Asia

Kuala Lumpur is simply awesome. After all, which city on earth can boast of providing an experience of a gleaming modern-day metropolis on one side and a seemingly endless list of religious and historical sites on the other, all within a common domain. Whether you are a first time visitor or a passionate return traveler,…

If adventure is on your bucket list, you can’t miss out on the stunning beauty and diversity of trekking in Nepal. It may not be the top destination on your travel list, but Nepal has long been known as one of the most stunning places on the planet to explore. With rich cultures and ancient…

What’s a vacation without indulging in some retail therapy? From a luxury, Phuket shopping mall to buying trinkets at weekend markets, shopping in Phuket is an experience on its own. So want to know where to shop in Phuket to splurge on your Thai holiday? Our ultimate guide to the best shopping in Phuket rounds…

Thailand is a dream come true for every adventure lover out there. Its natural landscape and long coastline lends itself to tonnes of adrenaline pumping activities. From the popular bucket list items like skydiving and scuba diving to offbeat ones like a human slingshot and the emperor swing, you are spoilt for choice for your…

We love Chiang Mai city and everything that it offers us when living there but at times we just have to escape to the nearby mountains and countryside for some needed fresh air. Chiang Mai’s close proximity to the mountains of Northern Thailand makes it easy to take a hike for a few hours but…

If there was ever a place for a film location, Southeast Asia is it. Beautiful stretches of coastlines, turquoise seas, untrodden jungle depths and mountainous landscapes together with an array of different cultures are all packed into an area less than half the size Europe. All over this tropical paradise, you can discover where some…

Melaka Old Town, it has to be said, is a bit of a baffling place. Located just two hours south of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, it could hardly bear any more evidence of its complex colonial history. Dutch architecture, Portuguese cuisine, British-influenced bars and pubs: all these things blend together with the hodgepodge of Asian…

Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is our favourite area of the city. Yes it might be grimy in places and overcrowded at times but the mix of an always-buzzing tourist atmosphere and Kuala Lumpur local life make it an appealing area to visit or stay. Bustling markets, street kitchens and old architecture are what makes these streets…

As soon as we strolled up to the front door of this grand looking hotel we knew we were going to have an amazing experience for the next two days. It’s grand looking entrance where staff rushed to help us with our heavy bags immediately made us feel special. We have stayed in some lovely…