
What's the best part of being in Penang for Chinese New Year? It's the food: a rich spread of traditional "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) cuisine. The streets come alive with hawkers selling bak kwa, and the shops bustle with "aunties" picking up the last of the oranges and jars of kuih bangkit. Penang-based food blogger Lingzie sampled numerous New Year foods, and she graciously provided us with descriptions and pictures of the glorious feast she shared with her family.
Map of Orchard Road Hotels, Singapore - Orchard Road Hotels Map, Singapore
A map showing location of hotels on or near Orchard Road, Singapore.
A map showing location of hotels on or near Orchard Road, Singapore.
Map of Bali Bird Park - Bali Bird Park Map
A map outlining the exhibits and facilities in Bali Bird Park, Bali, Indonesia.
A map outlining the exhibits and facilities in Bali Bird Park, Bali, Indonesia.
Bun Pi Mai
The Lao New Year is known as Bun Pi Mai (or Bpee Mai, or Bee Mai) - much like its Thai counterpart Songkran, it's a wet and wild celebration that ties ancient Buddhist beliefs with a splashing good time.
The Lao New Year is known as Bun Pi Mai (or Bpee Mai, or Bee Mai) - much like its Thai counterpart Songkran, it's a wet and wild celebration that ties ancient Buddhist beliefs with a splashing good time.
Deepavali
Deepavali is the start of the Hindu New Year, and it's celebrated with passion in Malaysia and Singapore. A primer on Deepavali celebrations in Singapore's Little India.
Deepavali is the start of the Hindu New Year, and it's celebrated with passion in Malaysia and Singapore. A primer on Deepavali celebrations in Singapore's Little India.
5 Sacred Sites
The San Agustin Church stands in the middle of a carefully-restored Walled City, the guardian of four hundred years of Spanish rule in the Philippines (three conquistadors are buried underneath it). [ul] [li][link url=http://goseasia.about.com/od/philippines/a/phessentials.htm]Philippines Travel Information – Travel Basics [/link][/li] [li][link url=http://goseasia.about.com/od/philippinestopattractions/ss/wtintramuros.htm]Walking Tour of Intramuros[/link][/li] [/ul]
The San Agustin Church stands in the middle of a carefully-restored Walled City, the guardian of four hundred years of Spanish rule in the Philippines (three conquistadors are buried underneath it). [ul] [li][link url=http://goseasia.about.com/od/philippines/a/phessentials.htm]Philippines Travel Information – Travel Basics [/link][/li] [li][link url=http://goseasia.about.com/od/philippinestopattractions/ss/wtintramuros.htm]Walking Tour of Intramuros[/link][/li] [/ul]
Bangkok Hotels
Bangkok hotels are some of the best in the world, and certainly some of the best in Southeast Asia.
Bangkok hotels are some of the best in the world, and certainly some of the best in Southeast Asia.
Uluwatu Kecak and Fire Dance
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most sacred temples, protecting the island from evil spirits in the southwest. The temple commands a wonderful view of the sea breaking against the base of the cliffs below, and a totally unforgettable sunset. The most compelling part of the temple complex, however, comes from its nightly kecak and fire dance performances.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most sacred temples, protecting the island from evil spirits in the southwest. The temple commands a wonderful view of the sea breaking against the base of the cliffs below, and a totally unforgettable sunset. The most compelling part of the temple complex, however, comes from its nightly kecak and fire dance performances.
The Chocolate Hills
All about the unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines. What to see, how to get there, and where to stay while you’re there.
All about the unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines. What to see, how to get there, and where to stay while you’re there.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Hotels
Phnom Penh, Cambodia hotels for all budgets and tastes. Lists amenities, room rates, and addresses. Online reservations available.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia hotels for all budgets and tastes. Lists amenities, room rates, and addresses. Online reservations available.
Shopping in Bugis
Guide to shopping centers and malls in Bugis, Singapore. Once a notorious haunt for Singapore's transsexual crowd, today's Bugis is crammed full with shops, restaurants, a covered and airconditioned shophouse street, and a bazaar hawking cheap goods from T-shirts to sex toys. Bugis is at its best (and most crowded) on weekends.
Guide to shopping centers and malls in Bugis, Singapore. Once a notorious haunt for Singapore's transsexual crowd, today's Bugis is crammed full with shops, restaurants, a covered and airconditioned shophouse street, and a bazaar hawking cheap goods from T-shirts to sex toys. Bugis is at its best (and most crowded) on weekends.
Penang Ferry
A gallery of images showcasing the best of Penang, the Pearl of the Orient.
A gallery of images showcasing the best of Penang, the Pearl of the Orient.
Jimbaran Bali Hotel Picks
Resorts and villas in Jimbaran, Bali, listed according to price in ascending order. They represent the mid- to upper-range of choices in Bali, albeit they're par for the course in Jimbaran.
Resorts and villas in Jimbaran, Bali, listed according to price in ascending order. They represent the mid- to upper-range of choices in Bali, albeit they're par for the course in Jimbaran.
The Penang International Dragon Boat Festival
A gallery of images showcasing the best of Penang, the Pearl of the Orient.
A gallery of images showcasing the best of Penang, the Pearl of the Orient.
Phils Off the Beaten Track
A look at the Philippines' lesser-known tourist attractions, ready to reward the intrepid traveler. Explore Siquijor, Camiguin, Zamboanga, and Barangay Pundaquit in Zambales, discover their attractions, and consider your transportation options.
A look at the Philippines' lesser-known tourist attractions, ready to reward the intrepid traveler. Explore Siquijor, Camiguin, Zamboanga, and Barangay Pundaquit in Zambales, discover their attractions, and consider your transportation options.
Rojak - Medley of Flavors
Rojak is a crisp, savory fruit salad combined from cucumber, banana flower, bean sprouts, fritters, pineapple, and mango (and much more besides). One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Rojak is a crisp, savory fruit salad combined from cucumber, banana flower, bean sprouts, fritters, pineapple, and mango (and much more besides). One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Chili Crab - Best Eaten with your Hands
Chili Crab is Singapore's most famous dish, a greasy and spicy seafood concoction that simply cannot be enjoyed unless you dive in with your bare hands. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Chili Crab is Singapore's most famous dish, a greasy and spicy seafood concoction that simply cannot be enjoyed unless you dive in with your bare hands. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Ati-Atihan Festival
All about the traditional festival in Kalibo, Aklan, in the Philippines. Join the celebration of a long-ago transaction that transformed into a celebration of the Christ Child.
All about the traditional festival in Kalibo, Aklan, in the Philippines. Join the celebration of a long-ago transaction that transformed into a celebration of the Christ Child.
Melaka Hotels
A short list of hotels in Melaka, catering to a wide assortment of budgets and needs.
A short list of hotels in Melaka, catering to a wide assortment of budgets and needs.
Philippine Business Hotels
Learn what's hot and what's not in ten of the best business hotels in the Metro Manila area. Covers the Ortigas Center, Makati, and Manila Bay areas of the metropolis.
Learn what's hot and what's not in ten of the best business hotels in the Metro Manila area. Covers the Ortigas Center, Makati, and Manila Bay areas of the metropolis.
Roti Prata - Flat Bread Treat from India
Roti prata is an Indian specialty, a simple pastry made from flour and fried. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Roti prata is an Indian specialty, a simple pastry made from flour and fried. One of the top ten dishes you should try in Singapore, Southeast Asia's food capital.
Indonesia Festivals
List of holidays and festivals in Indonesia. In a country as wide as the United States, there's bound to be a celebration going on somewhere, on any given day!
List of holidays and festivals in Indonesia. In a country as wide as the United States, there's bound to be a celebration going on somewhere, on any given day!
A Weekend in Saigon
An itinerary outlining three days' worth of activities in Saigon, officially Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. Liz Ledden takes you to the tourist traps, chic nightspots, and shopping destinations in this vibrant Vietnamese city.
An itinerary outlining three days' worth of activities in Saigon, officially Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. Liz Ledden takes you to the tourist traps, chic nightspots, and shopping destinations in this vibrant Vietnamese city.
Corregidor's Nerve Center Before the War
Corregidor Island was the site of the U.S. Army's last stand in the Pacific during World War II. Today, its preserved gun batteries, series of memorials, extensive cave network, and magnificent ruins attest to a lost world obliterated by war.
Corregidor Island was the site of the U.S. Army's last stand in the Pacific during World War II. Today, its preserved gun batteries, series of memorials, extensive cave network, and magnificent ruins attest to a lost world obliterated by war.
Wat Phu Ruins, Champassak, Laos
Laos's splendid sights are all here for you to see - from the mysterious Plain of Jars to the many Buddhas of Wat Sisaket.
Laos's splendid sights are all here for you to see - from the mysterious Plain of Jars to the many Buddhas of Wat Sisaket.