Asia

Asia encompasses the depth and length of history in the form of traditions, religions and customs that have stood the test of time. The continent is home to iconic landmarks such as ancient ruins, temples and palaces, some so impressively built and preserved they continue to draw thousands to marvel in wonder each year. It’s made up of 48 countries, across which breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, vibrant cities, delicious cuisine, serene gardens, and diverse wildlife offer a wealth of beautiful experiences for travelers to enjoy.

Pakistan: Mountaineers’ and Nature Lover’s Paradise

One location you won’t see in most ‘top ten to visit’ lists for tourism or leisure is Pakistan. And for many reasons, not least because it is surrounded by Afghanistan, Iran and China, but also because of underdeveloped tourist infrastructure, accessibility challenges...

Saudi Arabia: Open to Tourism

When you think of Saudi Arabia, what may come to mind could be a centre of Islamic religion, or perhaps expansive desert plains, or a popular destination for those from less developed countries seeking domestic work opportunities, or possibly think of it as one of the largest known oil...

One day in Doha

One of the seven Arab States of the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a tiny Peninsula neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Middle East. While it is the second smallest in size after Bahrain, it is by no means tiny in terms of economy and influence. A desert flatland by the waters...

Laotians gifted Hope via COPE

Travel is enlightenment and sobering. One of the many ‘things-to-do’ in Vientiane, the capital of Laos (Northern neighbour of Thailand) is to visit the COPE. An acronym for Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise, it is a charity funded majorly by the US government, to support...

Floating Market shopping and dining: a sit-in-boat affair!

If you ever find yourself in Bangkok, Thailand, with a day to spare, one unique experience you might want to add to your ‘to do’ list, is to try river-shopping. Not by a river, or near a river, but IN a river canal (while on a boat)! It will require travelling out of the huge and populous...